All About
Drive-Bye-Karaoke
Presenting the vibrant reality series known as Drive-Bye-Karaoke (DBK). Five talented finalists in both song and dance will be chosen as participants in the inaugural season of Drive-Bye-Karaoke filming in
New Orleans. Throughout the season, virtual viewers from around the globe will witness the audition and selection process and follow the top finalists in a high-energy performance journey through well-known locations in the historic city. Viewers will vote for their favorite performers and the Grand Finale will ultimately reveal the 2 Champions:
1 extraordinary Singer and 1 awesome Dancer, each receiving a
$10,000 prize.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this groundbreaking reality series, either as a Performer or as a Virtual Viewer. Drive-Bye-Karaoke is committed to highlighting and empowering talented New Orleans residents, celebrating the city’s culture, and supporting a deserving local New Orleans non-profit organization.
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Potential Performers – See website details below for audition registration;
Virtual Viewers – Follow on Socials. Receive updates on upcoming episodes & outtakes.
(Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook)
Open Call for Performers
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Do you have what it takes to set the dance floor
on fire or bring a crowd to its feet with your
vocal abilities?
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We are on the hunt for top vocalists and dancers in the New Orleans area. Audition for a chance to become a performer on the inaugural season of Drive-Bye-Karaoke. 5 Finalists will be selected to execute several high-energy performances at distinct locations throughout the greater metropolitan area. Viewers virtually vote for their favorite singer and dancer having the final decision on which performers take home $10,000 at the live Season 1 Finale. Don't let the chance pass you by to showcase your talent, elevate your career, and become a part of a thrilling dance extravaganza.
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AUDITIONS CLOSED
WIN $10,000!
*Vocal & Dance Finalists Will be Announced on Monday, January 20th
Creators & Producers
Co-Creator
Tamica Lee
Bridgette Knower
Creator/ Executive Producer
Bridgette, a cardiovascular perfusionist with nearly three decades of experience, has always been driven by a passion for the arts. In 2002, she began metal-smithing and launched a jewelry line featured in New Orleans boutiques, later expanding into acrylic painting while living in New York City. Her vibrant, emotionally resonant works, reflecting resilience and hope, have been exhibited in New York City, Florence, and Rome. Now, Bridgette channels her creativity into Drive-Bye-Karaoke, New Orleans, an innovative social media reality series that spotlights the city’s hidden talent while giving back to the community.
Tamica Lee is a major network television host, and the former morning news anchor of Good Morning New Orleans for ABC affiliate, WGNO. She has traveled the world as a professional dancer, was an NFL cheerleader and coach, and co-host of an evening news entertainment show. She co founded Son of A Saint with her brother Sonny Lee and serves as a board member for local nonprofit organization Sideline Pass. Tamica is best known, nationally, as a reality TV star, stealing the show with her quick wit and charming candor on Bravo TV’s Southern Charm New Orleans. She is a married mother of two children and enjoys any excuse to celebrate the city of New Orleans.
Jeff Lane
Jack Miele
Co-Producer
Co-Producer
Jack Miele is an 11x Platinum, 6x Telly and 5x Global Music Award winning audio engineer/producer/ composer/multi-instrumentalist. He is also an audio and/or mix engineer on 1 Grammy Award winning and 5 nominated albums, as well as Emmy Award winning television promos and a Juno nominated album. Based in New Orleans, he is the former owner of the world famous, Fudge Recording Studio and his collective work has garnered ten Top 20 Billboard charting records and nearly 2 billion collective streams. After Fudge closed its doors in 2012, Jack moved to The Music Shed recording facility as their head of operations /chief producer (2012-2018). He is now the owner of Jack Miele Productions LTD and runs his studio in the Garden District of New Orleans. Some of his credits include Rod Stewart, Jamie Foxx, Yungblud, Chris Stapleton, Zac Brown Band, American Horror Story, Blues Traveler, Aloe Blacc, The Family Guy and Steve Vai. Jack is also a guitarist and vocalist for the sensational 80′s act The Molly Ringwalds.
Jeff Lane is a talented singer and songwriter who has been a part of the music scene since 1995. His music journey began with the band 'Krush U.K.,' where he contributed to 3 albums as a writer. For the last 25 years, Jeff has been performing with national touring act, 'The Molly Ringwalds,' where he shines as the eccentric lead vocalist known as ‘Sir Devon Nooner.’ He brings joy to audiences, performing to an average of 100,000 people annually. 'The Molly Ringwalds' have also released 4 albums and have millions of plays on all streaming platforms. Additionally, Jeff often loves to participate as a vocalist and guitarist in Beatles tribute bad 'Newspaper Taxi'. A proud husband and father of two, Jeff finds his true home in New Orleans.