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.
MARCH 23 – "Dead Singers Night" - Winner : Kim with "Dream a Little Dream"!
MARCH 30 – "Linda Ronstadt Night"
The Queen of the Remake is the subject of our latest Artist-in-the-Spotlight evening.
APRIL 6 - "Jacksons of All Kinds"
Lots to choose from: Michael, Janet, Joe, Alan, Jackson Browne, or Johnny Cash’s “Jackson”.
APRIL 13 - "British Invasion Night"
Yes, Beatles… but also the Stones, the Turtles, Herman’s Hermits, The Who, and many others.
APRIL 20 - "Queen"
Another Artist-in-the-Spotlight evening focuses on Freddie Mercury and the boys.
APRIL 27 - "Hey Buddy, Can I Borrow a Song? Night"
Sing a song from another TNMC’ers usual repertoire!
MAY 4 - "Nothin'-Says-Lovin'-Like-Your-Head-in-an-Oven Love Songs"
Visit the maudlin and sing the kind of miserably drippy love song that makes you just want to start cutting.
MAY 11 - "Country Night"
Dress the part as we turn the Lounge into a Country-Western bar in the first of our Theme Redux nights.
MAY 18 - "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Musical Score Night"
The latest in our Broadway Score Series.
MAY 25 - "1950's Sock Hop"
This is "The Prom" of this year's Theme Nights. We're pulling out all the stops for our Sock Hop and you should too! Dress the part and sing some Doo Wop!
JUNE 1 - "'Crazy' Songs"
Songs about an imbalanced mental state. Maybe crazy love or just plain dangerously psychotic…
JUNE 8 - "Cruel & Unusual Night"
It's Torture Night! Pick a song you KNOW another TNMC'er hates, and sing it directly to them! Your named "mark" or victim will be forced to remain seated in front of the stage watching you entire performance with no escape whatsoever! Horrible, we know, but fun.
JUNE 15 - "Spring Season Finals" - Always a free-for-all...
The 2010 Spring Season (the "George" Season)
MARCH 23 – "Dead Singers Night" - Winner : Kim with "Dream a Little Dream"!
MARCH 30 – "Linda Ronstadt Night"
The Queen of the Remake is the subject of our latest Artist-in-the-Spotlight evening.
APRIL 6 - "Jacksons of All Kinds"
Lots to choose from: Michael, Janet, Joe, Alan, Jackson Browne, or Johnny Cash’s “Jackson”.
APRIL 13 - "British Invasion Night"
Yes, Beatles… but also the Stones, the Turtles, Herman’s Hermits, The Who, and many others.
APRIL 20 - "Queen"
Another Artist-in-the-Spotlight evening focuses on Freddie Mercury and the boys.
APRIL 27 - "Hey Buddy, Can I Borrow a Song? Night"
Sing a song from another TNMC’ers usual repertoire!
MAY 4 - "Nothin'-Says-Lovin'-Like-Your-Head-in-an-Oven Love Songs"
Visit the maudlin and sing the kind of miserably drippy love song that makes you just want to start cutting.
MAY 11 - "Country Night"
Dress the part as we turn the Lounge into a Country-Western bar in the first of our Theme Redux nights.
MAY 18 - "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Musical Score Night"
The latest in our Broadway Score Series.
MAY 25 - "1950's Sock Hop"
This is "The Prom" of this year's Theme Nights. We're pulling out all the stops for our Sock Hop and you should too! Dress the part and sing some Doo Wop!
JUNE 1 - "'Crazy' Songs"
Songs about an imbalanced mental state. Maybe crazy love or just plain dangerously psychotic…
JUNE 8 - "Cruel & Unusual Night"
It's Torture Night! Pick a song you KNOW another TNMC'er hates, and sing it directly to them! Your named "mark" or victim will be forced to remain seated in front of the stage watching you entire performance with no escape whatsoever! Horrible, we know, but fun.
JUNE 15 - "Spring Season Finals" - Always a free-for-all...
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 – Winner : Ed with "Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids"!
January 26 – Angry Songs – Winners : Frank with "Saint Anger" <-- Season Finals 1st Place! and Emma with "Lessons in Leaving"!
February 2 – CHICAGO: The Musical Score – Winners : Melanie, Shari, Michele, Sue, and Kristen with "The Cell Block Tango"! Season Finals 2nd Place!
February 9 – Stalker Songs – Winner : Bonnie with "Frank Mills"!
February 16 – Mardi Gras!
February 23 – Madonna Night – Winner : Shari with "Papa Don't Preach"!
March 2 – One-Hit Wonders – Winner : Debbie with "Under the Milky Way"!
March 9 – Oscar-Nominated Songs – Winner : Melanie with "The Man That Got Away"!
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, Whores, Loungers, Newcomers, and all those Looking to Rub Hineys With Fun and Talented People,
Once again, the hot new TNMC shirts are out! Order yours today at http://tnmc.spreadshirt.com/, and check out the entire line of TNMC's online apparel store (with new selections coming soon!). The Tuesday Night Music Club items come in a variety of colors and styles for both men and women and are quite reasonably-priced. We're looking to see everyone wearing the TNMC logo soon! (A NOTE ON SIZES: Sizes tend to run a little small, so best to order slightly larger if in doubt. The reasoning for this is because, in an effort to keep TNMC apparel prices low for YOU, our members, we need to pay the children working in our sweatshops the barest minimum and, in general, keep them very malnourished. With virtual xylophones for ribcages, they tend to underestimate shirt sizes based on their own needs - which is kind of silly, we admit, as they would never buy our apparel since just ONE of our shirts would be about two-years salary for them... Anyway, the point is that we are trying to make our shirts affordable for you. Isn't it nice to know we care?)
Well, the exciting Spring 2010 Season ("The George Season") is here! We have lots of exciting new Themes and other surprises (and perhaps a few changes) in store! Here's what's doin':
THIS WEEK: "Dead Singers Night" - If they've taken the dirt nap, sing their songs! Seriously - what are they gonna do about it, eh? PLENTY to choose from, 'cause apparently it's fashionable to be a dead singer. (NOTE: Keep in mind, singer Chris Brown is NOT dead, even though his career is.)
NEXT WEEK: "Linda Ronstadt Night" - In our latest Artist-in-the-Spotlight evening, we pay tribute to one of the great female voices of the past 50 years. The Queen of the Remake has something to offer in most every genre, whether you want to sing rock, country, American pop standards, musical theatre, or Spanish folk songs!
THEN: April 6 - "Jacksons of All Kinds" - Lots of Jacksons to choose from, whether it be Michael, Janet, Alan, Joe, Jackson Browne, or Johnny Cash's "Jackson". Choose your Jackson and sing!
So come walk, run, jog, drunkenly stagger or otherwise amble your butt down to the Lizard Lounge in Bohemia this Tuesday for drinks, singing, impromptu choreography, flashy lights, thigh-rubbing, and more drinks!!! As always, newcomers to the Club are always welcome, so bring a (cool, good-looking, well-groomed) friend down to join the fun. And for a few of our friends who've been MIA for a little bit now, get your rears in gear and rejoin the party!
LUSH FUND: The Lush Fund supports Club needs like prizes, food, props and other neat TNMC stuff throughout the season. PLEASE contribute a couple dollars each week, or your winning scratch-off card, partially-used Metrocard, or belly-button lint.
LUSH FUND: We have resumed 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, your winning scratch-off card, partially-used Metrocard, or belly-button lint.
WHERE: Lizard Lounge, Sunrise Hwy, Bohemia ( www.lizardloungeli.com )
WHEN: Tuesday, 3/23 @ 9pm
WHO: You.
WHY: Drinks, singing, gossip, 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