In twenty-ish years of hosting karaoke, I've only ever had at most two or three equipment mal-functions... and none that ever caused me to cancel a show... but last evening came close.

First, my primary lap-top died... just wouldn't boot for some reason. So, I got out my back-up lap-top, and couldn't get sound nor video to the second screen.... Panic!!

Made apologies... two minutes to scheduled start time. Left the venue to get my third lap-top from home. Luckily I live less than five minutes away.

Did a third set-up... got audio and two of the three video feeds... couldn't activate the audience big screen. Started the show twenty-five minutes late. The attendees were very understanding, BUT I've never been so embarrassed when hosting a show.

With the venue's OK, I did an extra hour after our normal shut-down time for free. Needless to say, I'll be back at the venue later today to make whatever corrections necessary, up to and including purchasing a new lap-top if that's what it will take, although it's hopefully just some sort of cable screw-up.