Dave Lewis, David Gloan and Alan Harris are three musicians who have developed a music night with a difference.

The format differs from original karaoke in that the musical backing is completely live.

Singing along live is something that people find a little daunting and challenging.

As guitarist David Gloan explains: "It's the opposite to karaoke really. We have a professional bass, keyboard and guitar and people get up and sing.

"It can be frightening. It's the same set-up and feeling as big stars get going on stage."

"Anyone is welcome to join in - there are no restrictions on ability or age."

Straight face
David, who has more than 41 years experience of the music business, and his colleagues always manage to keep a straight face during the performance they are backing. And there is no criticism - every singer is a star.

In the three months that the night have been operating there have been acts as diverse as professional jazz singers, a barbershop quartet, poets, comedians, local folk singers and even a synagogue cantor singing opera.

The fun starts around 9pm every Monday night, upsatirs at the Queen's Arms pub in Chapel Allerton.