Val Kinzler is a powerhouse NYC-based musician, songwriter, and unapologetic advocate for women in music. With a sound that fuses rock, rhythm, and blues, she brings raw energy, passion, and grit to every performance. Her latest album, Nothing Sacred About Hatred, is a testament to her fearless songwriting and electrifying style.
Why Val Rocks
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Rock Royalty Roots: Started playing piano at five, later slinging a guitar like a true rebel. Studied jazz at Berklee and Queens College. Mentored by legendary promoter Sid Bernstein.
Stage & Studio Magic: Worked with rock icons like Popa Chubby and Genya Ravan. Opened for Dr. John, B.B. King, Three Dog Night, and Jefferson Airplane’s Marty Balin. When Val takes the stage, expect fireworks!
Music with a Mission:
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Love Won’t Break won recognition in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Everyday is a bold anthem addressing global terrorism.
Founded Music Cool World, an anti-bullying music program for NYC schools post-9/11.
Championing Women & The Arts:
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Co-founder of We The She NYC, a nonprofit dedicated to gender equity and healing through the arts
Curator of “NYC Women Rock”—bringing together the fiercest female talent in NYC.
Front-woman of the Val Kinzler Band, featuring the legendary Joe Vasta (Mink DeVille, Billy Idol, Joan Jett).
Global Recognition: Featured on Femusician’s Women of Substance Radio and distributed worldwide by Aurally Records (U.S., Asia, Europe).
