What's New
October / November '01
Over the past few months we have been diligently working with Phill Cross with Cross Web Tech to re-design and re-build our website, KaraokeScene.com. This was to be the issue that would launch the new site, which included the cover being devoted to our new home page. In lieu of the tragic events of September 11th, we have decided to postpone our original plans and, instead, devote the October/November 2001 issue cover to “Karaoke Cares”, a fundraising effort where we, as a Karaoke community, can do our part to provide assistance to the victims, their families and the rescue/recovery efforts that continue in New York City, Washington D.C and Pennsylvania.
“Karaoke Cares” nights will be held at clubs and venues throughout Southern California and perhaps across the country between October 21st and November 4th. On these designated nights, all singers will be asked to make a donation for each song they sing throughout that evening's show. The recommended donation is $5.00, but any size donation will certainly be most appreciated. Singers may also collect money from sponsors, either in advance or during the show, to make an even larger contribution. We are, after all, trying to raise as much money as possible for the people so in need of help. For those wishing to write checks, they must be made out to “Karaoke Cares”. Please do not make any checks out to Karaoke Scene, or any club, or any individual. If you cannot attend one of the Karaoke Cares nights, you may send donations directly to:
Karaoke Cares c/o Karaoke Scene
5470 Orange Ave. Suite B
Cypress, CA 90630
A full 100% of the money raised will go to one of the major charitable organizations taking part in this effort, the Salvation Army Disaster Relief. Karaoke Scene Magazine and KaraokeScene.com will underwrite any incidental expenses incurred so that every penny raised will be donated to the cause
At press time, we were still receiving numerous requests from clubs and KJs who wish to participate. If you wish to host a “Karaoke Cares” night, please call (714) 826-2212 or (714) 373-8959 for details. Time is of the essence. Please call immediately so there will be adequate time for you to promote your event.
This is an opportunity for the Karaoke community to come together for the worthiest of causes and sing out to extend a helping hand to our fellow Americans so devastated by this tragedy. Please help if you can.
I would like to personally thank all of the clubs and KJs who are, and will be, participating in this effort. The unselfish donation of their time and talents is greatly appreciated. We encourage you, your families and your friends to join in this humanitarian effort where we, as a Karaoke community, can make our contribution to this extremely urgent and important cause.
Comments by Peter Parker
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