Do you enjoy folky music with a good beat to make you move and lyrics/vocals that pierce into your soul? Don’t let their abstract and unusual name fool you, Rainbow Kitten Surprise will have you dancing, smiling and experiencing all the feels. And when doesn’t rainbows, kittens and surprises make you happy?!
Our first time seeing RKS was in June 2019 at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado. If you have been to Red Rocks, you know the ambiance and incredible acoustics of this venue. There are no words for what an amazing experience it was. We even learned a trick from the locals to make a reservation in advance at Ship Rock Grille which is located inside the venue. You can grab a drink or a bite to eat and make your way inside and choose your seat. If you do this right, you can arrive hours early and not have to wait in the crazy long line to get into the venue and get a ridiculously good seat with your GA ticket. It’s like you are VIP without too much extra cost!
A shout out to the opening band – Caamp. Another incredible folk band who did not disappoint! And definitely worth checking out. Our first time at Red Rocks was truly magical and unforgettable! If your favorite band is playing there, please do not hesitate! Their tickets tend to sell out quickly and you will not regret a show of a lifetime.
We really wanted to do the private show that RKS offers at Red Rocks, but it sold out! We looked at their other tour dates and could see that they still had tickets available in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in September and since we would be travelling the country at that time, we purchased the tickets.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise often offers a private performance experience for an extra charge where you and a group of people get a pre-show where they play a few songs and also take requests, and a meet & greet with a photo with the band. Plus, RKS is partnered with PLUS1 so $1 from every ticket sold will go to support Equality NC, & their work dedicated to securing equal right and protections for LGBQT North Carolinians.
Fast forward to September and we arrive at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA anxiously awaiting the private show. Looking around at the other RKS fans thinking we all at least have 1 thing in common. Good taste in music.
I have never experienced anything quite like it. I thought Red Rocks was amazing, but being this close to watch one of your favorite bands perform was something special. The sound moved through my body creating chills from my head to my toes. The way Sam Melo – the lead singer belted the lyrics “Take me as I am” from the song “American Hero”, you could feel his energy and his passion. The 5 of them had a lot of personality and all the good vibes. It was even the drummer – Jess Haney’s birthday. We were a bit starstruck and awkward when meeting them, it felt like a dream. One that you never wanted to wake up from.
Outside is the right side. 