Taking their name from a word meaning a drunken serenade, the trio Shivaree is led fronted by Ambrosia Parsley . Born in the San Fernando Valley and inspired by her grandmother, who would play ukulele around town, Parsley 's first gig was singing with a 99-piece senior citizen banjo band at a local pizza place. At the age of 13, she left home, traveling the country and pursuing her love of music. She met guitarist Duke McVinnie , who had worked with Exene Cervenka , Johnny Otis , and J.J. Cale ...more