Tired of singing in the shower? Are you wanting to show off those vocals? Why not call a few friends for a night out, go with a group of colleagues after work, or just try something new and experience a night of karaoke, singing popular songs into a microphone over prerecorded tracks.
There are numerous places around Indianapolis that offer karaoke night. Following are nine places to sing your heart out:
86th Street Pub
86th Street Pub and M.A.S. Productions host Kashbox Karaoke every Friday at 86th Street Pub beginning at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Every time you sing a song, you’ll receive a raffle ticket. Twice throughout the evening, a ticket will be drawn. Whoever holds that ticket gets to draw a combination to the Kashbox safe, and if you pick the right combo, you win all the money inside.
86th Street Pub is located at 3661 W. 86th St. Call (317) 872-1019 for more information.
Ez Fusion Zone
Enjoy a good time with karaoke singing, dancing, and great drink specials every Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. at Ez Fusion Zone. Admission is free. The location has a state-of-the-art sound system with thousands of song choices. Attendees say it’s an experience that will blow you away.
Ez Fusion Zone is located at 6155 E. 86th St. Call (317) 849-5446 for more information.
Living Room Lounge
If you enjoy a good party where you can sing to your heart’s desire every Friday, head to the Living Room Lounge. Admission is free and the party starts at 9 p.m. Sing your heart out along with the karaoke machine in an enjoyable atmosphere with social drinks at reasonable prices.
Living Room Lounge is located at 934 N. Pennsylvania St. Call (317) 635-0361 for more information.
Colonial Inn
Colonial Inn is open for karaoke every night of the week beginning at 9 p.m. Admission is free. On Tuesday they hold a special contest for cash prizes you won’t want to miss. Also, they have an assortment of live bands on select days. The menu ranges from breakfast served daily, to homemade lunch specials.
Colonial Inn is located at 4343 E. Madison Ave. Call (317) 783-2553 for more information.
Maru Studio
As an award-winning karaoke place, Maru Studio features a choice of six luxury private rooms to enjoy. Admission is free. Maru Studio is outfitted with state-of-the- art video and sound equipment; the exquisitely furnished rooms can accommodate groups as large as 20 and feature one of the most comprehensive karaoke music libraries available. They offer a choice of songs outside of English, including Korean and Chinese.
Maru Studio is located at 8015 Pendleton Pike. Call (317) 897- 9907 for more information.
Monkey’s Tale
With a variety of karaoke events throughout the week, Monkey’s Tale holds a singing competition titled Monkey Idol on Tuesday evenings at 10 p.m. Admission is free. This event is known to be competitive due to a wide variety of participants.
Monkey’s Tale is located at 925 E. Westfield Blvd. Call (317) 253-2883 for more information.
Pepper’s Brew Garden
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 p.m. Pepper’s has a DJ and offers karaoke.
On Tuesdays The 50 & 5 “Care-aoke” contest consist of a $50 grand prize with an additional $5 donated to charity. On Thursday the “Fu-Cha-Ching” contest consist of a $100 cash prize. Experience an assortment of food while contributing to a great cause.
Pepper’s Brew Garden is located at 9105 E. 56th St. Call (317) 524-6330 for more information.
Wild Beaver Saloon
Wild Beaver Saloon is a place where you can “Sing Along, Drink Along, and Rock Along” with your friends. The Beaver Girls serve food and drinks. Pick up a microphone and experience the “Best Karaoke Bar” around.
Wild Beaver Saloon is located at 20 Maryland St. Call (317) 423-3080 for more information.
Weebles Bar
Weebles admission is free. Karaoke is Wednesday – Saturday at 9 p.m. It is a friendly little tavern where country, rock, pop, R&B, and all genres of music are welcome. DJ Magik hosts and brings his own music selection.
Weebles Bar is located at 3725 Shadeland Ave. Call (317) 541-8471 for more information.
15 most popular karaoke songs
Choosing the perfect karaoke song can be rough. The song must be popular enough so people can sing along with you, but easy enough for a karaoke beginner to master.
Here are 15 of the most requested karaoke songs.
1. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
2. “Ice, Ice Baby” – Vanilla Ice
3. “Party In The U.S.A.” – Miley Cyrus
4.“This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
6. “Kiss” – Prince
7. “Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears
8. “I Love Rock and Roll” – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
9. “No Scrubs”- TLC
10. “Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix-A-Lot
11. “If I Ain’t Got You” – Alicia Keys
12. “Rehab” – Amy Winehouse
13. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin
14. “ABC” – The Jackson 5
15. “Say My Name” – Destiny’s Child
5 tips to stop karaoke stage fright
1. Warm up with breathing exercises.
2. Prepare by practicing your music and performance.
3. Think positive thoughts to attract positive energy.
4. Connect with the audience to entertain and encourage crowd participation.
5. Control your nerves with meditation or prayer.
