TOP DOG & Best of Open Mic #5

Well, our 1st annual TOP DOG Karaoke Competition is over and the whole event was a tremendous success. Thanks to everyone who participated, and everyone who came out to enjoy the food, the drink, the friendship and the music. Errol Strouse took 1st prize this year by singing "Blueberry Hill" and "Don't". Tied for 2nd place were Brenda Frankenstein and Tara Hess. All three were featured in our Best of Open Mic night Friday April 3rd, along with finalist Reiley Lonergan and Open Mic frequenter Tony Seo (who "made some music on the guitar"). The Lazy Dog is a great venue for all kinds of special events, and music is an integral part of who we are and what we do. Our 2nd annual TOP DOG competition will start Sunday Feb 21st next year. Mark your calendars!

TOP DOG Karaoke Competition

At the Lazy Dog, we're holding our first annual TOP DOG Karaoke Competition, and people have come from all over to listen and take part. After three rounds of preliminary competition, the field has been narrowed to 18 performers who will compete in the semi-finals Sunday March 15th. Hosted by 2008 Schuylkill County Senior Idol Rick Lorady, with help from Gail Lorady (registration, scoring & vote tabulation), Olwyn Beatty, Jim Calderone, John Kostura and Mark Mahal (preliminary competition judges), we have had a fair, fun and exciting event so far.
The 18 semi-finalists are (in alphabetical order): Randy Corcoran, Brenda Frankenstein, Russ Hayes, Tara Hess, Dwayne Hixson, Jeannine Leeker, Reiley Lonergan, Angie Meyer, Denise Meyer, Misha Meyer, Sophie Meyer, Susannah Meyer, Rahn Richards, Linda Roeder, Norris Stewart, Errol Strouse, Barry West and Steve Usher.
The 1st Place winner will receive the coveted TOP DOG Karaoke Competition Trophy, a $100 cash prize, and an invitation to headline our next 'Best of Open Mic' night, Friday April 3rd. Don't miss it!

New Year's Eve

Guests at the Lazy Dog rang in the New Year with a great night of food, drink, converstaion, music and dancing. We started off with what was truly a "Grand Gala Buffet" - Caesar Salad, Calamari Caponata, Rigatoni & Meatballs, Asparagus-wrapped with Flounder over Shrimp Salsa, Filet Mignon Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Roast Loin of Pork with Apricot Shallot Stuffing, Cuban Black Beans and Roasted Corn, Creamed Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets, and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes. Dessert included Espresso Chocolate Mousse, Pecan Pie and Apple Pie a la mode.
The music and dancing started at 9 and continued right up until 1 o'clock. Paul Miller was terrific as always, and in addtion to regulars Dave on bass and Mark on drums, special guests included Scott on trumpet and Chris on saxophone. An extra special appearance by Steve Evans on trumpet and some great vocals by Russ Hayes really made the night memorable. What a great way to ring in the New Year!