Column: Singing his way into the record books
Let’s get right to the first question. In the 111 hours, 11 minutes and 11 consecutive seconds that Darren Stakey attempts to sing and play the piano, can he take a bathroom break? “Obviously, it’s a...
View ArticleVolunteers sought for Guinness World Record attempt in Riverhead
Calling all night owls: Darren Stakey could use a hand. As part of his attempt to set a pair of Guinness World Records by singing and playing the piano over five consecutive days, the Riverhead native...
View ArticleStay Key’s marathon performance ends with a party in Riverhead
They crammed into every square inch of the bar at Outerbanks Restaurant, singing, celebrating and cheering on a night that felt like New Year’s Eve combined with a jovial karaoke party. Some came to...
View ArticleDarren Stakey reflects on marathon performance
Four days after wrapping up a marathon performance of 111 consecutive hours of piano playing and singing, life is slowly returning to normal for Darren Stakey. The Riverhead native, who set out to...
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