March 2008 From the Editor
Jason Burchard

Hello again karaoke friends! I just keep getting more excited about this magazine and the potential I think we have. We are getting subscribers, growing circulation and coming up with more and more ideas.

As early as next month’s issue, new stories will begin popping up from other writers. I just had to start off slow because there are so many costs already, not to mention paying writers. But, I think it’s time to get some more help in this area. I plan to use an online service from Helium.com. If you like to write, you should check this out. Publishers post stories, lots of people write, writers rate each other and the publisher picks the stories they want to use. KAM story ideas will be posted there soon once we decide to get it going again.

Starting in next month’s issue, I will begin placing the Mic Check Comics in the print edition. They will still be available online, and now in color as I mention more about in the story on page 4.

IN CONTEST NEWS:

The Hoosier Bar & Grill karaoke contest in Ellettsville, IN. Starting Friday Feb. 22nd, 2008 for 6 weeks. Top two move on to the finals for a chance at the grand prize $500. At the Hoosier Bar & Grill, 812-935- 6333, 4645 W. Richland Plaza. Tell them I sent you! They know who I am. (Whether that’s a good or a bad thing is unknown).

“Karaoke for the Cure” is March 15th, 2008 in the City of Alachua (Florida) Recreation Center Gymnasium. For more information, visit: http://groups.myspace.com/karaokeforthecureflorida. This year’s event benefits Lyrics for Life -- www.lyricsforlife.org.

The Talent Quest National Karaoke Singing Contest- Local contests are running now until June 30th, with regional contests until August 15th. The national contest runs September 21st to September 28th, 2008 and is held in Laughlin, Nevada. See www.talentqst.com for all the details.

As always, let me know if you have any comments, suggestions or questions about the magazine. I look forward to any responses.