Portland, Maine & Surrounding Area
Live band karaoke turns a slow Tuesday into a packed house. Guests stay longer, drink more, and come back next week. We bring everything — you just open the doors.
The best way to understand what we bring to a room is to watch it happen. Real guests, real band, real energy — this is what your venue looks like on a Tolehouse night.
Standard karaoke with a backing track is everywhere. Live band karaoke is an event. Guests don't just show up — they bring friends, they linger, they celebrate.
The energy of a real band behind every singer changes the entire room dynamic. It's participatory entertainment at its best: even guests who never touch the mic are entertained watching their friends perform.
We handle all the setup, sound, and performance management. Your staff stays focused on the bar. Guests manage their own song queue via QR code from their phones — no venue coordination overhead.
Guests who are waiting for their song slot stay put — and keep ordering. Live entertainment creates natural anchors throughout the night that keep people from drifting to the next place.
Watching your friend perform with a live band is the kind of thing people film and post. Your venue gets organic reach you can't buy, every single night we play.
Regulars come back on karaoke night specifically because the live band makes it feel special every time. It builds a loyal weekly audience that's hard to replicate with other entertainment.
We arrive with everything. PA system, monitors, instruments, mics, lyric displays. You make zero investment in production.
No rider demands. No need to involve your venue's AV system. We load in, set up, and the only thing your staff handles is the bar tab.
Professional speakers, subs, and monitors scaled to your room — from intimate lounges to large event spaces. No venue AV required.
Handheld wireless microphones so multiple guests can share the stage. More people singing means more people engaged — and drinking.
Guitar, bass, keys, and drums. All instruments and backline provided. Your venue just needs floor space — we handle the rest.
On-stage screens mean every singer can perform confidently. Lower barrier = more people willing to get up = longer stays, more drinks.
We provide printed QR code sheets for every table. Guests scan, browse the catalog, and add themselves to the queue — no app download, no sign-up, no friction.
A deep catalog built around classic rock, 80s, 90s, and modern hits — the songs your crowd already knows and loves. No one sits on the sidelines.
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Our QR-based request system keeps the night running smoothly — and keeps guests glued to their seats while they wait for their turn. Guests scan at the table — no app download, no sign-up required.
Guests scan a QR code, browse the full catalog, and add themselves to the queue — all from their phone. No paper slips, no shouting across the bar.
The system shows an estimated wait time so guests know when to expect their name to be called. They stay at the bar while they wait.
Our band has a real-time queue view to manage song order, pacing, and flow — keeping energy high all night without any effort from your staff.
Works in any browser on any phone. Guests are up and requesting in under 30 seconds. Lower friction means more participation.
Send us your date, venue, and expected guest count. We'll confirm availability and get back to you within 24 hours.
We'll talk through the details — set times, stage requirements, load-in logistics — and confirm the booking.
Day of, we arrive with everything, set up, and do a soundcheck. Your staff doesn't lift a finger on production.
We run the show start to finish. You manage the bar; we manage the entertainment. That's the whole deal.
We serve bars, restaurants, clubs, and private event venues throughout southern Maine. Reach out and let's talk about making your night one people actually come back for.
"The kind of night where guests are still talking about it the next day — and asking when you're booking them again."
Thanks for reaching out. Expect a reply within 24 hours to talk details and confirm availability.