The Empress is literally some singers hanging around in a kitchen during the first real rehearsal of a certain song. That feeling of a thing coming together. That feeling of takeoff with one foot still grounded in the kitchen.

STEELY ANN & JOE’S GARAGE Saturday April 13
Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m.
Kato Ballroom ticket link: http://tinyurl.com/55tnwpzt