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When I first started hosting I didn't want to be one. The company I was doing roadie work for in '90 threw me in as their regular host got sick that night. We lost the club the next day, after they said that was one of the best nights they'd had.
The company threw me in again a few weeks later another place. Again, another great night. Did duets with people, brought a birthday girl up to the stage & sang sixteen candles to her, even got the owner singing. We lost the club the next day.
I did NOT want to be a host.
They did it to me again a couple months later. I toned down my actions & we almost lost the club since I was not energetic!
I did NOT want to be a host!!!
What possessed me to continue doing it is actually beyond me! Except that I wanted to run a show like I - as a singer - would've liked to have seen one run because at the time there was lots of favorites, ignoring patrons because they were better singers than the host working, not purchasing new music that people wanted to sing, terrible sound systems, etc..

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Anyone else got into it by not wanting it?
I got into it by doing a favour.
Never wanted to do karaoke.
Still don't.

Yup, that's my story as well.

I was on the radio for 17 years in my former life and did my share of dances/weddings/clubs ages ago. After escaping I swore I'd never do THAT again! I had a kickin' karaoke/PA in the basement for fun with friends when one asked if I would do her companies Christmas party because they were stuck without entertainment. "After all, you used to be a DJ and already have all the stuff". I told her I just wasn't interested when she said "We have a $600 budget for four hours and I'm the one spending it."

OK, twist my arm just this once. The party was a hit and people were asking for business cards, which I didn't have, etc. That event turned into two more parties, which turned into a few more plus a bar or two and it just grew like a weed from there. Several years later, here I am with the accidental business I really wasn't looking for.

I don't know what it takes to be a great host but as Jerry is not far from me I may travel up to see him one time.

Unfortunately as i only tend to do private functions rather than public bars jerry can not return the favour.

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Rob you will be welcome.
I will PM next time I take a gig.
I only do functions now.
Next one in is not till April 13th.
Dunscar golf club, Bolton
You can come.
I only co host, my niece hosts now.
Which is why I don't work very often.
I recon you are only 20 miles away.
Do not expect karaoke as you know it.
I look forward to you reporting back to the forum.

Then are you doing any VO work? I'm asking because I do.... (Was in radio years ago too...)


And please tell these people that WKRP in Cincinnati is really a documentary and not a comedy....

Chip. Everything you do is a comedy.

NOT everything.

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I won't ask.

No.
I will ask.
How did you get into it?
Drama only please.

Sorry to disappoint you...the lack of comedy isn't always drama. It's really hot, though.

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