Romanteek’s stated mission is to “bring the love, to help people get in touch with their feelings, and to induce a dance attack.” When singer Ruby Valentine started Romanteek as a one-woman vision in 2001, these are the lines she was plotting along. When then-drummer Le Matt joined her shortly thereafter, the band’s drive only intensified — and the duo created some of the most ass-shaking and contagious tunes Olympia had to offer — and considering the ass-shaking that goes down in Oly, that’s saying something.

Today, Romanteek is a three-piece with Valentine on keys, Le Matt on guitar and Emerson Kwo on drums.

“When people are dancing, something special happens. They are sweating, getting more in touch with their bodies, getting out of their heads. Their hearts open up a bit, hence they become more in touch with their feelings and more open to ideas — other feelings other vibrations, our vibrations, vibrations of love,” Valentine told Weekly Volcano editor Matt Driscoll in 2008.

Romanteek

with Painted Face
Thursday, Feb. 24, 10 p.m., no cover
Le Voyeur Cafe and Lounge., 404 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
360.943.5710