Welcome to the site of the Tuesday Night Music Club - a bunch of crazy people (mostly from the Long Island Theatre world) who get together Tuesday nights to sing karaoke, dance, drink, and just about anything else.
Where and when, you might ask, can I see (and hang out with / worship / fondle) these crazy people? Well, I'm glad you asked. We get together Tuesday nights, usually starting about 9pm, at the Lizard Lounge (<-- click for more info) in Bohemia.
Although the TNMC is fortunate to have a number of members who are proven and accomplished singers, the emphasis is always upon having a fun night out. Newcomers or "just-in-the-shower" singers need not fear the quality of their karaoke-singing being rudely received. Even our experienced singers often try unfamiliar songs and sometimes fall flat. It's all part of the fun! So please don't be intimidated - just step on up to the mic!
"Theme Nights"
The theme for each week is announced at least one week ahead of time, and everyone picks a song to perform from the given "Theme". The rest of the night you're free to sing from your usual repetoire. It's a lot of fun.
You can see (and hear!) all the craziness and embarrassing moments on the Videos and Gallery pages.
WARNING:
Consumption of alcohol may cause an influx in the time-space continuum, whereby small (and sometimes large) gaps of time may seem to literally disappear. (a full scientific explanation of the phenomenon can be found here. Never let it be said that the Tuesday Night Music Club shies away from the deep scientific and philosophical questions of the universe.)
The Tuesday Night Music Club actually started as a weekly WEDNESDAY gathering of some theatre friends looking for a good mid-week activity, and found it with drinks and karaoke. Most of that original 2001 group are still regulars with the Club today. In those early days, the group gathered most regularly at Eleanor's, a bar in Oakdale, Long Island, where they generally found themselves to be the youngsters of the crowd. By 2002, the group found a home in the newly-opened Lizard Lounge in Bohemia. Over time the group transitioned into Tuesday night gatherings, but with the various members occasionally signing onto various theatre projects, the weekly assemblies became a little more intermittent, and regular attendees dwindled somewhat. Meanwhile, original member Michele began working for the Lounge, eventually becoming a bartender there. The smaller meetings continued, with Ed and George of the original group holding the core together.
Near the end of 2006, the group began to reshape itself. Ed, with current members Jeannine, Michelle ("Not-the-Bartender Michele"), and Dee - known together as "The Whores" (for Karaoke-Whore, not what you're thinking) began making Tuesdays a regular tradition again. The foursome began touring to a variety of locations, but kept the Lounge as their true home base, and now rarely wander off the reservation. George fell right in with the revitalized group, Dee introduced the concept of "theme nights" and awards, and Ed began organizing the outings and, in doing so, brought many new members into the group. Today, members still come-and-go based on their outside theatre projects, drinks have been created and named after core members (ask for the "Sex With Ed" or the "NiNi NuNu"), and new Tuesday Nighters are coming all the time. If you've got a karaoke song in your heart... and an affinity for beer, gossip, and hardcore nudity, then groom those nether regions and come on down! Make sure to check out our "Theme Nights" itinerary so you're well-prepared for a night of fun among a nice group of crazies. Oh, sometimes there's some impromptu choreography, too, so best not to be thrown by that...
The Tuesday Night Music Club gives back! In 2009, VP of Humptiness Steve W went on a special mission to Africa to bring the joy of karaoke to places all over the continent. Check out the slideshow here!
Peace and Humptiness,
The TNMC
The theme for each week is announced at least one week ahead of time, and everyone picks a song to perform from the given "Theme". The rest of the night you're free to sing from your usual repetoire. It's a lot of fun, Theme Nights will be continuing throughout 2010.
If you would like to check if a particular song is in the karaoke system, you can check the database at www.musicbookdeluxe.com.
January 5 – Cities & States Songs – Winner : Michele with "Route 66"!
January 12 – Elvis Night – Winner : Stephen C with "You're So Square"!
January 19 – TV Themes – Possibly the TNMC’s most annoying theme ever – yet most likely the biggest “sing-along” night as well. Pick the theme to any TV show (available on karaoke) and have at it. If you haven’t eaten before coming down, bring a TV dinner.
January 26 – Angry Songs – The height of winter sucks. Release your inner-wrath by screaming your lungs out on an “angry” song. We will have a blood pressure monitor on hand and the Theme’s winner will be chosen by the singer who achieves the highest BP reading while singing their song. Totally blowing a gasket and dying, however, will disqualify you (kinda like The Price is Right, where you must come close to the actual price without going over…)
February 2 – CHICAGO: The Musical Score – Dress in costume for the musical CHICAGO and sign up to sing anything from the score in our latest “Broadway Scores Night”. The music of both acts will be performed in order, including an intermission.
February 9 – Stalker Songs – Time to get a little creepy with songs about obsessions, stalking, inappropriate following and watching, overzealous love & pursuit, etc.
February 23 – Madonna Night – The Material Girl is featured in our latest “Artist in the Spotlight” evening. Again, plenty of music to choose from in her 27 years on the charts. And as always, major bonus points for dressing the part (Jerry is gonna look spectacular in the conical-bra).
March 2 – One-Hit Wonders – sing the Greatest Hit (singular!) of Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Charlene, Lipps Inc., Lulu, Soft Cell, The Cyrkle or Sniff ‘N’ the Tears in a night dedicated to acts that could never make it back to the top 40.
March 9 – Oscar-Nominated Songs – The Academy Awards will be held on March 7 this year, so we celebrate the music of the movies in our season wrap-up. Pick any Oscar-nominated song and vie for the coveted Humpty-award statuette as we close out our regular season themes.
March 16 – Winter Season Finals – ‘Nuff said.
The 2010 Winter Season (the "Ringo" Season)
January 5 – Cities & States Songs – pick any song with a city or state in the title (or even mentioned in the lyrics). Let’s see how much of the U.S. we can cover!
January 12 – Elvis Night – It’s time to celebrate the King of Rock n’ Roll’s 75th Birthday! There’s a HUGE catalogue of music to choose from, and of course, lots of extra points for dressin’ like Elvis himselvis!
January 19 – TV Themes – Possibly the TNMC’s most annoying theme ever – yet most likely the biggest “sing-along” night as well. Pick the theme to any TV show (available on karaoke) and have at it. If you haven’t eaten before coming down, bring a TV dinner.
January 26 – Angry Songs – The height of winter sucks. Release your inner-wrath by screaming your lungs out on an “angry” song. We will have a blood pressure monitor on hand and the Theme’s winner will be chosen by the singer who achieves the highest BP reading while singing their song. Totally blowing a gasket and dying, however, will disqualify you (kinda like The Price is Right, where you must come close to the actual price without going over…)
February 2 – CHICAGO: The Musical Score – Dress in costume for the musical CHICAGO and sign up to sing anything from the score in our latest “Broadway Scores Night”. The music of both acts will be performed in order, including an intermission.
February 9 – Stalker Songs – Time to get a little creepy with songs about obsessions, stalking, inappropriate following and watching, overzealous love & pursuit, etc.
February 23 – Madonna Night – The Material Girl is featured in our latest “Artist in the Spotlight” evening. Again, plenty of music to choose from in her 27 years on the charts. And as always, major bonus points for dressing the part (Jerry is gonna look spectacular in the conical-bra).
March 2 – One-Hit Wonders – sing the Greatest Hit (singular!) of Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Charlene, Lipps Inc., Lulu, Soft Cell, The Cyrkle or Sniff ‘N’ the Tears in a night dedicated to acts that could never make it back to the top 40.
March 9 – Oscar-Nominated Songs – The Academy Awards will be held on March 7 this year, so we celebrate the music of the movies in our season wrap-up. Pick any Oscar-nominated song and vie for the coveted Humpty-award statuette as we close out our regular season themes.
March 16 – Winter Season Finals – ‘Nuff said.
Fall 2009 Season
Date
Theme
Winner
Dec 1, 2009
"1940's Radio Hour"
Stephen C - "Swingin' on a Star"
Nov 24, 2009
"Duets Night"
Steve W and Ed - "If I Had $1000000"
Nov 17, 2009
"Elton John Night"
Jay T - "Rocket Man" 2nd place - Season Finals
Nov 3, 2009
"Carpenters Night"
Matt S - "There's a Kind of Hush"
Oct 20, 2009
"Grand Council's Choice"
Juliann - "Magic"
Oct 13, 2009
"Rat Pack Night"
Stephen C - "Nice and Easy"
Oct 6, 2009
"Showtunes Potluck"
Melissa - "I'm Not Afraid of Anything" 1st place - Season Finals
Sep 29, 2009
"Vice Night"
Michele - "Hanky Panky"
Summer 2009 Season
Date
Theme
Winner
Jun 30, 2009
Summer Songs
Joe - "Magic"
Jul 7, 2009
Disco Night
Jerry - "Shake Your Booty"
Jul 14, 2009
Death Songs
Juliann - "And When I Die"
Jul 21, 2009
Billy Joel Night
Brian - "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant"
Jul 28, 2009
Sing-to-Your-Ex Night
Brian - "One More Minute" 1st place - Season Finals
Aug 4, 2009
Anatomy Night
Michele - "My Humps"
Aug 11, 2009
Calendar Songs
Jim - "September"
Aug 18, 2009
Back to Woodstock
Jen R - "Me and Bobby McGee"
Aug 25, 2009
Barry Manilow Night
Ed - "Daybreak" by popular vote - IN THE YEAR-END FINALS
Sep 8, 2009
#1 on the Day You Were Born
Sue - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"
Sep 15, 2009
Carole King Night
Kristen - "Natural Woman"
Sep 15, 2009
Poobah's Choice
Melanie - "The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun" 2nd place - Season Finals
Spring 2009 Season
Date
Theme
Winner
Mar 31, 2009
Surf Music Songs
Joe - "Sloop John B"
Apr 7, 2009
Childhood Favorites
Tim - "The Streak"
Apr 14, 2009
Beatles Songs
Shari - "Come Together"
Apr 21, 2009
Fake Bands
Kelly & Jeannine - "Keep On" (The Brady Bunch) 2nd place - Season Finals
Apr 28, 2009
Weather Songs
Melanie - "Come in From the Rain"
May 5, 2009
80's Night
Steve W - "Whip It!"
May 12, 2009
Disney Night
Ed - "Kiss the Girl"
May 19, 2009
Gender-bender Night
Jerry and Donna - "Proud Mary" 1st place - Season Finals
May 26, 2009
Duets Night
Jeannine and Shari - "Take Me or Leave Me"
June 2, 2009
Girl Divas / Boy Bands Night
Melanie - "Toxic"
June 9, 2009
Prom Night
Melissa and Sue - "Hold on to the Night"
June 16, 2009
Bob Dylan Night
Steve W with special assistance from Kim - "Subterranean Homesick Blues"
Winter 2008/2009 Season
Date
Theme
Winner
Jan 6, 2009
Novelty Rap Songs
Steve - "The Humpty Dance" 2nd place - Season Finals
Jan 20, 2009
Duets
Kelly & Ed- "Start of Something New"
Jan 27, 2009
Weird Al
Sue - "Smells Like Nirvana"
Feb 10, 2009
Country
Ed - "Show Them to Me" 1st place - Season Finals
Feb 24, 2009
Sexually Suggestive Songs
Michele - "I Touch Myself"
Mar 3, 2009
Story of Your Life Songs
Shari - "In My Daughter's Eyes"
Mar 10, 2009
Wild Card!
Melanie
get to know some of the crazies that make up the TNMC...
Calling all TNMC'ers or Anyone Else Who Actually Reads Beyond the Subject Line,
The Tuesday Night Music Club's Winter 2010 Season is now well-under way with a great season of Theme-Night Karaoke (and lots of drinking...). This past week's celebration of Elvis' 75th birthday featured lots of great performances! Here's what's coming up:
THIS WEEK: January 19 – "TV Themes" – Possibly the TNMC’s most annoying theme ever – yet most likely the biggest “sing-along” night as well. Pick the theme to any TV show (available on karaoke) and have at it. Since many of these songs will be short, we'll be doing two Group Sings, opening with the "Cheers" theme and closing with the Rembrandt's "I'll Be There For You".
NEXT WEEK: January 26 – "Angry Songs" – The height of winter sucks. Release your inner-wrath by screaming your lungs out on an “angry” song. We will have a blood pressure monitor on hand and the Theme’s winner will be chosen by the singer who achieves the highest BP reading while singing their song. Totally blowing a gasket and dying, however, will disqualify you (kinda like The Price is Right, where you must come close to the actual price without going over…)
THEN: February 2 – "CHICAGO: The Musical Score" – Dress in costume for the musical CHICAGO and sign up to sing anything from the score in our latest “Broadway Scores Night”. The music of both acts will be performed in order, including an intermission.
The rest of the new season is listed on the Theme Nights page..
LUSH FUND: We'll be resuming with our Lush Fund collections this week so that we can fund prizes, food, props and other neat TNMC stuff throughout the season. Please feel free to contribute $1, $2, $3 or your winning scratch-off card.
WHERE: Lizard Lounge, Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia ( www.lizardloungeli.com )
WHEN: Tuesday, 1/19 @ 9pm
WHO: You.
WHY: Drinks, singing, gossip, and back-room oral.
WHAT: You heard me.
HOW: Oiled up and ready for love.
Keep up with the TNMC website for more of what's going on with the club!
"Sine humptiness, nos es nihilum"
Peace and Humptiness!
Your Grand Poobah
P.S. "When we drink, we get drunk When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. So, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!" --Brian O'Rourke