[CanTho]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I've experienced only one so far. I didn't know it was going on until I tried driving past it on the way home from work. There were some people standing in the middle of our street watching the woman sing, and they seemed oblivious that someone was trying to drive past and didn't get out of my way.

I had to beep my horn, and EVERYONE turned to look at me. I was like doods. I just worked a 6-hour shift moving carts in the hot sun for near-minimum wage. Just get the heck out of the way and let me go HOME and change out of these sweaty disgusting clothes for crying out loud.

What was worse, was it was yet ANOTHER off-key rendition of God Bless the USA on a karaoke machine. Maybe that's some kind of new anthem for various persons, but it's way too smarmy for me to have to hear right after battling swarms of disgruntled, non-mask-wearing, coughing, snot-nosed kids and adults whining about a lack of hand sanitizer on the shelves (this was during the start of the pandemic).

I'm a critic, yes. I know I'm overly critical. I'm also a musician so I can't really help it, it's carved into my DNA. But I really don't want to hear off-key singing at full volume being blasted toward my house and over two dozen people lined up and blocking traffic to listen to it.

If it were the Hooligans I'd probably pay for the privilege. But if you're going to do an "outdoor concert" with microphones and speakers, you really need to check with your neighbors before booking the entertainment.

I get your drift. Most ( 99% ) of karaoke performers are better off staying indoors with a headset.

Without the headset I suggest the shower, once out of the shower back to the headset.

PS: Just a suggestion record yourself, and honestly you will likely get rid of the Karaoke machine, and find another pastime. Checkers ?