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X FACTORTHE CITY'S TOP LIVE BAND KARAOKE BARS
Picture this adrenaline rush: Tonight, you can walk onstage and take the mic to sing,backed by your own guitarist, bassist and drummer.
Yes, we're talking live band karaoke — and here's your rundown of the top spots in thecity to rock it.
Reggie's Music JointNothing screams rock star like this industrial dive on the forgotten streets of South State.Make your musical debut at the oldest live band karaoke joint in town, where thepunk-oriented backing band's decibels will split the eardrums of anyone who daresquestion your star appeal.The spoils: $50 cash prize to the winner. Losers can still enjoy drink specials andhalf-off appetizers.Wednesdays 8p (10:30p start this week). 2105 S. State St., South Loop (312-949-0120)
Faith & WhiskeyEven if you can't sing, a good stage presence and confident dance moves will keep youfrom getting booed off stage. A few shots of whiskey before you go on will help loosenthe nerves and get your dancing feet moving before busting into Billy Ocean's“Caribbean Queen.”Liquid courage: Get some motivation from $1 domestic bottles or $5 Jack Daniel'sshots.Thursdays 10p. 1365 W. Fullerton Ave., Lincoln Park (773-248-9119)
PiecePizza, beer and that drunk chick determined to reach all the high notes of “I Believe In aThing Called Love” by The Darkness are the new makings of your Saturday night outing.Sit back and enjoy the show with their New Haven-style thin-crust and award-winningmicrobrew pints; or get on stage with the house band.Saturdays 11p. 1927 W. North Ave., Wicker Park (773-772-4422)
Stanley's Kitchen and TapYour Sunday Funday just got a lot more fun, and drunk. Round out your weekend withmic in hand singing your go-to Journey cover at the top of your lungs. Even if you can'tstay on key, you've got dozens of whiskeys and homemade apple pie to help youforget any off-pitch performance.Sundays 10:30p. 1970 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park (312-642-0007)
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