Hunter Valentine

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Hunter Valentine is a Canadian alternative rock band formed in 2004 in Toronto, Ontario.

History

The present lineup of Hunter Valentine consists of Kiyomi McCloskey, Laura Petracca, Leanne Bowes, and Aimee Bessada. Their journey began when they inked a deal with True North Records in the autumn of 2006, marking a significant milestone in their career. Subsequently, they released their inaugural full-length album, The Impatient Romantic, on April 10, 2007.

Notably, Hunter Valentine's connection with music extended to being the resident band at Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp in New Milford, Connecticut. Following their departure from True North Records in the fall of 2009, the band took a self-funded route to record a 7-song album, collaborating with Ian Blurton. Their determination led them to make multiple trips to the vibrant music scene of New York City, hoping to capture the attention of labels. Their relentless efforts paid off, as they soon inked a deal with Tommy Boy.

In 2010, their musical journey continued as they unveiled an EP titled "Lessons From the Late Night." This captivating release made its debut in Canada on April 17, followed by a worldwide release on May 11 of the same year. Notably, their 2012 tour was documented in Season 3 of the popular television series The Real L Word on Showtime, offering viewers an intimate look at their experiences on the road.

One of the band's pinnacle moments came in 2013 when they had the privilege of serving as the opening act for

Aimee Bessada played guitar and keyboards in the band. She left Hunter Valentine during the course of the production of Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project in 2014.

Adrienne Lloyd began her musical career at a young age. She studied many

Somer Bingham plays guitar and keyboards. She met Kiyomi when her band shared a bill with Hunter Valentine at a venue in the East Village in 2008. Somer also fronts her own project, Clinical Trials, a grunge/punk/electro duo based in Brooklyn.

Veronica Sanchez, aka Vero, left Hunter Valentine earlier in 2013. She played bass guitar.

Touring Bands

They have toured

• The Impatient Romantic (2007)
• Collide and Conquer (2012)

EP

• Hunter Valentine EP (2005)
• Lessons From The Late Night (2010)
• The Pledge (2016)

Music videos

See also

• Music of Canada
• Canadian rock
• List of Canadian musicians
• List of bands from Canada
• Category:Canadian musical groups

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References

External links

• Love, sex and rock ‘n’ roll with Hunter Valentine - TorontoMusicScene.ca
• Hunter Valentine official website
• Ian Blurton
• Interview with Kiyomi