You're not good enough to sing here

[RandyMcCharles]

Originally Posted by billyo

i've been to a show where singers are not allowed to sing any slow songs, has to be rock, classic rock etc..and if someone wants to sing a slow song the kj has to ask permission from the bar owner, needless to say the bar is now closed for business...

The largest karaoke hosting chain in my area implemented a similar policy a few months ago: slow songs get tossed in a hat and 1 is drawn once per rotation. No one likes it, not the hosts, not the singers, not the customers. The clubs using this chain started losing business and now the chain is backing off that policy. I think it was a misguided attempt to discourage 'sleeper' songs rather than 'slow' songs. i.e. Danny Boy. I go to karaoke nights that cater to customers 30 and older and most people enjoy the slower songs.