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