rate of pay around the country.

[jleekaraoke]

yes i agree you need to have quality equipment, but being a kj requires more than sticking in a song and letting them sing.. there is showmanship, there's friendliness and reliability...and it's also running a fine line of being professional with a bunch of drunks... i've been a kj for 9 years.. just in the last year and 1/2 started adding a few dj tunes during the night... you're not just playing for the singers, you have to keep the "Whole" bar entertained and awake and involved.. so that's why these kj's are drawing in crowds... you also have to keep updated on all the songs people want to sing old and new.. when i'm ready to order new music i give everyone a heads up.. put out a pad of paper and they write down what they want me to get...every kj runs their show different and it's fantastic to see all the different styles of shows and equipment...i love it.. I don't feel i'm undercutting any other kj around because i feel my prices are fair to the area where I am playing.. i know in the bigger towns prices over 300 are perfect for them...but i have had some people come in and try to undercut me to the bar.. but because i know i have a good solid show and a huge following I never worry about it... I just do my best and the bar owners see that.,.. thanks for letting me vent

jackie lee karaoke