
There is hardly a radio station or music channel you turn on these days without the newly adapted New York City Anthem-"New York" sung by Hip Hop Impresario Jay Z and Songstress Alicia Keys.
Considered to the hip hop testimony of what Frank Sinatra's 'New York' was back in the hey day and what it has become every New Year's Eve, this new Anthem' rings out on every boom box, on every block and on every I-Pod blaring in the Subways daily. The song tells a story of what New York City can be for dreamers. Many have lived the dream and many are still dreaming for their break-through in the big apple. If you are dreaming of making it big like Jay Z and Alicia Keys, maybe an New York Open Mike night is somewhere you can go to sing and get noticed. As they say...in New York City, you never know who is watching or in this case, who is listening!
It is a little known and underestimated fact that many music makers and records producers looking for their next big star often check out the unassuming Karaoke and Open Mike night spots through out New York City. If you are one of those stars who may have missed your calling on American Idol or America's Got Talent, maybe you should consider sharpening your skills for an impromptu listening sessions at the hundreds of Open Mike night offerings in the City. If you are interested in finding out more Open Mike nights about NYC and environs, click here.