

Not everyone can let go of themselves in this way, when the spotlight is on them and the pressure is on, but those who can-us "artists"-live for the moment that short, precious time under the glittering disco ball when everything feels right.Īt Chopsticks my friend and I made our selections, ordered our Pabst tallboys, and waited to feel like stars. It's the art of letting your inhibitions down, of letting your heart shine for the briefest of moments with the power of song. It's the art of rocking out in public to the digital crack of a synthesized musical whip. We're not pros by any means, but we're definitely hobbyists-we view it as a craft to be honed, a very particular art form. My old friend from Seattle was in town not too long ago, and we set out to do what we always do when visiting one another: get our karaoke freak-out on.
