rose collazo head shotRose Collazo (aka: Songbud)

BIOGRAPHY

Location: Tacoma, WA 98408
DJ & Karaoke Host Since: 1996
 

I have 10 years experience with Weddings, Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, School functions, Lounges, Coffee Shops, Country Clubs, New Year's Eve Parties, Christmas Celebrations, Private Parties, Restaurants, Kiddie-Oke, and karaoke contests.

I am a professional DeeJay & Karaoke Host prepared to bring that perfect touch to your party and show your guests a wonderful time. Give me your itinerary and I'll follow it to the letter.

A constant in the Pierce County karaoke trade over many years is Rose Collazo. This very multitalented lady has stayed under the radar in long, continuing gigs, and is now in the process of making herself more available. An interviewer for a Puget Sound Karaoke magazine caught up with Rose and asked her a few questions.
Rose, where are you from originally? Tacoma , WA .rose collazo lighting

 

Zodiac Sign: Pisces.

Marital status: Divorced.

What do you do for work? Karaoke Hostess, Web Master, and Mom to seven.

Stage name/nickname: "Karaoke lady."

How did you get the nickname? "Oh, you're the karaoke lady," people say when they meet me outside of work. I'll just nod and smile. That's me.

How long have you been hosting karaoke? Eight years;

What type of music do you enjoy singing? Fast, upbeat songs. If a song resonates with me, whatever the type, I will learn it.

Favorite songs to sing? "Whatever You Say"; "Rhythm Of The Night"; "El Debarge"; or anything Smokey Robinson sings.

To listen to? "Check It Out" by Beyonce; "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls.

Favorite performers? Pink Floyd, Shania Twain and Rob Thomas.

CD in your car now? None - radio tuned to 100.7, Wolf Country.

Do you play any instruments? Basic piano, and learning guitar.

Ever sung with groups or bands? No, too busy raising kids.

Ever sung professionally? Just karaoke hosting.

The largest crowd you've sung in front of? About 400 when I did little theater musicals years ago.

Ever enter any karaoke contests? Yes, one.

What did you win? A T-shirt, some cool shot glasses, and free drinks.

If you could sing with anyone, who would it be? Gladys Knight.
Why? Awesome voice, and still quite popular.

Most famous person you've ever met? Janet Jackson.
How did it happen? I was working at the Tacoma Dome in security, and a group of us escorted her and a few of her band members from the bus to the Dome. Miss Jackson said "hello" to each one of us, and personally thanked us.

Do you have any musical fantasy(s)? They involve having fun, singing and everyone dancing.

Any memorable karaoke stories? I hosted a pajama karaoke party, and everyone was dressed in their jammies. One gentleman had long PJ bottoms on under his robe when he showed up. Halfway into the evening the bottoms disappeared from under his robe. He kept trying to get my attention and was fiddling with his robe. Needless to say, that was my last karaoke PJ party.

What do I enjoy most about karaoke? The camaraderie, the people's enjoyment.
What do you dislike most? Bad service, rude people, and intolerance
If you could improve karaoke? I'd pass around a "tolerance pill." And, I'd get some of the systems out there to sound better.

Tattoo(s)? Yes, one - always covered.

Beverage of choice? Coffee Nudge.

What's the nicest thing you've done for a stranger? Gave him money.

What would be your tag line? If you're not having fun, you're doing it wrong.

FEEDBACK:

Event Date: Saturday, July 06, 2013
Event Type: Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Event Location: Tacoma Sportsmans club, Puyallup, WA
Event Staff: Rose Collazo
   
Quality of Customer Service via Telephone: Good
Quality of Customer Service via Internet: Good
Quality of Customer Service at Event: Good
Friendliness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Promptness of your Entertainer: Excellent
Professionalism of your Entertainer: Good
Entertainer's Performance: Good
Entertainer's Appearance: Good
System Appearance: Good
Sound Quality: Good
Overall Volume Levels: Good
Music Selection: Fair
Incorporation of Your Requests: Good
Lighting Effects: N/A
Equipment Appearance: Good
Overall Customer Service: Excellent
Planning Assistance: Excellent
Entertainer's Cooperation with Other Vendors: N/A
Overall Performance Rating: Good
   
Is there anything specific that can be improved upon?  
Additional comments or suggestions?  
   
Would you recommend this service to others? Yes
May your comments be shared with others? Yes
May your name be added to a list of references? Yes
   
Name: Amy Hesseltine

 

 

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