Anyone can let off a little steam singing in the shower. Close friends become closer while harmonizing around the campfire. But the point of karaoke is to participate in a very public kind of catharsis—sharing one’s inner rock star with perfect strangers. That’s why Steve Hays, a.k.a. DJ Purple, makes a point of keeping slow songs out of his songbook. The Peninsula-based party-starter also encourages dancing and other forms of crowd participation during his sets. But his true secret weapon is his saxophone, which he busts out during extended instrumental breaks.DJ Purple
Wed, 10pm, Free
The Patio, Palo Alto
DJ Purple at The Patio
