The Kathryn Keats Show Coming to Yoshi’s Oakland July 8

Singer/songwriter Kathryn Keats and her band of renowned Bay Area musicians will perform two shows at Yoshi's jazz club in Oakland, California on Thursday, July 8. The band includes master percussionist Joe Venegoni, Grammy-nominated bassist Michael Manring, internationally known Brazilian drummer Celso Alberti, trumpeter Jeff Oster, acclaimed pianist Kelly Park, and guitar virtuoso Tom Lattanand.

Joining the band for a special song will be 12-year-old keyboardist and singer Ben Babylon, son of the late Guy Babylon, who was Elton John's keyboardist and arranger for 21 years. The younger Babylon is following in his father's footsteps under the tutelage of Elton John, who remains close to the Babylon family. Ben has composed a stirring tribute to his father, "Goodbye Superman," which he will perform with Keats' band. It will be his first appearance in the Bay Area.

"Ben Babylon is an amazing talent and we are thrilled that he will be performing with The Kathryn Keats Show," Keats said. "He is a fantastic songwriter and musician. Elton John's influence on him is clear."

Keats released her CD "After the Silence" two years ago, and is in pre-production for a new CD featuring her current band and produced by Joe Venegoni. Additionally, she is working on an inspirational project with Grammy-winning producer Narada Michael Walden.

The Kathryn Keats Show is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. at Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland, California 94607. Admission is $16 (8:00 p.m.) or $10 (10:00 p.m.).

For more information, visit www.yoshis.com or call 510-238-9200.

More information about Kathryn Keats is available at www.sonicbids.com/kathrynkeats.