PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE - THE BLOG!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Upcoming Shows: NC & NYC

2012-01-13T17:18:00.000-08:00

STAGE IS SET!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve are eager to perform after finishing their latest CD: Love, Cake & Monsters...artwork is being finished up now!

March 17th

Super Saturday

Tryon, North Carolina

Princess Katie & Racer Steve make their return to NC with a concert at the spectacular Super Saturday. We'll be performing at the famed Tryon Movie Theatre. Princess Katie & Racer Steve will be performing two shows: 9:30 am & 1:15 pm. Get your tickets and click here for all of the scoop!

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March 25th 11 am

THE MONSTER CONCERT

92Y Tribeca - 200 Hudson Street, NYC

It's the MONSTER Concert! Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform a monster-sized concert for kids and families at the 92Y. Want your b-day party at this show?

Contact the 92Y for info. Tickets are available NOW.

Kids can dress as monsters, draw big pictures of monsters or bring a pet monster (we're in favor of the last one...who wouldn't be?)

Get yer tickets here!

Interact With Princess Katie & Racer Steve on Facebook!

2011-12-23T09:13:00.000-08:00

Princess Katie & Racer Steve really love hearing from their fans on Facebook. Send in a picture, a video of you singing or dancing to one of our songs or just a simple love letter and we'll promise to respond!

We're also on Twitter: @kidsrockmusic

Enjoy 2012!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Halloween Concert!

2011-10-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON MARKET PARK'S HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH 1PM-3PM

PRINCESS KREEPY & RACER SCARY

WASHINGTON MARKET PARK, TRIBECA NYC

PKRS are petrified to make their return to this somewhat creepy Halloween concert in downtown NYC. We'll have our horn section and lots and lots of fun! This is a free event and kids are encouraged to dress in their costumed finest! The parade begins at 12:45 by the Citigroup building on Greenwich Street.

Stay creepy, kids!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE'S VERY STRANGE & SUPER WEIRD CONCERT

2011-08-09T21:50:00.000-07:00

VERY STRANGE, SUPER WEIRD COSTUME CONCERT

OCTOBER 9, 2011 @ 11 am

92Y Tribeca - 200 Hudson Street, NYC

WE'RE BRINGING THE BRASS FOR THIS SHOW...YEP, THE HORNS!

Don't take it from us, take it from the NY Times, NY Magazine and Time Out Kids that this show will be fun! Princess Katie & Racer Steve will be playing our new songs, you'll be dressed up like a very strange or super weird kid and we'll have the horns...sounds like an utter blast to us!

Get your tickets as this show is expected to sell out.

TICKETS HERE!

Want to have your October b-day celebration at this concert?

Contact the 92Y for scoop!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE AT BRIDGEHAMPTON'S CMEE

2011-08-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

August 9th 6pm

Princess Katie & Racer Steve LIVE - Children's Museum of the East End

376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike

Bridgehampton, NY

Gear up for a rocking fun concert with this dynamic, highly appealing New York City-based band that had young CMEE audience members on their dancing feet last summer. Click the title of this post for details and ticket link!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve: Rock & Read Concert in Norwalk, CT

2011-08-04T21:50:00.000-07:00

A rock star concert in CT!

Show up early (3 PM) to get some tattoos on, get your hair streaked and play the roll of rock star...you know you were meant to be one!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform a concert for the kids of the Norwalk Public Library as part of their Rock & Read Summer Program.

The concert is free for all & kids are encouraged to dress as rock stars!

Call 203-899-2780 x15131 for more information.

Get more info here!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve at WXPN's Kids Fest - Jenkintown, PA

2011-07-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

OH, THE DRAMA!

WXPN's KIDS FEST WITH PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Abington Art Center

515 Meetinghouse Road,

Jenkintown, PA

This year’s KID FEST concert rocks with Princess Katie & Racer Steve and features WXPN’s Kid’s Corner host Kathy O’Connell. Get silly with the whole family on the great lawn of AAC’s Sculpture Park for an evening of uninterrupted fun, imaginative play, inventive art activities. Kid Fest runs from 5:30-8:30pm with Princess Katie & Racer Steve’s rockin’ concert at 6:30.

RAIN or SHINE. Abington Art Center and Abington Township’s Parks & Recreation Department co-host a series of Thursday evening concerts on the Abington Bank Stage in AAC’s Sculpture Park. Donations requested.

Concerts at the Manor provide a perfect opportunity for friends and families to come together, spread a blanket on the lawn of the Sculpture Park and listen to the sizzling sounds of the summer music series. Backing up the tunes is lots of dancing, fresh popcorn, food and drinks from Trolley Car Diner, kid’s art activities, and a special visit to the art galleries.

Click the title of this post for all the scoop!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve T-Shirt Special!

2011-06-24T12:34:00.001-07:00

For a limited time, buy a Princess Katie & Racer Steve t-shirt and get a big, colorful, 18 X 24 poster!

Click the title of this post to get to our merchandise page. Oh, be sure to check out our new Ultraviolet Organic Cotton Rock Star T-Shirts!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve's New Video: Sand In My Sandwich

2011-06-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun shooting our new music video. We consumed several over-sized sandwiches, got soaked and did a lot of laughing.

Here's to a day at the beach...eat before you get there, though!

Don't say I didn't warn you.

With a wink, Princess Katie

NEXT Princess Katie & Racer Steve Show - June 23, 2011 - Tribeca

2011-05-23T06:54:00.000-07:00

The Princess Katie & Racer Steve shows at Washington Market Park are always a lot of fun. Free, outdoors with lots of families sitting on the lawn having picnics, this show is not to be missed. Kids can come dressed up as they wish...or not! Bring a blanket or chairs. We'll be rocking from the gazebo.

RAIN OR SHINE

RAIN LOCATION: 120 WARREN STREET, NYC

PKRS at Washington Market Park Concert Series

June 23, 2011 @ 6pm

Between Chambers & Greenwich Streets

Tribeca, NYC

Upcoming Princess Katie & Racer Steve Shows - Spring/Summer 2011

2011-04-12T09:47:00.000-07:00

AUGUST 4, 2011 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Abington Arts Center's Kid Fest

Jenkintown, PA

Come on out and rock with us! Princess Katie & Racer Steve take on Pennsylvania! Enjoy the fun, play, art activities and our concert at 6:30 pm. We're excited to see Jenkintown. Visit their site for details here.

August 6, 2011 - 4pm

Norwalk Public Library

Rock & Read Program Concert

We get to celebrate kids reading over the summer with a big, fun concert! Come on out, Connecticut and remember to dress like rock stars. Get there early to get gussied up like a rock star with tattoos and cool hair at 3 pm! Contact the library for more information. This is a free concert. Visit their site here.

AUGUST 9, 2011 - 6 PM
Twirlygig Tuesdays - Chidren's Museum of the East End
Bridgehampton, Long Island

Princess Katie & Racer Steve make their return to a super fun outdoor concert for kids and families! This outdoor amphitheatre surrounded by trees is absolutely gorgeous when rockin' out. Visit their website for more information here.

The Opinionated Parent Loves TINY COOL!

2011-02-16T06:02:00.000-08:00

"Princess Katie & Racer Steve have long been a favourite around our home – so much so that their faces adorn my son’s wall in poster format – and we’re always excited to receive a new CD of awesome.

Tiny Cool makes Princess Katie & Racer Steve three for three in the cool department. In fact, I’d like to suggest a renaming of this CD to “Super Hugely Fantastically Awesome.”

Is there something akin to the Grammy awards for kids’ tunes? Because I nominate this.

P.S. Fear not. There’s nothing princess-y about Princess Katie. She rocks, and hard."

APRIL 3, 2011 - Princess Katie & Racer Steve @ 92Y Tribeca

2011-02-07T11:47:00.000-08:00

DRESS AS THE SUPERHERO YOU WERE MEANT TO BE!

A fun concert in downtown NYC in a venue that serves brunch if you want it. What could be better? Kids are happy, you've got your coffee and something to munch on and everyone's happy. Sounds like a win-win.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve return to the 92Y in Tribeca to bring the fun. Kids can dress up as SUPERHEROES. Click the title of this post for tickets. $15 p/person.

APRIL BIRTHDAY KID?

CONTACT THE 92Y ABOUT HAVING YOUR PARTY AT OUR CONCERT!

WXPN KIDS CORNER MUSIC FESTIVAL

2011-01-25T10:03:00.000-08:00

THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT!

Doors open at 10:30 am and the day begins with a concert by

Princess Katie & Racer Steve. We're ready to rock, Philly, are you?

11am: Princess Katie & Racer Steve

Noon: Key Wilde & Mr Clarke

1pm: Elizabeth Mitchell

2pm: The Deedle Deedle Dees

Princess Katie & Racer Steve YouTube Channel

2011-01-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

Click the title of this post to watch some Princess Katie & Racer Steve videos and keep and eye out for our brand new video for our song,

Sand in My Sandwich!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Upcoming Show in Long Island

2011-01-04T08:18:00.000-08:00

In Long Island!

Sunday, January 16th @ 11 am

Sid Jacobson JCC - 300 Forest Drive • East Hills, NY

Get tickets by clicking the title of this post!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve make their return to the Sid Jacobson JCC with a costume rock concert for kids.

Be prepared to dance, laugh, sing and clap as you enjoy a real rock concert just for kids and their adults.

Happy Holidays From Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

2010-12-12T17:13:00.001-08:00

Happy Holidays to you and all of the kids in your life.

Save $5 if you buy two items from our online store.

Download cards for Fast & Feisty and Tiny Cool are only $10 and make AWESOME stocking stuffers.

Happy 2011.

KIDSFEST: Starring Princess Katie & Racer Steve December 12, 2010

2010-11-14T20:32:00.000-08:00

Princess Katie & Racer Steve don't have a crystal ball, know nothing about Tarot cards, yet for some strange reason, we just know Kidsfest is going to be extraordinary.

Hosted by Brooke Shields and Mary Alice Stephenson
Sunday, December 12th 1- 4 pm
Saatchi & Saatchi - 375 Hudson Street, NYC

A One-of-a-Kind, Winter Wonderland celebration of art and creativity!

Do some good & have some awesome fun!
See Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform, Nigel Barker will be taking some Polaroid 20 X 24 portraits, you'll bake some cookies with Baking For Good, make candy necklaces, glitter snowmen puppets, do some print making, design your own t-shirt, you'll enjoy the Fatboy lounge and more!

*This event will benefit Free Arts NYC, which provides under-served children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Take Over Great Neck in November

2010-10-31T20:58:00.000-07:00

If you live in Long Island, you're in luck. On November 14th, you'll be rocking out pretty hard in some kind of a costume.

They'll be a princess and a race car driver on stage and they'll be performing while you dance the rubber off your sneakers.

Get info on our website by clicking the title of this post. Tickets sold the day of show. See you there, little ones.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2010-10-30T17:56:00.001-07:00

MONSTERS, VAMPIRES, PRINCESSES & MORE:

Here's hoping that all of you little monsters enjoy your day of getting dressed up in a costume (we have NO idea what that's like) and going from house to house to get your well-deserved treats!

You are cool, creepy and awesome to be around. Have fun and we'll see you at an upcoming show!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2010-10-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN: CREEPY & COOL WITH PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE

2010-10-04T12:55:00.000-07:00

We hate to toot our own horn, but we do Halloween pretty well. (toot, toot)

Come get your little self to a show and enjoy a Halloween-themed rock concert for families.

Creepy? A little. Scary? Not much. Monstrously fun? Totally.

Check the sidebar for our tragically cool Halloween concerts!

See you there. In costume, natch!

OCTOBER 30TH 2PM

WASHINGTON MARKET PARK

Greenwich & Chambers Streets in NYC

Princess Katie & Racer Steve CDs DVD and T-Shirts!

2010-09-19T19:07:00.000-07:00

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Gear

Make Excellent Presents!

With $15 CDs: Songs For The Coolest Kids, Fast & Feisty & Tiny Cool,

$20 DVD: Revved Up & Ready To Rock!

and $20 T-Shirts, our gear makes for a great, inexpensive gift!

Click the link above for our PKRS store!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAY KIDS LUCK OUT & SO DO YOU!

2010-08-07T17:50:00.001-07:00

THIS CONCERT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. EVERYONE COOL, THAT IS.

SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 11 AM

92Y TRIBECA - 200 HUDSON STREET, NYC

Remember: brunch is available at this show, so make a morning of it!

Tickets sell fast! Get them by clicking the link above!

***FYI, September birthday kids can have their birthday party at this concert. Contact the 92Y Tribeca by clicking the link of this post for more information.

Upcoming Summer 2010 Shows For Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

2010-06-16T06:31:00.001-07:00

AUGUST 7 2010 - 1 PM

ERIC CARLE MUSEUM

AMHERST, MA

PK&RS are excited to perform at the Eric Carle Museum, home of the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Performing in Massachusetts has always been a lot of fun for us, so we're excited to be coming back! Tickets are only $6 and benefit the Northampton Community Music Center. Get all of your information right here!

AUGUST 17th - PRIVATE EVENT

DARIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 - 11 AM

92Y TRIBECA

NYC

HAVE YOUR B-DAY PARTY AT THIS CONCERT! Contact 92Y Tribeca for scoop!

Brunch & rock. Nothing bad about that! Come bring all the families you know and enjoy a fun morning dancing with Princess Katie & Racer Steve while your mom and dad desperately try to stuff food in your mouth between songs...you know it's gonna happen! Costumes, as always, encouraged! Info here!

Chattanooga Parent on TINY COOL

2010-05-21T05:39:00.000-07:00

CHATTANOOGA PARENT

"Princess Katie & Racer Steve (husband and wife duo Katie and Steve Borne) unleash their third album of rockin’ tunes for the whole family. Tiny Cool is packed with 11 songs and three skits. The music is pop goodness at its best, but don’t think this is bubblegum pop. (Listen to the song “Kids Rock!”, and you’ll see what I mean.) Then there’s “Tube Sox”—not since Julie Andrews belted out her laundry list has there been such a great musical description of someone’s favorite things. Possibly my favorite track on the disc is “Honest Kid”; try to imagine a musical mash-up of The Supremes’ “You Can’t Hurry Love” and The Jam’s “A Town Called Malice.” Princess Katie & Racer Steve are now three for three with Tiny Cool, but I’ll have to say that the title doesn’t do this album justice. Tiny Cool isn’t just cool, it’s amazingly cool. - Dave Loftin of the Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl"

Grab your kid and a cup of coffee and tune in to the “Saturday Morning Cereal Bowl,” hosted by Dave Loftin, Saturdays from 8 to 10 a.m. on the Web at WAWL.org. He posts his weekly playlists on SMCB.BlogSpot.com. And now you can take your Cereal Bowl with you—in podcast form! Go to SaturdayCerealBowl.podbean.com or simply search the iTunes store. Don’t worry, parents, it’s free. Music for kids and their parents By Dave Loftin

Cool Mom Picks: Princess Katie & Racer Steve could've named their new CD, Super-Gigantic-Amazingly Cool

2010-05-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

Here's what Cool Mom Picks has to say about Tiny Cool:

There are days when I feel like a constant killjoy to my kids, but just as our day is flushing down the proverbial toilet, I try to remember one thing that can usually turn things around: Fun music that knocks our socks off. Our latest mood-changer is the ever-peppy, totally entertaining offering from Princess Katie & Racer Steve, Tiny Cool.

We at CMP have been fans of Princess Katie & Racer Steve's first CD and then the second CD, and Tiny Cool gives us more to love from this ready-for-their-own-cartoon, husband-and-wife pair Steve Borne and Katie O'Sullivan. Part dance party, part radio show, Tiny Cool moves seamlessly from skit to song with a self-depreciating sense of humor that even holds my so-mature nine year-old's interest.

Channeling her inner Gloria Estefan in Clelia's Party, Princess Katie sings an unexpectedly humorous Latin-flavored number. Kids Rock! has a rich, stadium-ready sound that I imagine sends kids into a tizzy live. The super-funky title track Tiny Cool gets its shoulder-shaking horns from members of the swinging Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. There are also more subdued songs like Shy and Honest Kid, and yet it all feels like one cohesive album.

And take it from this over-princessed mother of two girls, this isn't your typical "princess" CD, a point that is driven home in the very funny final skit between Princess Katie and the woodland animals. How does it end? With three voices from the backseat of my minivan shouting, Play it again! -Christina

Tiny Cool is now on sale on the Princess Katie Racer Steve website as well as CD Baby.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE TINY COOL REVIEW

2010-05-10T22:11:00.000-07:00

Tiny Cool

"I admit to having briefly misjudged Princess Katie & Racer Steve at first glimpse, worrying that their stage personas could become quickly cloying. But it took just one listen to their second CD, 2008’s Fast & Feisty, to put them on my radar as a kids’ band to be reckoned with, proving that the roles of princess and race-car driver—which can be traced back to the band’s origins in hospital charity work—in no way limit their sound. The musicianship of Katie O’Sullivan’s smooth vocals and Steve Borne’s shredding guitar solos stand out even in the much improved world of today’s kid music.

In their third studio release, Tiny Cool, the husband-and-wife duo further expand their musical horizons without diluting those chops one bit: With their tight backing band, they rock their way through various genres, from salsa (“Clelia’s Party”) to James Brown funk (the title track) to ’80s Go-Gos-esque pop (“Kids Rock!”), always in crisp, snappy arrangements. O’Sullivan’s lyrics keep things simple but upbeat, addressing in positive fashion such diverse issues as timidity (the lilting “Shy”), telling the truth (the ska-tinged “Honest Kid”), and the perils of eating lunch at the beach (surf rocker “Sand in My Sandwich”)."

You never forget these are serious musicians, while your kids never fail to be seriously entertained. And you may even find yourself smiling as you hum the catchy “Japanese Robot” to yourself at the dry cleaner. MYLES MCDONNELL - Youknowforkids blog -NYC magazine editor, and former children's-entertainment editor at Cookie magazine.

Mother's Day! Princess Katie & Racer Steve at Children's Museum of Manhattan

2010-05-08T21:17:00.000-07:00

MAY 9th - MOTHER'S DAY - COSTUME CONCERT!

CMOM - Children's Museum of Manhattan

2 pm & 3 pm

It's Princess Katie & Racer Steve at CMOM on Mother's Day! Come out in costume or dressed like a rock star for this great event!

Free with cost of admission. First come, first served.

Space is limited. Click the title of this post for the CMOM website!

The Kids Rock Tour: Philly's Perelman Theatre - Princess Katie & Racer Steve

2010-04-25T17:38:00.000-07:00

PHILADELPHIA!

It's the last stop on our "Kids Rock!" Tour.

We're at the Perelman Theatre in Philadelphia, PA on May 8th for two shows: 2pm & 5pm.

Kids are encouraged to dress in costumes and be prepared to rock! It's only our second time in Philly, so we're what you'd call excited.

Tickets are $14.50 & $19.50 and are available here.

We'll be playing songs from all of our CDs...even our new one, Tiny Cool!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve on Sirius XM's Kids Place Live!

2010-04-14T07:48:00.000-07:00

We get lots of emails from kids asking to hear our music on XM Radio. So, we're happy to announce that XM Radio's Kids Place Live played our new song, Tiny Cool from our CD of the same name!

So, if you wanna hear more PKRS, you can email them here and request whatever you wish to hear: Kidsplacelive@siriusxm.com

TINY COOL: Princess Katie & Racer Steve's New CD is on ITUNES!

2010-04-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

We're big fans of itunes and are pretty psyched to report that our new CD, Tiny Cool is up and ready to rock on itunes.

Get the songs, get the skits. Click the title of this post to download on itunes. And, if you love it, leave us a review there.

We hope you love it.

Have fun!

APRIL 18TH - CD "UNLEASH" CONCERT For Princess Katie & Racer Steve's New CD: TINY COOL

2010-03-20T19:35:00.001-07:00

Tiny Things Can Be Incredibly Cool

NEW SONGS, SAME ATTITUDE!

We are really excited about this new album. We'd love to see you at our CD "Unleash" Concert.

Kids can do whatever they wish, but dressing like a rock star is very encouraged.

Hear our new songs: Tiny Cool, Clelia's Party, Kids Rock & Tube Sox...and more!

Clelia's Party is a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest! Woo-hoo!

Get your tickets by clicking the title of this post.

PK & RS will be signing the poster that comes in the Tiny Cool CD!

CD UNLEASH CONCERT FOR TINY COOL:

Sunday, April 18th @ 11 am

92Y Tribeca - 200 Hudson Street, NYC

The Kids Rock Tour: Lebanon Opera House - Princess Katie & Racer Steve

2010-03-08T08:04:00.000-08:00

Come see us in New Hampshire!

The Lebanon Opera House Presents Princess Katie and Racer Steve in "Kids Rock!"

Saturday, March 20th @ 11am

Lebanon Opera House

Lebanon, NH

Get tickets by clicking here!

Kids are encouraged to dress in costumes or as rock stars

for this one-of-a-kind rock concert for kids!

A feisty princess with a penchant for rockin' out? A racecar driver who lives for a blazing guitar solo between laps? Princess Katie & Racer Steve bring their tremendously popular kiddie rock concerts straight for the Kingdom out on the road, giving the kids (and their adoring adults) the chance to experience their high-energy, ultra-entertaining and seriously unique live show!

Get Psyched! Our New CD, Tiny Cool, Set for April 2010 Unleashing!

2010-02-23T14:54:00.000-08:00

In an effort to continue to promote high-energy fun for kids, Princess Katie & Racer Steve are unleashing their third CD, Tiny Cool.

With some surfer rock, a little bossa, electric guitar rock n' roll and some cool, catchy pop numbers, we feel we've accomplished what we set out to do: make some fun, cool music that kids will really love.

So, keep on the lookout for Tiny Cool in April and we hope you'll make it to our CD Unleash Concert at the 92Y Tribeca in NYC on April 18th @ 11 am.

Get your tickets here, my dear!

2010-02-09T11:31:00.001-08:00

FEBRUARY 18th - 7PM

THE PAJAMA CONCERT

The Stocker Center

Lorain County Community College, 1005 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio

Tickets Here

We had no idea, but the Stocker Center is making this concert a Pajama Concert due to the fact that it's at 7pm, the kids will be going nuts dancing and laughing and by the time the show is over, they'll be headed straight to their date with a pillow!

FEBRUARY 20TH - 1:30 PM

The Wharton Center

Michigan State University - Bogue St & Wilson, East Lansing, MI

TICKETS!

Very exciting! We've played in Michigan before, but never East Lansing! We're very excited and hope that the kids feel free to dress up in costumes or as rock stars...we're in full support of expressing yourself through clothing!

FEBRUARY 21st - 4 PM

Music Hall Center Detroit

350 Madison Detroit, Michigan

TICKETS

What a gorgeous theatre the Music Hall in Detroit is! We're having so much fun on tour that we can't wait to see all the little kids from Detroit up and dancing with their favorite adults. Get your costumes on or just dress cool because we're all going to rock out something fierce!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve in "Kids Rock!" ELYRIA, OH!

2010-02-07T19:25:00.000-08:00

Princess Katie & Racer Steve in "Kids Rock!" Elyria, OH

Pajama Concert at The Stocker Center!

February 18th 7 pm

Stocker Center

Elyria, OH

From The Collegian -

"If you’re tired of hearing your kids recite the same Barney songs over and over again, then you’ll be glad to know that Princess Katie and Racer Steve will be coming to LCCC to save your sanity.

This high-energy band is all about children’s entertainment, while offering a wide variety of music – from big band and reggae to alternative rock. Their enthusiasm for singing and dancing has been noted in magazines including Parenting Magazine making them a “Fave” for 2008.

Princess Katie and Racer Steve will be performing a concert in the Stocker Center on Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15, and for children age 12 and younger they cost $10. However, if you arrive at the ticket box office an hour and a half before the event, adults can receive half off on the “Take A Chance” ticket special for the concert.

This event will also be a pajama party. Bring your child in they’re favorite cozy pajamas; the bonus is they’ll be ready to go to bed afterwards."

Princess Katie and Racer Steve promise to give a performance you and your child can truly enjoy together."

Click the title of this post for tickets!

The "Kids Rock!" Tour Continues...Durham, NC - February 6th!

2010-01-31T19:30:00.000-08:00

WE CAN'T WAIT!

Our "Kids Rock" Tour continues on as we're headed to the Durham Performing Arts Center for TWO shows! It's our first time performing in North Carolina & the DPAC is beautiful!

Get the kids dressed as rock stars & let's take it from there...

Here's the details:

February 6, 2010

11:30 am & 3:30 pm

Tickets $15

Get your tickets by clicking the title of this post!

Upcoming Shows For Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

2010-01-18T07:06:00.000-08:00

What's better than having your name in lights?

We had an incredible time in Providence, RI. By far, one of thee most incredible shows we've been a part of. Great audience, great venue, great people.

We've also got lots and lots of concerts coming up - both as part of our Kids Rock tour and just regular shows!

Sunday, January 31st - Kidstock! - Weston, CT

We're back by popular demand! Kidstock will take place from 2pm to 4 pm!
Weston Intermediate School in Weston, CT.
Get ready for an afternoon of rock and magic!
Get your tickets at Lang's Pharmarcy or Weston Center

Sat, February 6th - Kids Rock! Tour - Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, NC

Two shows for Durham: 11:30 am & 3:30 pm!
We're psyched.
Feel free to dress in costumes or as rock stars! We'll love it!
Get your tickets by clicking the title of this post.

NORWICH BULLETIN: Princess Katie & Racer Steve To Perform at PPAC

2010-01-14T04:43:00.000-08:00

By SHARMA HOWARD

Norwich Bulletin

What began as a good-hearted gesture to cheer up children in the hospital has blossomed into a children’s rock concert that has embarked on a national tour.

This Sunday, the dynamic duo Princess Katie & Racer Steve will make a stop at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

The two have achieved a nod of approbation from parents, being selected as Parenting Magazine’s picks for Best Music CDs for their albums “Songs for the Coolest Kids” and “Fast & Feisty.”

Children related to her best as a princess, said Katie O’Sullivan, who adopts the persona when performing on stage.

The two began visiting hospitals in 2006, with O’Sullivan decked out as Princess Fiona from the movie “Shrek.”

“They would sit up a little bit taller when a princess came in — the boys as well as girls,” O’Sullivan said. She recruited guitarist Steve Borne to accompany her. When he found his Shrek costume hindered his guitar playing, the two decided to create their own characters to entertain the children.

Soon, they were playing other gigs, and also recording in Borne’s studio. In addition to entertaining children as Racer Steve, Borne produces sound for both TV and film.

When the two get onstage, they are accompanied by a bass and drums to provide a full band sound. They play a variety of genres — from rock, funk, swing, surf, country and Bossa nova.

“It’s fun for people to hear a different style of music and it’s fun for the kids,” Borne said. He said the variety also keeps the musicians energized.

The New-York based duo has built quite a following in the city and surrounding areas. Fans know to come dressed up the way they would to a rock concert, something O’Sullivan hopes will also happen in Providence.

The band’s lyrics are family friendly, O’Sullivan said, and while the messages are empowering and encourage positive behavior, they shy away from being didactic in their approach.

Positive focus

“They don’t talk down to children,” O’Sullivan said. “They are written from my perspective and they learn from modeling. For example, I talk about how I had the opportunity to tell the truth or lie, and how I opted to tell the truth. A lot of songs deal with emotions and how to express yourself using positive methods.”

While they still volunteer to visit hospitals, the two musicians are also enjoying the benefits the concerts have on the general public.

“Every show is different,” O’Sullivan said. “When the kids see their parents laughing and having fun, it’s so much more fun for them.”

And no matter how much their parents rock out, Borne said the children also realize they’ve been treated to something created just for them.

“They walk away feeling ‘wow, this is something they did just for us,’ ” Borne said.

PROVIDENCE PAC! PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE "KIDS ROCK!" TOUR

2009-12-13T19:31:00.000-08:00

PKRS IN "KIDS ROCK!

January 31st @ 2 pm

Providence Performing Arts Center

Tickets by clicking the title of this post!

We are very excited to perform for the first time in Rhode Island as part of our "Kids Rock!" Tour.

We're bringing our popular kiddie rock concerts straight from the Kingdom out on the road, giving kids (and their adoring adults) the chance to experience their high-energy, ultra-entertaining and seriously unique live show!

Sterling musicianship, punctuated with plenty of laughter and audience participation, make this show as much of an event as it is a concert.

Cool Mom Picks Says, "Princess Katie Represents The Feisty Royalty Everywhere!"

2009-11-28T12:54:00.000-08:00

For my niece's first Christmas, I got her a big collection of DVDs from great kindie rock artists, hoping it would help keep her away from all that awful kids' music as she got older. But I never really think to check our favorite musicians' websites for holiday gift ideas. And then I did. And now I'm glad. Because the Princess Katie and Racer Steve shop is pretty cool.

There are holiday gift packs for fans of the band's bouncy kids music, but what I really like are the Feisty Princess t-shirts which I know quite a few girls would get a kick out of. Pair a Feisty Princess shirt with the terrific 2008 Fast & Feisty CD and you've got a thoughtful gift for your favorite little girl who doesn't conform to the rules laid out in the official princess handbook. -Liz

NEXT Princess Katie & Racer Steve Show - December 13, 2009!

2009-11-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

THIS SHOW ALMOST SOLD OUT!

PLEASE BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE SO NO ONE IS STUCK OUTSIDE WITH A COLD, SAD KID!

December 13, 2009 @ 11 am

92Y Tribeca

200 Hudson Street, NYC

Get your tickets by clicking the title of this post!

South Street Seaport's Holiday Tree LIghting - Princess Katie & Racer Steve

2009-11-11T12:53:00.000-08:00

We're going to be performing at the South Street Seaport's Tree Lighting! We're psyched!

Come see Princess Katie & Racer Steve kick it Holiday Style!

It's the South Street Seaport's Annual Tree Lighting! Get ready for a Santa Parade, Christmas Carolers and it's all hosted by Gordon from Sesame Street!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform in the area of 6pm, so come on out for some Holiday Cheer...and don't forget to cheer, ya hear!

Click the title of this post for all the details!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE HOLIDAY GIFT PACKS!

2009-11-09T07:56:00.000-08:00

Music is an AWESOME gift for kids.

They listen over and over and over and, with some luck, you might even have a musician in the family in a few years...who doesn't love a guitarist in the family?

Princess Katie & Racer Steve present our 2009 Holiday Gift Packs.

Good news: they're specially-priced!

Holiday Gift Pack #1: DVD & T-Shirt, Stickers & Autographed Holiday card from PK & RS.

Holiday Gift Pack #2: CD, DVD, T-Shirt, Stickers & Autographed Holiday card.

CLICK THIS POST'S TITLE TO PURCHASE.

The Princess Katie & Racer Steve KIDSTOCK Show - WestonCTMoms

2009-11-04T06:09:00.000-08:00

"Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 2-4 pm! If you missed Princess Katie and Racer Steve at the Levitt Pavilion this summer, you can catch them at Weston’s Kidstock at the Intermediate School. Tickets are $12 (advanced) and $15 (at the door).

Moms, your kids will love them. Actually, I think you will start bopping around, too! At the kidstock concert this year, one cool mom did “the robot” on stage and at Levitt Pavilion, Princess Katie led a parade of excited, hopping kids all around the picnic area (very interactive show!).

At the end of the show, the kids even got to meet the dynamic duo and the rest of the band. My daughter’s Halloween costumes (princess rock star) this year were heavily influenced by Princess Katie. Don’t miss this show!!!

Visit their website and follow them on twitter @KidsRockMusic."

Tickets: 203.912.1836

Princess Katie & Racer Steve @ The 92Y Tribeca - Brunch & Concert!

2009-10-31T13:56:00.001-07:00

SOLD OUT!

DECEMBER 13TH - 11 AM

92Y Tribeca - 200 Hudson Street, NYC

B.Y.O.K. (Bring Your Own Kid): Family friendly music has progressed way beyond sing-alongs and clapping—the new generation of performers is out to rock your wee ones silly and keep you entertained in the process. Princess Katie & Racer Steve are back by popular demand and demand that you make a morning out of it....have some brunch whilst you rock out!

BIRTHDAYS, TAKE NOTE: Space available for kid's birthday parties before and after BYOK™ events! Our in-house kitchen can provide pizza, cake and everything else you need.

Click the title of this post to purchase tickets.

$15 p/person. Brunch is available.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Halloween Fun Video!

2009-10-26T07:41:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN EVENTS WITH PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE

2009-10-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

OCTOBER 31st - HALLOWEEN

RAIN DATE: Nov. 1st

10:30 am - Parade & Concert

Spend Halloween with Princess Katie & Racer Steve who are leading the children's Halloween parade down Greenwich Ave and then end up at Washington Market Park where they'll perform a more cool, less creepy concert!

This year’s Washington Market Park parade will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Halloween. The festivities will include a live band and pony rides, and the parade will be led by Princess Katie and Racer Steve, a small children’s band. The Friends of Washington Market Park have a parade permit for Greenwich St. between the southern side of Greenwich and North Moore Sts.

The main entrance of the park at Duane St. is currently closed due to the construction of a new comfort station, so the children will march down Greenwich St. into the temporary park entrance at Reade St. The staff at Zucker’s Bagels will be waiting for them when they’re done marching, dressed up and giving away candy bags and mini chocolate bagels. The folks at Tribeca Treats at 94 Reade St. will also be giving out candy, and the Cosmopolitan Cafe on W. Broadway is holding a free apple festival from 2 p.m. until dark, where kids can enjoy candy apples and apple cider donuts, learn to press apples with a 150-year-old press, and go apple bobbing.

AOL: Princess Katie & Racer Steve: Kids' Music Parents Love

2009-10-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

Children love repetition. They'll read the same books, watch the same movies, and listen to the same song over and over and over again, as many times as their parents will allow. And some of the stuff kids love is absolutely insufferable -- but you play it for them anyway, because you love them and it makes them happy.

If you're one Barney singalong away from losing your mind, it's time to get to know Princess Katie & Racer Steve. The duo is a wonderful breath of fresh air in the world of children's entertainment.

The couple got their start as a band when Katie enlisted Steve to perform with her in New York hospitals and events for at-risk kids. Though they'd never been songwriters, those kids inspired the duo to create something spectacular.

When you put Princess Katie & Racer Steve's Songs for the Coolest Kids or Fast & Feisty in your CD player, you won't hear the usual high-pitched vocals and circus soundtrack noise that you find on most kids' albums. Princess Katie sings in an actual human voice -- often compared to Natalie Merchant -- while husband Racer Steve rocks a guitar like the big boys. Princess Katie & Racer Steve are far more than simply bearable for parents -- you'll probably love them as much as your kids do.

Repetition is no problem with the Princess Katie & Racer Steve albums, because each album offers up a great mix of different styles, including country, rock, rap, jazz, and Latin-inspired tunes. The sound is hip and mature, and the lyrics are packed with positive messages for kids. Princess Katie & Racer Steve's songs encourage kids to use their imaginations, always try their hardest, be kind and keep a positive attitude.

The Princess Katie & Racer Steve live show is an experience that children and parents alike will enjoy -- a high energy, family-friendly rock and roll show. The band will be on tour in early 2010 to promote their upcoming album, Tiny Cool, scheduled for a February 16 release. Here's a list of confirmed tour dates -- see if Katie & Steve are coming to your town:

- January 17th at the Providence PAC in Providence, RI
- February 6th at the Durham Performing Arts Center in Durham, NC
- February 18th at the Stocker Center in Elyria, Ohio
- February 20th at the Pasant Theater in East Lansing, MI
- February 21st at the Music Hall in Detroit, MI
- February 27th at the Moore Theater in Seattle, WA
- March 20th at the Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, NH

If you can't get to one of these shows, you can still enjoy the live Princess Katie & Racer Steve experience with their live concert DVD, Revved Up and Ready to Rock! These albums and this DVD will make a great gift for any family. Don't forget to check back in February for Tiny Cool.

Halloween in NYC with Princess Katie & Racer Steve

2009-09-27T18:33:00.000-07:00

BOO!

Spend Halloween with

Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

We'll lead the parade down Greenwich Avenue in NYC and then follow it up with a Halloween concert in Washington Market Park!

Join us for the parade at 10:15 am at the Citigroup Building Plaza on Greenwich St., just north of N. Moore, & then rock out at our Halloween concert for kids at Washington Market Park!

Come in costume and don't be surprised if some very odd things happen...it is Halloween, after all!

Upcoming Shows For Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

2009-09-14T18:42:00.000-07:00

Princess Katie & Racer Steve, along with Crash on drums and Space on bass have some fun shows coming up!

Oct 8th - Private - Ronald McDonald House

Oct 10th - KidTunes in Bethlehem, PA

Oct 25th - Bleecker Park Halloween Show NYC

Oct31st - Parade & Concert in Tribeca, NYC

Get details on our homepage - click "Shows"

Photo of Princess Chloe making a run for it at the PKRS concert in Battery Park City!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Rock September 13th @ 3 pm!

2009-09-02T20:55:00.000-07:00

WE SURE DO!

Join us at the next "party."

Harmony on the Hudson

Sunday, September 13, 2009

1 pm - 6 pm

We take to the stage at 3pm

Robert F. Wagner Park

Battery Park Place & the Hudson River, NYC

Oh, and we're bringing these guys....

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE VOTED NICKELODEON'S BEST PARTY ENTERTAINER IN NYC!

2009-08-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

Break open the drink boxes!

We're so thrilled to hear that we've been chosen as

Nickelodeon's Best Party Entertainer in NYC!

We love kids, we love a party!

Thank you!

Please excuse us as we have to go jump up and down.

HARMONY ON THE HUDSON - Starring Princess Katie & Racer Steve 9/13

2009-08-14T08:35:00.001-07:00

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE BRING THE HORNS TO THIS SHOW!!!!

HARMONY ON THE HUDSON! Free, outdoor festival in NYC

September 13th 1pm - 6pm

Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform at 3 pm

Battery Park Place & the Hudson River - Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park

An afternoon filled with music, games, food & fun!

FREE!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE CD/DVD DRIVE - Kiddie Rockers Unite 2009!

2009-08-09T11:47:00.000-07:00

Hey, kiddie rockers! On October 8th, Princess Katie & Racer Steve are performing at the NYC Ronald McDonald House and want to know if any of you wish to donate a cd/dvd or whatever for us to give out after the performance. In addition, any extras will be donated to kids in foster care or at one of our hospital visits.

As we all know, many kids will never get to see a live concert or even be exposed to some of the fantastic kiddie rock that is out there today. I don't think anyone needs to hear how much of an impact some great music can make on a child's life.

If you are interested, you can email us at info AT princessracer.com and we will send you our address.

Thanks, guys!

AUGUST 8TH - PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE - Bethlehem, PA - MUSIKFEST & THE MORNING CALL

2009-08-03T07:02:00.000-07:00

We'll be performing 2 shows in Bethlehem, PA this weekend on Saturday! We'll be performing two shows at 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm.

The area in which we're playing is called Banana Island!

READ THE MORNING CALL'S ARTICLE FEATURING PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE

BY CLICKING THE TITLE OF THIS POST!

"Part cartoon characters and part high-energy pop band, married couple, Princess Katie &Racer Steve debut at Musikfest Saturday with a show that combines puppets, costumes and animation with every type of musical style you can imagine.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve are one of the highlights of Musikfest's kids' performers and the couple and their band will perform at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. at Banana Island.

Katie, whose background is in improvisational comedy, says she and Steve were inspired to start the band after dressing up as SpongeBob and Spider-Man to cheer up kids at a children's hospital.

''We really got hooked,'' Katie says.

The duo decided to channel their own inner children and began dressing as their favorite characters. Katie discovered she had a natural singing voice and Steve dusted off his guitar. They started writing songs for kids.

''Kids pay attention to characters,'' Steve says. ''We make our shows visually stimulating.''

Their music ranges from surf, swing and mariachi to what Steve calls ''heavy metal-esque.'' ''We make music fun,'' he says."

Get more info on Musikfest here!

SHOP FOR PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE ON ITUNES!

2009-07-31T07:43:00.000-07:00

Yep, we're on itunes.

BUY PKRS ON ITUNES HERE!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE HAVE THEIR OWN FACEBOOK PAGES!

2009-07-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

Independence in the kiddie rock world exists! Princess Katie & Racer Steve now have their OWN Facebook pages! Times are a changin'!

Become a fan of Princess Katie here!

Become a fan of Racer Steve here!

Become a fan of the band here!

We have some exciting stuff coming up...new music and a surprise for fans.

Stay cool!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE LIVE IN RUMSON, NEW JERSEY!

2009-07-17T08:47:00.000-07:00

Ahh....gazebos. There's just nothing like a gazebo.

So, we're thrilled to be playing in one in

Victory Park on July 26th! Won't you join us?

Our last few shows have had huge audiences and huge audiences make the shows a lot more fun as PK has more kids to test during Freeze Dance. So, I'd love to see a repeat of that in New Jersey. We don't get out there that often, so come on out!

Victory Park

Lafayette & River Road, Rumson, New Jersey

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE VIDEOS - PKRS YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

2009-07-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

To be read in cheesy infomercial voice...

"Are you tired of searching day in and day out for videos to rock out to? Looking for something to dance to in hard to reach spots, toiling over the internet searching for something you can really move to?

Well, now you can watch all of your favorite Princess Katie & Racer Steve videos in one convenient spot...YOUTUBE!

Yes, that's right, kids, no more searching tirelessly, the Princess Katie & Racer Steve Youtube channel does it all for you...just click, adjust your volume and enjoy!

It's that simple!

Click here to get started today!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE LIVE IN WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT!

2009-07-09T11:33:00.001-07:00

We are big, big fans of Connecticut. Why?

Well, mainly because every single cotton pickin' time we perform there the crowds go nuts clapping, dancing and singing. I mean, these people are out for an incredible time whenever they leave their homes. My kind of people. Seriously.

So, we're psyched. What else is new?

Wednesday, July 15th 7 pm

Levitt Pavillion

40 Jesup Road, Westport, CT

This is a free, outdoor event. We will have our cds, dvd and t-shirts there.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE LIVE IN UNION SQUARE - JULY 9TH!

2009-06-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

For me, summer is the best time of year. I really, really, really love playing outdoors, especially when the weather is on our side. We're back again this year for Union Square Park's Summer in the Square Kids' Series!

This is a free, outdoor concert, so we encourage everyone to make it!

Thursday, July 9th

12 noon

Union Square Park (across from Whole Foods)

14th & Broadway

NYC

You know the drill: get ready to rock out, dance, laugh, sing, clap, etc.

Summer rock star attire encouraged!

PS Thanks to everyone for coming out for the Tribeca show last night.

Boy, was that packed and fun!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Take On Tribeca - June 25th!

2009-06-10T20:22:00.000-07:00

GOOD STUFF!

PKRS return to Washington Market Park on a gorgeous summer night in downtown NYC!

June 25th @ 6:30 pm

Washington Market Park

Chambers & Greenwich Streets, NYC

Come out and party in a park, wear your costumes, bring a picnic and enjoy this free, outdoor live music concert for kids and families!

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE - HOBOKEN CONCERT TONIGHT - WED, JUNE 10th @ 7 PM

2009-06-09T09:57:00.000-07:00

CONCERT IN HOBOKEN TONIGHT!

FREE & OUTDOORS!

Wednesday, June 10th @ 7 pm.

Hoboken's Family Fun Nights

13th & Constitution Way

Hoboken, NJ

See you there!

Watch Princess Katie & Racer Steve's "Tell The Truth" Video Here!

2009-06-05T16:32:00.000-07:00

Of course we know that all of our fans are incredibly witty, charming and honest, but there's nothing wrong with a little pop song to drive the point home, now is there?

Enjoy watching "Tell The Truth" from our live concert DVD, Revved Up & Ready To Rock!

Click the title of this post to find out more about the DVD.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR A NICKELODEON PARENTS' PICKS AWARD!

2009-05-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

WE'VE JUST BEEN NOMINATED!

NICKELODEON'S PARENTS' PICK FOR BEST PARTY ENTERTAINMENT 2009!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve have just been nominated as a 2009 Nickelodeon Parent's Picks for Best Party Entertainment in NYC!

If you've seen us live or have heard our music, you know that we're all about the entertainment value. Thrilled to be nominated, we ask that you support PKRS and vote for us daily until July 15!

Please vote for us by clicking the title of this post!

Revved Up & Ready To Rock! Video Librarian Review

2009-05-02T11:53:00.000-07:00

Married performers Katie O'Sullivan-Borne (Princess Katie) and Steve Borne (Racer Steve) bring a quirky combo of fairy-tale ambience, puppets, skits, animation, and upbeat, positive music to this live concert for children. Featuring Princess on vocals, Racer on guitar, "Crash" and "Space" on drums and bass, and a trio of "Merry Horn Players from the Woods, " the 10-song set in Revved Up *& Ready to Rock! includes the B-52's-style "Tell Them How You Feel" dealing with emotions, funk-based "Hot Shot" about making friends, "Hey Claire" on sharing, and the rock-ishi "Jeans!" In addition to the tunes, the festivities include visits from puppet assistant West and dragon Peyton, dancing (two adults from the audience break into a spirited swing routine during "Holidays!"_, and clips of cartoon versions of the main duo. The Bornes, who started out doing their routine for kids at hospitals across NYC, put on a cheerful, high-energy show that appears to be a real hit with the young audience. DVD extras include a behind-the-scenes look at the band and a "Jeans!" animated music video. Recommended.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE - BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK & MYSPACE!

2009-04-30T07:39:00.000-07:00

Facebook. Myspace. Twitter.

Follow us. Get the latest scoop on upcoming shows, new music, videos and everyday drama (Princess Katie has a ton of that)!

Click the link above to join us on Facebook. Click here to be a friend on Myspace!

Valley Kids Review of Revved Up & Ready To Rock!

2009-04-16T08:19:00.001-07:00

Princess Katie & Racer - Steve Revved Up & Ready to Rock DVD

Princess Katie & Racer Steve are good on CD, but kids go nuts seeing them live. They put on a goofy and fun show, complete with the titular costumes, silly jokes, puppets, and more and this live concert DVD does a nice job of capturing the shows' energy. It's got most of the band's best songs (''Go Go Go,'' ''Tell Them How You Feel,'' etc.), lots of between-song banter with Katie (who has a background in improv theater) and the rest of the band, and an even better musical performance than usual, complete with a very tight horn section. Plus: puppets! www.princessracer.com

Click the title of this post for the review.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE SPRING/SUMMER UPCOMING SHOWS 2009!

2009-04-03T07:50:00.000-07:00

Are you kidding me? What's with all the gigs? Are we really going to see the band at all these free, outdoor concerts this Spring/Summer? Well, the answer is yes, you lucky dogs!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve are booking up Spring/Summer 2009 at a rapid pace. Come see us in Brookyn, New York City, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey. There's just so many fun outdoor shows for families this summer, it's nuts!

Look at the bar to the right for the specifics and you can always check out "Shows" section.

Revved Up & Ready To Rock! - Tot Trends Magazine

2009-03-23T08:07:00.000-07:00

"See what all the buzz is about.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve are a husband and wife duo backed by a full band. The live DVD, Revved Up & Ready To Rock, transitions between live footage and cartoon images of the band playing their highly acclaimed musical hits." March 2009

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE EMAIL LIST

2009-03-18T13:20:00.000-07:00

We had, as Space put it, "a blast" in Michigan and Colorado this past weekend. Thank you to all the new fans for coming out to dance in the aisles (and on the stage in many cases). We enjoyed watching you do the Air Guitar to Racer Steve's playing and I thank you for all of the little necklaces and homemade gifts bestowed upon me after the shows.

If you wish to be a part of our email list as many parents asked, you may click the envelope on the homepage of our site and we will be sure to add you to our list: www.princessracer.com

We are hard at work booking shows for Spring/Summer '09 and have a sampling on the bar to your right.

Please feel free to send us any picture you have from shows - we'll be happy to post them somewhere - Myspace, Facebook or maybe even on this blog!

Don't stop, continue to rock,

Princess Katie

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE ROCK STAR BIRTHDAY KITS!

2009-03-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

BECOME AN INSTANT FAN!

We've got new Rock Star Birthday Kits! They are specially-priced, too!

Rock Star Birthday Kit #1 comes with our new DVD, a PKRS T-Shirt of your choice, stickers, tattoos & an autographed birthday sign from Princess Katie & Racer Steve!

Rock Star Birthday Kit #2: DVD, CD of your choice, t-Shirt, PKRS Stickers, Tattoos & an autographed birthday card from PK & RS!

Click the link above to purchase.

Princess Katie & Racer Steve Play Out - Michigan & Colorado Shows

2009-02-23T14:27:00.000-08:00

Okay, you've got the CDs, the DVD, now it's time to see the band live in concert!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve perform as part of the West Michigan Family Jamz Concert Series

Friday, March 13th @ 6:30 pm

DeVos Center of the Arts

Grand Rapids, Michigan

See bar to the right for details & ticket info!

Saturday, March 14th @ 6:30 pm

Cookie Magazine's Kidsfest

Vilar Center

Beaver Creek, Colorado

Click title of this post for tickets!

We hope to meet all of you after the shows and remember...dress like a rockstar if you wish!

Celebrity Baby Blog - People.com - Reviews Revved Up & Ready To Rock!

2009-02-14T18:13:00.001-08:00

"We have been great fans of Princess Katie & Racer Steve for quite some time now. Their first CD, Songs For The Coolest Kids, as well as their second CD, Fast & Feisty, are favorites in our house. We are also fortunate enough to live in New York City and can regularly attend their concerts.

For those of you who can't make it to a PKRS concert on a whim, the duo's newest DVD, Princess Katie & Racer Steve LIVE! Revved Up & Ready To Rock! gives you a taste of what you're missing. Featuring ten of their best songs from their first two albums, the live concert DVD also includes cool bonus features like the hilarious PKRS News feature and a behind the scenes look at the band. This DVD is especially great for the winter months when it's too cold for your kid to run his energy off in the park. Pop in this DVD and he'll dance his way straight to bedtime!

If you have a child who likes music, this DVD is a great investment."

Thanks CBB and People.com! Click the title of the post for review.

The Opinionated Parent Reviews Revved Up & Ready To Rock!

2009-02-14T09:34:00.000-08:00

"The new Princess Katie & Racer Steve is just as good as every song I've ever heard them perform and that's REALLY good!"

Read the whole review by clicking the title of this post.

Revved Up & Ready To Rock! in Detroit News

2009-02-10T08:41:00.000-08:00

"Covering the bases for girls and boys, musical act Princess Katie & Racer Steve make their DVD debut with the concert DVD, 'Revved Up & Ready To Rock!' Singer (and improv actress) Katie O'Sullivan and guitarist Steve Borne have cooked up a show that's part concert, part variety show. Extras include cartoon segments and "newscasts" anchored by puppet sidekick West Ginger Liberty."

Click the title of this post to see the article.

Revved Up & Ready To Rock! Review in LA Parent

2009-02-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

"The NYC-based duo follows up last year's fine CD, Fast & Feisty with this DVD. The lively concert footage nicely showcases Katie's Natalie Merchant-like vocals and Steve's surprisingly rocking guitar work. Their use of full band complete with horns, gives their songs a powerful sound. Their show also includes puppets and a dinosaur (dragon), which provide some cute humor, as do the cartoon versions of Katie and Steve."

Thanks, LA Parent!

Click the title above for tickets to our DVD Release Concert tomorrow & see it all LIVE!

Princess Katie & Racer Steve At Kidstock!

2009-01-29T16:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a little article on our upcoming show at Kidstock in Weston CT. Click the title of this post for the whole article.

Here's a little piece, "(PKRS) are a nationally acclaimed band whole diverse music and theatrical props combine for a great show for kids of many ages -- the toddler set love to jump up and down to the music and squeal for Princess Katie decked out in her full regalia, while older kids appreciate the thumping rock rhythms and Racer Steve's cool persona...

My kids had a blast at this show last year, but my husband and I enjoyed dancing to their music every bit, if not more, than the kids. They're part of a fantastic new explosion in great music that kids happen to love..."

The Obama - Princess Katie Ticket? Almost, but not quite.

2009-01-21T05:28:00.000-08:00

It's true. Obama asked. I painfully declined.

"C'mon, Princess Katie," he begged, "being my running mate would be so exciting! You'll get to see new places, make the world a better place, inspire people...oh, and they'll still be lots of kids surrounding you. You'll love it." I could not be swayed. His attempt to convince me went on for hours and hours and I remember him using the word "change" often. "You'll get to make a lot of change." "They'll be plenty of change." I finally had to tell him that I am not motivated by money. He looked at me strangely, then dropped the subject.

I knew he was desperate when he sent me this "unstaged" picture of two amazingly cute kids. "See, don't we look cute? Don't you think America will feel hopeful? We're both cartoons! Everyone loves cartoons, right?" I put my head down and shaking it back and forth said, "B (I call him "B" - we're tight) first of all, you're not really a cartoon here. You're cartoon-ish, cartoon-like, maybe even cartoon 'lite.' Secondly, I just think I need to be singing my songs, remaining a little kiddie rocker, making kids happy. Joe's your man. He's a good egg and appears to really be into the whole 'suit and tie/Senate thing.'" After some thought, Obama agreed. I went on to tell him that Joe would also most likely be taken a lot more seriously considering he wouldn't be wearing a tiara and hoop skirt and breaking into an acapella version of "Tell The Truth" at confirmation hearings whenever someone was being a little less than forthcoming with information.

Yeah, sure, I was going to try to pass a bill for 5-day weekends, choose an all-kid Cabinet, install strobe lights, a disco ball and confetti launchers in the Oval office and change the handshake to a high-five, but you know what, I'd rather just stick to what I do and watch this new Administration lead like Lincoln on its own.

So, that's my story. I'm really happy with my decision as I am incredibly proud of my new President and Vice-President. This country is just fantastic and I feel hopeful that we'll become more of the America that I love: the America that helps other countries in need, the superpower that is truly super and the country that is respected and adored by all others for it's good work. I look forward to watching this country make taking care of all children a top priority.*

*Disclaimer: Uh, some of the information regarding "B" and I has been embellished to move the story forward. Not much, but some.

**This picture was sent to me by a uber-cool dad yesterday. It is actually an unstaged picture. My heart melted. When I looked closer and noticed the little boy was holding a copy of Fast & Feisty, it melted again. Had to post. Thanks to the parents for sharing it.

PRINCESS KATIE & RACER STEVE DVD RELEASE CONCERT: FEBRUARY 8TH HIGHLINE BALLROOM, NYC!

2009-01-18T20:09:00.000-08:00

Why the PKRS DVD Release Concert is not to be missed:

The Highline Ballroom is an incredible venue - flashing lights, great stage, amazing food!
We're accepting a select few b-day parties for this show (contact us for info).
The Merry Men with Horns will be there.
We'll be playing a brand new, never played before song called "Kids Rock!"
The Highline's bar and restaurant will be open.
You'll get to meet my assistant, West Ginger Liberty!
We've got some surprises up our sleeves!

You can get tickets by clicking the title of this post or on Ticketmaster.

Walk like a rock star,

Revved Up & Ready To Rock! Reviewed

2009-01-12T06:47:00.000-08:00

Here's another nice review of Revved Up & Ready to Rock! by shescribes.com.

Click the title of the post for the entire review, if you're so inclined! From the review...

"Okay, I have a confession to make, I'm totally hooked on a so-called "kiddie band" called Princess Katie & Racer Steve....Dare I say that Princess Katie & Racer Steve can be BOTH a "kiddie band" and a great band for adults? Their music is so catchy and their stage show so incredibly entertaining . I was equally as captivated as my kids were."

Thrilled people are enjoying it, I remain,

Princess Katie