FAQ: Accessibility

Accessibility

Questions about lights, sound, special effects, and physical access

Lighting and special effects

Lighting
Our shows use a number of lighting setups for enhanced visuals and to create a party atmosphere. While we do use spotlights, color changers, and similar effects, we do not use strobes and avoid pulsing any effects at speeds above 3Hz. Even so, we are 100% happy to chill out the lights for your performance! Just let us know– we have several static scenes we can run and have no problem dimming anything that might trigger you.

Special Effects
We make heavy use of fog machines at most of our shows. We use Chauvet High Performance Fog Fluid almost exclusively, which is water-based, non-toxic, non-flammable, and unscented (and here’s the safety sheet). As with everything else we do, your comfort is important to us: if you’d prefer us not to use fog during your performance, just let us know. Be aware that the room will likely have a bit of a haze throughout the show, especially in our smaller venues.

Assistive technology and sound

Assistive technology
For those who are hard of hearing, most of our setups have the ability to broadcast sound directly to a hearing device via a standard 1/8″ jack on our wireless in-ear monitor bodypacks. It’s best to ask before the show so we can ensure we have a bodypack available for you, but if you’re having difficulty hearing, don’t hesitate to text us during the show at 773-769-7464 and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
If you have vision issues, we can make a number of changes to the screen to make the lyrics easier to read, including increasing the contrast and raising or lowering the monitor height. Just ask!

Overall sound levels
Obviously this is karaoke, so we can’t entirely control our singers’ volume, but we do our best to tamp down any amplification over a certain level. If the overall sound level is a problem for you, we can provide individually-packaged foam ear plugs available upon request. Also, we display upcoming singers at the top of our screens; if a particular song is just too much for you, we won’t mind at all if you leave the room and come back when your song is ready to go.

Physical access at AlleyCat

AlleyCat has a flat surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a stage that is 4′ wide by 4′ deep by 8″ high with plenty of room on the floor if you would prefer not to sing on stage. Lyrics are displayed on a monitor directly in front of the singer that can easily be moved for your performance. There is limited low seating available.

Physical access at The Arrogant Frog Bar

The Arrogant Frog Bar has a flat surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a stage that is 4′ wide by 4′ deep by 8″ high with plenty of room on the floor if you would prefer not to sing on stage. Lyrics are displayed on a monitor directly in front of the singer that can easily be moved for your performance. There is only high seating available.

Physical access at Carol’s Pub

Carol’s has a sloped surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a stage that is only accessible via full-step stairs, but lyrics are displayed on multiple screens throughout the venue and we are happy to bring microphones and a personal lyrics screen down to the floor in front of the stage for your performance. There is a mix of high and low seating available.

Physical access at Consignment Lounge

Consignment Lounge’s main entrance has a single step and two doors. The venue is level throughout. Lyrics are displayed on a monitor directly in front of the singer and there additional monitors throughout the venue. There is a mix of high and low seating available.

Physical access at Dante’s Tavern

Dante’s Tavern has a sloped surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a stage that is 8′ wide by 4′ deep by 4″ high, but lyrics are displayed on multiple screens throughout the venue and we are happy to bring microphones and a personal lyrics screen to the floor in front of the stage for your performance. There is a mix of high and low seating available.

Physical access at Desert Hawk

Desert Hawk has a flat surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a semi-circular stage that is 4′ wide by 4′ deep by 8″ high with plenty of room on the floor if you would prefer not to sing on stage. Lyrics are displayed on a monitor directly in front of the singer that can easily be moved for your performance. There is a mix of high and low seating available.

Physical access at Konak Pizza & Grill

Konak has a sloped surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a stage that is only accessible via full-step stairs, but lyrics are displayed on multiple screens throughout the venue and we are happy to bring microphones and a personal lyrics screen down to the floor in front of the stage for your performance. There is a mix of high and low seating available.

Physical access at Nick’s Beer Garden

Desert Hawk has a flat surface leading to its front door and is level throughout the venue. The performance area is on a raised area with an 8″ high step with plenty of room on the floor if you would prefer not to sing on stage. Lyrics are displayed on a monitor directly in front of the singer that can easily be moved for your performance. There is only high seating available in the main area, but low chairs can happily be provided upon request.

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