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Scranton
Rock / Classic Rock / Lyrical

Classic Metal



HAYWARD, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/15/2009
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Member Since8/3/2006
Band Websitesonicbids.com/scranton
Band MembersScranton is : Margaret Scranton (guitar) Wendy Russell (vocals) Jane Tyska (bass guitar) and Freddie Freelancer (drums) I work out of Seventh Circle Studios in Oakland, CA with Tim Ryan. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. .... .... ..</
InfluencesRandy Rhoads, Eddie Van Halen, Ozzy, Jimmy Page, Jewel, Tori Amos, STP, and there are too many to mention. I just love artists to give all they have.
Sounds LikeOzzy with Randy Rhoads, Van Halen, Scorpions, Black Sabbath and Jeff Beck.
Record Labelpipsqueek music "self produced"


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 20 2009 9:00P
Grant & Green San Francisco, California
Aug 29 2009 9:00P
Henflings Ben Lomond
Oct 9 2009 9:00P
The Quarter Note Sunnyvale, California

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   About Scranton
Hi everybody! Here's my story: I started playing guitar at the day after seeing Van Halen at the Cow Palace in 1982. I was a baby. Having four older brothers and sisters listening to Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and Jimi Hendrix, I grew up on major rock bands. When I started playing, Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen were my greatest inspiration.

Today I have new favorites, but those two guys bring me back to my roots. I was fortunate to meet Randy's mom and give her a song I had written about him. She is a beautiful woman. When I set out to be a solo artist, I wanted to play with the best musicians I could find. The music was and is the most important thing.

Tom Hunting formerly of "Exodus", played drums. Brian Templeton, formerly of "Karma Coda", played bass guitar. Then I did something I got from "Moby". I had 4 singers come in to each sing a song. They are Chrissy Barlow, Katherine Sawyer, Diane Ahern and Ronda Najera. I wanted to use voice as an instrument, not have the singer define the music or it's identity. Carlos Santana was also an inspiration to go in this direction. I included my first instrumental, which I think came out great.

In 2007, I recorded another album, "Genuine Article", with a new band. We are now "Scranton " and are currently booking shows in the Bay Area. In my spare time, I play with the Hormones, an all-girl Ramones tribute band. In addition to my music, I teach guitar to kids, which brings me closer to music. I'm a fine art "film" photographer, and show my photography online and do gallery shows a few times a year. You could say Ansel Adams and Randy Rhoads gave me life.

"CLASSIC METAL MEETS AM RADIO, BLACK SABBATH MEETS BROADWAY"

"Born Ready" EP is available on ITunes and CDBaby.

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August Sky





Jul 14 2009 2:58 PM

Thanks for stoppin by. Cool site and tunes. The show in Ben Lomond on 8/29/09, is that 21 and over? ROCK ON!
Evamusic





Jul 13 2009 8:53 PM

Blame Betty





Jul 12 2009 2:14 AM

right on! I guess the NYC band dropped off, so we'll be on first. we're big HKK fans, so we've been wanting to play with them for a long time. You guys are a cool new discovery too! Can't wait!
see you in august!
Off wall Productions





Jul 9 2009 1:33 AM

Thank you for being our friend! We have a lot going on so please keep an eye on our bulletins and if you have any questions, please feel free to email or give us a call.

OTW Productions

EQUATION NATION





Jun 30 2009 4:05 PM

Thank you for adding Equation Audio! www.equationaudio.com
Cool Straps





Jun 30 2009 12:27 PM

Thank you! GREAT music!
Vincent AGAR


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Jun 30 2009 12:13 PM

Metal your head!!!






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Jeff





Jun 29 2009 9:46 PM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

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Knucklebone





Jun 25 2009 6:13 PM

Come ROCK with US in CONCORD!

 

Gele Van Vaso





Jun 23 2009 5:20 PM

Hey Margaret,thanks forthe add,for the nice words, i like your music,great old school ,keepon rocking,all the best..........
JRK





Jun 19 2009 10:31 PM

Thanks for the friendin'! We shall play a show together soon and it will be all kinds of BANG fer the buck, har har har!

-E. JRK
MARIA A.K.A. BIG GRANNY





Jun 18 2009 8:30 AM


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Conspiracy of Thought





Jun 17 2009 3:15 PM

Scranton

You ROCK! Welcome to the CONSPIRACY. Thanks for joining us here in cyberspace. Much Love and Peace...

Ben
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Travis Larson Band





Jun 16 2009 2:57 AM

Thanks for checking out Travis Larson band! Hope to see ya around the Bay Area :-)
Raelin [GILROY 7/17]





Jun 16 2009 2:25 AM

Hey Magaret! Nice to be connected with the local talent :]
The Curly Fairy (Anna)





Jun 15 2009 12:46 AM

New track available!
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A vintage recording of a musical hit!
 
Don’t lose the chance to hear it NOW!!
 
There’s a fine, FINE LINE..
The Status





Jun 15 2009 12:22 AM

Hey how are you :)
~ F R Q Z ~





Jun 14 2009 1:22 AM

Thanks for the add, greatly appreciated. It's an honor to be a part of your family of friends here. We too welcome you aboard the FRQZ train with hopes you enjoy the ride! Don't be a stranger, stay in touch, keep us posted to upcoming gigs and adventures, post a performance video, and so on. Stay TUNED !

Musically ~ FRQZ
shinji-k





Jun 13 2009 3:16 PM

Hi Scranton
Hello!
Thanks for the add!!
Very cool songs here!
Cheers from Japan!
great!!
Twizted Management/Promotion





Jun 12 2009 4:58 AM

You rock on that guitar Scranton, it is so nice to have you as a friend....HORNS UP! Barbara
CloudRider





Jun 7 2009 11:35 PM

Thanks for the add! Great rock!
Atomic Blonde





Jun 7 2009 3:10 PM

Why hello there...
I just wanted to say hi and thanks for checking out our tunes here on myspace. drop by our page sometime and get a ring tone, or buy a cd, or just leave a comment.
see ya 'round



-Danielle
Shadiyah





Jun 3 2009 5:42 PM

Hey Shadiyah has added some really hot originals come listen!!!! comments welcome too :)
Savatage





Jun 1 2009 3:21 AM

The orchestra plays on. Please check out the new solo work from Chris and Johnny Lee, plus the new releases from Jon Oliva's Pain, Circle II Circle, and Metal Church. Thanks for the support and keep it rockin', Margaret!
Izzy Ozborne





May 31 2009 7:39 PM

Thanks for being my friend!

God Bless You.....Jesus Rocks

Izzy -----------
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