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Go Betty Go
Go Betty Go in 2014
Go Betty Go in 2014
Background information
OriginGlendale, California, United States
GenresPop punk
Years active
  • 1999–2010
  • 2012–present
LabelsSideOneDummy
MembersNicolette Vilar
Betty Cisneros
Aixa Vilar
Michelle Rangel
Past membersEmily Wynne-Hughes White
Phil Buckman
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Go Betty Go is an all-female pop punk band from Los Angeles that, along with bands such as Union 13, Los Abandoned, The Dollyrots, and Left Alone, have been prominent in the Southern California Chicano Punk scene that started in the mid-2000s and continues today.[1][2]

History

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Early years

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The band formed in Glendale, California in 1999 (some sources say January 1, 2000) and originally consisted of Nicolette Vilar (lead vocals), Betty Cisneros (guitar), Aixa Vilar (drums), and Michelle Rangel (bass). Nicolette and Aixa are sisters.[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]

Lineup changes

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In February 2006, lead vocalist Nicolette Vilar left the band, causing them to cancel the end of their current tour.[14] After holding auditions, in May 2006 a replacement was found in Emily Wynne-Hughes.[15][16]

In August 2007, bassist Michelle Rangel posted an announcement on the band's web site stating that she was leaving the band.[17] A replacement was found in Phil Buckman, who is currently playing bass with Fuel.[18]

The band reunited with the original four band members in July 2012.[19][20]

In April 2022, guitarist Betty Cisneros was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.[21] Since then she has temporarily retired from touring, with Adam Bones taking her place as the touring guitarist.

Recent events

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The original band reunited in 2012, and in 2015 independently released a new EP titled "Reboot"[22] working again with 57th Annual Grammy Awards winning[23] producer Ted Hutt, who produced all of their previous releases.[24]

Notability

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They have received favorable attention in the press, such as:

  • "The next Go-Gos Los Angeles music industry insiders are all abuzz about all-girl punk band Go Betty Go" (Indiana Gazette),[25][26]
  • "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),[27]
  • "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),[28]
  • "they bang out the snappiest three-chord tunes around" (Newsweek),[29]
  • "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),[30]
  • "head to the King King for that super hot girl group Go Betty Go" (Los Angeles Times)[31] and
  • "Similar hype should surround Go Betty Go after strong showings at Hard Rock Cafe and Emo's Annex" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)[32]
  • "Punk Band Go Betty Go Are Back With Their First Release in a Decade" (L.A. Weekly)[33]

Featured Works:

  • Their single, "C'mon," from their The Worst Enemy EP was featured in the Burnout 3: Takedown video game.[34]
  • "I Go Towards You" was featured in the Canadian RomCom 'Home For Harvest' from 2019.
  • They recorded an original song called "Very Very Rich Town" for The Sims 2: University, sung in the game's fictional language Simlish.

American Idol

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In January 2009, the band's former lead vocalist, Emily Wynne-Hughes, auditioned for American Idol during its eighth season, where she sang "Barracuda".[35] She passed the audition, but was eliminated during the Hollywood round.[36][37]

Band members

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Discography

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Studio albums
  • Nothing Is More (2005)[27]
Extended plays
  • Worst Enemy (2004)[38]
  • Reboot (2015)[39]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Fadroski, Kelli Skye (2007-01-09). "Punk rock en español". The Orange County Register. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  2. ^ Fadroski, Kelli (2007-01-30). "SoCal's Generation of Spanish Punk". Campus Circle. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  3. ^ "Go Betty Go Biography". Sing365.com. Archived from the original on 2009-10-02. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  4. ^ Bodmer, Lora (Nov 2002). "Go Betty Go Interview". Modest Proposal Magazine. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  5. ^ Swann, Jennifer (2005). "Go Betty Go interview". Skratch Magazine. Archived from the original on 2010-11-28. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  6. ^ Worst Enemy at Discogs
  7. ^ Nothing Is More at Discogs
  8. ^ Bowar, Chad (2005). "Interview: Go Betty Go". Modern Fix magazine. Retrieved 2010-12-25.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ 2004 Warped Tour Compilation at Discogs
  10. ^ 2005 Warped Tour Compilation at Discogs
  11. ^ Burger, David (June 26, 2008). "Warped Tour: One size doesn't fit all". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  12. ^ "VANS WARPED TOUR". The Washington Post. Aug 5, 2005. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  13. ^ Pitts, Nathan M. (Jun 9, 2005). "VANS WARPED TOUR — Sound Check". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  14. ^ "Nicollette Vilar leaves Go Betty Go". Punknews.org. 14 February 2006. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  15. ^ "Go Betty Go finds new vocalist in Emily Wynne-Hughes". Punknews.org. 31 May 2006. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  16. ^ "Go Betty Go". gobettygo. 2007-12-25. Archived from the original on 2007-12-25. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  17. ^ "Go Betty Go". gobettygo. Archived from the original on 2007-11-17. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  18. ^ "Meet the Band". Filter. Archived from the original on 2010-11-21. Retrieved 2010-12-28.
  19. ^ Gabriela, Hilda (2012-07-26). "C'mon! The Return of Go Betty Go". Al Borde. Archived from the original on 2012-08-01. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  20. ^ Whiteside, Jonny (2012-06-02). "Pop-punk band with Glendale roots returns to the stage". Glendale News-Press. Archived from the original on 2012-06-06. Retrieved 2012-08-14.
  21. ^ Distefano, Alex (2022-06-30). "L.A. punks rally for Go Betty Go in guitarist's fight against cancer at weekend benefit show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  22. ^ Reboot at Discogs
  23. ^ "Grammy nominees". Grammy.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-01.
  24. ^ "Worlds End Producer Management".
  25. ^ Rinzler Buckingham, Jane (July 3, 2004). "The Next Gos-Gos". Indiana Gazette. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  26. ^ Rinzler Buckingham, Jane (July 7, 2004). "The Next Gos-Gos". Ocala Star-Banner. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
  27. ^ a b Burr, Ramiro (Oct 10, 2005). "Go Betty Go Grows with new CD". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  28. ^ Boucher, Geoff (Jul 8, 2007). "'I'm From L.A.'; Go Betty Go". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-12-27.[dead link]
  29. ^ Ali, Lorraine (September 12, 2005). "Snap Judgment: Music". Newsweek. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  30. ^ "Music: Go Betty Go doesn't fall back on sex appeal". Springfield News Leader. Jul 15, 2005. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  31. ^ Cuda, Heidi Siegmund (Mar 27, 2003). "Buzz Clubs". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  32. ^ "The Biz May Have Lost Its Way, But The Music Can't Be Stopped". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. March 28, 2004. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
  33. ^ Chacon Alvarez, Pablo (January 23, 2015). "Punk Band Go Betty Go Are Back With Their First Release in a Decade". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  34. ^ "IGN Articles". IGN Music. August 23, 2004. Retrieved 2013-12-15.
  35. ^ "Emily Wynne-Hughes — Audition — American Idol 8". Rickey.org. 2009-01-13. Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  36. ^ "Emily Wynne Hughes". Mahalo.com. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  37. ^ "Go Betty Go singer competes on American Idol". Punknews.org. 15 January 2009. Retrieved 2010-12-25.
  38. ^ Swayzo, Sal (May 2004). "Go Betty Go – Worst Enemy". Tastes Like Chicken. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
  39. ^ Rosenthal, Richard (2015-01-28). "Go Betty Go – Reboot". Screamer magazine. Retrieved 2015-05-06.
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