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Scranton
Rock / Classic Rock / Lyrical



HAYWARD, California
United States

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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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 Steven (drums) I work out of Seventh Circle Studios in Oakland, CA with Tim Ryan.

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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 Like

CLASSIC METAL MEETS AM RADIO, BLACK SABBATH MEETS BROADWAY

El Rio, San Francisco, Oct. 10, 2009 The Quarter Note, Sunnyvale, CA, Oct. 9, 2009 Check us out at PIssed Off Petes in the Excelsior on Oct. 16th with The Next, Ol Cheeky Bastards and Psychokitty!
Record Labelpipsqueek music "self produced"


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 28 2009 9:00P
Pissed Off Pete’s San Francisco, California
Dec 18 2009 9:00P
Pine Street Bar & Grill Livermore, California
Jan 2 2010 9:00P
The Bistro Hayward, California
Jan 7 2010 9:00P
Grant & Green San Francisco, California
Mar 25 2010 9:00P
Vagrant Mini Tour - Marin County TBA, California
Mar 26 2010 9:00P
Vagrant Mini Tour - San Francisco San Francisco, California
Mar 27 2010 9:00P
Vagrant Mini Tour - Santa Cruz area TBA, California
Mar 28 2010 3:00P
Vagrant Mini Tour - Afternoon show TBA, 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.

Myspace Editor

RECENT PRESS:

"Guitarist Margaret Scranton has a delightfully snotty tone and she really knows how to dig into a riff until it dances into your brain. Her short solo at 1:40 cuts into the mix with a soaring bend, says its piece, then shuts up. Nothing in excess here--Bravo! -- Mike Molenda, Guitar Player Magazine editor

"Luckily we were able to get right up front, and spent their whole set basking in the wonderment of Scranton’s guitar licks. She was obviously having the time of her life, and that energy was as magnetic and engaging as any multi-platinum artist could muster." --Michael Mercer/bandsofthebay.com

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Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!

Killaflaw - Set Me On Fire out NOW!



Nov 11 2009 11:19 AM

Killaflaw dance rock...

"The missing link between Soundgarden and The Prodigy" - Eddy Temple-Morris

"Revolution is a massive tune!" - Rob Swire, Pendulum

"I love this band!" - Emma Scott, Kerrang!

Our latest single 'Set Me On Fire' is now available worldwide from all major digital stores.
Tad Hillin

Tad Hillin



Nov 8 2009 8:55 PM

Scranton,
Thanks for your support and friendship here on myspace!
Great music and playing here!
TAD

Zsymphonic

Zsymphonic



Nov 8 2009 12:32 AM

Appreciate the message and kind words.
Ethereal Soundscapes
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Really like your sounds here. 
 
Zsymphonic
 
 
 
 
 
Holly Heaven & The Issue

Holly Heaven & The Issue



Nov 4 2009 11:03 PM

Hi there. Thanks for the invite.  Hope to see you out and about soon.  We're at the QNote in Sunnyvale on 11-13 if you can make it. 
Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine



Oct 30 2009 5:54 PM

Hi, thank you for the friendship, it is my pleasure to welcome you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Jan :)
20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM

20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM



Oct 30 2009 10:52 AM

Just stopping by.
20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM

20 GRIT on The Metal Scene T.V Show Nov 24th 10PM



Oct 30 2009 10:29 AM

Just stopping by.
Dan Plants

Dan Plants



Oct 28 2009 5:19 PM

Hey guys how is everything going? Just stopping in to say hi :)
Ginhouse Bluesband

Ginhouse Bluesband



Oct 28 2009 5:31 AM

HEY JANE , THANX FOR THE FRIENDSHIP, HAVE A GREAT BLUES ROCK SHOW ON 8 TH NOVEMBER WITH SOME GREAT ACTS , IF YOUR HERE BY THEN GIVE US A CALL ON 0414854749 OR TRACK ME DOWN ON MYSPACE , IT'S GOING TO BE A BEAUTY CHEERS TONY.
JetBlackstare

JetBlackstare



Oct 26 2009 4:45 AM

Thanks for checking out the tunes. We've posted a couple of new tracks. Let us know what you think.
chris adams

chris adams



Oct 25 2009 6:59 PM

Hi Scranton


Welcome to my circle of friends, its great to meet you.
Come bye anytime, listen to some tunes, maybe send a comment.

Stay in touch..ca






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✞Jimmy Crucifix✞

✞Jimmy Crucifix✞



Oct 25 2009 4:38 PM

that's a cool Sg I can't remember the model at this time!!
Howlin Houndog & Infamous Loosers

Howlin Houndog & Infamous Loosers



Oct 23 2009 5:09 PM

Thanx for the Add. I look forward to (hopefully) playing with you and the Ol' Cheeky Bastards nex March when we come down there for our next Bay Area Tour.
Keepa Rockin'!
Electric JimiLand

Electric JimiLand



Oct 17 2009 7:37 AM

Hey Margaret! Sorry we missed the show...had planned on it and then spaced it out. So bummed. Next one! Promise.

Stev JimiLand
Josecho Sesma (l'Obelíx) no apalear al bajista

Josecho Sesma l'Obelíx



Oct 16 2009 7:38 AM

Thanks for your friendship, have a look at DEONLIGUAN, it's my band, I'm playing again because of them, I love them, www.myspace.com/deonliguanrock, good luck and R&R from Pamplona (Spain)   

Deonliguan: Skills of a whore (video)

Goodbye Gadget album NOW ON ITUNES!

Goodbye Gadget album NOW ON ITUNES!
Online Now!


Oct 13 2009 12:22 AM

Our cd release show is THIS SATURDAY, October 17th! If you want to come you should get tix ahead of time cus it's going to sell out! Here's the link for tix:

http://www.stubmatic.com/bottomofthehill/event/1573

Here's all the info!

Bottom of the Hill Saturday, October 17th 1233 17th Street (17th @ Missouri) San Francisco, CA 94107

All Ages / 8:30 PM / $12

Hope you can make it!

Jess
TeleBob

TeleBob



Oct 10 2009 1:22 AM

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Have a  Fun-Filled Fall Weekend!
Twang On!!!  T-Bob
Lew Gatewood

Lew Gatewood



Oct 6 2009 2:57 AM


 


Hi Janey! Keep rockin' out there! I played the BBQ contest in
             Seaside Heights a couple of weeks ago. 
Nothing like BBQ and funnel cake with rides going in the background!
Lipstick Magazine Official Myspace Page

Lipstick Magazine Official Myspace Page



Oct 5 2009 9:38 PM

HEY ROCK N ROLL.....XXX TONI
Freight Train

Freight Train



Oct 3 2009 10:47 AM

That was a hoot! we have to do that again!

Rock On
Freight Train
mike pickle

mike pickle



Oct 2 2009 5:06 PM

hey maggie-
i don't often run across ppl who are as crazy about les pauls as i am.
it was good meeting ya, and a blast playin' in belmont with ya.
y'all rocked!

i hope all is well in your corner of the universe.

peace-
m

BRAZEN GUITARS

Brazen Guitars



Oct 2 2009 2:54 PM

Thanks for the add & kind words. 
Have an awesome weekend.

Ol' Cheeky Bastards

Ol' Cheeky Bastards



Oct 2 2009 3:26 AM


Castles In Spain

Castles In Spain



Oct 1 2009 3:56 AM

Thanks so much for adding.  Cheers.  xo  B-
YOUR MUSIC OLYMPICKS 2009

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Sep 30 2009 7:53 PM




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