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April 28, 2009
Go-Go's Rock the Sunset Strip
I caught iconic girl group the Go-Go's at the House of Blues in Hollywood Saturday night, and the band rocked it like they usually do whenever they're back in their hometown. Hard to believe its been 31 years since the Go-Go's were formed but I have to say that time, for the most part, has been kind to the self-proclaimed "goddesses of rock." Guitarist Jane Weidlin and bassist Kathy Valentine look nearly ten years younger than their actual ages, and lead singer Belinda Carlisle looked more like the attractive 50-year old woman she is than the wax mannequin she appeared to be during her recent turn on Dancing With the Stars.
Speaking of DWTS, Belinda's dance partner on the show, Jonathan Roberts, made a guest appearance for the band's performance of "Cool Jerk", during which he jitterbugged and twist-ed with both Belinda and Jane.
Other show highlights were spirited performances of the Sparks' and Jane Weidlin's "Cool Places"; "We Got the Beat", "How Much More", "Tonight", and "This Town" and the melancholy "Forget That Day" (from the Talk Show album) which the girls haven't performed live since 1984.
Another interesting tune in the set list was "Mad About You" (the group doesn't perform a lot Belinda's solo material) and I was able to capture it on video:
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