“The girls in the band have been pushing me to do this book for decades and I’m not exaggerating, they really have. We’d go out on tour and I would bring stacks of photos on the tour bus and we would get hysterical looking at all of this stuff and they’d say, “Gina, you’ve got to do a book! You’ve got to put this all in one place because it’s fucking insane; nobody is seeing this except us; let’s get it out there” and I’ve been wanting to do it for ever and ever but I needed someone to help me because it seemed so overwhelming and I didn’t know how I was going to put it together. How am I going to choose which photos I wanted? Initially it started out as just a photo book and then my book publisher came to me and asked, ”What about writing some words?” I was like, oh geez, I don’t know, I’m not a writer so, I don’t know what to tell you about that right now; let me give it some thought. When I started looking at these photographs, the words just came pouring out and I realized this was way easier than I thought so, don’t be so fearful. Fear is the biggest; the biggest fuck-thing in the world is fear! Fear, fear, fear; be unafraid and just do it because; do you know what? Fear is a load of crap! It is so ridiculous; so, I go for it and I do it, the book turns out fantastic, I’m so proud of it, I’m so happy with this book and I couldn’t be happier because it turned out beautiful and I’m loving it!”
Schock is not only happy with how it turned out but she is thrilled that the remaining members of the group are just as happy with the finished product; including Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine who wrote the “Foreword.” Gina does bristle a bit when asked if the band was on or is planning on a farewell tour as more than four decades of memories, touring and trailblazing paths for other female artists can be draining; no?
“This band will never end my friend, read the book! This band will go on and on; the book is an easy read and it is the perfect coffee-table book, it really is,” she stated emphatically. “I was calling everybody in the band every other day; I was like, guys this is melting my heart, I feel so good about everything, I love everybody in the band and it made me realize that this journey that we have been on all of these years and just how fucking lucky we are. I mean, we worked hard but to put yourself in the right place at the right time; that’s magic man! How does that happen? I don’t know but we’ve been the people that it has happened for and I’m really grateful. The girls all love the book and when they got it, they all called me up and said, Gina great job, we are so proud of you and that made me feel really good because I wanted them to love the book the way I do and they did so, that was wonderful. You never know, somebody may be P’O’d because of what I wrote and didn’t particularly agree with or whatever and everybody was really happy with it. Everything I wrote was the truth, I’m telling the truth, I’m in the band and what you’re reading and seeing is behind the scenes and real.”
When talking with Schock, there is no reason to doubt that it’s “Real” because she is sincere and passionate about the band, the book and the fan base which made it all happen for them. So; can you give us a hint at what will happen at Bookends in Ridgewood and beyond Gina?
“Everything is good, I love the book, I’m happy with the book, the girls love the book, I hope everyone loves it because I did this book for the fans. I swear to God I really did; this is about doing it for the fans because without them this would all mean nothing, nobody would care; who would give a shit? Thanks to the fans who made us the band that we are and continue to support us and this book is my big thank you to them. I’ll be taking photos with fans and signing the book and I’ll be there to meet people and say thank you for putting me where I am today because if it wasn’t for the fans the Go-Go’s would mean nothing; I’m here in thankful gratitude mode.”
“Made In Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’s” is available at retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble as well as a host of other places and to discover more about Gina Schock’s book tour and schedule, please visit https://linktr.ee/ginaschock .
That's it for this week! Please continue to support live and original music and until next week....ROCK ON
This week's event listings
Al's Airport Inn636 Bear Tavern Road West Trenton
(609) 883-5252
Sat. 5 p.m. Jessica DiDonato
Sun. (12 p.m.) Sunday Brunch (6 p.m.) "Sunday Funday" w/ DJ Spinning
Mon. 5 p.m. Edison Wilson
Tues. 7 p.m. Just Jeff
Wed. (4 p.m.) LGBTQ / Thanksgiving Happy Hour (7 p.m.) Jessica DiDonato
Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-8777
Fri. (10 a.m.) “Studio Time” at Princeton Makes w/ Adriana Groza (6:30 p.m.) (Takes place at Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison Street) (7:30 p.m.) Story & Verse: A Storytelling and Poetic Open Mic-“Walk The Line.” Doors open at 7 p.m., FREE event (Robeson Center)
Sat. 7 p.m. Café Improv feat. Frank Glaz Music & Quartet, TBA. $2
Bill's Olde Tavern 2694 Nottingham Way Hamilton
(609) 586-0192
Mon. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
Tues./Wed. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ "Super" Dave Curtis
Ages 21+
Boro Bean 9 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-6681
Sat. 11 a.m. John Abbott
Bowman's Tavern 1600 River Road New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2972
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. Neil Podgurski Trio
Fri. (5:30 p.m.) Bennett Lee (8 p.m.) Bob Egan
Sat. 7 p.m. Dave Dales Trio
Sun. (12 p.m.) Steve Guyger (6 p.m.) Lorenzo
Wed. 6 p.m. Andy Prescott
Broken Goblet Brewing 2500 State Road Bensalem, PA
(267) 812-5653
Thurs. 7 p.m. Mike Estabrook
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Lost Pint
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Off With Their Heads / Thick
Wed. 7 p.m. “Thanks For The Laughs 7” feat. Don Jamieson, Joe Bartnick, Jim Florentine. $16.30, $21.73, $108.65
Candlelight Lounge 24 Passaic Street Trenton
(609) 695-9612
Thurs. 6 p.m. Thursday Night Blues Jam Hosted by The Mojo Gypsies. $5 (Includes hot buffet)
City Streets 510 Highway 130 South East Windsor
(609) 426-9400
Sat. 8 p.m. Tanglewood
Wed. 7 p.m. DJ Big Jae
Clubhouse at Mountain View (The Patio)
850 Bear Tavern Road Ewing
(609) 771-0400
Fri. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction
COARadio.com 125 South Main Street Hightstown
(609) 241-7103
Sun. 7 p.m. "Rock On Radio" feat. Fiona Tyndall and Helen O'Shea w/ calls from Cole Gallagher, Karl Dietel and Paul Tarnapol
Cooper's Riverview 50 Riverview Plaza Trenton
(609) 393-7300
Thurs. 9 p.m. Club Night feat. Rotating DJs (inside event)
Fri. (5 p.m.) "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere Happy Hour"
Sat. (7 p.m.) Talking In Cursive (9 p.m.) “Back To The 90’s” UV Club Event. (90’s attire recommended)
Sun. 11 a.m. " Sunday Latin Jazz Brunch" w/ Victor Tarassov (6 p.m.) (7 p.m.) “Pre-Thanksgiving Laff Out Loud Comedy/Birthday Celebration” feat. Joe Clair w/ Skeet, Smokey, Deekay, Stiletto, Will Wright. $30-$50, doors open at 6 p.m.
Tues. 8 p.m. Karaoke w/ Michael Hoffman
Wed. (12 p.m.) "Wine Down Wednesdays" (7 p.m.) Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ WitzEnd. Doors open at 6 p.m. (9 p.m.) DJ G3M
All Events Ages 21+
Cross Pollination Gallery2 North Union Street Lambertville
(609) 213-6734
Fri. 5 p.m. "Friday Happy Hour." (Talk art, wine and musicians who bring instruments)
Dacey's Pub215 West Philadelphia Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-4838
Fri. 6 p.m. Acoustic Music Night
Wed. 8 p.m. Quizzo
Dadz Bar and Grill 744 Main Street Lumberton
(609)267-4344
Thurs. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night
Fri. 6 p.m. Mile Marker
Sat. 8 p.m. DJ Dubbs Karaoke Party
Dog & Bull Brew House 810 Bristol Pike (Rte. 13) Croydon, PA.
(215) 788-2855
Fri. 6 p.m. Vince Schneider
Sat. 4 p.m. Zig
Wed. 8 p.m. PaleHorse
Firkin Tavern1400 Parkway Avenue Ewing
(609) 771-0100
Mon. 6:30 p.m. “Sip & Paint” $45
Friends Bar & Grill 2825 South Eagle Road Newtown, PA
(215) 504-7005
Fri. 9 p.m. Break Even
Wed. 9 p.m. Kickbax Trio
German American Society 215 Uncle Pete's Road Hamilton
(609) 585-5200
Wed. 6 p.m. “Whiskies & Cigars Night” w/ The Corey RJ Trio
Gleason's Bar6700 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(215) 943-4781
Wed. 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve w/ “Never Enough”
Hamilton Tap & Grill557 US Route 130 North Hamilton
(609) 905-0925
Sat. 7 p.m. Tiltin’ Catz
Harvest Seasonal Grill (Newtown Shopping Center)
2865 South Eagle Road Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8469
Thurs. 6 p.m. Brian Elliot & Sister Blue Duo
Havana New Hope 105 S. Main Street New Hope, PA.
(215) 862-9897
Thurs. 7 p.m. Funk n' Blues Jam
Fri. (9 p.m.) The Amish Outlaws. $15 (11 p.m.) DJ Dance Party
Sat. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party
Sun. 5 p.m. “A Little Dirt On My Boots” w/ The Buzzer Band (Country)
Mon. (9 p.m.) "Lipstick Mondays Drag Show" Hosted by Cyannie Lopez (9 p.m.) Karaoke w/ Dwayne
Wed. 9:30 p.m. DJ Dance Party
Hopewell Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue Hopewell
(609) 466-1964
Thurs. 7 p.m. “Your Stage At Any Stage: Open Mic” Hosted by Michelle Klein feat. Rays of Hope (Helen O’Shea, Fiona Tyndall, Olive Joseph, Evelyn Counts). $15
Fri. 8 p.m. Films That Made Music: “Moby Doc.” $12.50
Sat. 8 p.m. Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz. $26
Tues. 7 p.m. The Art of Living Well: “Farming In Central Jersey : Past & Present” An Evening of Film and Discussion. $20
Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn 15 East Broad Street Hopewell
(609) 466-9889
Fri. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 5 p.m. Grant Peterson and Martin Goldberg
Hopewell Valley Vineyards 46 Yard Avenue Pennington
(609) 737-4465
Fri. 4 p.m. "Music & Merlot" feat. (5 p.m.) Acoustic DuoVer
Sat. (1 p.m.) The Tune Bandits (5 p.m.) "Music & Merlot" feat. Two For Flinching
Sun. 1:30 p.m. "Jazzy Sundays" feat. Roundabout
Hurricane Jacks Bar and Grill 7759 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(267) 914-4517
Fri. 6 p.m.Happy Hour
Sat. 9 p.m. Jukebox Graveyard / Nimrod
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula & Sam
Irish Rover Station House 1033 South Bellevue Avenue Langhorne, PA
(215) 970-5412
Fri. 9:30 p.m. DJ Entertainment Paula & Sam Dance Party
Sat. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke Party Hosted by Paula & Sam
Iron Plow Vineyards 26750 Mount Pleasant Road Columbus
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Bob & Dave
Sat. 6:30 p.m. Steve Guyger
Sun. 2 p.m. Ronnie Brandt
Iron Plow Vineyards Tasting Room61 High Street Mt. Holly
(732) 306-9111
Fri. 6:30 p.m. Wayne Palmer & Friends
Ivy Tavern 3108 S. Broad Street, Hamilton
(609) 888-1435
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke
Fri. 9 p.m. Union
Sat. 9 p.m. Sara and The Sound
Sun. 5 p.m. “Latin Sunday” Karaoke w/ DJ Daner En Los Controles
All shows 21+
John & Peter's 96 S. Main Street New Hope, Pa
(215) 862-5981
Fri. 9 p.m. Stereo League
Sat. (3 p.m.) Black Cat Habitat’s “Gratitude Show” / Missing Frets (9 p.m.) Padraic’s Joy, Bone & Marrow, Dracula Kitty
Sun. 9 p.m. Swamp Jelly
Mon. 9 p.m. Open Mic (Sign-ups start at 8 p.m.)
Wed. 9 p.m. The Invitational
All shows 21+
JoJo's Tavern 2677 Nottingham Way Mercerville
(609) 586-2678
Wed. 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve w/ “Radio Fiction”
Killarney's Publick House 644 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road Hamilton
(609) 586-1166
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Girls Night Out"
Fri. 8 p.m. Out Of The Red
Wed. “Thanksgiving Eve Bash” w/ DJ Jimmy (Inside) / Wayne Bilotti (Outside)
Laurita Winery 85 Archertown Road New Egypt
(609) 752-0200
Fri. (12 p.m.) "Wine In The Grove Friday" (7 p.m.) Paint & Sip “Holiday Edition” $50 (advance/online), doors open at 6 p.m.
Sat. 11 a.m. “Diwali Masquerade Fest” feat. DJ Fusion, Dance, Hooka and more. (Fireworks at dusk)
Sun. 11 a.m. “Diwali Masquerade Fest” feat. DJ Fusion, Dance, Hooka and more.
Wed. 6 p.m. Girls Night Out. Ages 21+
Logan Inn 9 South Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 862-2300
Fri. 8:30 p.m. Bridge Beat Duo
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Ed Wall
Mamma Rosa's 572 Klockner Road Hamilton
(609) 588-5454
Fri. 6 p.m. Steve Kramer and Friends
Sat. 6 p.m. Deb & Mike
Wed. 7 p.m. Karaoke
Marie's Kozy Korner111 Trenton Road Fairless Hills, PA
(215) 943-3131
Wed. 8 p.m. “Celebrate Thanksgiving” w/ Hind Sight
McGuinn's Place 1781 Brunswick Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-0599
Tues. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Ages 21+
McStews Irish Sports Pub 5316 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Trivia Night
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam 8 p.m. Last Call / Doubtfull
More Than Q 13 Klines Court Lambertville
(609) 773-0072
Sun. 2 p.m. Packy’s Sunday Brunch feat. Sim Cain, Dave Haneman, Keith Hartel
Music Mountain Theater1483 Route 179 Lambertville
(609)397-3337
Fri. 8 p.m. "Elf: The Musical"
Sat. 3 p.m./8 p.m. "Elf: The Musical"
Sun. 3 p.m. "Elf: The Musical
Naked Brewing Company212 Mill Street Bristol, PA
(267) 544-7129
Wed. 12 p.m. “Friendsgiving” feat. (6:30 p.m.) The Dana Collins Project
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company909 Ray Avenue Croydon, PA
(215) 458-7081
Wed. 7 p.m. Rachel & Ty
New Egypt Flea Market Village 933 Monmouth County Road Cream Ridge
(609) 758-2082
Fri. 5 p.m. Full Moon Market (Frost Moon)
Sun. 8 a.m. Scavenger Hunt Hosted by Grammy & Poppy’s Craft Shack
New Hope Winery 6123 Lower York Road New Hope, PA
(215) 794-2331
Fri. 5 p.m. Stranger Things (Pour House)
Sat. (1 p.m.) Just Jeff (Pour House) 8 p.m. Heart Tribute w/ “Bad Animals.” (Main Room)
Newtown Brewing Company103 Penns Trail Newtown, PA
(215) 944-8609
Thurs. 7:30 p.m. “Big Bang Theory” Trivia Night
Fri. 6 p.m. Jeff & Katrina
Sat. 6 p.m. The Savants
Wed. (4 p.m.) “Tacos From The Crypt” (7 p.m.) Thanksgiving Eve Dance Party w/ “DJ Chuck Z
Nick's Roast Beef4501 Woodhaven Road West Philadelphia, PA
(215) 637-5151
Fri. 7 p.m. Sir Rod
Sat. 8 p.m. Jamison Celtic Rock
Wed. (5 p.m.) Keep The Change (8 p.m.) Thanksgiving Eve w/ Bigg Romeo
Nottingham Tavern 9 Mercer Street Hamilton Square
(609) 587-6623
Thurs. 9:30 p.m. Karaoke w/ Super Dave Curtis
Sat. 9 p.m. Deep Release
Ages 21+
Old Town Pub 135 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 291-9232
Thurs. 7 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia
Sat. 7 p.m. Radio Fiction
Wed. 7 p.m. Mario & Frank
Palmer Square40 Nassau Street Princeton
Sat. 12 p.m./4 p.m. "Skating On the Square" $10/$12 (Includes skate rental) 12 p.m. Fall Music Series w/ Underwater Airlines
Sun 12 p.m./4 p.m. "Skating On the Square" $10/$12 (Includes skate rental)
Pasquale's Sports Bar 9078 Mill Creek Road Levittown, PA
(267) 202-6268
Fri. 5 p.m. Happy Hour feat. (TBA)
Sat. 8 p.m. DJ or Live Band Entertainment
Tues. 7:30 p.m. Quizzo
Wed. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Patriots Crossing 1339 River Road Titusville
(609) 737-2780
Thurs. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night
Sat. 8 p.m. Paul Plumeri Band
Wed. 7 p.m. "Quizzo"
Pete's Steak House 523 Whitehorse Avenue Hamilton
(609) 585-8008
Thurs. 8 p.m. Tonti & Jaskewicz Duo
Fri. / Sat. 9:30 p.m. Mario & Frank w/ Joe Ricci and Brian Lehey
Randy Now's Man Cave 134 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 424-3766
Fri./Sat. 7 p.m. The Successful Failures / Tod The Mod
Recklesstown Farm Distillery2800 Route 206 North Columbus
(609) 784-8046
Sat. 5 p.m. The Fourth Son
Rosedale Mills 101 Route 31 North Pennington
(609) 737-2008
Sat. 1 p.m. Outdoor Line Dancing. $10 (Rain date Sundays 12 p.m.)
Second Sin Brewing Company1500 Grundy Lane Bristol, PA
(267) 812-5251
Thurs. 4 p.m. Trivia Tacos and Beer
Wed. 12 p.m. “Second Sin-Aversary”
Slackwood Volunteer Fire Company 21 Slack Avenue Lawrence
(609) 392-4018
Fri. 6:30 p.m. “Country Line Dance” Hosted by BTK Entertainment. $10
Small World Coffee 14 Witherspoon Street Princeton
(609) 924-4377 x2
Sat. 6 p.m. Caruso
Tara's Tavern 1 Cookstown-New Egypt Road, Wrightstown
(609) 286-2300
Fri. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Big Daddy G
Sat. 9 p.m. Chandler of The Dangerous Duo
Tavern On The Lake 101 Main Street Hightstown
(609) 426-9345
Wed. 9 p.m. Karaoke
Terhune Orchards330 Cold Soil Road Princeton
(609) 924-2310
Sat. 1 p.m. “Cheers to Fall” feat. Corey & Kara
Sun.1 p.m.“Cheers to Fall” feat. Jerry Steel
TGI Fridays3535 U.S. Route 1 North #275 Princeton
(609) 520-0378
Fri. 5 p.m. Edison Wilson
Sun. 1 p.m. James Gedeon
The Buck Hotel1200 Buck Road Feasterville, PA
(215) 396-2002
Thurs. 7 p.m. Kevin Kirko
Fri. 7 p.m. Love Junk
Sat. 9 p.m. Secret Sevice
Tues. 6 p.m. Danny Lynch
The Cool Cricket 216 Burlington Street Fieldsboro
(609) 291-9110
Fri. 8 p.m. Karaoke
Sat. 8:30 p.m. Asylum Choir
The Dubliner 34 North Main Street New Hope, PA
(215) 693-1816
Fri. 7 p.m. Na Bodach
Sat. 7 p.m. Andrew Kontz & Bill O’Neal
Sun. 2 p.m. David Falcone
The Five Four Bar & Grill 8919 New Falls Road Levittown, PA
(215) 547-5525
Thurs. 9 p.m. Karaoke w/ Paula and Sam
Fri. 9 p.m. The Fredz
Sat. 9 p.m. EarCandy
Tues. 8 p.m. Trivia w/ Joe Juhas
Wed. 9 p.m. SpareParts
The Irish Horne Bar & Restaurant882 2nd Street Pike Richboro, PA
(215) 942-4000
Fri. 8 p.m. Joe & Krista
The Ivy Inn 248 Nassau Street Princeton
(609) 921-8555
Fri. 10 p.m. DJ Iron Mike
Sat. 10 p.m. Discoteks
Tues. 8 p.m. Quizzo w/ Bob E Luv
Wed. 10 p.m. Total Request w/ DJ Rockin' Ron
The Morrisville Tavern376 West Trenton Avenue Morrisville, PA
(215) 295-5310
Mon. 7 p.m. Karaoke w/ DJ Tim
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic
Wed. 7 p.m. Trivia Night
The Roost 181 Rte. 539 Cream Ridge
(609) 208-0050
Fri. 8 p.m. 80’s Party w/ “80’s Undercover”
Sat. 8 p.m. Out Of The Red
Wed. 8 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ “80’s Undercover”
The Sticky Wicket 2465 South Broad Street Hamilton
(609) 439-0007
Fri. 9 p.m. Spanky’s Garage
The Sycamore Grill 255 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA
(215) 908-6326
Fri. 8 p.m. Danny Lynch Project
Sat. 8 p.m. Plush Duo
Wed. 8 p.m. “Thanksgiving Eve” w/ Mid Life Crisis
Tindall Road Brewing Co.102 Farnsworth Avenue Bordentown
(609) 526-8651
Sat. 7 p.m. Slugger O’Toole
Train Wreck Distillery25 Madison Avenue Mount Holly
(609) 288-6300
Thurs. 6:30 p.m. “Smoking Good Pair” Whiskey and Cigar Event. $25
Trenton Social 449 South Broad Street Trenton
(609) 989-7777
Thurs. 5 p.m. "Happy Hour Throwback Thursday" w/ Jay Kountree
Sun. “House Social” w/ DJ entertainment
Mon. 6 p.m. "Monday Night Karaoke"
Tues. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night Hosted by Tobias & Lea
Triple Sun Spirits126 South State Street Newtown, PA
(215) 944-3057
Fri. 7 p.m. Joe Rebl
Vault Brewing Company10 South Main Street Yardley, PA
(267) 573-4291
Fri. 7 p.m. Tony Miceli Duo
Sat. 7 p.m. Paul Lingerman Trio
VFW Post 4919 Fisher Place Yardville
(609) 585-9645
Fri. 7 p.m. “Light-Up Rustic Snowman” Paint Night
Wilson's Pub1870 Brownsville Road Trevose Heights, PA
(215) 355-4739
Wed. 7 p.m. EarCandy
Working Dog Winery 610 Windsor-Perrineville Road Hightstown
(609) 371-6000
Sat. 12 p.m. Chris Swatt
Sun. 12 p.m. Erin McAndrew
WWFM 89.1 FM HD2 RadioMCCC Old Trenton Road West Windsor
Jazzon2.org
Mon. 7 p.m. "Danny Coleman's Got The Blues"
Danny Coleman is a veteran musician and writer from central New Jersey. He hosts a weekly radio program entitled 'Rock On Radio' airing Sunday evenings at 7:00pm EST on ThePenguinRocks.com where he features indie/original bands and solo artists.
