Karaoke Night at GoGoKaraoke
http://www.gogokaraokelv.com/

As usual Duncan was prepared.  He reserved a VIP room (25+) at the GoGoKaraoke.  It was the #1 karaoke place in Las Vegas - and opened at 6 PM rather than, like many, at 8 or 9.  He was amazed at just how cheap the room was - a mere $50 an hour.  They made their money on food and drinks.  He made it simple for the staff.  He prepaid for the whole night - though he suspected they would only use it for about 4-5 hours as most had to work the next morning.  He paid for 4 limos in advance - to pick up at the diner and drop people at their homes as needed.  He explained to everyone attending that fluorescent ID stamps would be applied on minors to prevent them from being served alcohol.  He, was still under 21 himself.

His plans included having appetizers constantly refreshed as they were consumed.  Food and drink would be free - the full menu.  In short, the entire tab was on him.  And he placed a solid deposit to cover costs. 

For this occasion he chose to dress up stylish.  He was bringing his own sound equipment - two guitars - a Martin and a Gibson.  He also brought his own keyboard.  Clearly he was planning to have fun.  He had mentioned that he didn’t do well in a crowd.  This clearly did not apply to speaking to a crowd or being the center of attention.  He could perform.  It was being jostled about in the middle of a crowd - trapped confinement - that bothered him.  As the evening approached his energy began to peak.  He was having to force himself to be patient and let others get up and sing.  

But perhaps, above all this, he was looking forward to seeing if Aliyah would sing.