Go Betty Go
Go Betty Go was an all-girl punk rock band from Los Angeles that, along with bands such as Union 13, Los Abandoned and Left Alone, were prominent in the southern California Chicano Punk scene in the mid-2000s.[1][2]
History
The band formed in Glendale, California in 2001 and originally consisted of sisters Nicolette Vilar (lead vocals) and Aixa Vilar (drums) along with Michelle Rangel (bass) and Betty Cisneros (guitar).[3] The name originates from a phrase the band used to chant to try to get guitarist, Betty Cisneros, to start a song.[4][5]
The band released two CDs for SideOneDummy Records. The first was "Worst Enemy"[6] in 2004. The second was "Nothing Is More", produced by Flogging Molly’s Ted Hutt,[7][8] in 2005. They also took part in the Warped Tours of 2004 and 2005.[9][10][11][12][13]
The band is currently on hiatus; they played their last show at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California on January 21st, 2010.[14][15] Aixa moved to Argentina, Betty started a catering business, Emily is working on a solo album and Phil joined Filter. The band did, however, leave the door open to doing the occasional reunion show.[16]
Notability
They have received favorable attention in the press, such as:
- "The next Go Gos Los Angeles music industry insiders are all abuzz about allgirl punk band Go Betty Go" (Indiana Gazette),[17]
- "Nothing Is More showcases Go Betty Go as a versatile group able to swing effortlessly from speed-punk workouts to mellow ballads" (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and San Antonio Express News),[18]
- "One song they wrote during those sessions was I'm From L.A., which would become the Glendale band's anthem, a song so pouty, smart and rollicking it could fit in with the Go-Go's proud brand of earlier L.A. girl power" (Los Angeles Times),[19]
- "they bang out the snappiest three-chord tunes around" (Newsweek),[20]
- "A steady stream of club dates and prominent write-ups in L.A. Weekly and La Opinion have led to a spot on the testosterone-fueled Warped Tour and label deal with SideOneDummy Records." (Springfield News Leader),[21]
- "head to the King King for that super hot girl group Go Betty Go" (Los Angeles Times)[22] and
- "Similar hype should surround Go Betty Go after strong showings at Hard Rock Cafe and Emo's Annex" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)[23]
Line-up changes
In February 2006, lead vocalist Nicolette Vilar left the band causing the band to cancel the end of their current tour.[24] After holding auditions, in May 2006 a replacement was found in Emily Wynne-Hughes.[25][26]
In August 2007, bassist Michelle Rangel posted an announcement on the band's web site stating that she was leaving the band.[27] A replacement was found in Phil Buckman,[28] who is currently playing bass with Filter.[29]
American Idol
In January 2009, the band's lead singer, Emily Wynne-Hughes, auditioned for American Idol during its eighth season, where she sang "Barracuda".[30] She passed the audition but was eliminated during the Hollywood round.[31][32]
Discography
- Worst Enemy EP (SideOneDummy 2004)
- Nothing Is More (SideOneDummy 2005)
See also
References
- ^ Fadroski, Kelli Skye (2007-01-09). "Punk rock en español". The Orange County Register. http://articles.ocregister.com/2007-01-09/entertainment/24678233_1_punk-rock-indie-labels-spanish-language.
- ^ Fadroski, Kelli (2007-01-30). "SoCal's Generation of Spanish Punk". Campus Circle. http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=3056. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go Biography". Sing365.com. http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Go-Betty-Go-Biography/E19F84421AEC6FF5482570D1001545EC. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ Bodmer, Lora (Nov 2002). "Go Betty Go Interview". Modest Proposal Magazine. http://mpempire.com/?p=1178. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ Swann, Jennifer (2005). "Go Betty Go interview". Skratch Magazine. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. http://rockabilly.net/go-betty-go-skratch.jpg. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ ASIN B0001LYFS6, Worst Enemy [Enhanced, EP]
- ^ ASIN B000AMJD6U, Nothing Is More
- ^ Bowar, Chad (2005). "Interview: Go Betty Go". Modern Fix magazine. http://modernfix.com/?page_id=556. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ ASIN B00023B1DK, 2004 Warped Tour Compilation
- ^ ASIN B0009G3B56, 2005 Warped Tour Compilation
- ^ Burger, David (June 26, 2008). "Warped Tour: One size doesn't fit all". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SLTB&p_theme=sltb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1219317A31F5CB80&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "VANS WARPED TOUR". The Washington Post. Aug 5, 2005. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/877921721.html?dids=877921721:877921721&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+05%2C+2005&author=&pub=The+Washington+Post&desc=PopRockFolkJazzEtc.+THE+GRAN+...&pqatl=google. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Pitts, Nathan M. (Jun 9, 2005). "VANS WARPED TOUR - Sound Check". The Baltimore Sun. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/baltsun/access/851362001.html?dids=851362001:851362001&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jun+09%2C+2005&author=Nathan+M.+Pitts&pub=The+Sun&desc=Sound+check&pqatl=google. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Flier for the band's last show". myspace. Jan 21, 2010. http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/152/l_1c7e1d01cbcb47b9803a68d7ef8c321f.jpg. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
- ^ "Event listing for the band's last show". Eventful.com. Jan 21, 2010. http://eventful.com/westhollywood/events/matt-sorum-presents-darling-stilettos-rock-n-/E0-001-027588565-1. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
- ^ Ceballos, Isabellina (Nov 16, 2010). "Go Betty Go – Girl Rock Band Possible Reunion in the Works". News Junky Journal. http://www.newsjunkyjournal.com/go-betty-go-%E2%80%93-girl-rock-band-possible-reunion-in-the-works-%E2%80%93-with-video/254582/. Retrieved 2011-01-05.
- ^ "The Indiana Gazette". The Indiana Gazette. July 3, 2004. http://www.newspaperarchive.com/PdfViewerTags.aspx?img=110493976&firstvisit=true&src=search¤tResult=3¤tPage=0&fpo=False. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Burr, Ramiro (Oct 10, 2005). "Go Betty Go Grows with new CD". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=x1MvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OUUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5883,7705432&dq=go+betty+go&hl=en. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Boucher, Geoff (Jul 8, 2007). "'I'm From L.A.'; Go Betty Go". Los Angeles Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/1300972221.html?dids=1300972221:1300972221&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jul+08%2C+2007&author=GEOFF+BOUCHER&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=THE+SoCAL+SONGBOOK+%2F+GEOFF+BOUCHER%3B+%60I%27m+From+L.A.%27%3B+Go+Betty+Go+. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Ali, Lorraine (September 12, 2005). "Snap Judgment: Music". Newsweek. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NWEC&p_theme=nwec&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10C969B401C241A0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Music: Go Betty Go doesn't fall back on sex appeal". Springfield News Leader. Jul 15, 2005. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=NWEC&p_theme=nwec&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=10C969B401C241A0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ Cuda, Heidi Siegmund (Mar 27, 2003). "Buzz Clubs". Los Angeles Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/318902481.html?dids=318902481:318902481&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+27%2C+2003&author=Heidi+Siegmund+Cuda&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=BUZZ+CLUBS&pqatl=google. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "The Biz May Have Lost Its Way, But The Music Can't Be Stopped". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. March 28, 2004. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=SL&p_theme=sl&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=101A24644552322C&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ^ "Nicollette Vilar leaves Go Betty Go". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/15749. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go finds new vocalist in Emily Wynne-Hughes". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/17849. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go". gobettygo. 2007-12-25. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. http://web.archive.org/web/20071225065951/http://www.gobettygo.com/news.asp?id=192. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go". gobettygo. Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. http://web.archive.org/web/20071117234844/http://www.gobettygo.com/news.asp?id=312. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go op Myspace Music – Gratis gestreamde MP3’s, foto’s en Videoclips". Myspace.com. http://www.myspace.com/gobettygo#more. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Official FILTER". Official FILTER. http://www.officialfilter.com/about/index.php. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
- ^ "Emily Wynne-Hughes — Audition — American Idol 8". Rickey.org. 2009-01-13. http://www.rickey.org/?p=10971. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Emily Wynne Hughes". Mahalo.com. http://www.mahalo.com/emily-wynne-hughes. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
- ^ "Go Betty Go singer competes on American Idol". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/31943. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
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