FOR VENUES
The Night Your Crowd Won't Shut Up About
We bring a full live band, sound, lights, screens, and tech. Your audience picks the songs and sings on stage. You sell more drinks than a DJ night, get tagged in more posts than a cover band, and have people asking when we're coming back before we've finished loading out.
Why Venues Book Us
Longer stays
People wait for their turn, watch friends sing, then sign up again. One-drink visits become three-hour stays.
Higher tabs
Liquid courage is real. The queue is back-loaded, so the bar stays busy late.
Free social media
Every singer has friends filming. Those videos tag your venue and hit Instagram within minutes.
Destination night
Most people have never tried live band karaoke. The first bar in town to do it owns it.
Seen Live Band Karaoke Before? We're Different.
Most "live band karaoke" isn't what you think it is. Here's what sets us apart.
No "Muppet Karaoke"
Most LBK acts run karaoke software and play instruments over it. We play everything live — no backing tracks. That means we can improvise, speed up, slow down, repeat a chorus, or stop on a dime. A backing track can't.
Not a cover band side gig
This is all we do. Original keys (not transposed for our vocalist), equal male/female songs, and 7 years of purpose-built show flow. No awkward gaps, no paper clipboards.
Custom tech stack
Our guitarist built the software. QR signup, real-time queue with zero dead air, synced lyrics, auto-updating sheet music, music videos on the big screen. Other bands have none of this.
Bad singers don't scare people off
Backup vocalists carry weak performers. The band adapts in real time. Music videos and QR signage make it obvious this is karaoke, not a bad concert. Walk-ins get it immediately.
What a Venue Owner Sees
From the Riverhounds to neighborhood bars — here's what the people who book us say.
"Lead Singer Wanted brings the kind of energy that gets 5,000 people on their feet. They're easy to work with and can handle any theme night you throw at them — a perfect fit for any crowd looking for a great time."
Kris Brown
Director of Promotions & Entertainment, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Show Formats
We adapt to your room, your crowd, and your goals.
Standard Show
Open queue, all genres, high energy. The crowd picks songs, takes the stage, and the night builds to the Entire Crowd Singalong where everyone gets on stage for one final song. This is our bread and butter — works at any venue, any capacity.
Themed Nights
Events built around a concept — decade nights (all 80s, all 90s), genre battles (rock vs. pop), holiday specials, or custom themes you design. "Divorced Dads vs. Cigarette Moms" was a real one. Themes give people permission to go bigger, and they do.
Championships
A multi-week competitive bracket. Singers compete in rounds, audiences vote, the field narrows, and two finalists face off. This format is built to fill your venue for 4-6 consecutive weeks — contestants bring their fans, and the stakes bring everyone back. Learn more about Championships.
Intimate / Seated
Pacing designed for dining rooms, listening rooms, and upscale venues. Lower volume floor, hosted transitions, and a more concert-style flow. Same live band experience, calibrated for rooms where the vibe is more refined than rowdy.
See all show formats — including game show formats, Bingo, Battle Rounds, and more.
What We Bring
We're fully self-contained. You provide a stage area and power — we bring everything else.
The Production
- Full live band — guitar, bass, drums, vocals
- Professional PA system + microphones
- Stage lighting package
- Video projection with music videos
- On-screen lyrics for singers
- Proprietary QR code signup system
Can also plug into your in-house PA if you prefer.
What We Need From You
- Stage or performance area (we adapt to any size)
- Standard power — 120V outlets within 100 ft
- Load-in access 90 minutes before showtime
That's it.
Stage Plot
Our standard footprint. We adapt to your space — this is the ideal layout, not a hard requirement.
Minimum stage footprint: approximately 12' wide x 8' deep. We can compress for tight stages or expand for larger ones.
Where We've Played
Amphitheater
The Pavilion at Star Lake
23,000 capacity. LiveNation marketing activation.
Professional Sports
Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC
Recurring entertainment partner at Highmark Stadium. Returning 2026.
Music Festival
Deutschtown Music Festival
Pittsburgh's largest free music festival.
Music Venue
Jergel's Rhythm Grille
Booked by Drusky Entertainment.
Music Venue
Mr. Smalls Theatre
PGH City Paper "Best Of" showcase.
Brewery
Helltown Brewing
Recurring monthly residency, Strip District.
See all shows on our events page.
Pricing
Custom quotes based on set length (2-4 hours typical), travel distance, and equipment needs. Recurring bookings get preferred rates. We'll find something that works for your room.
Recurring Nights
The highest-ROI way to book us.
Week 1: curious first-timers show up and tell everyone. Weeks 2-3: they come back with friends. Month 2+: it's a destination night people plan their week around. We do recurring residencies across the Pittsburgh area — reach out if you want to build one.
Book Us for Your Venue
Tell us about your space and we'll get back to you with availability and a quote.
Also available for bachelorette parties · weddings · corporate events · birthdays