Screamin' Sirens were an all-women band that combined country music, punk rock, rockabilly and a dash of funk for their own wild party music. They pre-dated what is usually referred to as alternative country, but undoubtedly influenced it. They were based in Hollywood, California. The band featured Rosie Flores , who went on to have a successful solo career in the alternative country and rockabilly scene. Pleasant Gehman is also a successful writer and editor, and a member of the Ringling Sisters . Bassist Miiko Watanabe went on to play with American Girls. Casey Gomez , who played drums with the group for a time, had also played with the Pandoras. Screamin' Sirens were notorious for their wild live shows and party-inducing image. They also did a film called The Runnin' Kind which starred Brie Howard as well as Screamin' Sirens.

Personnel

• Diane Dixon: drums and vocals
• Rosie Flores: lead guitar, vocals
• Pleasant Gehman: vocals
• Marsky Reins: fiddle, rhythm guitar, vocals
• Miiko Watanabe: bass
• Laura Bandit: bass
• Casey Gomez: drums
• Kathryn Grimm : guitar

Discography

• Fiesta! 1984, Enigma Records produced by Michael Reid , Greg Humphrey & Brian Ahern
• Voodoo 1987, Restless Records produced by Ethan James

See also

List of all-women bands