Karaoke and the Friday night fever
This evening was unpredictable, it was the first time most of us had been to a karaoke bar. Is anyone gonna show up? And who? The possible group changed all Friday, people checking in and out as their schedule continually changed. In the end, eighteen of us showed up. First singing attempts, first drinks, uncertainty gradually dispelled by laughter. Fortunately, there are those among us who can skillfully balance between awkwardness and wit and managed to pull the others down. But we had no idea what awaited us later.
As we sang along, English songs began to be replaced by Italian, Romanian, Finnish and Chinese pop hits… Soon two microphones were not enough, and we were all shouting some things with pleasure.
At its best, the monitor showed 3, 2, 1, 0 seconds and the song faded out halfway through. The booked two hours passed all too quickly.
Negotiations about whether to buy another hour were interrupted by Angelica: “I go to café in Holešovice, there is an open mic jam session and my friends are playing tonight.”
The decision was made in a few seconds, the tram ride across the river didn’t take much longer.
The café was so crowded that you couldn’t walk through. There were a few chairs in the corner where anyone who wanted to play and sing for others could sit. Argentinian street food, Italian red wine, Únetic beer, very friendly international atmosphere, great musicians. And since a lot of people knew Angelica (not like Jonah in Berlin!), we were soon part of the local family. Angelica sang – Eleanor Rigby and “all the lonely people” rang in my ears all night. Ami sang and played her own songs on the guitar! As the evening matured, the place emptied out – we were even allowed to sit down. We talked over each other, shouting over the music, some playing Carcassone.
After 1am, a few of us took a taxi home. And for the next night it continued until the final one at 3 🙂
If you missed this ride, don’t regret it. We are planning more parties and will let you know in due course!
