The Largest Collector of Karaoke Music and Equipment Makes A Holiday Party A Memorable Experience
John Bertrand is an authority on the Karaoke trend, which he has been following with fanatical fascination since 1983.
Ive seen it evolve from a niche thing at smoky bars and bowling alleys, to a popular party activity in the average living room, as well as wedding receptions, fundraisers and especially holiday parties.
In fact, Ive heard many stories on how karaoke has been a great ice breaker for awkward family or company holiday parties.
Karaoke used to be more of a professional trade, but the karaoke music and equipment has dropped in price so much that it is very affordable for anyone to become a KJs or karaoke disc jockey.
Our karaoke music system is our biggest seller, said Bertrand. Its a combination DVD and CDG player that hooks up to your TV.
Its a great buy at our holiday special price of only [$99 and it comes with a microphone and free CDG.
http://www.expresskaraoke.com/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=7&;pf%5Fid=dvg380kThe other hot seller is the [VocoPro Duet http://www.expresskaraoke.com/store/product.asp?dept%5Fid=8&;pf%5Fid=DUET. The quality is great, it has the video component and it also records, said Bertrand. The CDG format includes the background music with graphics and onscreen text prompts, visible when displayed on a karaoke player with screen or hooked up to a TV.With over 22 years experience, two San Diego shops and an online store, eXpressKaraoke has established a reputation as one of the largest selection of karaoke CDGs.
They offer over 75,000 karaoke songs from 75 different manufacturers. This includes over 1,900 Christmas CDs.
Our two biggest selling CDGs is a [40-song Christmas collection and a 100-song holiday compilation, says John Bertrand. http://www.expresskaraoke.com/store/search.asp?t=bcd&;cdid=TTXFP15http://www.expresskaraoke.com/store/search.asp?t=bcd&;cdid=ESP462.
Popular holiday music comes in all styles.
For the more traditional music listener, there are the Christmas tunes of Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley or Perry Como. The country music lovers will find Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Alabama holiday songs special.
Christmas comedy is also evident with Jeff Foxworthy and Weird Al Yankovich songs. And the more contemporary, pop artists like Mariah Carey, Madonna and 50 Cent are available as well.Karaoke, which began in Japan, literally means empty orchestra. Karaoke music traditionally has only background music with the vocals provided by the singer, who holds a microphone and follows the lyrics displayed on a screen. Karaoke reached worldwide popularity around 1990. Although it started as a fad, it has continued to grow in popularity.
Since the prices have come down for karaoke music and karaoke systems and the availability has risen, its become more popular for holiday gifts and parties.Professionals known as KJs (karaoke jockeys) buy karaoke CDGs and professional karaoke equipment from eXpress Karaoke on a regular basis. Most KJs invite singers to bring their own CDGs. KJs and the more experienced karaoke singers have their favorite labels. Each manufacturer tries to recreate the original performance, however, some are better quality than others.
Throughout the rest of the year, karaoke music and karaoke equipment are steady sellers for parties of all kinds.
Karaoke singers enjoy entertaining at birthday parties, weddings, bridal parties, Thanksgiving and other special events. Many people invest in the karaoke equipment and save money on paying a professional performer for their celebration, while others buy the CDs and systems just for fun. The amateur vocalists enjoy making fools out of themselves in front of friends and family. Whatever the allure, everyone loves to be on stage and have their three minutes of fame. Karaoke is more than just music.
What we offer are priceless memory-making moments that anyone can afford, notes John Bertrand, owner of eXpressKaraoke. We take care of our customers in every way possible, said Bertrand. So whether for Christmas gifts or holiday entertaining, karaoke equipment and Christmas CDGs will be topping the charts. For an interactive party with family and friends, consider adding karaoke.
For more information on eXpressKaraokes music and equipment visit www.eXpressKaraoke.com or visit our stores in San Diego, California area.Bertrand can make for an excellent source for stories pertaining to Christmas music, pop music, and also for stories relating to the Karaoke trend.
To arrange an interview, please call Brooke Schumacher at 619.994.5037.Bertrands Music13179-5 Black Mtn Rd 5Rancho Penasquitos Ca 92129858 780 1812Bertrands Centre City Music330 W Felicita B4Escondido Ca 92025760 740 3802.
While the Public Talks About Politics, Costume Companies see a More Traditional ?Old Fashioned? Halloween. Most Popular Costume List Included.
"We are seeing people wanting to have more fun and go back to their youth" Said Rich Williamson President of Pierre's Costumes in Philadelphia.
"Halloween is a time to act like a kid without getting in trouble for doing that" he continued.
Halloween is steadily growing and is the second largest consumer holiday next to Christmas.
People are spending more money and are expecting a better quality product.
"The caveman costume in a bag might have served your needs in 5th grade, but adults today want to wear something that allows them to go out in public without being embarrassed" said Williamson.
More and more customers are renting their costumes since this service allows them to wear Movie quality costumes altered to their sizes without paying full price.The most popular Halloween costume rentals for 2004 are:Kings & Queens (along with Princesses and Princes too).Pimps & Ho's (The tackier the better)Colonial Ballwear (more elaborate evening wear).Gangsters...
While the Public Talks About Politics, Costume Companies see a More Traditional ?Old Fashioned? Halloween. Most Popular Costume List Included.
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Scrapbooking Memories of 25 Years!
Over the years, I have taken numerous photos of my children probably just like many thousands upon thousands of parents. This past week my son turned 25 years old, and I decided to make him a scrapbook of his first twenty-five years. My first thoughts were to do a page of pictures for each year of his 25 years. Once I started going through the pictures, however, themes started to emerge. Along with these themes, I put motivational quotes on each page.
The quotes seemed to fit nicely with the pictures and also had wonderful words of wisdom for his next 25 years. Here are a few examples of the pages: Santa sees Curtis Grow Up This took up two pages. I pasted pictures of Curt with Santa. Along with these pictures I put the following quotes: "If I could wish a wish for you, it would be for peace and happiness not only now, but for the whole year through!" Catherine Pulsifer "Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful." Norman...
Scrapbooking Memories of 25 Years!
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Jelly Mom Helps Kids In A Jam
Salinas, CA (ContentDesk) February 1, 2006 -- Syndicated columnist, Lisa Barker, creator of the award-winning parenting humor column, "Jelly Mom"," has just released her first book:
"Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane...Doesn't Mean You Are A Bad Parent!"Based on the popular column, the book is chock full of Barker's imaginative wit.
She covers all the bases from toddlers to older kids, from staying at home to venturing out in public, and last but not least, a parent's mental and physical health.Fans of the column have this to say about Barker's writing:"You have got to write more of these! I nearly wet myself laughing and woke the baby! But they were worth it!""I soooo love how you write! You give such great visuals and are they ever funny!""I read some of your stories to a friend of mine and she was killing herself laughing!"When asked why she chose The Hugs and Hope Club as the beneficiary of the book's proceeds, Barker said, "My own four-year-old daughter has...
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Learn Hockey Skills Indoors! Wrist Shooters Available to Young Hockey Players in Time for Christmas in Canada!
Stortz & Associates Inc has signed an agreement to represent Blaze sports and their indoor sport toy Wrist ShootersTM.Linda Stortz V.P. Stortz & Associates Inc stated the benefits of Wrist ShootersTM this way "Everybody loves knee hockey! Unlike mini hockey sticks, Wrist Shooters develop real hockey skills that will aid young hockey players on the ice!" Released in time for Christmas Linda Stortz explained that "Wrist Shooters improve hand/eye co-ordination, stick handling, slap shots and other important hockey skills. Wrist Shooters are designed to be used indoors and include two hand blades and a soft foam ball" Blaze Sports and Wrist ShootersTM is the dream of Jim Cutchey of Bloomington, MN, USA. Information can be obtained by calling 952-888-0863 or visiting their web site www.blazesports.netStortz & Associates Inc was started in 2004 by Linda Stortz and her husband Gary Stortz. Linda Stortz has over 20 years in retail sales,...
Learn Hockey Skills Indoors! Wrist Shooters Available to Young Hockey Players in Time for Christmas in Canada!
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