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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.

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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.



Current (Winter 2010) --- Fall 2009 --- Summer 2009 --- Spring 2009 --- Winter 2009

The 2010 Winter Season (the "Ringo" Season)

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...

(mouse over a picture for info)

 

The Grand Council
Ed (TNMC Grand Poobah) prefers to remain an enigma, wrapped in a riddle. His repetoire is as varied as his personality, including rock, funk, show tunes, and sappy love songs. If you want to hear something specific, just ask - the fearless Ed is usually very obliging!       Melanie (TNMC Consiglieri / O.B.I.) is one of the group's most talented singers and overall creative members. She can be seen covering anything from country to pop to musical theatre, or harmonizing with one of the other members.       Steve W (TNMC Vice President of Humptiness) tends to stay with the classics - many an old-time standard, with the occasional modern song mixed in. And of course, his signature tune, "The Humpty Dance".
Ed
(Grand Poobah)
     
Melanie
(Consiglieri / O.B.I.)
     
Steve W
(VP of Humptiness)

 

Officers
Michele (TNMC Fabulous Singing Bartender - Female Division) is TNMC’s official bartender, but besides creating new drinks for TNMC occasions, also takes time out to sing with the Club, boasting a repertoire of over 500 songs!       Kristen is the group's official KJ, or "Karaoke-Jockey". Besides running the show, as a singer she is capable of handling music of any genre, and is always at-the-ready with a selection for Theme Nights.       Kim (TNMC Official Birthday Girl) has sworn she'll never be seen on the TNMC stage, but she remains a Tuesday night regular and avid supporter of the group's singers. Sooner or later, we expect her to take the stage (likely due to too many drinks).       Sue (TNMC Artiste Graphique Extraordinaire) consistently offers up one of the more intriguing Theme Night submissions and has proved herself adept taking on most any music genre.
Michele
(FSB-FD)
     
Kristen
(KJ)
     
Kim
(O.B.G.)
     
Sue
(A.G.E.)

 

Kelly began as one of the group's non-singing supporters, but finally succumbed and won TNMC's weekly "Theme Night" competition ("Duets") with her debut performance. George, along with Ed, has been a TNMC member since long before it even occurred on Tuesdays. Hear him sing anything from Gary Puckett to the Backstreet Boys. Jeannine ("J9") is one of the original TNMC members and specializes in pop songs, especially from the ‘80s. Request her to sing her rendition of “Fame”! Dee is TNMC's country music specialist, but can also rock out, and her take on Donna Summer's "On the Radio" is legendary. As leader of the "Karaoke Whores", she introduced the concept of "Theme Nights" long before it became a TNMC staple. Michelle, along with Ed, Jeannine, & Dee, is a member of the elite "Karaoke Whores" that helped revitalize the TNMC. Michelle is always taking a chance on new material, but you gotta request her version of the Motels' "Only the Lonely". Donna, despite possessing a wealth of stage talent, prefers to remain one of TNMC's regular "audience" members, especially while rooting on husband Jerry. Those that have seen her onstage hope to coax a karaoke appearance out of her eventually.
Jerry ("J-Magg") is one of TNMC's theatre veterans and as likeable a character as you'll find down at the Lounge (unfortunately because the rest are miserable jerks). Jerry specializes in rock/pop from the 60's through the 90's. Bob "Boob" is very likely the most powerful voice seen on the TNMC stage. Bob's singing always seems to make the girls swooney-eyed, and he can also drink most of the group under the table as well. Request some Journey from him! Meredith started with the group back in the early days at Eleanor's, and has returned after a long layoff. With musical theatre as her forte, Meredith has one of the truly great voices among the Club. Brian is another TNMCer with a theatrical background, and his musical talent is not limited to singing. On our stage, he is usually seen taking on showtunes, rock and pop standards. Joy is always happy with a mic in her hand and if you hear her voice, you'll know why. With a background in musical theatre, Joy is a pro whether going solo, in a duet, or even group-sing. Ray does have stage experience, but generally leaves that for other evenings and chooses to remain one of the steadfast audience members of the group... but we think he's just there for the girls.
Tim is one of the Lizard Lounge's bartenders and takes constant good-care of TNMC members. Tim also sings from a wide catalogue of pop-rock from the 50s through the 90s and is always up for trying something new. Joe, one of the truly great voices of the group, can sing from a multitude of genres and never shies away from trying unfamiliar material. This, along with his wardrobe (which ranges from shirt-n-tie to grass skirt and coconut bra) makes him a real wild card. Kevin acts as Security for TNMC's elite Whores as his primary Club duty, but will also occasionally be found singing... if you can get enough alcohol in him. Shari is another of the Club's trained voices and was a Theme Night winner in her first performance with her rendition of "In My Daughter's Eyes". Stephen is a charmer. With his infectious smile, he can croon with the best of them and is best known around the TNMC for his take on the Elvis Presley catalogue. Abe is usually one of the first to arrive and always the last to leave. If you ask nicely, you just might get him to knock your socks off with his fabulous rendition of Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills".
Keith is a well-known former American Idol contestant who's always adventurous in his song choices, often taking on the hits of female artists like Madonna or Katie Perry. Erika takes time off from singing with the popular band, Lewd Buddha, to sing with the TNMC and is usually good to offer up something spicy and provocative. Juliann, a singer for longer than even she can remember, can always be counted upon for an intense, heartfelt performance. Or at least a memorable performance on roller skates. Jordan is one of TNMC's younger spirits and is as enthusiastic as an audience member as she is a singer. Pulling her up for a group sing could result in anything from musical theatre to Britney Spears pop. Emma has become a regular on the TNMC stage and is best-known for her take on the Dixie Chicks' "Goodbye Earl". Frank's taste is pretty hardcore. If it rocks, Frank'll sing it. Expect to hear some Nickelback... Rob Thomas... Hell, he's even taken on Alanis Morrisette.
Bonnie brings a voice as sweet as her face to the TNMC stage. Although able to tackle any Club Theme thrown her way, you can't go wrong requesting a pretty ballad from Bonnie. "Sweet Melissa" is another theatre veteran who brings her pipes to the TNMC. Ask her for a ballad or to rock out with some Melissa Etheridge. "Sexyback Steve" brings a big smile to the stage no matter what the theme, but always gets the fannies on the dance floor with his take on the Justin Timberlake song of his TNMC nickname.      
           
         

Posted 1/19/2010

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.

THEME NIGHT HISTORY: It's now been over a year since our first REGULAR Theme Night. Remember this?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02UOAANHMiA

Our Facebook FAN PAGE is at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bohemia-NY/Tuesday-Night-Music-Club/196843590074 If you're not there yet... what on earth are you waiting for?

The Facebook GROUP PAGE (yeah, we're making use of both Facebook pages again, so join BOTH!) is at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=50091312947

As always:

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

 

 

 

Personal Sites

 


Projects

Ed

Mimes of Mayhem performances:

info at www.edhuether.com/Edhuether.com/Current_Project.html or www.mimesofmayhem.com

Appearing Mar. 4 - 6 in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: http://www.smithtownpac.org/smithtownpacseasonoftheater2.html

 

 

Steve C and Melanie:

Appearing Nov. 27 - Jan. 24 in Singin' in the Rain: http://www.smithtownpac.org/smithtownpacseasonoftheater2.html

 

 

Joe M, Kristen, and Josh:

Appearing Jan. 30 - Feb. 14 in Sweeney Todd: http://www.broadhollow.org/

 


Other Stuff

If you would like to check if a particular song is in the karaoke system, you can check the database at www.musicbookdeluxe.com.

Michele was voted "Long Island's Favorite Bartender" by Newsday.com - check it out here!


Contact Us

info@tnmusicclub.com


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