DJ Panama Jim, Peak to Peak. Karaoke a great way for singers of all skill level to share their talent with the world. You don’t need to have the greatest voice in the room to Karaoke. Just relax, be bold, have fun and let your inner American Idol loose! Don’t panic if you miss a lyric or skip a line; act like you didn’t do anything wrong, your audience will never know. Below are 7 Reasons to check out a Karaoke show:

Live Entertainment - Karaoke can be a great way to blow off steam and you don’t have to put money in the juke box.

Get A Workout - Singing increases lung capacity. As you’re breathing deeper it gets the blood pumping through your heart. This increases the circulation of air in your body and lung capacity overall. As more air passes and circulates, it strengthens your lungs, and clears your respiratory tubes and sinuses. You also use your stomach muscles and diaphragm to control the air moving in and out of your voice.

Have Fun With Your Friends - Spending time with friends in a hilarious activity can be a great bonding experience. You’ll have stories to tell for years - “Remember when John sang ‘I Touch Myself by the Divinyls’, I laughed so hard I fell out of my chair”

Build Confidence - The #1 Fear for Americans is Public Speaking. Singing is just speaking to music. The more you put yourself out there in front of an audience, the easier it will become. You’ll build confidence in yourself and stretch your abilities.

Karaoke Makes You Happy - Singing releases endorphins into the brain, improving your mood, and giving you a natural high.

Cheaper Than Starting A Band - Karaoke provides the chance to be a rock star WITHOUT the hassle of starting a band, learning to play instruments, hiring a manager, booking gigs and eventually having to fire your brother-in-law drummer for being lousy.

Become A Rock Star!! - Karaoke lets you live out dreams to rock out like Axl Rose, “HeeHee” like Michael Jackson or perform a full-out rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.” It’s your chance to let loose, dance around the stage and have lots of fun.

Next show is at the First Street Bar & Grill - Friday May 22nd. Watch The Mountain-Ear for upcoming karaoke show dates in the area all year.