A good friend of mine was anxious to meet some friends that had returned to Savannah for a night, several aspiring actors, a pastry chef, and a recent SCAD grad. McDonough’s was no stranger to them, as they knew several staff members, and one was clearly surprised that his usual PBR had been increased to $2.50. I ordered my usual imported beer, at a rate of $4, a bit pricey, but after the singing began, I quickly forgot about the extra amount and ordered several more!

The karaoke has certainly improved since my last visit. The stage has been redone, and they now boast several flat screen televisions displaying the words for all to sing along, as well as TV’s for you to watch yourself perform on. The karaoke host was fun, and lively, the staff quite attentive, and the entertainers encompassed quite the variety. I was shocked at some of the talent on stage, and completely thrilled with some of the more comedic performances, especially the performance of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” by a member of our creative lot. He had the whole place in stitches, as did another performer who livened up the crowd by performing “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” by the Darkness, with pure enthusiasm that including jumping onto one of the tabletops!

As karaoke is not one of my strong points, I only made one appearance on stage. (Believe me, I did not go up there alone, despite the drunken stupor I had slipped into.) I sang my heart out and vowed that to be the last time on stage, but it surely won’t be my last visit to McDonough’s. Next time, I intend on checking out the newly opened piano bar upstairs.

--Review by Gypsy Leigh