Um 'pscuse me?! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!
Ok...I'm a sucker for piano bars. Located downtown off Fremont Street in the hipster arena lies this unassuming gem of a joint. It's not very large and houses a sweet white piano tucked in the back corner.
Normally in a piano bar you will get the typical: Billy Joel's Piano Man, Journey's Don't Stop Believing, etc. Not that there is anything wrong with those songs but expect something much different at Don't Tell Mama.
We went on a Saturday night at about midnight. It was packed full of drunk people who all seemed to be claiming it was their birthday. The piano players can definitely sing but there is an option to karaoke your favorite tune with a piano back-up. I do not have the voice for that but had a great time watching other snockered individuals belt out their favorite tunes.
The bartenders sing too! They have microphones and while mixing drinks will provide backup vocals. So fun!
Dre sang for a little and can I say....the most amazing female voice I've heard live and I've seen Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler, Cher, Beyonce, Gaga! She belted out a nice, slower version of Gaga's Bad Romance. Blew my mind!
After hours was Michael the piano player.......SUPERSPECTACULAR! I am a huge Muse fan and have never met a piano player who was willing to play any of their songs so I just don't request them. I was floored when he busted some Muse tunes out without even being asked. At one point he said "It's Don't Tell Mama after hours, lets play some obscure stuff!" Really Radiohead Karma Police/Paranoid Android?! Who is this guy?
There's something for everyone and if you feel like grabbing the mic....by all means.
Plus the drinks are not badly priced. $7 for a mixed drink and around $5 for a beer. Not horrible for the entertainment that is provided.
Don't forget to tip your piano player!