Margaret Scranton is an accomplished lead guitarist and songwriter based in Oakland, CA. Her original music can be described as melodic hard rock, one of Margaret’s biggest influences is guitarist Randy Rhoads of Ozzy Osbourne fame.

Margaret is a dynamic performer and has been playing guitar in various bands for over 20 years. She was recently selected to headline an industry showcase at the Derby in Hollywood.

Her current band, Scranton, plays at prominent local venues including The Red Devil Lounge, Bottom of the Hill, and The Uptown. Margaret is also the guitarist for the Hormones, an all-girl Ramones tribute band who have upcoming shows at Slims and the Little Fox Theater. She’s a fine-art photographer, printer and children’s guitar teacher.

Band members include Wendy Russell on vocals, Dohn Disco on drums and Jane Tyska on bass guitar.