http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:11:39 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-winner-of-Oprahs-karaoke-challenge-is?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner   It’s Tuesday, November 10, early morning. Abraham McDonald is in a hotel room, in Chicago. Before long he’ll be practicing his song for the finals of Oprah’s karaoke contest. He has two days. But first, he's gi... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-winner-of-Oprahs-karaoke-challenge-is?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Fun-with-Oprahs-karaoke-challenge?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Oprahblogs.suntimes.comThey came and they conquered. (at least some did) A few thousand competed, then the list was pared down to the final eight. These eight were then invited to the Oprah Show, in Chicago, to do wide eyed friendly battle. These sem... Review karaoke contest Oprah Winfrey Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Fun-with-Oprahs-karaoke-challenge?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Part-ThreeEddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner The neighborhood’s Eddie Cohen, was a big , (6’4) solid, good looking kid. Johnny LeVine says: He appeared Aryan; blond, blue eyed; could have been a Swede or Nordic.” He had been adopted into an Oak Park familyThe area was predomin... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:11:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Part-ThreeEddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Part-Two-Eddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Al Kaplan ( pictured, right) joins in, saying: “Eddie always loved his Harley Davidson. He was a great guy. Seeing him during that vigil, meant a lot to Eddie and meant a lot to us.” Splendid songs are providing soundtrack.&ldqu... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Part-Two-Eddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Part-One-Eddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner  Eddie died, so they went to have fun at Detroit Tiger games, comedy clubs, household barbecues,  Christmas parties, and God knows what? But Eddie wasn’t there to enjoy all this, was he?Jan 2010, will mark three years since the g... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:03:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Part-One-Eddie-died-then-the-party-began?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Detroit-karaoke-Part-Two-Mr-Gs-that-IS-the-place?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Friday. September 18, marked the opening night for the Willie Grimm Band , at Mr. G’s. It’s the first night they’ve played together, though individually, they’d played for years.As “Willie & friends” opened enc... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:45:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Detroit-karaoke-Part-Two-Mr-Gs-that-IS-the-place?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Detroit-karaoke-Mr-Gs-is-born-for-big-things?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Mr. G's in Garden CityIt is only a month old. It’s in the opening stages, but this should be a dynamic, thriving night club. All the elements are there: (Warren Avenue, just east of Middlebelt, Garden City. 734-469-2491)* Location* Easy access ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:28:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Detroit-karaoke-Mr-Gs-is-born-for-big-things?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Part-Two-Karaoke-Sing-With-Nick-the-New-York-impersonator?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner  "September Morn", this Neil Diamond excursion is really very nice. It’s all by accident. Nick’s webcam doesn’t work, for this home studio recording, so he mounts it on a bicycle, for a trip through Ono... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:09:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Part-Two-Karaoke-Sing-With-Nick-the-New-York-impersonator?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Part-One-Karaoke-Sing-With-Nick-the-New-York-impersonator?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner It’s Wednesday September 2, Nick has just completed his role, for the day, as Superman, at the New York State Fair.Have you ever heard of “Sing With Nick” or Nick Mulpagano?He’s a singing impressionist. Originally he was a hug... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:42:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Part-One-Karaoke-Sing-With-Nick-the-New-York-impersonator?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Part-Three-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-Ks?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner  Always In the background, there is "Lord Jim" Mulvey, the 76 year old, with the Weller’s hat, or any number of colorful hats. He’s a regular, from the beginning. Jim does his songs and shoots pool. He’s widowed ... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:09:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Part-Three-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-Ks?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Part-Two-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-KS?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Jeff Lamb is the longtime Toledo radio broadcaster and D.J. A solidly built, dark haired fellow, of much energy. He’s a little manic, but pleasant and approachable. He can be self effacing, while simultaneously projecting that classic anno... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:54:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d14-Part-Two-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-KS?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Part-One-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-Ks?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner They came . They sang. They conquered. (and had a great time!) It’s essentially a pool hall, with 12 tables. Many regulars appear, which is standard. One section is for Friday night karaoke, and the singers have their regulars also.It’s a... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:04:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Part-One-Toledo-karaoke-CD-calibre-stars-at-Davey-Ks?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Detroit-Ralph-Live-for-his-fans-with-jokes--songs?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner         http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/play/b6bb423e      "Summer Wind"His brand new fans have spoken. They wanted Ralph!  So here he is!  But here were &nbs... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:38:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m8d2-Detroit-Ralph-Live-for-his-fans-with-jokes--songs?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Part-ThreeDetroit-Ralph-In-the-clutches-of-the-comedian?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner  Ralph has  been a reader of many, many books. A favorite is Winston Churchill’s ”History of The English Speaking People”. He’s enjoyed books, on the lives of comedians, Redd Foxx, Jackie Mason and others. He studiou... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:19:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Part-ThreeDetroit-Ralph-In-the-clutches-of-the-comedian?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Part-Two-Heeeres-Detroits-Ralph-A-93-year-old-jokester-karaoke-singer?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner    Ralph has "real presence" you miss in photos. Seems 10 yrs younger.Hide the women and children!Ralph:: “A girl was married for a month and her friend asked her: Do you and your husband ever talk during sex?” The gir... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:37:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Part-Two-Heeeres-Detroits-Ralph-A-93-year-old-jokester-karaoke-singer?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Part-One-Wheres-Ralph-Detroits-92-year-old-karaoke-singer?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner   Ralph Raimi Forget about “Saving Private Ryan”, let’s find Ralph!  The search started casually, about two months ago. He’d been seen at live karaoke for at least three years, but now, somehow you keep mis... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:03:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Part-One-Wheres-Ralph-Detroits-92-year-old-karaoke-singer?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Karaoke-Runae-Dark-Angel?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner                                          &nbs... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:49:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Karaoke-Runae-Dark-Angel?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Detroit-karaokePart-Two-Bustling-Beautiful-Berts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Valerie the host"Tammy" is doing all the moves anyone would need as she’s singing "All The Man I Need". She’ll point out the man, one after another, as she strolls in the vicinity. This is a great sing! Here’s an... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:42:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Detroit-karaokePart-Two-Bustling-Beautiful-Berts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Detroit-karaoke-Part-one-Bustling-beautiful-Berts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Yes, Bert’s is beautiful. In the mind’s eye, with the proper perception, it could be the karaoke version of “Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory”. A place right out in the open, where new dreamers go to meet and se... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:10:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Detroit-karaoke-Part-one-Bustling-beautiful-Berts?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Karaoke-at-Bamboozles?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here Bamboozles is another excellent choice for karaoke night. It's located on Eight mile Rd, between Farmington and Merriman roads, Farmington MIThe main host Patty Kaye, who appears at a number of metro Detroit area... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:20:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11346-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Karaoke-at-Bamboozles?cid=exrss-Detroit-Karaoke-Examiner