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Concert Review
The Go-Go’s
Say Farewell
by Michael Dorn
When the Go-Go’s came to the Sands
Event Center, it was clear from the get-go
that they were there to have a good time.
As Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re an American Band” blared through the PA system, the 5 ladies who make
up the all girl 80’s pop band took the stage, one at a time, dancing and singing along. They looked genuinely
happy to be there.
Opening with their 1982 hit, “Vacation”, they didn’t waste any time getting the crowd on their feet. Song after
song Jane Weidlen, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock and newest member, Abby Travis played flawlessly, as Belinda Carlisle delivered pitch perfect vocals. Early in the night, Jane Weidlen reminded the sold out crowd that
the Go-Go’s actually started in the 70’s, as part of the LA punk scene. To prove it, they launched into 2 songs
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