Yana Chupenko - Lead vocals
Yana was born in the Ukraine and studied opera as a child. She moved to the United States when she was ten years old, and immediately started listening to rock and roll. This love of rock, plus her early training in opera, helped form her powerful vocal style. Her first project P.M.S.(one of the first all girl NYCH bands), a Punk/Metal band, was formed in the 80’s. Their album fared well on the college radio circuit, but Yana had bigger aspirations. She formed the band Wench, which included drummer Kate Shellenbach formerly of Luscious Jackson, and The Beastie Boys. The band did well and toured Europe with Agnostic Front. Always keeping her eye on the future, Yana wanted to play a more accessible form of rock and formed her current band Shiny Mama.
Yana has released these LP's:
-PMS 1987 Buy Our Records 'Pre-Metal Syndrome'
-Wench 1991 MetalCore Records 'A Tidy Sized Chunk'
Michael DeNarie - Bass guitar. Michael is from Woodstock, NY
Currently playing with: Mike Meanza- Drums, Eric Prestie - Guitar
Past members and luminaries:
Carlla Olla -Bass (Blondie, 1900boxx, Dee Dee Ramone), Chip English - Drums (Lunachicks, Tomboys), Jonny Cragg- Drums (Spacehog, currently The Twenty Two's on Epic)
Influences
Everything from Punk, Hardcore, Metal to Blues, Soul, and Classic Arena Rock.
New CD available through http://cdbaby.com/cd/shinymama2
This band’s brand of rock and roll is no doubt hard as nails, but the thing that sets them apart is their melodic hooks. Their live show is not to be missed, their energy is contagious. Plus it does not hurt that Yana Chupenko has vocals which will raise the dead.
Powerhouse of intensity, that will blow you away.
Visit my other page on myspace.com: http://profiles.myspace.com/yanka
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Thanks Yana! Stay gorgeous as ever... I've got a lot of great projects coming up, including the rally, so I'll keep you posted! I would like to honor you at next year's show also!
Hey Yana! It's been forever! Hope you are doing well. I get reports from our good friend Patty Bruce that you are:) I wanted to drop by and let you know my new record "Everything" finally hit itunes! Click the link to check it out: Hope you can check it out and THANKS for the support. CT
McGreetings SHINY MAMA, Cheers for being our friend on myspace and we sincerely hope you enjoyed our music. Please Keep in touch as we value your friendship and support very much! All the very best to you, from McDave and the boys of Pegasus in Bonnie Scotland. ROCK ON! and have a great weekend.
