Faces Lounge

We came here on a whim, I was looking on yelp for karaoke because we were dying to sing it up and so I found Faces.  I searched it online and there is actually a documentary on the joint that some guy made.  After watching that my boyfriend and I exchanged glances he shook his head "no" wide eyes and I shook mine "yes" even more wide eyed.  We decided we would figure it out so we went to dinner and I got him good and drunk and within minutes "we should go to faces".  
So we did and invited another couple we hang out with to go with us.  

We grabbed a table on the small second level ledge when you first walk in with a great view of the stage.  Kate and I walked up to the bar and were instantly surrounded by two men who had similarities to my grandfather. As we walked up to our guys they were two cubs in a cougar circle.  Fantastic, this place was hilarious.  I will definitely go back again! We all sang kept drinking with the best of them and made a night of it.  

Near the end....this woman looked at one of my friends and said
"why are you here?   We are all so much older than you.  
and he replied with
"were just out lookin' for a good time"

I have been going to Faces for years!  It is the place you go where everybody knows your name... and yes, they're always glad you came.  

There's often a special themed event or activity to do like karaoke, poker, pool, and more.  The servers are super friendly and very personable.  They have new kitchen staff cooking in the back, and I haven't tried much yet besides the wings - and I approve ;)

They have Karaoke competitions running consistently that restart every couple of months.  The crowd is a fun mix of people who just want to sing, drink, dance and laugh, sprinkled with some real talent as well!  Faces is basically where I got my BALLS to sing in public and I can honestly say even at my worst and most off-pitch, I still feel supported.  You always seem to still get an E for Effort when you go up there on the stage!!!
Their KJ is the Rajun Cajun - nice guy and a fun time is always had!  If the owner (semi-new) is present he's usually up front rocking out or mingling with the customers!  

The space is not huge, but it's cozy.  Smoking is allowed but there are also fans going and a door to a deck that they sometimes leave open, which helps!
There are a ton of local regulars, but you'll also see some party groups here and there - especially on the weekends.  

Faces is super accommodating for large groups and special requests.  They are really glad to see you there and show it with their flexibility.

If you want to sing, get there early or it's hard to get into the rotation.. they start at 9pm.  You can put in just one song at a time.  So, what I do is have a few songs written down ahead of time so I can bring up another each time I get on stage.

Faces is a no frills, no pressure, good time.  When ya go, ask for Ellie or Michelle and tell 'em Heidi sent ya!

Fun place!  It's pretty divey and doesn't look like too much from the street, but the people are so nice!  You'll probably see the owner there any given night, and there are several sweet waitresses/bartenders.  I am a fan of the special art of Karaoke, so this is a good spot for that.  The Rajun Cajun is very fair about letting everyone get their turn, and has a very extensive selection.  Drinks are strong and food is OK for a bar.  It is extremely smoky, which is kinda a rough combination with singing.  Expect to talk to some the regulars in the bar...everyone is very nice and supportive of eachother's singing efforts.  People also get up and dance a lot, and aren't afraid to be themselves!