SEATTLE-BORN ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND THUNDERPUSSY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT BENAROYA HALL ON MAY 10

THUNDERPUSSY COLLABORATES WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY TO CELEBRATE THE BAND’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND DEBUT THEIR SECOND ALBUM, WEST

THE PERFORMANCE WILL SHOWCASE VOCALIST BRITTANY DAVIS ALONGSIDE CHOREOGRAPHY BY ALICE GOSTI AND AMY J LAMBERT, FEATURING 10 DANCERS AND DJ SID3S

Seattle, WA — Prepare for an electrifying fusion of classical music and rock 'n' roll as Thunderpussy shares the stage with the orchestra for an unforgettable concert event. On May 10, guest conductor Sarah Hicks returns for this boundary-breaking collaboration, Thunderpussy with the Seattle Symphony, in a performance set to shake the walls of Benaroya Hall. On this night, Thunderpussy will celebrate 10 remarkable years together by releasing their latest album, West, and performing it live in a special one-night-only show with the Symphony.

The powerhouse ‘70s-inspired rock band originally formed in Seattle and features vocalist Molly Sides, guitarist Whitney Petty, bassist Leah Julius and drummers Michelle Nuño and Lindsey Elias. Their 2018 debut album, Thunderpussy, captured the attention of rock fans everywhere, including Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, who helped produce the band’s self-titled debut album.

This once-in-a-lifetime concert experience includes guest artists Brittany Davis, a blind musician, producer and engineer from Seattle, as well as featured dance performances choreographed by Alice Gosti (who works under the name MALACARNE), Amy J Lambert (who works under the name RicketySticks Dance-Theater) and Molly Sides, and costumes designed by Pakio Galore.

A group of dancers will perform alongside the band and in the lobby throughout the evening: Aja Green, Anna Joswiak, Maggie Huang, Prasti Purdum, Ieva Braciulyte, Hannah Cavallaro, Maia Veague, Bridget Kirk, Gia Falzone and Symone Sanz. Additionally, guests can enjoy a DJ set in the lobby before, during intermission and after the concert by DJ SID3S, aka Joey Sides.

The evening's festivities will also include a Thunderpussy merch pop-up store featuring a Symphony-exclusive gold vinyl version of West, along with a photo gallery documenting 10 years of Thunderpussy's journey. This gallery, curated by Christine Mitchell and Sarah Craig, will be available for viewing and purchase. Additionally, two custom beverages crafted in collaboration with Future Primitive Brewing and Yonder Cider will be served, complete with labels designed by Seattle artists Shogo Ota and Rodrigo Valenzuela. To top it off, there will be a band meet-and-greet session with a record signing following the concert.

Ticket Information  

For more information on tickets, visit or contact the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office. The Seattle Symphony Ticket Office is located in Benaroya Hall, at Third Avenue and Union Street. The Ticket Office can be reached by phone at 206.215.4747 during the following times: Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. seattlesymphony.org or contact the Seattle Symphony Ticket Office.

THUNDERPUSSY

Thunderpussy is a musical portal to human connection. We play music, ride motorcycles, date girls and lift heavy shit for a living. We also want to change the world, one concert at a time. Our mission is to gather, uplift and empower those around us by creating a space where people can connect and express themselves freely. Thunderpussy is where you belong. Through music, performance and community engagement, we hope to embody the change we want to see in the world, encourage others to question the status quo and break down walls of separation. Thunderpussy is a state of mind. Tune in, turn up and let TP take you to a better place and time. This is rock 'n' roll's new diamond in the muff.

SEATTLE SYMPHONY

The Seattle Symphony unleashes the power of music, brings people together and lifts the human spirit. Recognized as one of the “most vital American orchestras” (NPR), the Seattle Symphony is internationally acclaimed for its inventive programming, community-minded initiatives and superb recordings on the Seattle Symphony Media label. With a strong commitment to new music and a legacy of over 150 recordings, the orchestra has won five Grammy Awards, 27 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards and was named Gramophone’s 2018 Orchestra of the Year. The Symphony performs in Benaroya Hall in the heart of downtown Seattle from September through July, reaching over 750,000 people annually through live performances and radio broadcasts, and through the Seattle Symphony+ streaming service, the orchestra’s concerts reach audiences at home and around the world.

BENAROYA HALL

Benaroya Hall, the home of the Seattle Symphony, is located in downtown Seattle and surrounded by numerous restaurants, retail stores and parking facilities. Opened in 1998, Benaroya Hall is the most-visited performing arts venue in Seattle. It has received numerous awards, including a 2001 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Honor Award for outstanding architecture. Benaroya Hall has three versatile performance venues, the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall and Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, all renowned for their pristine acoustics, luxurious design and prime location. For additional information, including rental information, event listings and public tour schedules, please visit benaroyahall.org.

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THUNDERPUSSY WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Friday, May 10, 8 p.m.

Sarah Hicks conductor
Molly Sides vocals & instruments
Whitney Petty guitar
Leah Julius electric bass
Michelle Nuño drum set
Lindsey Elias drum set
Brittany Davis piano & vocals
Alice Gosti choreographer
Amy Lambert choreographer
DJ SID3S disc jockey (lobby)
Aja Green dancer
Anna Joswiak dancer
Maggie Huang dancer
Prasti Purdum dancer
Ieva Braciulyte dancer
Hannah Cavallaro dancer
Maia Veague dancer
Bridget Kirk dancer
Gia Falzone dancer
Symone Sanz dancer
Seattle Symphony