Go Betty Go
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. History. Early years. The band formed in Glendale, California on 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. The name originates from a phrase the band used to chant to try to get  guitarist, Betty Cisneros, to start a song. The band released two CDs for SideOneDummy Records. The first was "Worst Enemy" in 2004. The second was "Nothing Is More", produced by Flogging Molly’s Ted Hutt, in 2005. They also took part in the Warped Tours of 2004 and 2005. Lineup changes. In February 2006, lead vocalist Nicolette Vilar left the band, causing them to cancel the end of their current tour. After holding auditions, in May 2006 a replacement was found in Emily Wynne-Hughes. In August 2007, bassist Michelle Rangel posted an announcement on the band's web site  stating that she was leaving the band. A replacement was found in Phil Buckman, who is currently playing bass with Fuel. The band reunited with the original four band members in July 2012. Recent events. The original band reunited in 2012, and in 2015 independently released a new EP titled "Reboot" working again with 57th Annual Grammy Awards winning producer Ted Hutt, who produced all of their previous releases. Notability. They have received favorable attention in the press, such as: Featured Works: American Idol. In January 2009, the band's former lead vocalist, Emily Wynne-Hughes, auditioned for American Idol  during its eighth season, where she sang "Barracuda". She passed the audition, but was eliminated during the Hollywood round. Band members. Current members Former members