No matter whether you prefer crooning, belting out, rapping or barking to the beat, Tucson's karaoke scene has something for you.
This city is full of joints that allow Tucsonans to let loose in song any night of the week. Now more than ever, local nightclub owners are cashing in on karaoke's popularity.
About a year ago, Neil Shah, who owns the Royal Sun Lounge on North Stone Avenue, started offering karaoke two nights a week. These days you can sing there four nights a week.
Terry and Zeke's sponsors a contest with a cash prize, judged by customers. The prospect of winning money lends a more exciting air to karaoke, said co-owner Jennifer Lorraine.
For the most devoted singers, karaoke is part of their routine. Ralph Fasanella, who has been entertaining bar patrons for more than 20 years, thought it was a fad that would die out long ago.
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