You're with the band: Live karaoke makes you the rock star
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Dance instructor and aspiring rock singer Dorit gets the crowd going at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. (Photo by Bob Scofield)
Arlene's World Famous live karaoke band warms up the night with the first of many crowd-pleasing classic rock tunes in New York City. (Photo by Bob Scofield)
Singer Rosane Nogueira basks in the spotlight, lost in a song during live karaoke at Arlene's grocery in New York City. (Photo by Bob Scofield)
Claudia Hassbach, 37, sings Nena's "99 Luftballons" -- all in German -- at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. (Photo by Bob Scofield)
Kitana Andrew, 25, gives guitarist Eric Presti and bassist Dan Grennes a little soul on stage at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. (Photo by Bob Scofield)
Live karaoke provides an outlet for serious singers and committed hams, and a new gig for seasoned ex-hair rockers. But to some, a prolific live band will never eclipse the original karaoke of thousands of backing tracks and a glowing blue box.
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