Ratsy
Encyclopedia
Ratsy is a folk
singer/songwriter who was part of the Boston
folk scene. She is known for her quirky and humorous lyrics.
After attending Michigan State University
and graduating from beauty school with a cosmetology
license, she moved to Boston and sang in the subway
. She performed in local coffeehouses and at colleges as well.
In 1999, she moved to Hollywood and began appearing in commercials as well as continuing her musical career. She took up with the lindy hop
community, and took lessons in swing dancing. She appeared in a 2002 episode of Gilmore Girls
, as a featured dancer during an episode focusing on a dance marathon. She has since relocated to Oberlin
, Ohio
, where she runs a vintage/retro antique shop.
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
singer/songwriter who was part of the Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
folk scene. She is known for her quirky and humorous lyrics.
After attending Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
and graduating from beauty school with a cosmetology
Cosmetology
Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty including hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, and electrology....
license, she moved to Boston and sang in the subway
Busking
Street performance or busking is the practice of performing in public places, for gratuities, which are generally in the form of money and edibles...
. She performed in local coffeehouses and at colleges as well.
In 1999, she moved to Hollywood and began appearing in commercials as well as continuing her musical career. She took up with the lindy hop
Lindy Hop
The Lindy Hop is an American social dance, from the swing dance family. It evolved in Harlem, New York City in the 1920s and '30s and originally evolved with the jazz music of that time. Lindy was a fusion of many dances that preceded it or were popular during its development but is mainly based...
community, and took lessons in swing dancing. She appeared in a 2002 episode of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls is an American family comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. On October 5, 2000, the series debuted on The WB and was cancelled in its seventh season, ending on May 15, 2007 on The CW...
, as a featured dancer during an episode focusing on a dance marathon. She has since relocated to Oberlin
Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin is a city in Lorain County, Ohio, United States, to the south and west of Cleveland. Oberlin is perhaps best known for being the home of Oberlin College, a liberal arts college and music conservatory with approximately 3,000 students...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, where she runs a vintage/retro antique shop.
Discography
- The Subway Songstress Years (1992)
- Squished Under a Train (1995)
- Flowery Swimsuit: The Live Album (2000)