lead vocalist for two rock bands, Alta Moda in the 1980s and Infidels in the 1990s. Both of her bands had notable singles in Canada (Alta Moda's "Julian" and Infidels' "100 Watt Bulb" and "Celebrate"), but both bands broke up after just one album each.

Also in 1980s, she performed as a backing vocalist with Toronto-based group Breeding Ground, most notably on their singles