HAKEOKE NIGHT!!
So it's Monday night and where is the place to be? Oh, babe, it's Q at 44 Allen Street in Buffalo. HAKEOKE NIGHT!!
Michael Hake comes in and sets up about 10:00 p.m., and the singers from Musicalfare, like Bobby Cooke, Lou Coliachiavo, Chris Kelly, Lisa Ludwig (not always) and Loraine O'Donnell start showing up. Bethany Moore of the glorious voice, Leah Russo, Ms. Maher (yes, Gerry's daughter); Matt Bova (he of the South Park repertoire); and numerous others, Tim Finnegan and Mark Sacco, Kevin Kennedy, among them, show up to add their voices to the tumult. You will hear songs from RENT, CITY OF ANGELS; lot of other shows. Mike Hake brings in all his fake books and you are able to pick out a song that you like, take it to Mike, and sing your heart out to an appreciative audience.
I cannot tell you enough what a great, free, musical show there is to be had here. Q is a gay bar where everyone is welcome, and on Monday nights it is all about the theatrical showoff. And it won't cost you your entire paycheck for a drink.
So, on a Monday night, if you can tear yourself away from your tv and want to hear some honest-to-goodness great singing, for free (except for the cost of your drink), come on out to Q!
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