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We're pleased to let you know that you can now play music bingo with your Amazon and Apple music on top of Spotify!
Here's the list of Music Bingo games you can get right now! Perfect for holidays: Girls Vs Boys - Perfect for Valentine's Day or any other gathering with young guys and girls! Rocker Moms - Awesome game for Mother's Day or any other party filled with empowered moms! Halloween Party - The spookiest songs for the spookiest night! Christmas Party - Have a Merry Christmas with this joyful game! Perfect for any occasion: Countries - The most famous artists from their countries gather here on this game! Perfect for worldwide music lovers. Body Parts - From head to toes, you bet there's a song for it! Hair Bands - From the 70's through the 80's all the way to the 90's, the best hair bands are here! TV shows - The best way to remember your nostalgic childhood, as seen on TV! Food Fight - A tasty bingo game! Movie Soundtracks - The most memorable soundtracks from the most memorable blockbusters! Out of This World - A perfect game for any group with their heads in the sky! Zoo Rock - You don't have to have the Eye of the Tiger to know Who Let The Dogs Out with this game. Golden Oldies - Great for a nostalgic-inducing family game! Video Games - THE Bingo game for your gaming squad! The perfect game for your party is here! Choose yours and play it in your favorite music app!
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Are you ready to make your own bingo game? We just made it easier with our completely free bingo cards generator! Here's how you use it. Step 1: Come up with a theme and answers We start with the fun immediately! Come up with a title for your cards. This can be any subject of your choice! Here are a few fun ideas:
Then come up with questions and answers. You have to come up with at least 25. Remember, the more you put in, the harder it'll be to win the game! Step 2: Input the information Once you have your game all set start filling up the info on the generator. Separate the options with a comma. Don't forget to add a free space if you want one! Once you have all of them decide how many you want to print. Pro tip: always print a few more than you need. It's way better to have some extra and not need them than needing them and not having any. You want to be prepared for that extra unexpected guest! Step 3: Print the cards Once you have all the info you're ready to print it out. Simply download the file as a PDF, open it and print from there! The files will come out ready to print with black ink for you to print in colorful papers if you want to! Finally if you want to polish things up, you can trim the cards with a pair of scissors. Step 4: Have fun! You're now all set to play your very own, personalized bingo game! Do you want games ready to go? Check out all of the music bingo options we have for you ready to use!  Written By: Alyson Ramsbottom - Date: March 1, 2019 We have all been there, night of St Patrick's Day, green beer everywhere, including spilling down your back from the guy who started “celebrating” a little too early. Don’t blame him, this is the one day of the year where everyone parties for some reason nobody quite knows why and it’s JUST FINE. But if you want to be the one to bring a little festive trivia to the group and impress your friends, keep reading and we will tell you some fun facts about St Pattys Day and give you tips on how to make your party stand out from the rest! Step 1: Ditch the green beer and step up your game with easy, simple, and much more impressive green cocktails!  Especially if you’re working in a bar, create your own green cocktail using midori or sour apple schnapps. Or just add some green food coloring to champagne and take your party from frat-phat! Ex. 1.5 oz Midori 2 oz lime juice 2 oz Sweet and Sour mix .5 oz sprite. Add 1 oz vodka for a little extra kick! Step 2: Drop some knowledge! Did you know that St Patrick was born in Britain?  Did you know that the original color for St Patricks day was blue? Or that it used to be a dry holiday? These are interesting nuggets of information to drop during conversation or you can turn your whole party into a trivia night while still playing tunes with Fat Bottom Trivia 3.2 - "St Paddy's Day Party" or the St Paddy's Music dobOFF Bingo Cards. You can choose your own questions or pick from a variety of pre-made games for less than ten bucks. Always a fun way to keep everyone entertained!  Step 3: Party favors! Now that you’re throwing the most authentic soiree around, stick with traditions! For over 60 years, the Prime Minister of Ireland has presented the President of the United states with a bowl of Shamrocks as a symbol of good tidings. Starting in 1952 with President Truman and Prime Minister Kenny, it has become a long standing tradition between the two countries. I’m not saying you need to hand out an entire bowl, but Amazon has packs of shamrock shot glasses and necklaces that can be at your door in two days! Easy peasy. Step 4: Food.  A necessity for any event, but especially one that is solely focused around excessive consumption of alcohol. No need to get fancy, a beef stew or an extra large shepherd's pie will feed many and fill your guests with enough sustenance to counteract at least a few of those cocktails. And don’t you dare forget those potatoes! Step 5: Hire A Leprechaun  Admit it, we’ve all wished for a little luck of the irish, hand delivered by a magical bearded mischief-maker. You’d be surprised how many websites are around these days to supply you with exactly that! We are truly living in the times of having anything and everything delivered to you at a moments notice. But move quickly, these little bundles of joy won’t be available for long!  These tips will definitely keep your party popping off and if you need any more ideas, reach out to info@fatcityentertainment.com or check out fatcityentertainment.com for some more inspiration
Written by Dusty Ramsbottom, February 4th, 2019
Valentine’s Day can either be a night to remember, or a complete pain in the kaboose. Well, I am here to tell you now, that IT CAN BE BOTH! 
Ok, so for those of you reading this who do not really know what we do here, we create game’s nights that kooky entertainers like myself can download and use at parties, weekly trivia nights, or even big event productions. Some are “Team” games like Fat Bottom Trivia, or there are games that are more fun as individuals, such as Music dobOFF or Triv81.
Many of the games were written by myself personally, but some have been written by some of the other experienced hosts within our community. If you ever have suggestions for new games, or special requests, just let me know! -> dustin@fatcityentertainment.com All the games have been tested in front of real audiences, and I know every game can be a great tool in your repertoire as an entertainer to create fun events, that people will remember and talk about for weeks after the fact. They are pretty much all family-friendly other than the slight innuendo here and there. In-yer-end-o.. Ha! 
We now have games prepared for pretty much all the big holidays, and here are my top picks for Valentine’s Day this year!
Game #1 - The Opening Act, “Girls Vs Boys” Music Bingo
Game #2 - Now Let’s Get Them On Their Feet, “Lust & Love” Game Show
Plug your computer into a big-screen, or even use Chromecast or Apple TV to mirror your screen, and you are ready for an interactive Jeopardy!-esque game show. Though these games are more interactive with extra side-games, and a final challenge. You’ll need Powerpoint or an equivalent to run the program.
(Check out Brian and Chris Jones from the Jones Zone Podcast host this game for their friends at Loom Coworking in Fort Mill, South Carolina) Game #3 - Music Trivia Party - “Turnt Up”
If you want to take it up a notch, finish off with an all-music trivia game. Give bonus points to the teams with high energy, dancing and participation. These games are based on old-school entertaining we used to do at the bars with only 2 cd players and a wireless microphone. We’ve since cleaned up the format and added the questions and side-games on the big-screen. But a good host knows how to work a room with any tools at their disposal.
Don’t forget to follow the music playlist for this game. Thanks for sticking through this read. If you want some more information on how to host your own kick-ass parties, here’s a secret code for a free download of the Host Handbook from the trivia store: host100 I like to give bonuses for those of us who focus and can see things through until the end. :)  Anybody who has been in the bar industry long enough knows it takes some tricks to maximizing bar tabs which will in turn maximize tips and overall revenue. Those can be easy (upselling, promoting shifts). The real trick is to maximize revenue while minimizing costs. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that bar owners are spending WAY too much money on live entertainment. I was managing a beach bar in Southern California for years and day after day we are forking out hundreds if not thousands of dollars to bring in local bands. Add in the bands comp tabs, discounted food, is it really worth it? Is it paying off? I understand that maybe that's your shtick but for the rest of us where live music is a novelty or perhaps there just isn’t enough space in the venue, we need affordable alternatives.  There are lots of ways to cut costs around the bar but there’s no need to start seperating two ply into one ply just yet (for all you Dunder Mifflin fans out there). One of the quickest and cheapest ways of getting people in the door is trivia. It might sound simple but nowadays it's more popular than ever. Hosts are no longer that half-interested guy in the corner with a mic that sounds like an adult from Charlie Brown. People are teaming up all week long to find the best shows around, I have seen first hand the effects of a well put together trivia night and the volume of patrons it can attract. This, coupled with some drink specials and prize giveaways (you’d be surprised how many people will show up for free koozies) and you’re on your way to a full bar with an end of the night payout of less than 100 bucks. 4 Ways you can advertise and incentivise customers to come to your establishment, and be a part of your community.
 (photo of Ryan Henderson, Fat City Host) In every bar there is someone that is looking for a bit of fun & fast cash, start with offering $25 cash and a $25 bar tab for a few hours of work. That cook in the kitchen who is always singing and dancing or the barback that is overly friendly would be the perfect candidate to host. All you would have to do is buy some ready to go trivia games and a mic and start promoting. There are tons of trivia groups for you to join on FB and reddit. Look up trivia groups in the area and start pushing your “Tricky Tuesday Trivia”. Everybody loves a good band but let’s remind people of how fun it is to get drunk and play games with your friends! Thanks, This is Aly! if you have any additional tips and tricks feel free to leave them in the comments! :)  The Casual Pint, Rivergate, Charlotte NC  Hey trivia fans, music fans, fellow entrepreneurs, and entertainers! I’ve spoken quite a bit in this blog about how to use music bingo cards and game show presentations easily by downloading and presenting in front of live audiences wherever and whenever you choose. Now I’d like to speak more about the strategy behind such and event, and some reasons why you might find that a games night might be right for your group. Music Bingo & Game Show Trivia For Bars & Restaurant  My background is most prominently as a Restaurant Manager for a variety of different venues. One was a corporate franchise restaurant with over 70 locations across Canada. One a local’s type pool bar complete with foosball, darts, games, wing night, and the whole enchilada. Another was a tiki-bar in Costa Rica straight out of the Tom Cruise movie “Cocktail”, with not-so-coincidental similarities. I fact, I spent 20 years in the Food & Beverage industry before I really separated and focuses mainly on the Entertainment aspects, which I have grown to love so dear. The business strategies for each of these places were vastly different, but the one constant that travelled with me from location to location was a need for community, and a hole that could only be fed with Live Entertainment. My greatest moments at each of these venues was no doubt on nights when the ambiance was set perfectly, the kitchen staff were on their A-game, and the entertainment was running point. These nights were the whole motivation behind creating an easy-to-use line of Music dobOFF bingo cards, and Fat Bottom Trivia download-and-present game shows. There is more to successful entertainment than just having the right games on hand. People like playing pool and darts. This doesn’t mean that buy purchasing and installing a dart board or pool table means you will undoubtedly become a success. You must create an flow for your customers to know about your new additions, know about it ahead of time, plan for it, and then enjoy it fully. Then you want to ensure the nest event is already planned out, so they can continue the flow right into the next night. You don’t want to fatigue your guests either. Too many events of too much intensity will not be received as well with your loyal regulars, so spacing nights out appropriately can be important too.  Pillaring Your Week Of Entertainment And Food & Drink Specials One of my favorite new projects when consulting a new entertainment venue is appropriately “pillaring” the week’s events. This may be a new concept for you, so if I don’t explain it well enough here, please leave a comment below, or even shoot me an email, and we can discuss it further, and use direct examples from your business. I’m always available for our readers at dustin@fatcityentertainment.com.
Example 1: (Low entertainment budget)
This is a pretty basic style of entertainment pillaring with a budget that permits 3 nights of entertainment. You’ll notice that instead of going heavy on Thursday through Saturday, I have split the events up, and I’ll now explain a few of the reasons why… First, customer fatigue. Give your regulars some time to decompress, and discuss the next event at the water cooler before shoving another event at them. Loyal customers want to be a part of all the major events, and there is no reason they would have to stay away on nights that nothing is happening in between. On the contrary, I believe you will find heightened sales on nights such as Wednesdays and Fridays between events as well, when guests come back to reminisce about past events, pick up leftover vehicles (don’t drink and drive, people), and come back for the food and drink specials they noticed when they were at your last show. Example 2 Here, I’d like to actually use fun game examples to your weekly calendar that would work in almost any bar, restaurant, or other live entertainment venue. I’ll also add up the full expenses afterwards, but I will work with the assumption you are going to host the games yourself, or have one of your staff members host the games, that are already on paid salary. This will save you up to $300 per night in paying a local trivia company to host your games instead.
Game 1: “Body Parts” ($9.99) Game 2: “TV Theme Songs” ($9.99) These games are both classics. They can probably be used once a month and people will still love them!
Game: Fat Bottom Trivia “Wild Wild West” ($24.99)
This is a consistently overlooked error for many up-and-coming restaurants… They think “oh it’s Friday, people want to go out anyways, so let’s make the maximum amount per customer. Unfortunately, this is a short-lived philosophy. People will get fatigued quickly by over-paying on Fridays. My motto is: “Give the people what they want!” They will respect you for it, and become loyal on other days of the week. There is plenty of competition in town. Give your #1 on Fridays when you have maximum exposure to clients.
Game: Music Trivia Party - “Boy Bands & Divas” ($24.99)
Ok, so considering you were already running these food & drink specials, the games themselves only add up to less than $70 for the week. This gives you plenty of room to buy prizes for the top teams at 5 Below. And remember, when you buy these games, you can definitely use them more than once! Come back to them in a few months, and your entertainment budget will be even less. Of course, we’ll have some new games out by then, that we’ve tested in front of real audiences, as we do for all our games :) And I’m sure you’ll love them too. Thanks for listening! Please reach out and let me know what’s new in your area for entertainment, and how it’s working out with Music dobOFF bingo cards, and Fat Bottom Trivia! Dusty Ramsbottom Fat City Entertainment 
I am always looking for new ways to improve the production value at my events, and with such great and easy apps, I thought a great next step would be to have light up podiums. They turned out to be quite a bit easier to make than I had anticipated, so I wanted to share the steps below, and the links to all the items you will need on Amazon.
The total cost for each podium (minus the microphones, as I already had them) was $104.17. Step 1: Order all the items you will require.
B) Extra connectors for the RGB strips. I had some already and didn’t buy these, but these help connect the wires together, especially if you aren’t confortable using a soldering iron.
C) Microphone Stand. Pretty straight forward. You can’t beat this price from Neewer. D) XLR Mic cords. Again, this is something I already had, but you can never have to many of these audio cords. They snap together too, to lengthen your reach.
Step 2: Put it all together.
Build your podium using the included instructions, You’ll notice the wheels with brakes, and that it compacts nicely. These come in very handy at my shows, and I’m sure you’ll like them too.
Cut the LED strips on the cut lines with enough length to go completely around the front of your podium on the top and bottom edge. They already have 3M tape on the back, so this is pretty easy. I put extra staples at the end to give extra security (See photo). Use your connecters and extra wire to connect the top strip to the bottom strip. Leave the wifi attachment on the base somewhere where you can point the remote at it. I stapled it tucked away and fed the power cord to it. Step 3: Download the phone app to control the lights and set-up scenes.
Here is the link to the mobile app on Google Play. Though it should come with your LED strip too, along with further instructions
That’s it!
Have fun playing with the features on the app. There is music control, it connects with Spotify too I believe. There is a color wheel, and you can create scenes with ease. I made some fun color strobes when people chose the hidden side-games from our Fat Bottom Trivia - Game Show Presentations. And it worked wonders. I even had the kids up at my booth playing with my phone, and coming back for more once they realized I controlled all the stage lights.
No clue how to entertain your friends or staff at your party, yet you want your get-together to be spoken of until New Year’s Eve? Want to impress that certain someone with your top-notch hosting skills? You will be the talk of the town if you follow these simple steps to party success!  Try These Ideas For Your Next Xmas Party: 1. Pick a Theme Summon your inner grandma! Don ‘er (get it? Donner!) very best horny santa sweater. Instead of traditional ugly christmas sweaters, pick a theme. Memes/political/favorite tv show. Switch it up a bit! Remind everyone of Festivus for the rest of us! Or stir the pot by sporting a “Make Christmas Great Again” sweater.  2. Cut The Reservation Costs Instead of having to prep your house just to make a mess of it, or spending too much money to rent event space at a hotel, make a reservation at your favorite bar/restaurant. More often than not they wont charge you to reserve the space, instead will have a tab minimum (which, lets face it, you and your drunk ass friends will be able to hit no problem). Be sure to order share plates and pitchers instead of individual meals to save a little extra dough.  3. Play Some Games! Music Bingo Xmas edition is an easy, inexpensive and uber fun way to get everyone in your party involved. Who doesn’t want to get down with Wham! for a little holiday cheer? Not your style, no worries, Music Bingo Christmas has the hottest tunes from Ariana Grande to Frank Sinatra. There’s something for everybody. Bonus is, everybody already knows how to play bingo plus you get to listen to a variety of holiday tunes! Offer prizes such as shots/cookies/gift certificates, whichever fits into your price range.  4. Donate! Donate! Donate! If your boyfriend/girlfriends friends haven’t quite accepted you to the group or are still trying to figure out what your deal is, show them how much you care by setting up a donation bin for those in need. Everybody has an extra sweater or jacket they will never wear again, make them feel good about themselves and keep the homeless a little toastier this winter by sending your warm clothes over to the Salvation Army or your favorite charitable organization. 5. Create Christmas Cocktails Whip up some liquid love such as spiked eggnog or a peppermint martini. There are endless recipes for christmas cocktails, step yours up by crushing up some candy canes, rimming a glass with simple syrup and making those drinks look fancy as f***. The difference between this and simply putting it in a mug, is if it looks nice, nobody will notice how badly you’ve (inevitably) messed it up.  No need to go over the top, a great christmas party needs just a few key tricks to stand out. Keep everyone entertained with interactive games and cocktails, do some good while looking good and support your local bars! Any questions? Leave a comment below!  Merry Christmas from FatCityEntertainment.com Expect Many great things in ~~2019~~
What can I say? This game should be a standard addition to all music bingo parties, especially for mixed crowds and first time players. It has quickly become one of my favorites to bring out, and it pretty much works everywhere, similar to Food Fight and Zoo Rock.  I have probably used this game over 20 times now, which is typically much more than necessary before launching a game, confident that it will be a good addition for other hosts, but it’s just so easy to break out! Especially in Bar & Restaurant gigs where you have transient guests that may have never tried a music bingo game before. The mix of the generations really is a ton of fun, but the subtle jokes about different body parts really breaks the ice faster than other games. It is a family friendly game, but there are slightly risque jokes included too. The worst it gets is “My Ding-A-Ling” by Chuck Berry. So if you consider that offensive around children, I recommend skipping this one. But that joke is pretty mild compared to other innuendos seen in all ages movies such as Shrek or even most Disney movies nowadays. Past that song, we hit pretty much all the limbs of the body, “With Arms Wide Open”! You’ll love transitioning from ZZ Top to Fitz and The Tantrums. You’ll be “Head Over Heels”, and dancing “Cheek to Cheek”. More puns?? Ok, if you get down “On Bended Knee” I will do a couple more. But I am sure some of you will be rolling your “Bette Davis Eyes” by the end of this…  Want to know more about the game? Check out the Spotify Playlist here for full details. When you are ready to download, Music dobOFF - “Body Parts” is in the Fat City Trivia Store now.
Looking for more ideas on how to set up your trivia shows like a professional? Definitely read some more of the posts in this blog, and watch the videos we have on Youtube. There is a bit of a learning curve to hosting these games perfectly, but that’s where we want to help. Free of charge too. Learning is a basic right, and we are here to help. So, if there is anything we’ve missed, please let us know in the comments below. Hey, Dusty here with the latest and greatest entertainment to hit the block since J-Lo discovered leggings. "Movie Soundtracks 1" is an awesome addition to any night of entertainment. A good mix of movies new and old come together and get your group interested in engaging in solid Rock and R&B tunes for about an hour; all depending on how much of the songs you choose to play! I, personally, host all my shows in a fairly fast-paced format. I like to play 60-90 seconds of songs, or all the way though the "meat" of the song, as I like to call it. There are a couple different ways to go about playing the music playlists:
Stay tuned for the next installment of this fun game. You will find the first version of this Music dobOFF game in the fatcityentertainment.com Trivia Store  Like I said, this game lasts about an hour or less, depending on how deep you go. (That's what she said) So it would be a good idea to incorporate it along with another game or two at your event. If it's a Christmas Event, you could easily warm the group up with some light Christmas Party tunes, from the holiday game we have made. Then a little later on, try bringing out the Movie Soundtracks game. You could pick up a few DVD's to give away as prizes for the first Line "Bingo", then maybe 4 Corners... if you go all the way until Blackout, you can last a long time. (That's what he said? Or too far...)
You can get inventive when you go for your bingo's. So you think you could make a Christmas Tree out of the squares on the cards? I bet someone will try to convince you they have with some Charlie Brown looking thing, then you might have to tell them "no" on the microphone, and everyone will laugh at them. Maybe a fun idea for the president of the company, but not such a great idea for a little girl coming out of her shell. But you get the idea. Have fun with it! There are no rules in music bingo! Did you like these tips? Go on and leave a comment below. I like to chat about new ideas, or hear about something you might have tried at your events. The newest game to hit the market is Music dobOFF "Countries". As always, you can play music off the pre-made playlists for your group. Either pick the order for them and take them on a musical Journey around the world, or hit Shuffle Play, and see what happens!  A more difficult music trivia game.. for those who love a challenge. I imagine you will probably think 5 to 10 of the songs in this game are relatively easy. Though you might second guess yourself too. The more obscure musicians from countries outside of North America might get you. Some of the songs actually sound like they are from that country. Those are my favorites, such as the songs for Japan or India. Do you know what country the band ABBA is from?? It's ok if you didn't know they were from Sweden. Hosts want people to win, so they will give you a hint when you need it.
All Music dobOFF products comes with 60 randomized cards in PDF format. Simply download and print. The best cards are printed on 60lb lightly colored paper, and cut before being handed out. It's finally here! The much anticipated Video Game addition of Music dobOFF is now available from the Fat City Trivia Store. Over 30 different games to figure out the them songs to. Check them out now on Spotify. Play the playlist after handing out the Music dobOFF cards, and let the people know what they are playing for.  Hard Difficulty Gaming At It's Best Yes, you may recognize the tune to Duke Nukem, but can you do it under pressure?! That one is from Super Mario Kart, you're right! How about some bonus points for telling me what level! Your brain will be churning out fun ideas to get your audience excited. How can you not when the Bad Bull fight scene is playing from Mike Tyson's Punch Out!!??!! Like we always say, "it's not that hard if you know the answer." With that in mind, this game is rated an 8 out of 10 for difficulty. Though almost everyone will recognize many of the tracks, only a true gamer will be able to go through this entire game by themselves, and without assistance. Fortunately, our funny microphone hosts are happy to give out hints to help you make your lines, four corners, or even a blackout. "If you need a hint, just dance in your chairs, and make awkward eye contact with me. That's how I know you need a hint. Then, from my DJ booth, I will do charades for you until we are both equally embarrassed."This is only part of the Fat City Entertainment DJ mantra we like to state at our shows. It's inherently fun, and that's why were here. If you would like to speak with a host about hiring someone to host Music dobOFF at your location or upcoming private party, please contact us here now.
If you are new to trivia hosting or music bingo hosting, you may be wondering about the technical aspects of things. Well, Fat City is here to help! In our first video, we showed you how to print quality music bingo cards at home, and now, we want to show you how to set up all that sound equipment. It can seem a lot trickier than it is, but this video tutorial will have you looking like a pro in no time.
There is a lot of equipment that goes into making a Fat City host's toolkit, and although some of it is based on personal preference, most of the items mentioned in this video are what a host needs to run a show with good sound quality. Here's a list of all the equipment Dustin mentions in the video:
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Watch out! It's gonna be a food fight up in here!
Fat City Entertainment is at it again with another Music dobOFF playlist! Music bingo is everywhere these days. You can barely find a bar or restaurant that doesn't run a music bingo night at least once a week. That is why we keep putting out all these great music bingo downloadable games, and our newest set,Food Fight, is waiting to be played. If you haven't played music bingo before, I have one question for you...What are you waiting for?!? It is the perfect game whether you are trying to entertain a pub full of people or just trying to break the ice at your backyard BBQ. All you gotta do is download your copy of Food Fight, print off your cards, and follow our Spotify playlist. Then you got yourself a game. Easy as pie. The rules are simple: a song is played, players find the corresponding clue on their bingo card, first one to get a bingo is the winner! Sounds fun, right?
Food Fight is Tasty Fun
The newest of our Music dobOFF games is called Food Fight because all of the songs are related to food in some way, shape, or form. The songs will span the decades and include hits from nearly every genre. Just remember, they are all going to be foodie songs like American PIE or STRAWBERRY Fields. You get where we are going here?
Food Fight isn't the only music bingo cards available in our trivia store. We have several different (but equally amazing) games just waiting for you to play them! All of the corresponding playlists can by found on our Spotify page. Pick one or two...or play them all! "Golden Oldies" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
All your favorites from the way back in the Malt Shop. The perfect family bingo game!
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: "Hair Bands" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
All the best Hair Bands from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. A very fun high-energy game!
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: "Zoo Rock" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
Lion Sleeps Tonight, War Pigs, Monkey Wrench, Gorilla, Pony, Cat People, Hound Dog, It keeps going and going. Fun Fun music trivia!
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: "Rocker Moms" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
From ABBA to How I Met Your Mother. The perfect game for Mother's Day or any other party filled with moms!
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: "One Hit Wonders" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
All your favorite One Hit Wonder songs from all eras! You may not remember any other of their songs but we bet you remember these ones.
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: "Food Fight" Music dobOFF Bingo Cards
$24.99
$9.99
Fun fun music all about food! She's my Cherry Pie, Blueberry Hill, Peaches! The perfect Bingo game to work out an appetite!
Go for a Line, 4 Corners, or a Blackout! Simply download & print up to 60 Music "dobOFF" cards with random placements and Free Space.
Easy-to-host games! Simply, follow the music playlists and go to: Have an idea for a music bingo category you would like to see us put together? Drop us a line, and we will see what we can do!
Here's our picks for the best of the best for streaming this summer!
Netflix has announced what is coming and going for the month of July, and we wanted to put together a little list of the streaming options that should not be missed. With all of the new series, movies, and Netflix original content, it can be a little difficult to pick your entertainment when you finally get around to all that Netflix chilling. Here is our quick little guide to take the pressure of decision making off of you!
6 Things to Watch on Netflix in July
Alright, so that is most of the summer planned. Looks like July is going to be spent on the couch! What will you be watching this summer? Download the newest set of categories in the trivia store! If you are a trivia host, aspiring game show host, or just a really big fan of trivia in general, then do we have a treat for you. The newest episode of our Fat Bottom Trivia interactive games is ready for download because we are officially launching Season 4 Episode 2. Hosts we have done all the work for you and put together an excellent interactive game show that is sure to be a winner with your trivia players.  General Knowledge! Side Games! Wager Round! Oh, my! Episode two contains general knowledge questions with a moderate difficulty level that should be suitable for adult trivia crowds. It contains five amazing categories including Arts & Culture, The Hibbity Dibbity (yep, this category is all about drugs), and Yearbook Photos (laugh at celebrity high school photos). It also includes three hidden side games to get your crowd out of their chairs and on their feet. These side games are physical and interactive. Crowd participation for the side games is usually the most memorable part of our live shows, and one of the main reasons our hosts and players can't get enough Fat Bottom Trivia! Our Dare You 2 Wager Round is a bit like Final Jeopardy. Each of the teams gets the chance to bet before answering the question, and often times it completely changes the team rankings. Brave teams can bet it all or teams can choose to play it safe, however the betting falls, it is sure to add that competitive edge your players will love. Fat Bottom Trivia 4.1 "Pop Culture 2.0"
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Fun game for competitive groups. Difficulty 4/5 Download & Present Powerpoint File (pptx) 5 Categories, 3 Hidden Side-Games, and "Dare You 2 Wager" Round. Includes Free Copy Of The "Host Handbook: How To Start A Successful Trivia Night" Music Playlist: Spotify Episode 4.2 is available today, and don't forget to grab episode 4.1 if you haven't already. Stay tuned because episode 4.3 will be here before you know it! Know someone who loves trivia? Send them a link to our trivia store and support live entertainment today!
Fat City's Dusty Ramsbottom got the chance to have a chat with Brian Jones of the world famous Jones Zone!
Listen to Dusty and Brian discuss everything from the fun live events going on in the Charlotte Metro area, the new brewery in Rock Hill, the Jones Zone podcast, Brian's brother Chris who just so happens to be a stand up comedian, and they even had time to for a little Game Of Thrones talk!
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Let us know who you think we should chat with next! Go for the gold!  We are running a little sport's trivia contest over here, and we want you to join in on the fun! Here at Fat City Entertainment, we are always looking for way to add a little fun. So, what better way to inspire some trivia-love than having a contest? Starting today, June 15th, you can get a chance to win a 4-pack of Sport's Trivia questions. All you have to do is stump us with your best bit of sports related trivia. It doesn't matter which sport the trivia comes from either. Love basketball? Great! Synchronized swimming? Sounds good! Mixed martial arts? Fantastic! Hit us with an American football question or and off-the-wall shuffleboard question, we don't care. The person with the best piece of trivia will be crowned the winner.  So, what makes for a good sport's trivia question? Well, you can ask a question regarding general sports facts, like... Who invented the game of basketball? Or you could ask us to recall some obscure game rule, like... In golf, is there a penalty for wiping dew of of your ball? Or you could ask us to name some team stats or player achievements, like... Who is the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500? Or you could ask us to remember some bit of sport's figure celebrity, like... Which Green Bay Packer had his own candy bars in the late 1990s? Obviously, you don't want to send any of those questions...but you get the idea. The trickier your piece of trivia the better, the goal is for us to have to google that stuff because it is so tricky even trivia gurus like us don't know the answer!  Now for the rules, and there is really only one hard and fast rule. Your trivia question has to have a verifiable source. No stories about how your sister's boyfriend's cousin's mama used to babysit for Michael Jordan and he used to...blah, blah, blah. Nope. If we can't google it and find a for real source, you're out. You are free to enter as many times as you like, as long as you have a new question for each entry, and you get those entries in between today and July 15th. Got it? Your prize, the 4-pack of sport's trivia questions, is a digital download, no shipping required. What does that mean? Anyone, anywhere can enter, assuming you have a valid email address where we can send you a download code. Yay for technology! Ready to enter? Fill out the form below, easy peasy. Put your trivia question in the comment box, and you are all set. Update: Contest is closed Good Luck!
 Ever wondered how a trivia host get their start in the wide world of hosting? It isn't actually a career many people even know is an option, right? The entertainment industry as a whole often feels like this mysterious world that other people move around in, but not like something normal everyday people can just do, right? Well, here to shed a little light on all of that mystery is one of our Fat City Entertainment hosts, Ryan Henderson. Get your peek into the entertainment industry with Ryan! Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Although I live in Charlotte now, I'm actually a native of Philadelphia, and I attended Rowan University in South Jersey where I obtained a BA in Communication (Radio, TV, Film). I interned at NBC 10 and ABC 6 in Philadelphia, did some freelance work, and I also taught TV Production at Glassboro High School in New Jersey. What initially drew you to the entertainment industry? I love to entertain a crowd. Seeing people laughing and smiling and just having a good time makes me feel great, and it’s contagious! What skills do you think are most important to being a good trivia host? The ability to know your audience is key to any public event, and that is a skill you cannot really teach. What is the craziest thing that has ever happened at a hosting gig? Once, a gentleman tried to pay me in whisky to give him the answers to the trivia questions. What advice do you have for someone just starting out or even just considering hosting as an option? You need to have a thick skin, and you can't be afraid to interact with your audience. You have to make them (the audience) feel like you are one of them. Tell us one random fact about you. I once held the juggling record for Rowan University. The record was 30 minutes. Where can we see you in action? I am hosting the Tuesday night music bingo show at Duckworth's Taphouse on Tryon Uptown. Well, there you have it! If you are in Charlotte, make sure to go hang with Ryan and Duckworth's and win some sweet Music dobOFF prizes! Get ready to mmmbop your way over to grab your copy on June 7th! Are your ready for the next Music dobOFF set? It hits the store Thursday June 6th! Fat City Entertainment loves a good game of music bingo, and people everywhere agree because it is one of the fastest growing entertainment choices of bars and restaurants. The game is so easy to get started, and who doesn’t love a good playlist? For those of you who have never played music bingo before, let us give you a quick rundown on how the game works. Players are given printed bingo cards, but unlike those boring old traditional bingo cards that contain nothing but a bunch of numbers, the squares on music bingo cards are filled with song titles, music genres, or the names of music artists. The host then plays a couple minutes of a song, and all of the players have to match the song that is being played with one of the squares on their cards. Then it works out just like regular bingo: vertical, horizontal, diagonal, four corners, or black out!  Does it sound like fun to you? Well, you aren’t wrong, because it is, tons of fun. Not only is it super fun, though, it can be super challenging as well! Many of the Music dobOFF cards we have created aren’t all that straightforward, and the clues can be a bit tricky. Players will have to use their music trivia skills if they wanna win...and of course they want to win. The One Hit Wonders set includes all your favorite bands that hit it big...but only with just the one song. One Hit Wonders spans genres and decades bringing the chart topping music like Soft Cell’s Tainted Love or Who Let The Dogs Out by Baja Men. How many more hits do you think you can name? Enough to be the reigning music bingo champion?  These music bingo cards will be available for instant download in the trivia store on Thursday, June 7th, and you can follow the accompanying playlist on Spotify. Yep. We made it that easy. Whether you want a game to play at your next summer BBQ or you plan on hosting your own Music Bingo show, One Hit Wonders is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Psst! If you are local to the Charlotte Metro area, and want to play a round or two of Fat City’s Music dobOFF music bingo game, hit up one of our weekly shows. We have games going on Tuesdays at Duckworth’s in Uptown and The Casual Pint in Rivergate on Sundays each and every week! If you aren’t local to the Charlotte area, you can download your own music bingo cards, and we can help you start your own show! Just drop us an email, and we will help you with all the tips and tricks we know! Tuesday is about to be your favorite night of the week!  Fat City is bringing music bingo to Duckworth's Grill & Taphouse, and we are more than just a little bit excited about it.Fat City Entertainment and Duckworth's Uptown are partnering up to bring you a Tuesday night full of music, prizes and fun. It is exactly what your Tuesday night was craving. Duckworth's is located on North Tryon, in the big brick building on the corner. Snack on some boardwalk fries or Meatza pizza while while jamming out to your favorite artists. Every Tuesday will brings new playlists and new bingo games. The Taphouse menu has plenty of options to keep your hunger at bay, but if you are in the mood for a liquid libation, Duckworth's is ready to shine. With 150 beers on tap, if you will definitely find what you are craving at Duckworth's. Not a beer drinker? Tuesday also happens to be 1/2 off bottle of wine day.  The music bingo shenanigans will start at 7 pm every Tuesday night, with the kickoff show on June 7th. Join your host, Ryan, as he tries to stump your music knowledge with 2-3 rounds of music bingo. The games include themes like Rocker Moms, Hair Bands, Zoo Rock, and Body Parts. Impress your friends with your music knowledge and win some amazing prizes. It makes for a fun and interactive date night or just a friend's night out. If you get caught up in the music and the 150 taps...well, you can always Uber home.
So, you got your music bingo membership and you've booked your first show. It's time to print your cards....but how do you make them look really great and professional? My friend, you came to the right place!
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So many music streaming choices, but which one is best for you?
There are a lot of choices when it comes to streaming music, so to help you decide which is best for you, we've put together a comparison of the top 9 choices.
The Top 9 Music Streaming Options
Napster
Although the name Napster may scare some people away, the streaming music service of today is 100% legal. It was previously known by the name Rhapsody until it was relaunched in 2016 as a streaming-only service. The streaming service has two ad-free tiers: unRadio for $4.99 per month and Premier for $9.99 per month. The Premier version comes with on-demand access to the entire library of songs and the ability to download for offline enjoyment. The lower tier has a 15 day free trial and the upper tier has a 30 day free trial. The service has apps compatible with both IOS and Android devices, and the platform is fairly easy to use. The biggest con is the ick factor attached to the name. Many people are still rather wary of linking themselves to Napster. 
iHeartRadio
What started as a free broadcast and internet radio platform, iHeartRadio added a streaming option in order to provide a more flexible listening experience. The streaming option is $9.99 per month, unless you plan on listening on your iOS device, then it will cost you $12.99. Your monthly fee will get you access to millions of songs that can be accessed on-demand and downloaded for off-line enjoyment. The service does offer a free trial up to 30 days depending on your device. Compatible with iPhones, Androids, and Roku devices. One of the biggest cons for this service is the increased price point for Apple users. Paying three extra dollars for the same exact service is a big turn-off. 
Slacker Radio
Slacker Radio service is available in the U.S. and Canada and was founded in 2007. Users can create customized stations that can be shared with others. The free tier contains ads and users cannot skip songs, but their is a $3.99 tier that is ad-free and included unlimited skips. The Premium tier is $9.99 and included on-demand and off-line listening. The service also includes stations like ABC News and ESPN radio. However, at this time it does not offer a free trial of premium services. The platform is compatible with most devices including Sonos, Roku, and Echo. The con for Slacker Radio is the limited range, only being available in the U.S. and Canada makes it a no-go for international audiences. 
Pandora
Started in 2000, Pandora Radio is a curated platform powered by the Music Genome Project. The algorithm chooses songs and artists for you based on 450 attributes. The easy-to-use service offers three tiers: the ad-supported free tier, Pandora Plus ($4.99 per month) which is the ad-free version with unlimited skips, and Pandora Premium ($9.99 per month) the ad-free, on-demand service which includes unlimited skips and offline listening. The service offers a free trial for the paid tiers. Just about any device you own is going to be compatible with Pandora Radio, even game consoles and home audio systems have compatibility. Cons for Pandora include the inability to upload your own music for streaming. Also, Pandora is only available in the U.S. 
Google Play Music
Launched in 2011, Google's music service app includes an online "music locker" where users can upload 50,000 songs from their own musical collections. Individual songs can also be purchased through the app. The paid (ad-free) subscription can be purchased for individuals at $9.99 or in a family plan for $14.99. Google is currently offering a 30-day free trial, and the subscription also gets you access to YouTube Red. One of the cooler features of the service is location based playlists, for example, if you are at the gym it can suggest an upbeat workout playlist. Cons for Google's service include the need for separate app for the music and the YouTube services. 
Tidal
Created by Jay-Z, Tidal is available in 52 countries and contains over 48 million songs. The service is the first to offer high-definition audio for streaming. The music is CD quality and is available offline. It also offers a lot of exclusive music, including the entire Jay-Z collection. Tidal offers many different tiers of service including student, family, and military tiers of services. The basic service is $9.99 per month but does not include the high-def audio, you have to jump up to the $19.99 subscription if you want the premium sound. Tidal does offer a free 1 month trial. The service is compatible with many devices, but if you are paying for the premium sound, you may want to check to make sure it is going to be worth it with whatever device you are using for listening. There are a couple of cons for Tidal: the service is more expensive than most others if you are going with the high-def plan, the high quality audio uses up a lot of data which can add to the cost, and the music selection isn't as large as with some of the other services (unless you are a rap and hip hop fan then Tidal is definitely where you want to be.) 
Apple Music
Launched in 2015, the on-demand streaming service offers music, videos, and a 24-hour radio station. Available in hundreds of countries, and often offers early release artist exclusives. The service offers a $9.99 single plan, a $14.99 family plan, and a $4.99 student plan. All plans come with a 3-month free trial. Apple Music is compatible with all Apple devices including the Apple watch as long as they are running 8.4 or later version of iOS. Some Android devices are also compatible, and you can give voice commands with the HomePod. The biggest con for Apple Music is the poor desktop app. 
Spotify
Launched by a Swedish entertainment company in 2008, Spotify specializes in music and podcast streaming. It is available in most of Europe, North and South America, some of Asia, and Australia. The service offers three tiers: the free ad-supported tier, the Premium tier ($9.99) and the family tier (14.99). All tiers include access to the 35+ million song library and includes tons of playlists and podcasts. Users can add Hulu services for just $3 per month. A 30-day free trial is currently available. Streaming is easy with Spotify as it is compatible with many devices including most smart phones, Sonos One, Home Max, and even the PS4. Adding your own music to the app is very difficult which can be a con for those who own large music collections already. 
Amazon Music
Amazon has two music streaming options: Amazon Prime Music which is already included in the Amazon Prime subscription and offers up over 2 million songs for streaming and Music Unlimited which the ad-free paid service that gets users access to tens of millions of songs. Music Unlimited has two price points: $8 for those that are already subscribed to Prime and $10 for non-Prime users. They currently offer a 3-month free trial of the service. Amazon music can be accessed via Alexa by voice command, but is also compatible with windows, iOS, and Android devices. While still having hefty listening options, Music Unlimited doesn't have quite the range that some of the other services offer. Finding the right music streaming service is ultimately going to come down to what you need from the service and what your listening habits are, but this list is a good way to narrow down your options. Go ahead and take advantage of some of the free trials to get a taste before picking your favorite.
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Who says you can't have fun for free in the Queen City?
Looking for a little entertainment that won't break the bank? Check out this list of free events happening each and every week in Charlotte.
You know the saying on all the billboards, "Charlotte's got a lot." Well, it is definitely true, and the best part of all that "a lot" is the fact that you can do a good chunk of it for free! Yep. Establishments all over the city host free events on a weekly basis, so we wanted to give you a rundown of something awesome that you can do, every night of the week! There is no excuse for being bored around here. 
Monday Monday is usually the most dreaded day of the week, but it may just turn into your favorite day when you start frequenting the Jazz Jam at Crown Station. All the free jazz you can listen to starts at 10 pm on Monday evenings. The Crown Station is located in NoDa and offers fair trade coffee and teas, as well as a craft beers and premium cocktails. Conveniently located near the light rail. Take back your Monday at the Jazz Jam! Tuesday Work up a sweat at a free boot camp fitness class every Tuesday night! Stax on South Tryon hosts one of the biggest free fitness classes in Charlotte with celebrity trainer Randy Moss. Moss was a former NFL star that played 14 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings! He will get you in shape whether you want to or not! 
Wednesday Get cultured at the Mint Museum on Wednesday nights! Both locations offer free admission from 5-9 pm. Stroll the galleries and get acquainted with the art scene here in Charlotte without spending a dime. Thursday Everyone knows that the Epicentre is a good place to find a little entertainment, but if you want to have fun on the cheap, then head over to the centre on Thursday nights for Alive After Five! The perfect way to kick off the summer, the free bands playing on the rooftop and plenty of food and drink specials to make it a cheap night all around! 
Friday Mambo Fridays is a sultry way to start off your weekend. Learn to dance on the Peculiar Rabbit rooftop overlooking the city skyline. RUMBAO Latin Dance Company will be hitting the boards every Friday to show Charlotte that the hips definitely don't lie. Saturday Just in case you didn't get your fill of live music yet for the week, the US National White Water Center wants to give you another chance! Saturday nights can be spent chilling by the water while listening to local, regional, and nationally touring bands at RiverJam! While the event itself is free, there is a small charge for parking at the venue. 
Sunday Delve into a little friendly competition before starting up the work week once again with Music Bingo at the Casual Pint! The games are hosted by one of our very own Fat City Entertainment hosts, and all the shows are a big hit with the crowd. It is free to play, and everyone gets a chance to win some of the fun prizes provided by local breweries! There it is, a whole week of fun for zero cash. Keep your dollars for more important things like sampling the new brews or snacking on chicken wings...or you know, for car payments and rent. Whatever. Do you know of an awesome free event you think we should check out? Tell us about it!
Say happy Mother's Day with a little music bingo celebration.
The new Rocker Moms cards are now available for download or you can try to win a set in our giveaway, but hurry it won't last forever.
You know who loves a good game of music bingo? Your Mom! Well, she probably does considering it is one of the fastest growing entertainment choices of bars and restaurants across the country. Plus, It is super easy to get started, and everyone loves singing along to their favorite songs!
For those of you that have never played music bingo before, (uh, like where have you been? Seriously. It's everywhere) let me give you a quick rundown on how the game is played. Players are given printed cards to play, but unlike traditional bingo cards that contain nothing but numbers, the squares on music bingo cards are filled with song titles or the names of music artists. The music bingo host plays a couple minutes of a song, and the players have to match the song played with one of the squares on their cards. Easy peasy, right? 
You guys know how much we love a good theme for our music bingo games, right? Well, we've done it again! Get excited for our newest game: Rocker Moms! Rocker Moms includes all of your favorite hits that have something to do with moms! Some of them might be more obvious like the Mamas & the Papas, but some of them are a little tougher like music from How I Met Your Mother. Either way, your players will have a blast playing along with these mom songs. Show your mom some appreciation on Mother's Day and all year round with the Rocker Moms music bingo cards! 
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