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Valley Queen front woman Natalie Carol leads a band reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and My Morning Jacket with lead vocals evocative of Florence Welch. Their sound brings to mind the soul and power of southern rock combined with inspired and personal lyrics.Over the past year, Valley Queen has been recording tracks for their debut, full-length LP and have played lauded shows at an array of venues, opening for Lucero, LP, Laura Marling and The Wild Reeds, as well as headlining Pappy and Harriets in Joshua Tree, the Echo Park Rising Festival and Broke LA Festival in Los Angeles. Within the past year, they have also played a triumphant string of shows at the 2015 CMJ Music Marathon in NYC and SXSW in Austin. Theyve most recently played at Make Music Pasadena, Lightning in a Bottle in California and a Tiny Desk concert at the NPR offices in DC. Valley Queen headlined their first residency series at The Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles throughout July to raucous crowds for three consecutive weeks.In August of 2016, the band released the singles In My Place and High Expectations on Canvasback Music/Atlantic Records to wide acclaim. Pranav Trewn from Stereogum wrote that Valley Queen has never sounded better than they do on In My Place especially vocalist Natalie Carol, who wrestles with the wreckage of her faith and self-perception while anxiously considering her own youth floating on great expectations and choking on grand illusions. Bob Boilen from NPRs All Songs Considered praised that Valley Queen comes from the Neil Young school of great music. They are fronted by Natalie Carol, whose voice is simply amazing, and The Village Voice noted that Valley Queen has stayed true to their roots while embracing the psychedelia of California rock and making some damn good music along the wayanchored by Carols enthralling vocals.The band is currently on a national tour across the US throughout the rest of 2016.

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KITTENSTwitterFacebookWebsiteIn a few short years, Lauren ‘KITTENS’ Abedini has gone from djing in her bedroom, to touring with Kid Cudi, performing with Chief Keef, as well as djing for Usher, who is her current mentor. Rising through the ranks of an industry dominated by men, she’s learned how to play to trendy Hollywood crowds and underground music aficionados by balancing classic and current hip hop, trap, house, jersey club, future bass, and genreless dance music with some mainstream sounds sprinkled on top. Her selections have garnered support from artists like Usher, A-trak, Madlib, Kid Cudi, Ta-ku, and the Gaslampkiller (who was one of the first to teach KITTENS how to DJ).Her foundation was built growing up as a classically trained dancer, listening to soul/funk/jazz cuts from her Mothers impeccable record collection, digging for any proper hip hop she could get her hands on, and during her teen years attending Low End Theory. All of these things combined provided her with a well rounded taste and understanding of good music.

In a few short years, Lauren ‘KITTENS’ Abedini has gone from djing in her bedroom, to touring with Kid Cudi, performing with Chief Keef, as well as djing for Usher, who is her current mentor. Rising through the ranks of an industry dominated by men, she’s learned how to play to trendy Hollywood crowds and underground music aficionados by balancing classic and current hip hop, trap, house, jersey club, future bass, and genreless dance music with some mainstream sounds sprinkled on top. Her selections have garnered support from artists like Usher, A-trak, Madlib, Kid Cudi, Ta-ku, and the Gaslampkiller (who was one of the first to teach KITTENS how to DJ).Her foundation was built growing up as a classically trained dancer, listening to soul/funk/jazz cuts from her Mothers impeccable record collection, digging for any proper hip hop she could get her hands on, and during her teen years attending Low End Theory. All of these things combined provided her with a well rounded taste and understanding of good music.

Modern Disco Ambassadors presents WAVS with Kittens at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, Calif. Guests 21+ will enjoy dancing to renowned artists in intimate venue housing less than 300 in capacity.

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Venue Opens: Doors 9 p.m.
Venue Contact Info: The Wayfarer: 843 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Venue Phone Number: (949) 764-0039
Venue Website: http://www.wayfarercm.com/