Salon Betty, often described as 'Burlesque Gone Bad' and a Dark & Sleazy Cabaret, was the first punk cabaret band in the Pacific Northwest, drawing inspiration from punk and new wave artists like Nina Hagen, Grace Jones, and Klaus Nomi. Betty X, who founded the band, is credited with coining the terms 'Death Lounge,' 'Deathabilly,' and 'Gothabilly.' Active in Seattle from 1993 to 1997, Betty X la
ter reformed Salon Betty in Prague and Boston during 1997-1998. The band’s devoted fans were dubbed 'Bettephiles' by The Stranger writer Jamie Hook. After a hiatus, Betty is back with new Salon Betty songs!
