THE NEW ROADHOUSE AT EXPO WP

Friday night past, was the first of many Kareoke parties to be hosted by Miller's Corn (Corn in a Cup), held in the food court at EXPO WP. I overheard the planning of this Kareoke just two days prior over lunch, inside the food court by a few food stall holders who speculating on its viability. The results were more than viable and the Kareoke was very well attended, in fact they had a full-house, with men and women representing all age groups within our society. Within the first half hour there was no more seating available and people were standing everywhere, even outside in the enclosed secure parking area.

On arrival, Miller's Corn presented each lady with a 'Gift Goodies Bags' or at least to the first 50 dudettes were lucky enough to each get a 'High Fashion Hessian & Bamboo' shopping bag and a 'Universal Cell Phone charger'. But this was not the only Freebies on offer, Ming's had a Lucky Draw and the winning dude won a 'Meal Voucher for 2' redeemable on any day. Besides that, Quanita's Hair Studio sponsored two 'Wash and Blow Vouchers' to two lucky dudettes and a third lady won a 'Manicure & Pedicure voucher'. The MC Luigi was hilarious and the quiz questions he posed was really funny with full participation from everyone. I'm almost certain that the laughter outstripped the volume of the music.

Photographs courtesy of PhotoJani Photographic Studios Ph 0847458258

There was certainly more than enough to eat, from Ming's delicious mint-chocolate and cheese cakes for the sweet tooth, to 'Corn in a Cup'  for the more health conscious. There was real Coffee supplied by Craving Coffee and Waffles & Ice-cream from Waffle Mania and for those who wanted to eat, full meals were available from Moparks. Just the smell of their flame grilled Chicken made many mouths water and I doubt it very much if anyone could resist any of those treats available at EXPO WP. Kareoke is really not my scene, I especially went for the hot 'White Chocolate by Shaun of Craving coffee' but on arrival I was blown away by the talent of the singers and I must say, that I more than enjoyed it. The ladies were awesome with really magnificent voices but the dudes weren't going to be outdone, one of whom even gave me goose-bumps whilst I was listening to his powerful and melodious voice. However, little did I know that this wasn't just your average Kareoke but a talent search run my Miller's Media and Entertainment. Something like Pop Idols but with no age restrictions.

Photographs courtesy of PhotoJani Photographic Studios at the EXPO stall C49

The vibe at EXPO-WP was really great and it was so reminiscent of a "ROADHOUSE" with people sitting in their cars enjoying meals or standing around in groups sipping coffee and smoking, all laughing and listening to the Kareoke artists with many of them even participating, patiently waiting for their turn at the Mic. Initially it was hard to say whether the "ROADHOUSE" was more popular than the Kareoke or if the Kareoke was more popular than the "ROADHOUSE"but judging by the amount of cars in the parking lot, I would have to say you need to come see for yourself, because at 1'o clock in the morning when I left, the cars were still streaming in steadily. With this response the Kareoke received on launch night, can you just imagine what will happen when the word gets out.. EXPOWP will soon have Night Market of Friday Evenings where Art, Craft Curios, Batiks and Ornaments may be bought at bargain prices, Photographs can be taken and you can get "that all important massage" to rid you of the past weeks tension.