What’s New Oct 2004
As we head into autumn, Karaoke steadily marches toward becoming the premier form of entertainment both at nightclubs and at home. The rise in home sales of Karaoke hardware and software is evidence of its broadening appeal to the general public. We are happy for this as we feel that Karaoke offers so many positive things for everyone…poise, self confidence, camaraderie…it’s uplifting, therapeutic, educational…and the list goes on and on.
There is word of a new Karaoke concept for television percolating under the surface. It would involve people who are participating in a major Karaoke singing competition and would even get up close and personal with some of the contestants. The outline of the project is very interesting and appears sound to us. We, of course, will keep you informed as it develops and our readers will be the first to know if and when it comes together.
In other news, there continue to be significant technological advances that will bring Karaoke to higher levels thought not possible only a short time ago. We are tuned in to these and will be telling you about them as they come into the marketplace. In this issue, Brigitte Wolf sits down with Caryn Mimoun of Music Maestro (one of Karaoke’s real pioneers) for an interesting conversation including a new product called “Disc on Demand” which will be hitting Karaoke stores soon. This sounds like it should become a real hit with Karaoke singers. Give it a read, you should find it very interesting.
Our staff is already planning for KaraokeFestTM 2005. We are leaning toward Knott’s Berry Farm as its location once again due to the huge success of last year’s event, but we haven’t made a final decision at this time. Let us hear from you if you think Knott’s is the place or have another suggestion for a location. You can email your comments to info@KaraokeScene.com. KaraokeFestTM is an event for the entire Karaoke community so we look forward to your input.
Our website, www.KaraokeScene.com continues to grow by leaps and bounds driven by the success of our “Singer’s Showcase”TM and “That’s Karaoke”TM internet radio streamcastTM and the many other popular features offered there. Our “Discussion Forums” provide you with tons of information related to Karaoke and allow you to interact with others who share common interests. There is something for everyone at www.KaraokeScene.com as it continues to be the major online source of Karaoke information. The next time you’re online, check it out, if you like Karaoke you’ll be glad you did.
Don’t forget to send in your CDs or cassettes if you would like to be part of our “That’s Karaoke”TM online radio show. Remember to send only copies as we cannot return them to you. The address is:
- That’s Karaoke
5470 Orange Ave. #B
Cypress, CA 90630
You may also email MP3s of your songs directly to letters@ThatsKaraoke.com if you prefer.
And our hardiest congratulations go to David Su of Ace Karaoke on his recent wedding. We offer our best wishes to David and his lovely wife for a long and happy married life. By the way, Ace Karaoke has just opened a brand new 3,000 square foot Karaoke showroom in Santa Fe Springs, CA. (For details see the Ace Karaoke ad on the back page of this issue.)
Until next time…
