The Good, The Bad, & the Ugly

By Marlys

Scenario: Have you ever stepped onto a stage and when you grabbed the microphone it was all gooey because someone must have thought it was a ice cream cone? Perhaps they put their mouth all over it, or possibly they left cough or sneeze residue on it? Yuk!! Well, I have had "mic bronchitis" for weeks now just because of such a thing.

What to do about that at the last minute can be a big problem. My friend said she wipes the mic off first on her clothes. That might work but then those little jumping germs go home with you, right? You can buy "Play Safe" mic foam covers in all colors and put them over the end just before you sing. But you gotta be quick because words pop up fast and it looks sorta funky as you struggle to get them on or off. (Some mic's are a bit larger than others also.) If you do use one be sure to wash it when you get home.

Scenario: Your voice crackles when hitting the high note and you wish there were a curtain to hide behind. You could slap at the mic a little to make people think it's not your fault. (Editors note: But don’t actually hit the mic or your KJ might send YOU into orbit)

Scenario: Will the ape-man who grabbed my left leg while I was singing a George Strait love song please, next time don't touch; no hanky panky while on stage please. It is so distracting! (See me when I’m done singing!)

Scenario: Oh yes, singers please keep your shoes and socks on; not everyone has beautiful feet. Phew!

It is a "House of Cards" out there in Karaoke Land, a real "Margaritaville", but "I Love The Night Life" and so I see lots of GOOD fun in Karaoke. There are some really great singers and this makes me forget all the rest. I go home with a smile on my face and a warm feeling inside and can't wait to return. What would fun-loving people do without Karaoke?

Candy Kisses,

Marlys