The band was founded by guitarists Marlene Apuzzo and Rena Sands. Bettina France joined as singer, Lisa Pace played bass guitar, and Diane Keyser was on drums. Keyser left the band shortly after
Roadkill was recorded, and was replaced by Yael, who later went on to join
My Ruin. Rena Sands, Lisa Pace and Marlene Apuzzo all married present members of the band
Dream Theater. Sands, Pace and Apuzzo respectively wed guitarist
John Petrucci, bassist
John Myung and drummer
Mike Portnoy. Meanstreak (Marlene, Rena, Bettina, & Yael) reunited in 2023 and was the sole opening act for Petrucci's first solo multi-gig tour, which included Dave LaRue on bass and Mike Portnoy on drums. Meanstreak was also planning on hitting the studio and re-recording songs from their 1990s demos as well as some new material according to their Facebook announcement. On January 19, the band announced they were releasing a new EP,
Blood Moon, on February 2. On September 1, 2024, Marlene Apuzzo Portnoy announced she was retiring from the band and Martens Myung followed suit after playing a live show at the
Whisky A Go Go in
Los Angeles. Meanstreak continues to record and tour with original members Bettina France on vocals, Yael Rallis on drums and Rena Sands Petrucci on guitar and have recently added Irene Eliopoulos on bass, most recently opening for Zebra at Westbury Music Fair on
Long Island, New York. They are currently working on new material and will be performing at John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 5.0 in August, 2025. == Band members ==