Luscious & Sexy!…read more SITREP I've seen this gorgeous, gregarious, gallant band of women all over the Bay Area, at BIMBOS and the DNA LOUNGE and other locations lucky enough to host them. SETUP Performing the best in the styles of burlesque and vaudeville, the Devil-Ettes are today's answer to your craving for sexy live performance that you are not embarrassed or shy to take your parents (or signficant other, for that matter) to. SPECIAL APPEARANCES They and their individual members are particularly well-featured guests are many a HUBBA HUBBA at the DNA Lounge or Uptown in Oakland. I have also been lucky to catch one or two of them when they are featured in a special performance at VIVA LAS VEGAS usually during the Easter Weekend in Las Vegas. THE LOWDOWN The Devil-Ettes will leaving you screaming for more "sexy"!

Love the Devil-Ettes. Fabulous burlesque troupe. Seen them all over the Bay, and even had them…read moreperform at my birthday party way back in the day. A must see for San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Eagerly looking forward to an entertaining evening of "The Witching Hour (and a half)" by the…read moremasterly band of chic freaks and geeks I scurried up the wooden stairs of the quaint and charming theatre that is the "Climate Theatre" a good 30 minutes before the published show time. The show was an intimate affair between performers and audience as they practically rubbed shoulders over the course of the show in the charming & cozy ambiance of the auditorium. Without giving away the story or any of the non-too-infrequent risqué humor, I will attempt to describe the evening of melodious tunes, mesmerizing voices, heart stopping performances, and smouldering beauties. As we all know, the story is predicated on a young naïve girl who stumbles upon a family of other-worldy beings on her way to a party. Talula (Alissa), the matron of the freaks, endearingly labeled as one that shares an acronym with a Mommy In Love (with) Falafels, took the stage with a seasoned vocal that manifested itself from the get go that screamed "I am the first lady here". The songstress's vibrato was impeccable and seemed to suggest years and years of operatic singing (not that I am an expert in such matters). The buxom Madame Laveaux, played by the bodacious beauty Nicole, is a captivating presence that cannot easily be ignored (nay, make that "never"). And Lordy, when she accentuates those God-given bountiful curves wrapped by a diaphanous viel that do nothing to hide those lovely limbs, clean thoughts are the last thing on my mind (Lord, forgive me my trespasses!). As with most singers, the high vocal note is expected and delivered but Nicole's low in the second half that plumbed the depths of the frequency range was eye-brow raising impressive. And of course, we now have the bumbling and innocent Ann, the *ahem* Virgin, whose merry naïve ways happens to be the raison d'être of this tale. Played by the versatile Alison, it was indeed an eyeopener as she went from a naïve waif to a red-hot vivacious vixen that makes one wonder if she was indeed the same giggling girl at the start of the story. Our very own Luke the gay cannibal playing himself, save for the cannibalism, wowed the crowed with an inspiring, rib-tickling performance ably backed by his powerful vocal chords that filled the room from wall to wall. His odd humanitarianism and zig-zag attributes that disallow him from eating kitty-cats can only be understood from watching the show. (Now pardon me for this is the part where I get a little sketchy as I was busy ...ummm... critiquing the luscious ladies of the stage that my memory doesn't serve me quite as well) The schizophrenic psychopathic Jekyll&Hyde, played by Sam, was a study in contradiction, switching between amiable party host to not-so-amiable personalities. In one of his many avatars was an oblique humorous reference to Mikado that, I am afraid, escaped a majority of the audience. The imposing Edward ("Cullens"?) literally stood above the rest of the cast with his imposing stature helped in no small part by the ridiculously pale visage as befits any self-respecting, luxury-coffin-dwelling vampire. After the highly entertaining performance, I had a little chit-chat with Sean, the Musical-Director, who revealed that the script was somewhat close to it's final form only about 3 weeks before the premiere! I guess the old habits of cramming for the exams in the last minute never really dies --- they merely resurface in various forms that can leave even Jekyll & Hyde scratching their bi-polar heads in absolute bewilderment. In conclusion, I admit my 5-star rating may have been slightly biased by the fact that I know the Composer. For the complete stranger, you might want to expect a 4-star performance as nothing is worse than arriving with an unrealistic sky-high expectation that leaves you wanting for more. Now Hurry along and catch it before it's limited run ends October 31st.

My Valentine surprised me with tickets to see the production Nightmare Before Valentine's Day: A…read moreMassacre You'll Love to Hate playing at the Climate Theatre in the SF SoMa district. At first the venue seemed suspect, as we walked right past the entrance while looking for it, but never judge a book by its cover. This place is like a hidden gem! I've been to many performances, from mainstream to smaller shows, and there is no lack of lack of talent here. Though I was not expecting my hubby to take me here after our French V-day dinner, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. The theatre is a smaller venue, with maybe 50 seats, but this gave us a chance to feel the intensity and passion of each performer's work. They kept us engaged and entertained, as they sing about all the quirks of dating, love, and lust in a very San Francisco-themed fashion. Our tickets came with two drink tickets, and there was also some yummy-looking desserts being sold during intermission. This show would be a lot of fun with a group of friends making a fun night in town, or with a hubby. Bravo Miscreant's! Keep up the awesome performances!

This Cabaret Ensemble Will Knock Your Socks Off !!! (AND…read moreProbably Other Articles Of Clothing !!! ) SITREP *Public Service Announcement!* Kat Bobichaud's MISFIT CABERET (aka "Kat's Cabaret") is NOT for everyone! [Nearly naked lady alert!] https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=T279QYsbCwa0A1yesAqHOA * It's NOT for the timid! (But you need it) * It's NOT for the weak of heart! (But there's medicine for that!) * It's NOT for people espousing morality and virtues, like pastors, clerics, priests, etc. (Oh wait - what the hell am I sayin ?!? We KNOW these are all kinky bastards, right?) But if you can handle raunch & nearly naked ladies, and you like dirty talk from nearly naked ladies, and things excite you like German profanities, Priincess Leia, female Wookies suspendied from the ceiling, AND... more nearly naked ladies, than Kat's Cabaret is your Mecca...er...Holy Place! And they have T-shirts to back up this claim! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=KpHoRDHQeEfOaIGJPbC1Jw "THE VOICE" Yes, her voice is AMAZING. But I am talking about the show, "THE VOICE", because I bet there is more than a few of you scratching yer heads, and looking at her beautiful face, and saying to yerselves, "Oh my GAWD! It's KAT! I remember her from several years ago when she was on that ....that ....that show!" No, not Game of Thrones as Danaerys' hand-maiden killed in Season 1, locked in that big vault. But as that beautiful singer who was eliminated on a Tuesday in May and TOTALLY RUINED my "Taco Tuesday!" But Kat mustered up her efforce, moved out of Westeros, and came to San Francisco and found so much awesome success! (Kinda like Ayra when she joined the Faceless Men and became an assassin! Totally Kat!) THE SETUP Kat's Cabaret is mainly in residence at the Great Star Theatre in San Francisco's vaunted Chinatown! (Now how cool is that?!? Freakin Chinatown!) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=F3ov4p0qvVfeZ6tdAYHynQ This DOES lead to a safety-concern where Dragons will just sometimes come in from the streets and wander through the theater! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=JEkJkTNqgFN3C1a2-gg56Q Yet Kat's Cabaret also is a traveling troupe of wacky misfits as well, to such far-flung international places like......Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=-KyI09N8pwKIjK9jFQ_HSg Okay...well, that's where I FIRST saw Kat's Cabaret, so I have to give some billing to ole SacTown. But they have also hit up and down the coast from SoCal and back up to Seattle, so these kids have ... "STAMINA"! THE PROGRAMS! Always changing, always shaking it up, always hosted at fun venues, always energized with BOTH resident performers & guest performers that love being part of Kat's world-renown Cabaret! *DARK CABARET ... As mentioned, I first met Kat when she came up to Sacramento where she & her ensemble performed for ArtMix's "Dark Cabaret" event hosted by the Crocker Art Museum https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=D-tm7EOgaQm-8DxdKMhBFg This was joy to the eyes & ears, as Kat and her ensemble paid tribute to the Cabaret-traditions of Berlin in the 1920s, but with a decidedly DARK edge to all of the performances. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=7veOc_VV-NSYlLB5qJpViQ *CHRISTMAS STAR WARS GREMLINS EXTRAVAGANZA !!! My GAWD. It does NOT get any wackier & weirder, nor as delightful & celebratory than a Christmas pageant featuring a female Wookie aerial artist, nasty Gremlins, sexy burlesque performers, and...KAT! All singing and/or performing their hearts out! This particular show is currently going on at their resident venue, The Great Star Threatre. If you haven't seen yet - which I HAVE - you owe it to yourself to grab tickets and head on over to Chinatown, either TONIGHT or by next weekend and SEE THIS SHOW! *GRIMM ..........okay ..I actually have NO idea what this show is EXACTLY about yet, BUT, I love "spooky!" I love "Maleficent". AND I am going to go see it in March because, YES, I am a fan now and LOVE all things "KAT ROBICHAUD" now. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/kat-robichauds-misfit-cabaret-san-francisco?select=anqISEI2SyiFqfme23X_2Q&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w So I gotz to go! THE LOWDOWN Kat Robichaud's MISFIT CABARET is totally....well... THE Kat's Meow! (Go see her shows!)

Loving the performance! I am shocked, surprised, amazed, and loving the performance. Get there…read moreearly if there is open seating. Otherwise the place fills up. The costumes were so well done. Just loved it. Cheers.

If you're looking for a wedding band, look no further. Seriously. From the moment we walked into…read moreour reception people were commenting on how awesome the music was. Notorious is a high-energy and talented group who will keep the party rocking with a great mix of old and new. Our wedding guests danced for hours as did we, and we're loving seeing all the photos of people grinning and dancing the night away. Would absolutely hire them for an event again.

We've hired Notorious the past six years for Fur Ball, our annual young professional fundraiser at…read morethe SF Zoo, and it is the best decision we ever made! If you want to throw an incredibly fun party where every guest feels like dancing, look no further. They literally make the event every year and are one of the primary keys to its success. The band is made up of some of the most talented musicians and vocalists in San Francisco and can play ANYTHING. On top of that, they are an absolute pleasure to do business with and I look forward to working with their amazing team every year. Thank you Notorious and the entire crew at Jay Siegan Presents- it wouldn't be Fur Ball without you!

Shake it now! Shake it little mama! Let me see you do the Samba!…read more SIDNEY WEAVERLING's SAMBA/ SALSA WORKOUT IS THE HOTTEST, MOST SHAKIN, ECSTATIC EXHAUSTING AND FANTASTIC CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. IT WILL MAKE YOU SWEAT AND MOVE YOUR HIPS IN WAYS YOU DIDNT KNOW THEY WENT, AND MOST OF ALL SIDNEY WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO FEEL AND MOVE LIKE A SEXY, CUBAN, POWERFUL, SALSA-DANCING GODDESS. Life without Sidney's Samba/Salsa workout is OH, OH such an empty one. i had a gap of 5 years, living outside of the bay area etc, and now that i've found it again, i cant believe i went without for so long. theres nothing i can say to convey the heroin-like effect of this experience. stop reading now. get off that computer. you were made to move your gorgeous body, so go do it! her whole schedule is online at: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=135691880

I've been attending Sidney Weaverling's Friday night Casino Rueda classes at ODC for almost 2 years…read morenow. It is often the highlight of my week and a great way to decompress after 5 days of 9 to 5! The classes are super fun. There are three one hour classes in a row, starting at 7pm (usually with about 15+ mins delay to account for Cuban time). Sidney usually has at least 2 other helpers, so that each classes is broken into at least 2 or more circles of different levels. I call this class "salsa for white people": they actually clearly and patiently explain and break down the moves, and don't assume you will pick they up automagically like some other places! Sidney and her helpers are also highly motivated, energetic and have an amazing repertoire of moves so you're sure to always learn something new. Definitely check it out! Ahi na'ma!

Got them for my mom's 50th bday! It was a blast! Had such a great time and their dance was too…read morebeautiful ! So you should definitely get them for your next party !

Let me start off by saying how insanely amazing these women are!! Their pictures do no justice!!…read more They are more gorgeous in person! I came across Samba Sensation while I was in pursuit of the perfect wedding performance. I wanted to do something different that I knew was going to get the crowd going. I was recommended to them by an instructor that had came to my job to teach us kick boxing. Me finding out the instructor was Brazilian I asked her if she knew of any samba performers? That's when she recommended Samba Sensation. I came into contact with Shaunte. She was really sweet and and gave me all the information I needed. My wedding was months out, but I wanted to make sure I could book them on time. I'm not going to lie, I was very skeptical at first giving half of the total cost of the service and signing a contract, not ever even have met Shaunte or seeing them perform in person. How could I trust this company without not having seen them on any websites or any detailed information about them?? Well I took a chance (which my fiancé almost killed me for lol) and paid half of the performance service and signed the contract, and boy am I glad I did!! BEST PERFORMANCE EVVEERR!!! My wedding was in March (2017) and my guest are still talking about how awesome the whole night was!! Samba Sensation is a party MUST!! Shaunte is super down to earth, professional, and her team is amazing!!

Ollie and Jazz Odyssey were fun, pleasant to work with talented! I am a pro event planner and…read moreprefer to hire bands directly, rather than pay an agent. I was fortunate when my girlfriend and I went out to the Local Edition and Ollie was playing with Jazz Odyssey. I thought they were great at the time as I sipped on my $18 cocktail but didn't think much more of it! Flash forward to a couple of weeks later when my super-well-know tech client, who was throwing an 1,100+ employee holiday party at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, requested a jazz band. I quickly figured out how to reach Ollie and his band and booked them to play. They were amazing, providing the perfect ambiance for folks to hang out and connect with each other without being overpowered by the music. That said, there's no doubt in my mind they could easily command an audience and play jazz standards that appeal to everyone too. Given the chance, I would not hesitate to hire them again!

My husband and I had Ollie's band play at our wedding last month at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San…read moreFrancisco and were deeply impressed by their music! We'd seen Ollie and the band play on several YouTube videos we'd found online but nothing really compared to having them play live. As a jazz band they brought a beautiful energy to our wedding reception that impressed not just us but our 150 wedding guests. The music really was so beautiful and executed to perfection. Ollie is very easy going and was amenable to all our requests. A big shout out to Ben the keyboardist, too, who played Otis Redding's "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" as we walked down the aisle :) They really were a great band to work with :)

I love attending Vehllia and Alessandro's 5Rhythms classes. The Presidio Dance Theatre is a…read morebeautiful venue and these two beautiful teachers fill up the space with their heart and dedication to the 5 Rhythms practice. It's a wonderful way to spend 2 hours moving and releasing your day at whatever pace you want to. It's unfacilitated dance and there is minimal instruction. It's a space to let loose and be yourself. The 5Rhythms as a practice allows me to move through the wave of Flow, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical and Stillness and the emotions that may come up through it (fear, anger, grief, joy, and compassion). It's a beautiful practice with beautiful people!

Vehllia and Alessandro hold the space in a beautiful collaboration…read more The place to find your breath and body, all with a view of the Bay! What's not to like?