Before Karaoke Champ, karaoke systems in NYC was a bit like the wild wild west. You just never knew…read morewhat you were going to get. Outside of the Duet franchise, Karaoke Champ has a song selection about as updated as they come. They're among the smartest people in the business. K-Champ has managed to capitalize on a local industry centered around karaoke venues that simply didn't have the bandwidth to manually update their songs to keep up with the demand. As a result, there is some consistency at similar venues and chances are if you have a go-to song at one place that uses the K-Champ system, it's probably the same # at the next. And if you haven't figured it out already, K-Champ is not a venue, but rather a karaoke system that is spreading around the city like wild fire. I've even seen it in San Francisco, at places like Yamasho's in the Tenderloin. The fact their song selection transcends English is fantastic. Nothing says versatility like being able to pick from Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish as well. I imagine there is a reason Korean isn't part of the selection, but let's hope that's just a temporary thing. Not sure if your song is part of the mix? Just check the entire catalog online: http://www.karaokechamp.com/song_search.html So as long as the system continues to get better, I don't see it as a "monopoly" problem in the industry. There is always going to be competition on the song selection front and it seems like karaoke is here to stay in NYC. Lastly if you guys at Karaoke Champ are reading this, I would really appreciate it if you would please add "Ludacris - What's Your Fantasy?" and "LL Cool J - Doin It" to your selection.

I used Karaoke Champ for my 31st birthday party and the machine was amazing…read more I think it was $107 for friday-monday, and I used it at my boss's party, my party, and then had a sing a long the morning after with all of us who powered through and didn't sleep. :) The sales people were very friendly (they gave me 10 free songs on top of the deal) and I will absolutely be going back again. The only problem I had was connecting the wires on the back of the machine after I moved locations from one night to the next. The diagrams in the user manuals could be a bit better :) Luckily, I have some great audiophile/dj friends who saved the day. Phew! get your rental here and you'll be very happy, I promise you. No fuss, direct, straight forward, and happy people.

I'll change the rating once someone fixes their website, which has a placeholder (not real) phone…read morenumber and an email address that is not set up. I want these people to succeed because they are used at the karaoke bar I frequent the most with my friends, at least once every other month, but we'd like to make some song requests for hits that we feel ought to be added to their otherwise impressively diverse catalog.

Man. These guys are so nice. Rented a karaoke machine for a wedding last weekend. Aside from the…read moreequipment itself being really nice, and everyone having a really amazing time, they walked me through the whole setup process, helped me carry everything out to my car, and even arranged for a pickup when my work schedule threw me for a loop. They were helpful and friendly throughout the whole process and I'd definitely rent from them again when the situation arises.

David and his team did a fantastic job. Deeter was superb with 80 middle school kids who attended…read moreour kids bnai mitzvah. The magician / mentalist was incredible the music was pumping and played all night and our entire night was coordinated perfectly with the help of David, Deeter and our event coordinator. Really just a fantastic party that was communicated properly with staff from every part of the party. TYSVM David!

DJ Dave played at our daughters grad party this past Saturday night. We hired him because we had…read moreheard him at another party last summer. Both parties had folks up and dancing. It was uplifting, lively, and Dave kept it perfectly moving. He knew exactly what music to play and when. No one wanted to stop the party so we added another half hour. I recommend Dave without reservation and I would hire him again and again.

Rented for my girlfriends birthday. Thought the room would be bigger. It was a little awkward that…read morewe had barely any room to stand but we had a great time anyways. The packages are great deals and come with good drink packages for the whole group. The elevator area was and is always crowded but it wasn't chaos. Great songs and very good prices!!!!

1 for horrible customer service. I called looking to make reservations for a large party group of…read more15 people. After telling me they were closed for a private event, they HUNG up on me. Rude.

My zumba students from 24 Hour Fitness put together a karaoke and dinner outing and invited me…read morealong. We headed to Shout Karaoke in Astoria, and anyone who knows me knows I have always had a soft spot for karaoke. For many years it was a regular part of my life, and these days I keep it going through the Smule karaoke app. This past Saturday reminded me just how much fun it is to do with a group of friends. We had a great time, plenty of laughs, and a really enjoyable night overall. Shout Karaoke is located on Steinway Street and is easy to get to on the R line. The commute was quick and straightforward. Up front there is a bar area where you can sing and socialize, which is pretty standard for karaoke spots. They also offer smaller and larger private rooms with a set rate per person per hour. For the room we booked, the rate before 8pm was $5 per person per hour with a minimum of 15 people, and after 8pm it increases to $9 per person per hour. The pricing feels very reasonable for what you get. I did not drink alcohol so I cannot speak to liquor prices, but ginger ale ran about $3 each, which is fair for a bar setting. The music selection is well organized with both book and tablet options for browsing, and the catalog is extensive in both English and Spanish. The space was clean, comfortable, and the staff was genuinely friendly throughout the night. I will absolutely be back to Shout Karaoke. It is a great find in the Queens area and well worth checking out.

For Karaoke Shout to be around as long as it has, it has to be doing something right. Having a spot…read moreto go at pretty much any time of day or night when the karaoke urge hits is awesome, though. It's a smallish space, but it works. The bar does get busy on weekends and wait times to sing can also get long. There are always some characters here who love to hog the mic. But there's no cover, performing here is free and there's no cap on how many songs you can sign up to sing. Drinks here are also reasonably priced in my opinion, which also makes it a bit dangerous to come here because you could really stay for hours. They do have private rooms for the back if you're a little scared of the spotlight and want to perform only for your close pals (or solo I guess, you do you). Overall if you're looking for an entertaining karaoke spot without it costing you an arm and a leg, Karaoke Shout is a solid option.

Planned a little going away party for a coworker. They enjoy Karaoke and Gagopa was perfect. Make…read morereservations. I made reservations 1 month in advance for a Saturday night session. Super easy to do online. It's BYO Beer, Food, Drinks, Cakes, etc. they have plastic cutlery and plats available. They also provide you with a tub of ice. It's $12 per person per hour. We had so much fun that we extended an hour and they were able to accommodate that. They also sell some beverages if you want but it's more cost friendly to bring your own. They also give a discount if you pay cash but they do accept card or cash as payment. It is located in middle of K-town. It is easy to miss and the elevator is tiny (no more than 5 people at a time) or stairs. They also card everyone to ensure you're above 21yo so don't forget your ID.

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday and had an amazing time surrounded by incredible people. The…read morelocation was easy to find. Small elevator that can only accommodate five people at a time. The staff was very pleasant and we got there early and sat in the room. The room was FREEZING. We were told beforehand about the temperature and to our knowledge there was no way to fix it. Had to deduct a star however when everyone came we warmed up of course. The song selection was vast. The tambourines were a nice touch. We had an amazing time. It's bring your food and bottles. Garbage areas everywhere and they provided a bucket of ice. Room large enough to fit over 20 people and coat racks available. There's a nice service area inside that has utensils at no extra cost. Soft drinks and wine sold on site. CASH ONLY

Family owned business with great ideas for a group under 50. The perfect place for a small…read moregatherings. I would say ideal would be 15 to 20, or fewer. Intimate gathering space. The karaoke deejay was amazing and the hostess is great. Quite a lovely team with a great idea. Definitely a great spot. One thing, parking isn't impossible but you may have to walk a block or two. We all lucked up tonight. Most were parked within a block. You get to create your evening; cater, bring a few cupcakes, a little wine....the one thing you don't need is decoration. The place is beautiful on its own. All the best to the owners.

If you and your friends love karaoke, Lion's Roar is a fun twist on the usual spots…read more It's essentially a private, well-kept apartment where the couple who lives there hosts you for the evening. You have access to the very comfortable living room, full kitchen and fridge, a lovely bathroom, and a backyard for when you need a break from the noise (or to smoke, etc.). You can bring in your own booze and snacks, a crowd of your friends, and sing your little hearts out. Roberto and Zaida are your hosts, and Roberto will act as your karaoke DJ for the evening. You request songs via paper note, and he'll call you up. Their microphones are quality (and there's an electronic sanitizer for safety), the setup is fun and easy, and everyone had a good time when I came through. It's quite loud for a residential building, so the soundproofing on the apartment must be excellent. Make sure you bring a good crowd that actually wants to sing, and you'll have fun.

Had booked LaRochelle for our annual holiday party. I must say, we made the right choice! They…read morecommunicated clearly along the way, showed us proofs of the print outs in advance and accommodated our party perfectly! The print outs are of the best quality. Highly recommend them for your events!

Honestly, I cannot even begin to express how disappointed I am with my experience. This was my…read moredaughter's Sweet 16 -- a once-in-a-lifetime event that we spent so much time, money, and effort planning -- and the most important parts of the night were not properly captured. Those memories are gone forever, and that is something I am having a very hard time accepting. I specifically booked your company for the hours that I did because I wanted the beginning of the night documented. I wanted family photos taken before the event started, the details captured, and the cocktail hour photographed and filmed. Instead, the entrance was delayed, everything became rushed and disorganized, and the moments that mattered most to me were missed completely. What makes this even more upsetting is that I truly did not care about the end of the night being covered. Your photographer and videographer clearly saw guests leaving around 10 PM and the room emptying out, yet the beginning of the event -- the part I specifically paid to have documented -- was neglected. I did not need footage of an empty ballroom. I needed the beginning of my daughter's special night captured properly. That is just part of the email that I sent. But long story short if you want your photographed properly I absolutely would not hire this and that's coming from my own personal experience because they thought it was acceptable to show up one hour late rather than 20 minutes early to my We literally waited for them to arrive so we can have our entrance to the ballroom so disgusting and shameful

This review is long overdue! I used All Borough for my 60th birthday party last September and I can…read morehonestly say it was one of if not THE best experiences I've had with ANY company ever. I was not expecting them to have everything I needed, and they did. They accommodated my evolving list of items and inconvenient time windows required by the venue. The customer service via email, phone and in person was absolutely top-notch - quick and helpful. I was clear about what we needed and All Borough went above and beyond in delivering - literally and figuratively (as well as picking up). Also very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

Unless you want to be embarrassed and have your guests point out how dirty the equipment you rented…read moreis(and paid $800 for), I would take your business elsewhere. Was appalled when they delivered the tent and the delivery driver said they had no other tents available. They also wanted to weigh down the tent with dirty dingy looking bins, not sure how they don't have something else to do that. The drivers were so nice I felt bad. My party was the next day so didn't really leave me any time to find a new company. I sent photos and contacted the company to no avail. The chairs were dirty as well. It looked like the tent was rented out to a frat house for a year then rolled up and left in a pile of dirt. Pathetic.