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Yep!! I'm new here, but old to karaoke!! hehehe!!
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Author:  SALOU'S ELVIS [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:20 am ]
Post subject:  Yep!! I'm new here, but old to karaoke!! hehehe!!
Been working in Spain for 21 years as a musician/vocalist, Karaoke presenter, and Tribute to Elvis artist. Seen a LOT of changes over the years, mostly not for the better here.I strive for the best possible ENTERTAINMENT value from my karaoke shows...and that means a lot of people DON´T get to sing twice LOL  I am also fed up with Karaoke having become a domain for children to display their total inability to read, write or sing....so they don´t get a chance with me. Some people say that ain´t right..so I say get your own show, equipment etc, and present it the way YOU want...till then, butt out..Funnily enough, my Show has become more and more popular amongst singers and non-singers alike, because the singers know they will be produced to the best of my ability, and through excellent equipment ( around 16.000 euros at the moment). I am Mobile, and shift nearly 600 lbs of gear 7 days a week. And because I only allow good singers to perform...then the audience has swelled enormously with people who want to hear GOOD songs, sung very, very well.
Now, before anybody starts to shout abuse on the behalf of kids, drunks and bad singers...I don´t knock the people who provide karaoke for them, so please don´t knock ME in my quest for excellence.
I provide lightshows, smoke machines and strobes, which I built and operate myself, and relevant to the songs being sung. I have a facility for recording singers´songs, and sell them a cd or dvd of their performance. They are professional standard, with titles and photos printed directly onto the discs. I DON´T make a profit from the sales..it is a service I like to provide.
So, that is me..and I look forward to talking to you all here!!
Nick
Author:  Jian [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:56 am ]
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Hi Nick,

First a warm welcome to KS.

This look like an interesting topic and I move this thread to the open forum for more
exposer.
Author:  karyoker [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:02 am ]
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Hola!! I see you are close to Barcelona That is one of my favorite parts of the world On the 7th fleet flag ship we visited Barcelona a few times Also Valencia and Palma. It is one of the most attractive parts of the world..

Is the Texas club still in Barcelona? We could buy a huge pitcher of cold cerveza for 100 pasetas or less. (25 cents usd) Cumplimentar amigo!!!
Author:  SALOU'S ELVIS [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:15 am ]
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Thanks for the warm welcome!!
Hi karypoker!! Yes!! I met many of the crew from the US ships when they visited Tarragona and Salou, a few of years back!! Great People, and a pleasure to meet them!! And we now have a 'texas Embassy' restaurant here in Salou...very popular!! Come back and see us again, some time!!
Best wishes
Nick
Author:  karyoker [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:03 am ]
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And we now have a 'texas Embassy' restaurant here in Salou
:O  :D

Its a restaraunt? LMAO

Nick if I was rich Id be on a plane tonight Wouldnt even pack Light shirt jeans and flip flops..  And I would be home.
Author:  Babs [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:28 am ]
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Hello and a big welcome to KS  :wave:

I mostly work in bars, so I don't have the problem of children singing usually. The few times I've dealt with it I found it cute, but a bit frrustrating. I understand your feelings, but wouldn't go as far to say I'd never let a child sing. If I had to deal with it on a regualr basis I may have different feelings on the subject.

It is always nice to have new people join the forum who are as enthusiastic as you. I'm sure you'll be a great addition to the family.
Author:  karyoker [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:37 am ]
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Baba I been checking multi-stop flights One stops in chicago then 8+ hrs to dublin then 2 1/2 hrs to Barcelona.. $1600 R/T Wanna go?
Author:  Babs [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:46 am ]
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LMAO Thanks for the invite darlin, but I can't go. You'll have to come see me though if you stop over in Chicago !  :hug:
Author:  big jimmy c [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 5:06 pm ]
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Salou, Welcome and i like your style. You seem to try to create the best show possible regardless of the effort, Bravo!

Here in the states theres too many dime a dozen song factories sometimes. I myself hump over 1000 lbs of stuff to my gigs, As few as they are these days by design.

Fog is kind of a nono here, Most bars have poor ventilation.

Among the kids parties i did i remember one at the chelsea pier bowling alley here in nyc back in around 2000-2001. There were a good 60 kids there ranging in age from 6-9 years old. It was pretty crazy trying to keep the youngsters under control.

At one point while one kid was singing i spun around and saw 2 young kids turning all the knobs and pushing sliders on my boards
Author:  lordairgtar [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:35 pm ]
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Oh My God! Someone who thinks like I do. Nothing against kids and drunks, but that is the reason I quit DJing weddings. Although I have karaoke capable equipment, it is for personal enjoyment. People at weddings think the DJ is the babysitter. :dancin:  :worship:
Author:  Tinkermom [ Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:48 pm ]
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Hey Nick. Welcome. I look forward to having you join in on the forum discussions. You seem like an honest, straight-forward kind of guy with some interesting perspectives. Don't forget to visit the Singers Showcase. Look forward to your comments over there too!!
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