PHOTOS: Charli XCX w/ Kitten, LIZ @ El Rey Theater in Los Angeles on 11/4/2013

Photos and Words by Russ Ramos

It seemed like official “Girl Power Night” at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles this past Monday night 11/4, with an excellent bill of live performances from Liz, Kitten, and Charli XCX.

Opening the night was Liz, and man did she surprise. You know those performances where you can’t believe the girl on stage is actually singing and dancing so well, but then the speakers hit your ear drums and you realize, oh shit, this girl is real. Yeah — that’s pretty much what I got from experiencing Liz. She was a beauty and a delight to watch.

Even with the recent change up of most of her band, Chloe Chaidez aka Kitten still put on an incredible show. A charming addition to the group, Fiona Grey is supporting Kitten as a backup Singer. I remember turning to another photographer during the set and hearing him say, “Yeah, they turnt this place up”. From stage dives to Chloe climbing up 20 foot speaker rigs, Kitten continues to blow us away.

“WHAT THE FUCK IS UP LA!!”. Charli XCX took the Los Angeles crowd to a whole new level, bringing a sold out venue and sea of fans to their toes, jumping to-and-fro to the infectious beat. It’s always a pleasure to hear a UK voice with prominence here in the States. I was a little skeptical on how her performance would turn out, but my concerns were quickly put to rest. With a strong fan base and a faithful independent label, I could see Charli XCX coming back to the States for many years to come.

Reviewed by b3