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Best of Las Vegas 2008 : Entertainment : Best Karaoke

Reader Pick
ELLIS ISLAND CASINO & BREWERY
4178 Koval Lane

It takes a lot of nerves to get up there and bust out "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with sufficient emotional force — we like to end the song in tears, burning photos of our exes, while cursing the gods for devising something so cruel as love. And by nerves, we mean lots and lots of beer. Cheap beer. Good, cheap beer. That's why Ellis Island is the place readers go to get their Kenny Loggins on. In addition to one of the most vast selections of tunes to choose from, there's also $1 beers from the Ellis Island Brewery. Sure, your singing voice is normally as pleasant as the sound of a baby seal getting dunked in battery acid, but when drunk, everyone becomes Gloria Gaynor. The Gold Coast brings down the house with a roaring take on Captain & Tennille's "Love Will Keep Up Together" in second.
Staff Pick
ELVIS' RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
545 E. Sahara Ave.

Big pipes and bigger sideburns, this is what you used to get at this now-shuttered nightspot during its Thursday karaoke nights, where the amateur Elvi used to flock like well-coiffed waterfowl. Some dudes would show up in full-on jumpsuits so awesomely gaudy, it was as if the Liberace Museum sprouted legs and moon walked over to Sahara Avenue. Others just came by to pay tribute to Presley in the best way, by earnestly singing his songs to a roomful of fans. The decor looked like it was swiped from Graceland's yard sale: There were big Elvis cutouts, posters and signs, and you could even get buzzed on Elvis wine. Like The King himself, this place will be missed.

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Jennifer Coe wrote on June 07, 2009 09:23 PM: I forgot to mention...I am not some random person talking about the D.J. at Ellis Island...I am a music teacher of 15 years. Not that that means I am rock star singer...but I do know a good D.J. when he sings versus a bad D.J. who "attempts: to sing. It is all about the fun factor...we miss the Karaoke D.J. who was there in July 2008. The one who is at Ellis Island now (last we saw March 15-19 2009) is NO GOOD! If Ellis Island wants a crowd of young and old...get the old D.J. back! The D.J. we saw in March 2009 would make even even the oldest customer fall asleep...OR LEAVE after 10 minutes!


Jennifer Coe wrote on June 07, 2009 09:16 PM: We LOVE Ellis Island Karaoke! We went there the night we got engaged...the night of our bachelor/bachelorette parties...the night before the wedding (we came from Texas) because we had so much fun with the D.J. that was there when we got engaged/bach. parties. We went back for Spring Break 2009...not same D.J. We hope our fav. D.J. was on vacation and it was a random older guy who was all kinds of NO FUN! We love Ellis Island...but bring back the GOOD D.J. for Karaoke!!! PLEASE! We do not want to hang out at Bill's for Karaoke!


JD wrote on January 28, 2009 10:32 AM: Jimmy Z Karaoke is the best! I came across it last year and have been an avid visitor. I have strayed once or twice only to return again! You HAVE to see this guy he's so energetic and it makes you feel like you're a rockstar! I love it!!


Linda wrote on January 27, 2009 08:21 AM: Imperial palace is the best Karaoke in town. The customers are friendly and everyone is there to have a good time! Rusty, the Kj, is the best in the business!!! He is great!


jw wrote on January 22, 2009 11:55 PM: THE KARAOKE CLUB AT THE IMPERIAL PALACE is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!


mike wrote on January 22, 2009 04:46 PM: for the biggest and best karaoke show in las vegas imperial place is a must see.......


APICOT wrote on January 21, 2009 07:59 PM: SORRY KEVIN..OBVIOUSLY YOU HAVENT BEEN TO THE IP OR BILLS THERE SOUND BEATS BOULDERS PERIOD...THE REASON WHY THE ROTATION IS SHORT IS BECAUSE THERE "IS" NOBODY THERE ! GET OUT TO OTHER SHOWS MORE MY MAN! GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.


kevin wrote on January 21, 2009 10:34 AM: boulder station has the best karaoke in town because of the crowd responce,the sound,the rotation is surprisingly short for as many people that are there.lots of talent to keep the crowd interested in the show.


KARAOKE LAS VEGAS wrote on January 20, 2009 05:08 PM: HANDS DOWN FOR ALMOST 6 YEARS RUNNING IS THE KARAOKE CLUB AT THE IMPERIAL PALACE!!! 7 NIGHTS A WEEK!!! IS THE BEST!! WE CAN RECORD YOUR PERFORMANCE ON A "DVD" DEMO FOR ONLY $10!! CURRENTLY WE ARE ALSO AT OUR "STANDING ROOM ONLY SHOW" AT "BILLS HOTEL AND GAMBLING HALL " ON THE STRIP (OLD BARBARY COAST )EVERY SUN-MON-TUE- 8PM - 2 AM!! WE HAVE FREE T-SHIRT AND FREE MEAL GIVEAWAYS DURING THE SHOW ! AIR GUITAR CONTESTS! HULA HOOP CONTESTS ! PROPS , IMPERSONATORS , AND STAR SIGHTINGS NIGHTLY!!!! WEVE BEEN THE NUMBER ONE KARAOKE COMPANY IN THE GREAT CITY OF LAS VEGAS FOR 20 YEARS RUNNING! WE BEAT THE REST OF THE COMPETITION BY FAR HANDS DOWN!!! SEE YOU THERE AMERICA!!!


Rob Hoffman wrote on January 19, 2009 12:54 PM: A look see speaks louder than words. Just take a look at the crowd and fun on any friday night from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. and you will automatically know where to find the best karaoke - Shooting Stars at Boulder Station


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