Did you know that karaoke is Japanese for “empty orchestra”? Isn’t that hauntingly beautiful (How I Met Your Mother fans will get that)? Five O’Clock Club (2240 Fenwick Ave., Eau Claire) won Best Karaoke for the eighth year in a row, solidifying its status as a great place to belt out your favorite tunes. Scooter’s (411 Galloway St., Eau Claire) took second this year with some great karaoke opportunities – usually on Thursdays. Need to sing out your feelings? Heartbreakers (1705 County Hwy. OO, Chippewa Falls) took third as a great place to have your singing spotlight. –Sawyer Hoff