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Karaoke Becomes ‘GaryOke’ In Oregon Coast Town

(Lincoln City, Oregon) – The Lincoln City nightlife hotspot Maxwell’s Restaurant and Lounge recently made some additions to its weekly roster of karaoke fun, and will host a benefit utilizing the often goofy entertainment form.

KJ Gary recently joined Maxwell’s, and updated the bar’s song catalog to over 30,000 titles.

Aside from charging things up at Maxwell’s and turning the place into his own private “GaryOke,” Gary has created the “Cabaret of Stars” Karaoke contest at Maxwell’s. It begins Tuesday, April 25th at 9 p.m. and will run every Tuesday until May 23rd for semi-finals, with finals being held on Wednesday, May 24th.

There will be a $10.00 registration fee, but the entire fee will be donated to “Let There Be Arts,” a non-profit organization that promotes the Arts for K-12 in the Lincoln City Schools.

Gary will oversee things as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, with three unnamed judges casting their votes. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places as well as some gifts provided by both Maxwell’s and other local businesses.

Each week will be a different theme for the contest, but the basis for the judging will always be the same.

“This is going to be a karaoke contest and not a talent show,” said Gary in a press release.

Some points will be given for stage presence and appearance, but most points will be awarded based on song presentation, as in rhythm and pitch. Contestants will not be marked down for looking at the words or for not leaving the stage.

“That’s not karaoke,” said Gary. “Each night will be themes such as select your own song, dress like and sing a song by your favorite performer; Scaryoke (where your song is picked for you); and Opposites Night, where women must sing a male performer’s song, and vice-versa. There won’t be any elimination until the fourth week and there is a limit to the first twenty contestants to sign up.”

KJ Gary hosts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Maxwell’s is at 1643 NW HWY 101, in Lincoln City. 541-994-8100.

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