Keeping up with Kitten on the Keys

When my friend Josie Starre first started taking me to burlesque shows early in 2006, one of the first performers I noticed was this sexy redhead who played her piano (big or small) with much talent, sass, and wit. Of course, the redhead was our very own Kitten on the Keys!

During the almost three years since, I've seen her play at piano bars, anniversary parties for theaters, various burlesque shows such as Little Minsky's, and I've seen her host Tease-O-Rama. Every single time, I've noticed the members of the audience tapping their toes with a smile on their faces.

And now, she's busier than ever, so you'll have even more chances to see her! I'll list just some of the places where she'll be performing in the upcoming weeks:

• Friday, January 30: Pre Code Follies at the Niles Essany Silent Film Theater, 37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont. Betty Boop and MUCH MORE! 8:30pm. Suggested donation $9. http://www.nilesfilmmuseum.org/
• Thursday, February 5: Pin It Up, Babycakes at 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, San Francisco. 6pm to 11. $5 after 9pm, 21+ w/ID. http://www.pinitupbabycakes.com/
• Thursday, February 12: Thrillville at Cerritos Speakeasy Theater, 10070 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito. 9:15pm. $9, 18+. http://www.thrillville.net
• Thursday, February 12: Shindig 69 at The Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, San Francisco. Yes, Kitten will be at Thrillville first, then scoot over to The Rickshaw Stop for Baby Doe's B-Day Party! Doors 8:30pm, show at 9. $10, 21+ w/ID. http://www.devilettes.com/
• Saturday, February 14: Spookshow A-Go-Go: Valentines Day Massacre at Kimo's, 1361 Polk Street, San Francisco. Doors 9pm, show at 10. $10, 21+ w/ID. http://www.myspace.com/spookshowagogo
• Sunday, February 15: Kitten on the Keys Show Benefit at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, San Francisco. 6:30 to 9:30, $15, sliding scale. http://www.suzanneramsey.net/doesthispiano.html
• Thursday, February 26: Kitten on the Keys at the Rite Spot Cafe, 2099 Folsom Street, San Francisco. 8:30pm to 10:30. Free. 21+. http://www.ritespotcafe.net/home.html
• March 26-28, April 2-4: Does This Piano Make My Butt Look Big? Kitten's one woman show at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, San Francisco. $15 sliding scale. http://www.suzanneramsey.net/doesthispiano.html
  

These are just some of the places where you'll be able to catch her. I'll post more soon! Her calendar is available on her website at www.kittymusic.com.

After her one woman show, Kitten will be traveling around the world performing her magic, so catch her live before she leaves for a few months!