About Flock of Seagirls

Flock of Seagirls is the Bay Area’s Premiere All-Female Ladies of the ’80s Tribute Band

Honoring the legacy of women who rocked during this iconic decade, Flock of Seagirls performs hit after hit from the MTV era, spanning genres from punk and new wave to power pop. You’ll instantly be transported back to the days of big hair and even bigger shoulder pads with songs from The Go-Go’s, Blondie, The Bangles, Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Heart, Cher, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and more.

Flock of Seagirls has been performing since 2013 and has played in numerous venues throughout California and Nevada, including Bimbo’s, Slim’s, Union Square, USS Hornet, Sweetwater Music Hall, Harrah’s Reno, ApCal Winery, Retro Junkie, the historic Bal Theatre, and at local events including the Hayward Zucchini Festival, Livermore Wine Festival, Facebook Farmer’s Market, Pride Festivals in Alameda, Sacramento, and Modesto.

Have a private event? No worries…the Flock can bring the ’80s directly to you and your guests. These ladies play a tight, high-energy, rockin’ show.  Are you ready for the Flock of Seagirls?  Book the Flock ‘cuz they’ve got the beat!

Check out their Past Gigs to see where they’ve been. Check out their Upcoming Gigs page to see where they’re going…and be sure to like them on Facebook to receive info about upcoming gigs and other rad ’80s stuff!

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Stephanie – Lead Vocals

Stephanie is a singer with a purpose. She identified herself as a singer at a very young age and began her vocal training during her pre-teen years.  She has a certificate of completion in advanced vocal performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in performing arts with a dance emphasis. She has performed in many shows and musical revues both locally and abroad.  She has performed with the Ohlone Chamber Singers in Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland. She has toured in various areas throughout Northern California with Soren  Bennick Productions, performing in shows that teach children about inclusion and the affects of cyber bullying. Stephanie has also  performed in over 3,000 shows since 2002 with Fire Pixie Entertainment. Stephanie joined the Flock of Seagirls as lead singer in late 2014 and has done an amazing job keeping the Flock fans dancing the night away!

Lauren – Guitar, Keytar & Vocals

Lauren, one of the Flock’s founding members, has always had an ear and a heart for music and music performance. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music–with a concentration in music composition–from CSU Stanislaus in the early 2000s. As a UI Designer and web developer by day and “paid hobbyist” weekend musician by night, Lauren brings the rhythm guitar, keytar, and the occasional really bad dad joke to the Flock of Seagirls. She is also a member of two other local tribute bands: Flannel– ‘90s Alt Rock & Grunge Tribute and In Uterus–All-Female Nirvana Tribute. As a staple in the local tribute scene, Lauren has also been called upon to sub for other tribute bands as needed (e.g., Corduroy–Pearl Jam Tribute on bass and Blonde Ambition–Madonna Tribute on rhythm guitar). Lauren has had the pleasure of performing in amazing places and venues such as The Vatican, Whisky A Go-Go, Ace of Spades, Great American Music Hall, The Chapel, Verdi Club, Slim’s, Bimbo’s 365, Sweetwater, Fox Theater, That ‘80s Bar, House of Rock, Harrah’s Resort & Casino, The Ritz, Cornerstone, The Catalyst, Sacramento, Alameda, and Santa Barbara PRIDE festivals, the USS Hornet, Vinnie’s, Retro Junkie and many other festivals, events, and venues over the years. Lauren credits her time with the Flock in sparking her love for California’s amazing ‘80s and ‘90s tribute performance scene and vows to carry on with her day job in order to continue her weekend ‘80s and ‘90s performance habits as long as humanly possible!

Melne Murphy - Lead Guitar

Melne – Lead Guitar

At 9 years old, Melne asked her parents for a guitar, having been influenced by The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and the animated bands present in every Saturday morning cartoon of the early ’70s. Learning a few chords, she then annoyed unsuspecting neighbors with self-written songs about dogs and cats. As a young teen, she discovered rock music, and became a superfan of Blue Öyster Cult, whose esoteric music led her to exclaim, “I want to do that!” By the early ’80s, she was playing in a moody post-punk band, and spent the ensuing decades pursuing music (and working a “real” job), bouncing between Minneapolis and Los Angeles before settling in Northern California. She also plays guitar in a variety of both original and cover bands spanning a wide range of genres: dance, funk, R&B, experimental, punkabilly, classic rock, jazz, acoustic—and now is taking a deep dive into the hits of the ’80s with Flock of Seagirls! In May 2023, she fulfilled a life-long aspiration by graduating from the California Jazz Conservatory with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies. She is also a graphic designer who specializes in music-related projects such as websites and album packaging. She has performed at venues such as The UC Theatre, Slim’s, House of Blues, Oakland Metro, Bottom of the Hill, Stockton Asparagus Festival, San Jose Pride, First Avenue/7th Street Entry (Minneapolis), Bluebird Theatre & Historic Stanley Hotel (Colorado), The Roxy & The Echo (Los Angeles).

Jen – Bass

Jen has been rocking out in bands since 2000. She was the founding member of Santa Cruz punk band “Death Before Dishes” where she was the main songwriter, bass player, and lead vocalist. In 2004, she joined the band “Inspect Her Gadget” (later named “Goodbye Gadget”) and following that started the Go Go’s Tribute Band “Beauty and the Beat”.  She is currently also in “Idol Nation” a Billy Idol Tribute Band.  She has performed at many venues and events including the X-Games in LA, Warped Tour, “Beach Games” in Huntington Beach, Whiskey A-Go Go, San Jose Rock n’ Roll Marathon, Folsom Street Fair, Shoreline Amphitheater, Slims, Bottom Of the Hill, and many more.

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Go-Go – Keys & Keytar

Bred in the ‘Decade of Decadence’ Gogo has a long standing love affair with the 80s. She has performed since her youth, beginning with theater performances and classical piano recitals. Gogo finds the attitude, style and fashion of the ’80s simply irresistible and is excited to share this adoration with you! When she’s not on keys she’s busy making mix tapes, bedazzling her outfits and teasing her hair. Like, long live the 80s!

Karla Downey - Drums & Vocals

Karla Downey – Drums

Karla Downey is holding down the beats that’ll keep you moving! She has played many Bay Area/Northern Ca venues, LA clubs, Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, east coast House Of Blues and Ragin’ At Sea Cruise.  Most recently played drums for The Killer Queens (Queen tribute) and The Purple Ones (Prince tribute).  Managed her own all female group Lash doing music from the 70’s/80’s/90’s as drummer and lead singer. Drumming influences come from almost any drummer, she says, “I’ll watch a drummer and will want to immediately go try something they just did!”  Karla also has been a singer in several 10-piece bands including Funky Little Shack and Johnny Vegas & The High Rollers, jazz vocal ensemble Passatempo while studying jazz vocal harmony at The Jazz School in Berkeley, and performed in local theater musicals notably in The Mt. Play production of Wizard Of Oz.  Currently she is lead singer for YES tribute Shine Delirious and Steely Dan tribute Slinky Thing.  Joining the Flock Of Seagirls band in 2022 as their drummer and backing vocalist is a serious relief from the lockdown era, ready to dress fluorescent and rock that big hair with wildly talented and beautiful women!

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Pee-wee Herman – Flock Mascot

“There’s alotta things about me you don’t know anything about, Dottie. Things you wouldn’t understand. Things you couldn’t understand. Things you shouldn’t understand.”

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