King Cat Theatre
The long standing King Cat Theater has recently re-opened and booking is in full swing. Although it appears that right now the highlight is "Euro Fever" featuring a trio of tribute bands. And I'm so glad, because it's really been a while since we heard someone covering Abba, Bowie and the Bee Gees. Far too long. I didn't get to see the entire theater, which holds close to a thousand people, but spent an evening in the adjoining Amaani Lounge. Local funk/jazz band Bits of Knowledge and others were playing. The place looks like some of the swankier Belltown lounges. Fortunately, the crowd was not a match with the decor and the show was pretty good live, despite meager turnout. The location of the theatre doesn't allow for much people wandering in by accident, but if promotion and booking get their shit together, this could look to be a real promising venue.
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