This 12-episode reality series follows New Orleans singers and dancers competing for $10,000—from first auditions to final performances at the city's most iconic venues. Watch them face real judges, train with celebrity coaches, and transform under pressure. Complete behind-the-scenes access made possible because we're independent creators, not a Hollywood studio.
"DBK is the future of entertainment—made by creators, not corporations."
— Bridgette Knower, Creator &
Executive Producer
What You Get
Watch vocal and dance auditions evaluated by industry pros who DON'T hold back. Get honest, unfiltered feedback from judges like Denise Dicharry (choreographer to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders) and Jack Miele (award-winning music producer and engineer). See what separates finalists from everyone else.
Go inside the rehearsal room where 10 finalists train with celebrity coaches like Michael J. Lewis (award-winning composer/producer) and Donald Jones-Bordenave (director and choreographer). See the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, and the mental preparation that separates confident performers from nervous hopefuls.
Experience the finalists' journey through New Orleans' legendary music venues as they perform live for packed audiences competing for $10,000. Watch them put months of training to the ultimate test: real stages, real crowds, real stakes. See who commands the room and who crumbles under pressure.
From terrified auditions to standing ovations, see EVERY moment of the transformation. The nerves. The harsh feedback. The mental battles. The moment they step into the spotlight. And finally—who wins the $10,000 prize?
"The Talent Behind the Transformation"
Meet the judges and celebrity coaches: reality TV stars, choreographers to professional sports teams, award-winning producers, and New Orleans music legends. They evaluate every audition, push every finalist, and deliver feedback that's brutally honest.
Chad Gilmore
— Worldwide Touring Drummer
Denise Dicharry
— Choreographer to the Dallas
Cowboy Cheerleaders
Tamica Lee
— Reality TV Star, News Anchor, &
Choreographer
Jack Miele
— Award Winning Music Producer & Engineer
Donald Jones-Bordenave
— Director & Choreographer
Michael J. Lewis
— Composer of Film, TV, & Broadway
Ariee Jackson
— Singer & Songwriter
And So Many More...
All About Drive-Bye-Karaoke
Drive-Bye-Karaoke: a competitive reality series filmed in New Orleans where real singers and dancers compete for $10,000. Real judges. Real coaching. Real performances at iconic venues. No Hollywood studios. No manufactured drama.
See the complete journey from audition to stage—including the brutal feedback, mental preparation, and breakthrough moments that corporate TV edits out. This is what reality competition looks like when independent creators make it, not network executives.
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Why Drive-Bye-Karaoke?
Why DBK?
"Because I've spent my life on stage and on camera, and I know what it takes to perform under pressure. Watching these aspiring dancers transform from nervous auditions to confident, commanding performers—that's the magic. This series gives them what so many never get: a real shot, real feedback, and a real stage to prove themselves."
— Tamica Lee, Judge & Choreographer | New Orleans News Anchor | Reality Star | Saintsations Choreographer
Why DBK?
"I've been making music in New Orleans for decades with The Molly Ringwalds, and I know how hard it is to get your first real opportunity. Drive-Bye-Karaoke gave these aspiring performers something I wish I'd had early on—real judges, real coaching, and a real stage. Watching them grow from audition to performance was inspiring. They earned every moment."
— Jeff Lane, Host | New Orleans Musician | The Molly Ringwalds
