Pebaluna is a

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band based in

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. The group was founded in 2006 after the lead vocalist Lauren Coleman and

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met and began recording music. They are influenced by a combination of

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, R&B, Folk,

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and

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. The band consists of four members,

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Lauren Coleman, guitarist Matt Embree, drummer Jessica Lankford and bassist Jonathan Grillo.

History

A number of the band members had music careers before becoming members of Pebaluna. Lauren Coleman was the lead vocalist on Gavin Castleton’s album ''Home'' as well as singing and writing lyrics for The Sound of Animals Fighting track "Uzbekistan". Matt Embree is the lead vocalist for

RX Bandits Rx Bandits are an American four-piece band based in Seal Beach, California, United States. The band formed in 1995 in Orange County, California. They have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, Coachella Valle ...

and a founding member of The Sound of Animals Fighting. The first official track released by the band was "No I Can’t".

''Carny Life''

The band released their

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album ''Carny Life'' on September 18, 2012. Before the album's release, the band released the track "Sister Sarah". The song is “an observation of the human condition; the mortal body which delights in instant gratification, and the soul or spirit which is trying its hardest to remain steadfast for a certain purpose" vocalist Lauren Coleman told American Songwriter. Carny Life received good reviews with a number of folk music magazines. Prior to the release of ''Carny Life'', the band announced 5 tour dates in

. The band has played regularly at The Hotel Café and has opened for Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate.

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External links

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