Bourbon Parade at Grand Bazaar Shops Replaced by Tenth Circle of Hell

By Scott Roeben, on July 12 2025
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Just when you thought the closure (after just one month) of Bourbon Parade—a New Orleans-inspired bar at Grand Bazaar Shops—was the worst thing that could happen in that space, it’s been replaced by the tenth circle of Hell: Smelly Cat Karaoke. We are not making this up.

The operators of the new 3,500-square-foot karaoke bar, Fine Management Group, have invested dozens of dollars in giving the venue a refresh, and by that we mean virtually nothing has changed.

If you plan to visit, you should probably do so as soon as possible. Just saying. A Starbucks once closed in this spot, and Starbucks don’t close.

Smelly Cat Karaoke is like traffic school, waterboarding and erectile dysfunction, all in one place.

We are not a karaoke person, but try to avoid “yucking the yum” of others, as our fellow youths say.

Here is some video. You can decide for yourself if Smelly Cat Karaoke is for you. If it is for you, please seek professional help immediately.

Beyond ripping the name of the place off from “Friends,” the only differences we could see between Bourbon Parade and Smelly Cat Karaoke were: More terrible “singing,” a new drink menu and a barker out front.

Nothing says “We’re already struggling” like needing a barker.

Q: “What’s the only thing more repulsive than Giordano’s we can put into Grand Bazaar Shops?” A: “Karaoke.”

Here’s a look at the food menu.

The food could be served by Guy Savoy, but it’s not going to make the singing any better.

And the drink menu.

In a weird twist, these drink prices aren’t terrible for the Las Vegas Strip.

Oh, there’s a bottle service menu, too!

The Venn diagram of karaoke people and bottle service people overlaps approximately zeroish.

The tables are still drums and other musical instruments.

Shout-out to Recycled Percussion, wherever they might be these days.

They didn’t even take down the Bourbon Parade sign down. Oof.

Smelly Cat seems to know everything is temporary.

Bright spot? No smoking or vaping.

Another positive, no kids!

Oddly specific.

In other good news, there’s a bar.

We salute the bartenders who have to endure some of the worst noises ever produced.

Fine Management operates several forgettable establishments around Las Vegas, including AmeriCAN at Linq Promenade, the Mint Tavern, the George Sportsmen’s Lounge at Durango casino, BLVD Grill in Henderson and PKWY Tavern.

How are these places? They’re fine. It’s literally in the company’s name.

What else can we say about Smelly Cat Karaoke?

Is a karaoke bar better than a venue sitting empty? Usually.

In this location, is there any chance Smelly Cat Karaoke succeeds? Take the under.

Should karaoke be legal in the U.S.? No.

Karaoke constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and should be considered a public safety hazard. Liquid courage doesn’t equate to talent or entertainment. Karaoke is noise pollution, much like Wayne Newton’s fiddle playing or any time Criss Angel speaks.

If karaoke must exist, the only people who should ever be allowed to participate are Filipinos. Yes, this is a stereotype, but it is not one Filipinos are upset about. Just ask the frontman for Journey.

Karaoke is the last resort of venues that don’t want to pay for real performers.

Here’s the official Web site, as hastily slapped together as the venue.

If you check out Smelly Cat Karaoke (and you shouldn’t), let us know what you think. As long as you agree with us that karaoke is the auditory equivalent of stepping on a Lego made of razor blades dipped in Taco Bell hot sauce.