How AJ became the KJ. — AJ Cole, Sr.

In 2023, Charlotte and I joined American Legion Tidewater Post 327. After attending karaoke events, I finally sang.

My philosophy is simple:

“Karaoke isn't about being a good singer, it's about having fun BEING the singer.”

Eventually, Charlotte joined me for a duet.

The party wasn’t over

One night, the scheduled karaoke host was a no-show. People began leaving. But my friends and I still wanted to party.

I retrieved a portable Bluetooth speaker from the Post closet, connected my iPhone, and handed Bobby a microphone.

And AJ the KJ was born.

AJ seated at a table with a portable speaker, microphone, and phone at Post 327. — AJ’s first time as the KJ. A speaker, a phone, and a party worth keeping going.

Bobby seated at Post 327, singing into a handheld microphone. — Bobby — the first singer for AJ the KJ.

Years earlier, a DJ left me with the records and a microphone. This time, nobody showed up with the music. Somehow, I keep ending up on this side of the party.

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