After all these years of hosting, I finally had my first intentional "mic drop". It came totally out of the blue, too. I wasn't expecting him to do anything. But it did get him a swift and permanent ban.

A permanent ban over a mic drop? I think that might be a little harsh. The drunken idiots who do a mic drop haven't thought through the damage it can do to the microphone and think they are just being funny.

A permanent ban over a mic drop? I think that might be a little harsh. The drunken idiots who do a mic drop haven't thought through the damage it can do to the microphone and think they are just being funny.

Yes a "mic drop" (as opposed to accidentally dropping it) is intentional, and the person thinks they are being funny. They are imitating television and pop culture, and trying to impress their friends.

But they aren't a karaoke host, and they don't know much about the equipment. The people I've seen do this get yelled at by the KJ and look very surprised and embarrassed. I have never seen anyone get permanently banned over it, and while I respect your right to do this, I genuinely believe the people who do this generally aren't acting maliciously and a permanent lifetime ban is an overreaction. The drunken mic dropper thinks they are being funny, and they don't realize the damage it can cause.

:!: First rule of Karaoke, always treat the equipment as if it were your own!

:!: Nice and plain, I just wonder how long it will be observed, once drinks are poured into the picture?

My state is still on lock down until June 19. If and when I go back to karaoke, only 1 singer will be allowed on stage at a time. At least initially. Duets will be a thing of the past. Now, if you think that's a little harsh... here's one reason.

One of my venues, this place gets packed, but the stage area for the singer is very small. There is not enough room for 2 singers to be 6 feet apart. Or even 5 feet apart for that matter. So in this particular case, social distancing cannot be safely practiced, Therefore only 1 singer at a time.

That's understandable. I don't have that problem. The stage is big enough for 2, but that's it.

P.S.
I built the stage myself a few years ago, with "karaoke" in mind, not bands.

Is this a permanent stage or portable one that has to be set up each time. I know you're pretty good with building things. You did an awesome job on your DJ booth.

And on top of that, it is plainly written in the new rules of karaoke for this new era, for all to see and read. These are posted right in front of my booth and on the walls around the bar.