In May of 2010, Kat Downs and Mike Thompson teamed up to experiment with the combination of classical piano and rock drumming. Described as “The Dresden Dolls mixed with King Crimson and
Fiona Apple”, their music also reflects evidence of Zeppelin, Beethoven, Rush and Rachmaninoff. Kat Downs’ ornate hands and hair flying matched with Mike Thompson’s flawless percussive mastery makes
this duo the consummate definition of a “dream-team”. No holds barred, this group produces addictive rock n' roll - with only two people and not one guitar in sight.
“Digging for comparisons, you can find a little bit of everyone
from Nick Cave to Randy Newman, Amanda Palmer to Metallica in their work. Just simply comparing this band, however, does Sit Kitty Sit a disservice.”
- Nicholas Schneider, The Bay Bridged
2014 unleashed the release of Sit Kitty Sit’s 3rd studio album, the epic “Everlasting Fire”, a storyline album based entirely on Dante’s “Inferno”. Spanning seven genres and boasting 15...
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In May of 2010, Kat Downs and Mike Thompson teamed up to experiment with the combination of classical piano and rock drumming. Described as “The Dresden Dolls mixed with King Crimson and
Fiona Apple”, their music also reflects evidence of Zeppelin, Beethoven, Rush and Rachmaninoff. Kat Downs’ ornate hands and hair flying matched with Mike Thompson’s flawless percussive mastery makes
this duo the consummate definition of a “dream-team”. No holds barred, this group produces addictive rock n' roll - with only two people and not one guitar in sight.
“Digging for comparisons, you can find a little bit of everyone
from Nick Cave to Randy Newman, Amanda Palmer to Metallica in their work. Just simply comparing this band, however, does Sit Kitty Sit a disservice.”
- Nicholas Schneider, The Bay Bridged
2014 unleashed the release of Sit Kitty Sit’s 3rd studio album, the epic “Everlasting Fire”, a storyline album based entirely on Dante’s “Inferno”. Spanning seven genres and boasting 15 guest artists, the release showcases the extensive versatility of Downs and Thompson as a team; revealing an entirely new side of the band that left both listeners and reviewers gaping.
“’Everlasting Fire’ delivers a shiny and new outlook into the musical realm… What Downs and Thompson create with the simplest of instruments, most orchestras can’t even build with the most intricate of players.”
- BuzzNet
Touring almost non-stop since 2013, Sit Kitty Sit became known for consistently thrilling audiences with their energetically intense live performances, as well as developing a strong community among their
faithful, almost cult-style following all across the United States. In 2015 the duo spread the love overseas for their first European tour, spanning the Netherlands, Germany, France, and England, leaving thrilled audiences in their wake.
“They seem to accomplish more with two people than most bands do with five.”
- Veronica Kirk, Black on the Canvas
This year, Sit Kitty Sit will once again be a featured performer at NAMM 2016 as guests of Killer-Q Instrument Straps, whose booth went on to win Best In Show in 2015. It will also bring more national and international touring as well as the release of several new singles starting with “Blood & Bones” in April 2016 through Sleepless Music Group/Top Notch/Universal Music Group, and multiple full production music videos.
With the world at their fingertips, fans and critics alike are on the edge of their seats to see what artistic vision these crazy kids will come up with next.
