DANA

It seems like just yesterday when I met Joni and gave her my phone number. I heard through the grapevine that Cowboy's Nightmare was looking for a lead guitarist, and was hot on filling that space. Never hearing the band perform together, I hoped I was the missing link. Jeri called a couple of days later and set up a rehearsal meeting. I played probably half a song and was hired on the spot! Cowboy's Nightmare was the beginning of a new venture for me, having never played in a country band.  I picked up my first guitar at the age of 13 and played with avid determination. I used to lock myself in a room for hours. I couldn't watch TV because my Dad and four older brothers watched sports 24 hours a day. I played clarinet, piano, drums, and guitar. I loved all instruments but there was something about that guitar. My influences were of the rock-n-roll vein. I was into the 80's hard rock era and was an avid Heart fan. I didn't fall into the country music scene until the early 90's, but when the country craze hit me, I was hooked. I was fascinated by all those beautiful songs that I could actually hear every note and every word. Now my friends love to rib me about my about face to that good ol' country music.  Having the chance to perform with each of these talented ladies has been a pleasure beyond words. Each member of this band is an accomplished musician in their own right and I am so excited to be a part of the dream that is Cowboy's Nightmare! Our camaraderie is apparent on stage and when the music starts you can feel the chemistry flow. I hope for a great future and great success for the best female band in Houston, Texas!!
 

I've been the drummer for "Cowboy's Nightmare" since the very beginning. Of course all of the members are the originals, but I have been a member since the first thought of an all female band originated. In '93, I played with a local Houston pop rock band, and a friend was giving a party and thought it would be cool to have an all female band play a few songs. She called and asked if I would be interested, nothing big, just three or four songs. I thought it would be fun and I wanted to jam again with my old buddies, Jonna, Ramona, and Shauna. I also had a long time friendship with Jeri, but never had the pleasure of working with her. I called everyone and asked if they wanted to give it a try for old time's sake and everyone was ready to go. Dana was the missing piece that just fell from the sky... there you have it, "Cowboy's Nightmare".  I've been playing drums professionally since 1985 when another all female band, hired me as their drummer. It was a great experience for me and I immediately fell in love with the music scene. Since then I have played in various bands in the Houston area. Prior to my professional career I studied music at Pan American University and the University of Houston.  My goal is to be a part of the best country rock band ever to hit the charts, "Cowboy's Nightmare".

JONI

RAMONA

Joni called and asked me to play for a party. I wasn't busy at the time, so I thought I'd give it a try. I had always played in rock-n-roll bands, but an all girl country band sounded very interesting. As it turns out, I grew to enjoy country music and I love performing with this group of girls.  I've studied music and dance as far back as I can remember. I'm a native Houstonian and graduate of The High School for Performing and Visual Arts as a music major/dance minor. Writing for this band has been a fulfilling experience in that, I can compose music and lyrics as well as choreograph line dances to go with it. I love to perform at any opportunity and am driven to do my best all of the time, as music is my motivating factor.

I always dreamed from an early age and somehow knew that I would play in a band that I loved. At the age of 5, I started taking piano lessons and continued for about 2 years. I had too much energy to sit down and practice when I could be outside playing sports and being involved in other activities. I started playing trumpet in 6th grade, then switched to french horn in the 8th grade, which I continued throughout my school years. I love so many instruments, that I can't just stick to one. I even attempted to play drums in a really bad garage band in the 8th grade. Since, I have picked up mandolin, guitar, and bass. That is one of the reasons I love this band so much. I get to play so many instruments, its kind of like being the "utility player" on a baseball team.  My sister, Jonna is also in the band and that was another dream, to play music with her. It's just a lot of fun. I get to make music with some of my very best friends that I love and respect very much. I guess it's a love thing.

SHAUNA

JERI

I got a call from Joni in April of '93. I was at home in Mississippi after moving back from Houston 4 months earlier. She asked me if I could come out and sing for a one time gig, and I'm still here. I've been playing and singing in bands since I was 15. I used to play keyboards also, but I discovered wireless microphones. Now they can't keep me on stage. I love the energy of the stage, the lights and the audience response, but the best thing is having the opportunity to sing with this group of musicians. Even if I never make it big, at least when it's all said and done, I can look back and say, "Those are my girls".

When I initially received a call from Joni Lovvorn to sit in on a one time gig at a private party, I was playing in an all original band. I have always loved the thought of an all female group simply because there just aren't that many of them out there. Don't ask me why, I don't understand why the music scene is dominated by so many "all male" bands. In high school I was in an all female band, for three years and had experienced observers reacting to the group being all females and capable of making instruments work. That "phenomenon" still exists today. Women especially let us know how much they love seeing an all female band. I also wanted the chance to play music with my sister, Shauna who was also going to be involved with the one time gig, so I joined in on a couple of rehearsals. Well, I ended up quitting my other band, which I had been seriously devoted to for four years. I put all of my belief and focus into "Cowboy's Nightmare" after experiencing the chemistry of the players and the potential involved.  I was classically trained on the violin, but could never stick with to the orchestra scene. I always leaned to writing my own lines and enhancing what another instrument was doing. I enjoy the opportunity I have at this moment to be a part of and work with the individuals that make up "Cowboy's Nightmare".

JONNA