Karaoke USA #19

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NOVEMBER 1994 • NUMBER NINETEEN

“Many readers will know what we’re talking about on the cover of this special focus edition of Karaoke USA. On the other hand, because of our unique circulation — which targets both pros and enthusiasts — many readers will become aware for the first time of some of the challenges currently facing our favorite interactive entertainment industry. Regardless of which category one may fall into, an important point not to be overlooked is that the very nature of entertainment as a whole is undergoing a dramatic change in the digital age.
Whether we talk about virtual reality, an information superhighway or interactive performance media such as Karaoke, the simple fact is that people are fascinated with new technologies which allow for the actualization of creative fantasies. And don’t let the word “fantasy” fool you, because the key word here is ‘actualization.’
From communication to education to entertainment and beyond, we are entering the age of creative empowerment… and the people are ready, even hungry for it.”
–Dale Lafayette

Description

NOVEMBER 1994 • NUMBER NINETEEN

52 PAGES, NEWSPRINT COLOR/BW 10″ X 13″ OVERSIZE MAGAZINE FORMAT

 

FEATURES

KARAOKE: WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE? — Ed Pearson
Digital formats, licensing and the future of interactive entertainment

WHY HIRE A PRO? — Michael McKnight
Tips from a professional DJ on how to turn inquiries into gigs

WHAT IT TAKES TO STAY IN BUSINESS — Rick Hynum
Spotlight On The 1995 DJ Expo & Trade Show

QUO VIDAS, KARAOKE USA? — Cesar M. Vergel De Dios
Will Karaoke find a home with the new digital power formats?

SPEAKING 0F WHICH…. — Ben Fong-Torres
From Karaoke to singing with a live band

FEEDBACK: MORE ON THE PAKBC — Quotes From Attendees
Industry pros on the Pacific American Karaoke Business Conference

PC MOBILE — Ted Gurley
What mobile pros should look for in a computer

DEPARTMENTS

KUSA PRO-INSIDER — The latest industry news and reports
TRADEBEAT — What’s new for professional DJs and KJs
INTERACTIVE BITS — The new multimedia frontier
THE KUSA REPORTER — More on Karaoke and licensing
NATIONAL KARAOKE SCENE — Karaoke across the nation
KUSA CONNECTION — Classifieds, personals, announcements

Copyright ©1992-2018 Dale Lafayette

Additional information

Weight 4.5 oz
Dimensions 13 × 10 in
Staff

DALE LAFAYETTE — Publisher/Editor-In-Chief
TRINITY HOUSTON — Senior Editor/Manager
BEN FONG-TORRES — Senior Editor/Writer
ARLENE MATTHEWS — Staff Editor
MICHAEL HOUSTON — S. California Editor
BARRY GARCIA — Technical Production/Prepress
JACK BEI — Advertising Sales
MARTIN MATTHEWS — Correspondent/Writer
RICHARD KALMAN — Production Assistance/Writer

MORE WRITERS

Ron Arnone • Kevin Beckner • Bob Blank • Keith Chubb • Ernest Gaudreau • Ted Gurley • Rick Hynum • Barry J. Klazura • Arlene McIntyre • Wendy Motchan • Tom Munsch • Ed Pearson • Matt Rosenberger • Ellen Rosenstein • Kurt Slep • Tom Taffe• Francios Taschereau • Cesar M. Vergel De Dios

Reps

Lola Andalis • Kent Anderson • Bonnie Black • Dave Garrett • Bobby Locke • Frank Lucido, Jr. • Tony Manas • Robert Moore • Mike Row • Sam Sherwood

CONTRIBUTORS

Billboard Newspaper • American karaoke Magazine Nightclub & Bar Magazine • Japan Amusement Monthly • Jim Dalia • Gerry Dean Eads • Annette Franz • Niel Friedman • Doug Hogenson • Michelle Laurie • Tony Manas • Frank Lucido • Laura H. McCreary • Susan Menegol • Caryn Mimoun • Dennis Snyder