Me and my partner Terk went to almost every GoGo spot you can name. We would catch the bus, hitch hike, and even walk, man were we pressed. We would go to Cherry's with the whole Southview Crew to see Essence, Class and sometimes the old Physical Wundor. We would sit on the floor for what seemed to be hours to wait for the next band to play. The Panorama Room, The Coliseum (It was something about that place that I loved), Anacostia Park for Malcolm X Day, where E.U. would always tear it up. The Howard - Remember the metal stumps on the floor that would trip you up, which were left after the old theater chairs had been removed?

I remember I would even ride my bike to Forestville Skating Rink from Oxon Hill, by myself, with my tape recorder to see Redds & The Boys every Friday night, you talking about pressed! I would have my tape recorder strapped to the boy bar on my bike, and would groove all the way home with that fresh tape I had just recorded. My friends thought I was crazy, but everybody wanted a copy of that fresh new tape I had the next day. I also remember trying to sneak into Oxon Hill High to see Essence and none of us had any money. About 12 or 15 of us tried to lift one of those bike racks up to the Gym window out back, which was about 2 stories up. Little did we know how heavy that thing was. We got that thing up in the air and couldn't get it any further, so everybody just dropped it when we heard P.G. (The Police) coming. We ran through the woods and got all cut up and scarred. By the way, we gave up getting in and went back to groove to Essence from the back window.

We used to hit The Paragon II to see Trouble on Wednesday nights, man was that a hump from S.E. on the bus. I remember thinking we were in another city after that first ride there, but we kept going back. Crystal Skate, Evans Grill and Triples. The Friendly Annex, which would pretty much be S.E., Oxon Hill and Fort Washington. We would go down to the Ball Diamond in Charles County to see Benny and the Masters. We were fortunate enough to be at Highland to see Essence play for free. We would hit Southeast Gardens, which was really in Oxon Hill, Columbia Park to see Trouble again, the Cap Center to see all the honies from all over. The Chapter III, Eastside, Rythms, and I can't forget about the RSVP, at Waterside Mall in S.W. The Metro Club to see Essence every Thursday night. Wilmers Park, where we got stranded and never went again. Mrs. Mack (Rare Essence's Manager at the time) gave us a ride home, after we stopped yelling and cursing at one another. Each one of us blaming the other for not having a ride home. Man was it dark out there after they turned those lights out. We even hit spots in VA, like Alexandria Skating Rink to see Ovation and some other band, which had to be the worst band I had ever seen. We used to go down to Jimmy's Lounge and Cross Creek to see Prophecy, which was about a 2 hour ride, but we were driving by then. We would also go out to King George VA to support Doc and the Physical Wundor crew. That's enough for now!

On this site you will find the baddest Old School GoGo dating back to 1977, but you will also find Old School GoGo Posters (as demonstrated by our Main page), Old School GoGo Flicks, 24 hour Old School GoGo Listen Live that you control, Old School GoGo Videos, Old School Arcade Games and everything else related directly to Old School GoGo. If you are an Old School GoGo fanatic, then this site was built for you. So anything you would like to see relating to Old School GoGo, just let us know, and we will try our best to accomodate you.

We will be having many Old School GoGo topics, where you can voice your opinion and be heard. We want everyone to recognize where and how GoGo got started, as well as the people and bands that put in the time, sweat and energy, to make it possible for the many GoGo bands to exist and play today. We feel the phenomenol GoGo artists from back in the day, don't get the deserved props that they should. So we will try to make sure they are recognized and never forgotten, through the efforts of OldSchoolGoGo.com. Before you tour our site and visit our extensive collection of Tapes and CD's, we would like to extend a special thanks to many of the people that had a real effect on Old School GoGo.

Special thanks to The Soul Searchers, Tony Fisher & Dyke (RIP), T-Bone, Tricky Foot Ricky (Trouble Funk), Sugar Bear, Oola Tony, Smokey, Foxy Brown, Butch, Sugar Foot Ricky, JuJu, CJ, Hunter, Vernon, Young Boy Lee, Mike & Tito!  (E.U.)

Funk, Benny, Lawrence, Foots (RIP), Weaves, Jungle Boogie, David, Mickey, Funky Ned, White Boy, DC, Donnell & Derrick, Big Horn, JB, BJ, Scottie, Marky, also three cool cats, my man Godfather, Mike Muse & Luther, What's Happenin fellas?  (R.E.) By the way, we can't forget about the Benny & The Masters Crew - Elmo (RIP), Kicko, JuJu and all the rest of that gang!

Eddie (Slow motion), GoGo Mike,  GoGo Eric, Doc (Ayre Rayde), Redds, GoGo Danny (Redds & the Boys),  Cabalou & Skintight ( Petworth), Tidy & GoGo Spanky (Class), Loose Booty (Peacemakers), Charlie Horse, Big Simmon, Goonie Brown (Mass). What's Up Sy, Rick & Tracy, Jazz & Lorenzo, Master Ron, D D, Mike, Stan & Michelle, Kevin, Slim Jim, Howdy Dooty, WD, Doc & Daou? (The Big Bad Prophecy Band). 

What's up Doc (Kenny), Reggie Reynolds, Ed Blair, Ginuwine, Hit, Casper, Craig Clipper, Mark, Big Mark & Rico (That Physical Wundors Crew). Buggs, Heavy One (RIP), Glass eye Darrell, Wink, Pratt & all that old Junk Yard Crew. Can't forget about BYB & NEG - Big G, Rah Rah, Hot Sauce, Buggy, Smoke & all that Old New School Crew still holding it down. We like to send a special dedication out to all the Rappers of GoGo - Fat Rodney (RIP), Stinky Dink, Rappin Redds, Tony Blunt, Ronnie T and all the rest of the GoGo Rappers! Special dedication going out to The All City Crew down at the old Lorton, up at Hagerstown, Louisburg, Petersburg and the rest of the Old School Crew on lockdown! A BIG SHOUT out to all the FEMALE GoGo Bands - Pleasure, Precise, Royalty, Clique & Delicious.  Special thanks to all the soundmen - Rio, Googie, Mix Master, Charlie and all the rest of the Big Bad Soundmen. We can't forget about Wolfman, Tricky Rick, DJ Flexx, DJ Kool, DJ Rico and all the DJ's from back in the day, as well as today. IF we left anyone out, please send us an e-mail and we will add them to our list.    

Now we would like to give a Special Dedication to all the neighborhoods and GoGo spots back in the day. Special Dedication going out to 14th and Quincy N.W., The Southview Crew, Ft. Washington & The Friendly Annex Crew, Clifton Terrace, Emery Heights, Celebrity Hall, Condon Terrace, Oxon Hill, Sursum Corda, Glendarden, Highland, Parkland, Landover, Congress Heights, Cherry's (formerly known as Atlantic St. Skating Rink), Linda Pollen, Whaler Place, Hillcrest, Iverson Mall & Chuck E. Cheese in Marlow Heights, Suitland, Galveston St., Barry Farms, Valley Green, The A Team, CIX, Gangster Chronicles, The Young Dillingers, The Hill Boys, Lincoln Heights, Mayfair Mansions, Paradise, Ledroit Park, 5n0, 640, Fairmont Heights, Simple City, Langston Lane, Forest Heights, Forestville, Maryland Gardens, Brentwood, River Terrace, Montana Ave. & 12th Street, Potomac Gardens, NW Gardens, Minnesota Ave., Nova Ave. & Capital Heights, Edgewood, 8th & H Crew, Garfield Terrace, Palmer Park & The Club Lebaron, Seat Pleasant, Woodland, Glass Manor, Indian Queen, MLK Ave, Anacostia, The Room, Fairfax Village, East Gate, Trinidad, Benning Rd, The Ivy City crew, Washington Heights, Forest Creek & Evans Grill, Crystal Skate, Kalorama Skating Rink, Alexandria Skating Rink, The Panorama Room, Howard Theater, Maverick Room, The Coliseum, The Capital Center, The Stadium Armory, Triples, Anacostia Park & Malcom X Day, Paragon 2, Ibex, Largo, Kenilworth, Summit Hills, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, The Moonlight Inn, Wilmers Park, Waldorf, Annapolis, Columbia MD, Ft. Meade, Bladensburg, Hyattsville, Geogia Ave., Shirley Duke & Cameron Valley (Alexandria), Halls Hill, Green Valley, Del Ray, Town, The Highway, Gum Springs, Dale City, Woodbridge, Reston, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Cross Creek & Jimmy's Lounge - To be continued.....

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They may call Go Go, Jungle Music. But Go Go is alright with me. You go to NYC - rap. You go to LA -rap. You go to New Orleans - rap. You go to San Francisco - rap. Everytown in the U.S.A., including Canada, England, France and other contries - rap. To me "rap is crap". But Go Go is where its at. Only in the U.S. capital city, you get Go Go. That unique blend of Funk music that's in a class by itself. Those cities don't know nothing, but DC is where its at. Go Go is what you need, to get through the day. Go Go is good to go, all of the way. Never stop playing the "goo goose goose" or as some may call it, "grusome goose". It jams, it rocks, it cranks, it pops. Keep on doing what you do. Because as Chuck Brown say, "Don't mean a thing if it ain't got the go go swing." Stop playing the "crappy rap" and play the Go Go, that is where its at.
With much love R.C.

Thanks R.C.!!! As always, you keep it original and interesting.

Thanks Again For Your Support R.C.!
OSGOGO


THIS IS SOMETHING YALL MUST KNOW,THIS RIGHT HERE IS A GO-GO SO YALL ACT RIGHT DON'T CHA FIGHT AND WE WON'T GO HOME EARLY TONIGHT! I LOVED HEARING AYRE RAYDE STOP THE SHOW AT THOMAS CLAGGETT, AND REPEAT THAT OVER AND OVER AGAIN, BECAUSE SOME CLOWNS DIDN'T GET ALONG AND DECIDED TO FIGHT, BTW THIS IS DJ POO. THIS SITE IS HEAVEN, I MOVED FROM MD. TO N.Y. IN'85'. LOOKING FOR SOME OLD SCHOOL FLAVOR GO-GO SINCE THEN, SEARCHING FOR 25 YRS. CAME ACROSS THIS SITE LAST MONTH AND MY PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED! YOU WANT FUNK? GET THAT "TROUBLE FUNK 1981 LIVE "WOOOOOWEEEEEE, TALK BOUT BRINGING BACK MEMORIES. THAT IS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE. I SLIDE THAT CD IN MY CAR STEREO AND TURN IT UP WHILE I ROLL DOWN FLATBUSH AVE. JUST FEELIN THE MEMORIES COMING BACK OF MARYLAND. BTW, DO YOU KNOW IF ANY GO-GO BANDS DO ANY SHOWS HERE IN N.Y.? I NEVER HEAR ABOUT THEM UP HERE. ANYWAY IM WORKING ON GETTING EVERY CD YOU HAVE INTO MY COLLECTION, SO YALL KEEP DOIN YOUR THANG AND I'LL KEEP SUPORTING THE FUNK!!! DJ POO OUT!!!

Thanks DJ Poo!!! GoGo bands used to play in NY, but we don't know if they do anymore! If we hear anything we will let you know.

Thanks Again For Your Support Poo!
OSGOGO


Maaaaan I really respect this website very very much! But I did not know that people were listening to songs kind of like empty lyrics. They don't sing in the songs... just talk a little bit every 10th seconds. What's the genre?

Thanks for the compliment!!! This genre of music is called GoGo, the native music of Washington DC! It's been around since the late 70's!

Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


In the words of the Nutty Professor's mom: "Sherman! Sherman! Sherman! Sherman! Sherman!" "You go boy." Old School Go Go is "all that, and then some!!" I can groove, "whether work, whether play. "Play that funky goo goose goose, black boy." Many, many thanks for the memories. R.C.

A Poem by R.C.:

I play my "goo goose goose" on the bus And people look at me like I'm crazy

And still, I groove

Some folks whisper about me As I be jamming on the bus

And yet, I still groove

The bus driver asked me to turn my mp3 player down, I change my earphones

And still, I groove

The folks don't like to sit next to me On the bus while I jam

And yet, I still groove

Only my co-workers in the mail room And one in my department understand my grooving

With their encouragement I still groove

I still groove...I still groove...I still groove

Thanks for all the props as well as the Poem R.C.!!! We're going to keep this alive as long as we are alive, and hopefully some of the younger generation will take over where we leave off!

Thank You For Your Support R.C.!
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HEY YALL LADIES NOW WHAT CHA GONNA DO? WHATS UP PEOPLE? THIS SITE IS LIKE HEAVEN TO ME.I MOVED FROM MARYLAND TO NEW YORK IN 1985. I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOME OLD SCHOOL GOGO EVER SINCE I LEFT. NEW YORK HAS NOTHING HERE NOTHING AT ALL, IM A DJ AND I LOOKED LOOKED AND LOOKED. I FOUND A FEW RECORDS, BUT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE RAW SOUND THAT THE 80'S HAD OMGOODNESS!!! I ORDERED ABOUT 6 CDS FROM THIS SITE AND IT IS LIKE 1985 ALL OVER AGAIN! LET ME TELL YOU, IM IN LOVE EVERY CD I GOT FROM THEM, IT'S A HIT PLUS 2. AFTER 25 YEARS OF NOT HEARING MY FAVORITE MUSIC,THANK YOU,THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

Thank You!!! We're glad we can bring a taste of the Old DC to New York, as well as the rest of the World!

Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


1st THANKS FOR THIS SITE! GOGO 4 LIFE. OLD SCHOOL WAY BACK BENNY, EU, CLASS, CHANCE,J UNK, OH LETS NOT EVEN PLAY TROUBLE FUNK, HOT COLD SWEAT, RE.
L.P.CITY, GOGO CRAZY

Thanks GoGo Crazy!

Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


It was about the battle of the bands for me, but wall to wall two times tall Chuck Brown out funked them all, Pepper.

Thanks Pepper! Good choice!

Thank You For Your Support Pepper!
OSGOGO


I NEED A E.U. FROM THE MOONLITE INN 1981 DROPPING MAJOR BOMBS . I ALSO NEED A E.U. FROM THE WASHINGTON COLISEUM 1983 OR 1984 ITS A VERY CLEAR MELLOW TYPE OF E.U. I ALSO NEED A E.U. FROM COLUMBIA PARK 1982. CAN I GET SOME HELP? I COULD SURE USE SOME PA CLASS FROM THE YEARS 1983 TO 1985 THEY WERE REALLY CRANKIN THEN.

You can check out our order page by clicking on the link below.

Old School GoGo Order Page!

We still have over 500 tapes to transfer to CD, and we are taking some time out these next few weeks to get a more transferred! So keep checking back if you don't see what you want. We will be adding 4 new E.U.'s in the next week or so.

Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


You need a facebook page if you don't have one already! I can't tell enough people about this site!

Thank You! We do have a FaceBook page, you can visit by clicking on the link below.

Old School GoGo FaceBook Page!

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OSGOGO


Hey Old School Go Go, I got to tell you this story. Back in the late 80's, my dad use to listen to Opera and Classical Music. He had this tape called, "Madam Butterfly" or something like that. Anyway, whenever I wanted to visit one of my girlfriends who live across town, I would ask to use his car. However, when I used his car, he had a tape deck in it. I used to have Trouble Funk - Saturday Night Live from Washington DC. One day, I used his car and was playing Trouble Funk, grooving, of course. Once I completed my journey, I took what I thought was my Trouble Funk tape out of the car, went inside the house and put it in my cassette walkman. Needless to say, it was my father's "Madam Butterfly" Opera tape.

So the next morning I caught the Metro Rail to work and pulled out my cassette walkman, with my father's tape in it, thinking it was my Trouble Funk tape. I was really taken by surprise, to hear this opera music. I was like, "What in the world is this?" Then in dawn on me that it was my father's opera tape, and he may have still had my Trouble Funk tape. Anyway, once I got to work the phone rang and my boss answered it. It was my father!! He was mad, because he wanted to listen to his "Madam Butterfly" tape, and I had it. He had the "Jungle Music" (as he called my Trouble Funk, Go Go Tape), instead. Anyway, I was on the phone explaining what had happened with the fact that I accidentally took his opera tape and he took the Go Go tape. Anyway, latter that night I gave him back his tape, and he gave me back mine.

I few months ago, I was in the hospital because I had my appendix removed. I was talking to him on my cell phone about the incident, and we laughed about it. This was a very funny incident between a father and son.
Thanks,
R.C.

Hey R.C., that's a good story. I remember how much my mother and my sisters hated GoGo, they also called it Jungle Music.
Thanks For The Memories & Your Support R.C.!
OSGOGO


Yo what's up? Nice site you got here. We love Go go over at Cold Crush electro mix rockers all the way over from Sydney Australia.

What's Up Sydney Australia? It's good to know that, although underground, GoGo reaches all over the world! That's Amazing!!!
Thanks For Your Support Sydney Australia!
OSGOGO


I work in Silver Spring and live near Columbia, MD. I take the commuter bus to and from work. A lot of white folks take the bus. I've loaded the Essence, Junk Yard, Peace Makers, and Hot Cold Sweat that I got from you'll, along with other go go cds and itunes I had and loaded on my MP3 player. When I ride the bus, I play my go go through my MP3 player and be grooving!! Those white folks on the bus be looking at me as if I am crazy - I don't care. I still groove, notwithstanding!!

I am very happy when I hear, talk about, or see things pertaining to go go music. It always takes me back when I was in my teens and early 20's. There is nothing like go go music. You have to be one who grew in the DC area to understand it. Old School Go Go is the only good Go Go in my opinion!!.

One more story, then I will leave you alone:

Back in the day one of my boys who really love Go Go, had a whole box of Go Go tapes he collected over the years. He played some Essence that I never heard. Nevertheless, it "cranked hard"!! As a matter of fact, it is the same Essence that I ordered from you'll back in October '09. My boy played it, and I heard the guitar solo at the end of "Up against the Wall", and was tripping on how it was such a "bad, funky sound". After that, whenever I saw my boy who had the Essence tape, we would trip over the funky guitar solo of the Up against the wall - song.

Thanks again,
Sincerely,
R.C.

What's up R.C.? Thanks again for posting the good memories of the GoGo past. We apologize for taking this long to post it, as we have been busy buiding a new section for our audience.
Thanks For Your Support R.C.!
OSGOGO


Man I am feeling this site, because I am a old head who can't get that beat out of my system, the stories and places you hit, wow, well let me add a few, the Club Labaron, the old Colony Theather uptown, The famous Ballroom in B-more, but it only lasted a minute. lol I would even go as far as this. I was in the Navy living in Japan, and all I talked about was go go and of course I had all my tapes, so all the bama's from NYC, Philly and other places had to listen to my go go so much that they started to like it. lol Trouble & Chuck came to Tokyo and DC represented big time!! And when they knew DC was in the house they cranked like S#it, lol. This is your man DC, and I love this site!!! What happened to our city, because no matter who came to DC we would let them know that they are alright, but give us some Funk, Benny, or Chuck, or just that beat and we would make an artist feel so uncomfortable, because we needed that beat!!!!! Be Good!!

What's up DC? I wish I could have made it to the Club Lebaron, but it shut down in 81. Although I was already going to GoGo's then, I was only 14, and it was hard to get to Landover from Oxon Hill back then, unless you wanted to spend the night out there until the P12 started running the next morning. Love the stories, and thanks for sharing them.
Thanks For Your Support DC!
OSGOGO


Hey Old School GoGo,
I use to live in NorthEast near H.D. Woodson, about a block away from 58th street. I went to Woodson. To go to school I had to walk across this walk bridge that was over this creek in my neighborhood. Right across the creek was a park with a bike trail and some businesses that were adjacent to Dix Street. The most noted business was Campbell's Barbershop. One time back in the early 80's Campbell's Barbershop hosted a Go Go event. I think Chuck Brown was there (back at that time I was not into Go Go that much).

Nevertheless, I went down the street from were I lived to visit one of my boys who lived near the creek. We could hear the Go Go Bands playing near Campbell's Barbershop, so we decided to walk close to the walk bridge over the creek. There was a huge crowd on the walk bridge where it would had been very difficult to cross. A lot of the folks on the walk bridge were smoking cigarettes and "ciger-weed". However we observed that on the other side of the creek in the park was a giant cloud of smoke underneath a tree. It turned out to be reefer smoke (because you can smell it - it was very loud)!!

About a week or so later, my boy and I walked across the creek on the walk bridge and he pointed out the tree of which the reefer smoke as under. That tree died!! It's bark was flaking off, and most of it's leave fell off, and it was still summer!! That reefer smoke those people were smoking killed the poor tree. If you go down to Dix Street and 57th Street that tree's skeleton may still be there.
Sincerely, R.C.

What's Up R.C.? Great story, I lived over in the Townhomes by Mayfair Mansion for 6 years, so I know where you're talking about. Remember when Lincoln Theater had the all night movies? I remember going to see Scar Face and a few other movies, and it was so packed, we had to sit on the floor until early in the morning when a few people finally decided to leave.
Thanks For Sharing Your Story & For Your Support R.C.!
OSGOGO


So glad I found this site! Thought I was the only one who had Go-Go in her bones. I guess because we are the original Go-Go Babies that it runs so deep. Every new R&B song I hear, I can't help but think, yeah this cranks, but I KNOW THE GO-GO VERSION WILL PROBABLY BE MUCH BETTER! Take care and thanks for doing this Sherm. -Fly Betty from SE & Suitland 9th Ward (back in da day!)

What's up Fly Betty? You can now feel good in knowing you're not the only Old School GoGo fanatic, there 1000's of us!
Thanks For Your Support Fly Betty!
OSGOGO


Oh my goodness. This is Gettie Boo from back in the day (85-92) This website brings back so many memories, from walking from Portabello in Oxon Hill with my girl Dynamite Debra to Cheriys where the gogo's would last till 5am and from there going to the IHOP. I remember how Hot Cheriy's would be. We used to check out RE on Sundays at the RSVP, (remember everyone trying to get a spot at the balcony on the top floor) then Wednesdays to see RE at the Chapter III, hearing Funk tear it up on the mic, Thursdays was the Metro Club, Friday was Crystal Skate, and Saturdays was the Black Hole, and don't forget about Wilmer's Park on Sunday afternoon. Now those were the good ole days! I remember how Mike Muse would sing 'Is it gettin to hot, to cold, ICE' then he would break it down with a slow groove! I remember Sugar Bear from EU hollering out 'Shake it like a white girl, shake it, shake it', thinking back to Rock Steady on the congo's, to Too Fly Ty from the Md side when he was rapping for Hot Cold Sweat and Ayre Rayde! This site is nothing but the truth, brings back all those good ole days. Good website Sherman, you still look the same from back in the day, keep up the good work!

Hey Gettie Boo, it's good to hear from you. I see ya'll was partying like we were. That walk from Portabello to Cheriy's was a nice little walk, but I know ya'll was tripping on the way, which made it fun. Tell everyone about the site!
Thanks For Your Support Gettie Boo!
OSGOGO


If you have any or if you know of anybody that has any TOTAL EXPERIENCE halla at your boy GO GO JAY DA RICAN OUTTA RESTON."SAY WHAT?!SAY WHEN?!SAY HOW?!"

Hey GoGo Jay, we don't have any Total Experience yet, and don't know of anyone that does, but we'll let you know when and if we get some.
Thanks Again For Your Support Jay!
OSGOGO


Yo whats up Sherman? This is Gary Smith from Southview, me Jr., Jeff, Carl and Kevin King did it up real big with yall. I miss my boy Tony Tate...., but yo the Annex was the spot... can't forget the Howard Theater.... man I'm in Richmond Va, so you know I need this site and the t-shirts... whats up to Terk and friends.... love ya'll man, keep it hot......

What's up Gary? Man it's good to hear from you, it's been about 20 years or something. I'm glad you found the site. Man, did we used to party back in the day! I miss those days, I'm so glad we got the memories. I've gotten back in touch with Jeff and a whole lot of other cats because of this site, as a matter of fact, Shane sent a comment last year, which you can find somewhere on this page. Speaking of Richmond, I stop through there about once a month to get those Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Broad St., when going to visit my parents who moved back to NC. Be safe Gary, and hold on to those incredible memories. By the way, you just sent a shot out to all of Southview.
Thanks For Your Support Gary!
OSGOGO


Wowwwww!!!!!! I am in Shock n Awe about this site. I was just looking for "Shady Groove Band" and I Googled it, and of course a lot of stuff came up. I was like let me just hit this site and see what happens. I am GLADDDDDDD!!!!!!! I did. Some people say they are Go-GO heads, well I am a Go-Go ADDICT, I mean I sleep, eat and drink Go-Go. I was like HELLLLL yea, this is what I am talking about. My name is CHRIS and I grew up around 14th st. NW uptown, and I still live UPTOWN. I went to NEW MEXICO to visit a female friend of mine and she loved OUR HOME GROWN MUSIC. I called a couple of friends of mine back in DC and told them where I was and they said wow, you all the way out there. Then they said something VERY STUPID.....Dogg you can't listen to no more go-go until you come back lol lol.... I said you MUST be CRAZY.......I don't care if I was on the moon I will ALLWAYS have a go-go cd with me, I don't care if it's one, and I have to listen to it everyday. I goes no where with out go-go music. I might not agree with how certain bands sound these days, but go-go is always by my side and in my heart and in my life. I even told my 16 year old daughter, don't be surprised if you see daddy in the go-go. I am only 38 but I look like I am 25, so I can get away with it lol lol. I will continue to go to the club or go-go when I am 99 lol lol. I don't care. I am not gonna say keep up the good work. I am gonna say YOU BETTER KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND THIS IS A VERY VERY WELL DONE WEBSITE. I will be ordering from you real soon. Peace and don't ever leave my life OldSchoolGoGo.com. Thank you

Thanks Chris! We can relate to GoGo being in the blood forever. We don't care where you are or what you're doing, if you grew up on the 80's GoGo, it will live with you forever. It might slip your mind for a minute, but as soon as you hear it again, it takes to right back to where you were when you first heard it! By the way, I used to live up on 14th and Quincy in the late 60's, man how time flew!
Thank You For Your Support Chris!
OSGOGO


This is Rick from uptown, this site is a jewel, as a long time GoGo appreciator, this is a real change... I wish the youngins would listen to those "pocket" beats and learn a little something....I'm an old Northwest Gardens character, when Essence would come out in the Red and White and tear the joint down...In August I went to the Funk and Lil Benny tribute, and it was like that...where can you find out where Proper Utencils is playing now? And can you get a copy of that event at Lafontaine Bleu...it was August 29, 2009 to be exact...they hit Mission Impossible and beat that thing down...'

The best place to find out where any of the bands are playing, is on FaceBook! We will try to get our hands on a copy of the Lafontaine Bleu show, and we'll send out an update once we have it. Click Here to get updates!
Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


Having grown up in the DC area (Kenilworth Courts) listening to all the GoGo bands was an enjoyable and priceless piece of time in my life. Your website is the best!!! I truly enjoyed going down memory lane reading your introduction and your own GoGo experiences. It brought back such fond memories of some of the same experiences I had as well. Thank you for taking the time to bring your joy to our hearts and listening ears so that we can enjoy GoGo once again!!! God Bless you as you continue to do great work on your website....Spingarn class of 84'

Thank you! It gives us the motivation to continue doing what we're doing when we get comments like yours!
Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


Can any one tell me where to get Old School GoGo ring tones?

We will have Old School GoGo ring tones in the early part of next year (2010). Continue to check back.
Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


I'm doing a paper on GoGo and your site is very helpful...But, I don't know who the author is, or when you wrote the Old School Article. HELP.!!!

We don't know which GoGo Article you are referring to. Please e-mail us directly at info@oldschoolgogo.com, where we can better communicate with you. We'll be looking forward to your e-mail.
Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


What ever happened to Brian of Epitome & Hot Cold Sweat? He was the tightest lead talker to me, I think he is underrated, but epitome band use to crank.

Yeah Brian was a beast! One of my boys used to manage Epitome, and I remember one time we were down in Culpepper VA at Jimmy's Lounge. The place was pretty empty, so to get the few girls who were there on the dance floor, Brian walked out to every corner of the dance floor while continuing to rap, pulling the girls on the dance floor. That's when I knew he was a unique GoGo rapper.
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support GoGo Girl!!!
OSGOGO STAFF


What`s up GoGo family? Hey Smitty, I remember that night Jungle Boogie cut his hand, blood was on the congo`s and Jungle was still givin` up the funk. I don`t know if this will ever happen, but there should have been a GoGo awards: Best MC, Best drummer, Best horn section, Best Congo player, Best lead guitar player, Best Bass player, Best KeyBoard Player, Best Rolla Tond player, and let all the best players play. Now that would have been something to hear and see. I enjoyed all the bands and it would have been very hard to pick just a set of band members. Take care GOGO FAMILY.
DJSLICE

Hey DJ Slice, thanks for story about Jungle Boogie. Although there have been GoGo awards for a few years now, we're not sure those categories were included. If they weren't, you're right, they should be added, and then the winners should be allowed to play. That would be mean!!! Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support DJ Slice!!!
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Thanks for the old school go go. I ordered 5 cds from your website. I was very displeased with the Go Go Live at the Capital Center 1987 CD, because you took out Little Benny and some Chuck Brown tracks. How can you have Go Go Live without Little Benny?! Notwithstanding, the Mighty Peacemakers (way, old school), Rare Essence Live at the Coliseum, Junkyard, and Hot Cold Sweat were kickin'!

I take the commuter bus from home to work every day. And when I take it, I play my MP3 player that I loaded those go go cds. I be groving and some of the people on the bus be looking at me like I'm crazy. They just don't know, about old school go go, and how it can make you want to grove sometimes. Again, thanks for the go go. Because when I get a taste for it either at home or work, I can always play it on my computer (even while I work) and on my mp3.
roallenc

Thanks for the comment! We apologize for leaving Benny off the GoGo Live CD, but we didn't have enough space to get everyone on one CD. Since Benny was cut short on the video, only hittin Cat In The Hat, we opted to leave it out. We didn't feel it was worth creating a Double CD just to add that one track, especially since there are so many other Benny CD's you can order, which do Benny so much more justice. Thank You Again For Your Comment & Your Support!!!
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This site brings back memories. I was 13 years old in 87' and I can't believe it now, that my moms dropped me and a friend off at the Cap Centre for Go-Go Live I. It was the greatest Go-Go I have ever seen, if you think I'm lying check out the video. Thank you for keeping Old School Go-Go alive. Much Love!
Big Rick

Hey Rick, you're right! GoGo Live 1 was one of the Greatest, if not the Greatest GoGo ever. Who else could pack the Cap Center like that, except for the likes of Rick James, Prince, The Isley Brothers etc. Unless GoGo has some incredible turn around, there will never be another GoGo like that one. Too bad the younger generation didn't have the opportunity to experience it! Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Big Rick!!!
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What's up all my GO-GO Lovers. I'm from Alexandria, VA and have been a go-go fan since 81 when Trouble Funk hit the scene. I remember all the go-go's with Chuck Brown, Rare Essence, EU and Ovation. We hung out at Crystal Skate, Cherries, Chapter 3, The Black Hole, and the Coliseum was the place to be. What's up 10 for 10 crew! Anacostia Park and all the cuties were at Haine's Point summer time 85-86. We walked all over Georgetown with our Hoya jackets on. There is NOTHING quite like go-go, the home grown beat and love from the crowd is something you understand and know or you don't. We would get crunk just from hearing Footz (RIP) warm up on the drums. Ya'll remember. "Do you know what time it is" and "Let me clear my throat" doing all the dances the wop, the happy feet! Go-go will live on forever, I reside in Atlanta now but PLEASE know I represent DC MD VA to the fullest when the go-go is on. Love ya all from the Highway....VA, Seat Pleasant, Fairfax, Landover, Suitland, Oxon Hill, it was all good in the hood.

GO GO girl for LIFE!! Representing to the fullest.

It's sounds like you and your crew got around the city too. We were all so proud of DC and our music back then. Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support GoGo Girl!!!
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Whats up GOGO family? I got a cool story to tell. This takes place around the time of those cool Block parties in NE. Every so often, on any given street the ANC committee would sponsor gogo's. The conditions were, you need a House who would let you run the power cord to the band. Well, to my surprise, my dad let PM (Peace Makers) run the power from our house, and man let me tell you, being 12 and everybody know PM hooked into your house, listen I was the hit of the school for like a week. I told everybody that we managed the band (pressed for gogo rep), and who would challenge it. All my classmates saw the cord coming from my house then it happened. Guess what? Bink who played in the band, pointed to me and on the Mike said "Right on for shorty for giving us the power yall". I was on cloud nine, that was big as hell then to get a shout from any band. So they hit head shoulders knees and toes, and no fights, and everybody went home safe. I love that story peace from Smitty!!!!

Hey Smitty, thanks for the story! We can imagine how you felt, cause at that time, the bands were like superstars. Everybody wanted to know someone in one of the well known bands. Thanks Again For Your Support Smitty!!!
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Whats up GoGo family? Whats up Sherm? It's Smitty. I just want to take a moment and see if I had a chance to put together a band of all-stars from past or present, how would I come out. Ok, here we go. I would put Little Daryl from Chance on the drums, his rolls where clean and he was not a real busy drummer, you know playin over everybody. On keys, slim from class I think his name was Moe, he used a lot of cool sounds, but I would have to also go with Godfather for technique. On congos my man from Reality, Walker Redds or Skintight. They both had unique beats. Front line, Cassanova Kevin from Pump Blenders, and that tall cat from Chance with the philly. Benny on horn DC on Sax, timbolly Dave on timms. Reo on the PA boards, White boy on guitar, Ayre Rayde's Bass player and Gregg Cooper doing Stand up - Wow!! The new bands mix it up, I wish Our old ones would come back and do that. I know some people make appearences but I mean an entire band, they all had so much to offer GoGo, and they all love the same thing, so why not!!! Anyway this is my pretend band I guess you could say. Peace!

Hey Smitty, that's a pretty creative line up! We know it would work, but you know everyone has their own All Stars, to include myself. I'm going to stay neutral on this subject, but invite anyone else to create their own fantasy band. Thanks For The Subject, & Your Support Smitty!!!
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Whatz up man, feeling the go-go stories? I got a rack of them myself. I've worked for metro 14 years, when the world came to D.C. for inauguration I gave out of towners, go-go mixes for the celebration. Keep doing what you doing. Metro Mike! Riggz park crew! Chillum heights crew! Langley park crew!

What's Up Mike? Now that's what's up! Only a true fan of GoGo would do something like that, so the rest of the world can know and hear GoGo. Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Mike!
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I'm lovin' this site! I'm lovin' all the memories! Wow!!! Like e'rybody else a flood of memories came back...Nobody mentioned Heavy Connection!...Trouble Funk's kick-off band at places like the Club LeBaron. The line-up was Ju-Ju (yeah that Ju-Ju) kickin' the drums, Leno on guitar, David on the Bass, TSE on timbales/roto-toms, Rosce on the congas, Cool Lou on the 'Bone, Lonnell on the Trumpet, Artie on the keys and some dude on the sax that came in after TF "promoted" HC's sax player...Played Glenarden Rec, NW Gardens & Riggs Bolling Alley with RE, with EU at Club LeBaron. (That was straight Drama. LOL. Remember when Bands used to fight other bands?) Maybe that's too far back for most folks on this site. Been around the world and everywhere I went I always had some Go-Go. Tryin' to spread it like the Gospel since '80...Keep doin' what'cha doin'!

Hey, it sounds like you might have been a member of Heavy Connection! In any case, thanks so much for the line-up, as well as some of the venues where they played. You have officially put them all on display! By the way, we remember the days of the beefing between the bands, not so sure it has changed that much. Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
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Awww shucks y'all! I just came across this site from a Facebook link. To say the least, this site is "bumpin y'all"

It's hard to express to people my enthusiasm, what I experienced and how that "pocket beat" and the whole culture that we grew up makes me feel - especially coming from a 43 year old professional white guy! I grew up in SE near Eastern Market. I remember seeing Ayre Rayde and Essence at the Black Hole. Chuck at the Masonic Temple. My dad had no idea!

One night at the Black Hole, I brought a small tape recorder. After the show a crowd formed and headed to an alley to watch a fight (must have been 30-40 of us kids). When we got to the alley I pressed record. Words were being exchanged, a lot of "woofin" & "jonin". Then this kid pulls a gun and starts shooting. Meanwhile tape is still going. It was priceless! Over the years I lost the tape.

I moved to NYC, met David Rubin at an Ayre Rayde show in NYC. I was seriously considering promoting Go-Go in NY. Didn't happen. Go-Go is truly a DMV thing.

Over the years I've seen Chuck Brown in NY and Cleveland. Trouble Funk also in NY. The Lord has blessed me with a Puerto Rican wife from NYC, who agrees - "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that go-go swing" - a white girl would just never understand .. LOL

Thanks Sherman .. good lookin' out!

Go-Go Bill from Capital Hill "came to boogie"

What's Up GoGo Bill from Capital Hill? It never ceases to amaze us, the different races of people whom GoGo touches, and the different parts of the world in which they now reside! Speaking of Capital Hill, you have to remember the Capital Hill movie theater. I think we used to pay something like 2 bucks to see a movie, which was a bargain. We also can't forget about Fullers Barbor Shop which was right by the Navy Yard, only 4 bucks for a haircut, when everywhere else was 6 to 8 bucks! Thanks For Sharing The Memories, & Thank You For Your Support GoGo Bill!
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Hey OSGOGO, this really brings back so many good memories. I may not be as wise in age as some of you leaving comments, but we have a fair share of stories as well. I remember us going to Wilmer's Park, Oxon Hill Fire House, The Annex, Ice Box you name it we were there. Seeing Big Butch holding down the fort while Exclusive Band and Show Show Show (that was suppose to be an echo) would open up for NEG or JYB. I remember going to a GoGo and young ladies were FREE all night and fellas paid $5, and when it went up to $5 for young ladies and $8-10 for the young fellas.

I also remember my girlfriends father dropping us off and we would ask him to drop us off down the street and we would walk, faking like we drove or caught the bus when we knew for real. I remember when you could go to a Band and Show and yeah you repped where you were from and may exchange some words but no fighting really took place. Or at least at some spots. Sometimes I just wonder, like why we can't ALL party together and have a good time?!?!?!?

I looked at some throwback pic's from GoGo's we went to and I have showed my daughter and she thought we looked a HOT SWEATY MESS, but we thought we were the **** back then. Some of the things we wore. LOL I rememebr going to PA palace to get ALL my GoGo tapes, or on Sat. and Sun morning getting up and watching GoGo's on TV (don't remember the channel) and when we would see ourselves, we really thought we were doing something. GoGo's are still good depending on where you go, but ain't nothing like a good ole Chuck Brown and EU show.

Much Love,
Sweet Mek (ole school gogo name) Those were the days!

What's Up Sweet Mek? Love the stories! We can see you did your share of partying at the GoGo's too! Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Sweet Mek!
OSGOGO STAFF


Whats up GoGo Sherman? This is Lil-Mike Lee down in Newport News, VA., Waldorf's own (St-Charles)lol. young! Bamas down here is feeling your site cuz. I'm going on the big 40, still cranking my cd's - tapes, geah! I still have them. I have my own room jus 2 crank my go-go, all the spots, the crews, old and new. Whats up like that! I'm looking for some Paradise Band, Central Groovers, Aztec Band. Gea, I went there youngin, had some, but I had 2 lend them out, back in da days. Vanished!

Hey, what's up Lil-Mike? Yeah, we've been getting quite a few orders from Newport News, by the way we just shipped an order down there yesterday. We don't have any of the bands you mentioned, but I'm sure we'll get our hands on some sooner or later. We'll send out an update once we do. Thanks Again For Your Comment & Your Support Lil-Mike!
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Hey man, this brings back memories from back in the day, keep up the good work, and you have my support. My old tapes played out and I moved to S.C., and last week a friend sent me your link and I placed an order the next day and it arrived today. I'm listening to it now. I will be ordering more so be looking for that order from S.C. Thanx man!

Thanks, and thank you for ordering! We get a few orders from S.C., but we remember yours, because it was the only one from S.C. last week. We did receive an order from Aiken, S.C. today, so it's a coincidence to hear from you and to get an order from S.C. on the same day! Thank You For Your Comment, Your Order & Your Support!
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Whats up yall? I have a burning question everybody wants to know. Tapes are classic yes, and hard to find, let's face it, some shows are 30yrs old now, but does anyone out there have videos of early 80's stuff? I know a lot of people did not have those big old camcorders, but a few people had that kind of money. I'm just curious, because I would love to see footage of AYRE RAYDE or MASS or PEACE MAKERS or REALITY at some block party, that would be nice.
Peace your gogo man Smitty cbs3158a@yahoo.com

Good question Smitty! We'll be contacting you very soon! Thanks Again For Your Comment & Your Support Smitty!
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Whats up yall? I have a straight classic that I have not heard anyone with. It's RE from Fort Dupont. I know they played many times there, but this one was unique. Godfather couldn't get off work according to Funk, Jungle boogie cut his hand, so Dave stood in, and Benny was the only horn. Funk said "We gonna play what we can yall" and they mashed it! They did Real Mccoy, These are the Breaks (Curtis Blow) and Wack Attack, Wow, that proves RE was a complete band, without everyone even being there. My specialty are the tapes no one has, like block parties and Jr High Schools. If you need any odd location tapes, let me know, I am the guy who would have a tape at the back window of the Howard if I had to.
Peace from Smitty

Hey, thanks Smitty! We would like to take you up on that offer. Click Here to shoot us your e-mail address, so that we can contact you. Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support Smitty!
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Does anyone remember the tape when Funk said they will get the dude who stole their tape at the Maverick Room? "He stole yall tape that we were gonna send to the producer." Essence was cranking that night...like I have never heard them play...D.C. hit a saxophone solo like I never heard a go-go saxophonist do...ever to this day....

We'll see if we can get our hands on a good copy for your. Click Here to shoot us an e-mail so we will be able to contact you once we make a copy available. Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support!
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Whats up everybody? First off this site is the bomb! I would like to talk about effects and sound for a moment. AYRE RAYDE needs to get credit for their sound man, because he had them projecting and sounding so good. I have seen almost every band, big and small. I grew up around the Maverick room, and although RE had the sockets, AR had the power, remember gogo Timmy, WOW! They would put the echo on him and he would sound like 6 people. Chance and Fox are another well produced sound for the time. Think who had the clearest tapes, even with the poor recorders back then, AYRE RAYDE! Peace to Eddy and DOC!

You're right, Ayre Rayde did have a nice clean sound, and it's reflected in the old P.A. tapes that still exist today, although now they've been transferred to CD. Some of these CD's can rival today's sound. Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support!
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Whats up Sherman? This ya cuzzo from Herndon VA. Marcus. Whats going on Old School GoGo crew? Hey listen, wanted to tell ya'll that ya'll are doing a banging job keeping this go-go thang pumping and afloat. Even though I'm just a young 80's baby lol, I'm feeling this site. I got my oldest brother Tony "Boo-Boo Redds" to thank for my love of go-go. Got much love for old school go-go, but keep them good 'ol JYB's, BYB's and so on coming.

All ya'll at "Old School GoGo" keep doing what ya'll are doing, cause ya'll, as far as Im concerned is doing it the best in the '09!

What's Up Marcus? Thanks for the props and the support!!! Keep on supporting and we'll keep doin what we doin. We'll be adding a whole lot of new NEG, Back and JYB soon, so stay tuned. Tell the family I said hi, and I hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you soon!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Marcus!
Your Cuz Sherman & OSGOGO Staff


Sherman, whut's good wit it? Just moving back to the DMV area. Been gone since 91, and the original singer for both Pure Elegance and Epitome Band. I have recordings of both bands (with original band members and some newer ones) that I can let you get to help contribute to the cause....lol) You can hit me up at xxxxxxx@aol.com if interested.
Peace,
Juice

What's up Juice, I remember watching ya'll practice at Mike's studio in Temple Hills, and rolling down to Jimmy's lounge, way down in VA. We'll be contacting you soon about those shows. Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support Juice!
OSGOGO


Whats up cuz? I am so glad someone is doing this style website. Me and my freind have been trying to keep it alive for years. I used to listen to AYRE RAYDE on the pool top, remember the OAkCREST TOWERS days. I have most homecoming shows, it was something I started years ago. I wanted everybodys homecoming gogo. Well thanks for the memories I would love to hear more MASS EXT. Peace.

Yeah, we remember those Oakcrest Tower days. We have a few more Mass shows to add and will be adding them soon. Wish we could get back all the ones we lost over the years. Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


LOL. Man u used to go on some gogo missions!!! Love it. Great site!

Hey, Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


I remember going to the GoGo's, and got so hooked. I love it. I lived in Alexandria, VA., and man I remember my girls and I always going to Cherry's, the Black Hole and the Panarama Room. It was nice, and yes I was pressed too. I was 17 sneaking out the house. I knew what was going to happen when I got home, but the fun was well worth my punshiment. I went to the skating rink in MD. too, I just wish E.U. would have came to the Alexandria skating rink. If u cannot feel GOGO then I just don't know what to tell u. I am 40 years old, and my friends girls hate when I play my CD's. They be like, well time to go. I tell them see ya.

I was told this site was for downloading old shool music, but when my girl told me OldSchoolGoGo.com I was like ok she don't know what she talking about, but let me check it out. Man am I glad. Hey THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES AND YES, GOGO IS WHATS UP. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE IT.........KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FELLAS.......MUCH LOVE & GOD BLESS!

We apologize for taking this long to get your comment up, we've been really busy trying to take this site to another level. We love your memories, it's nice to hear everyone's GoGo stories from the past. Although most of us didn't know each other, GoGo has linked us together through the memories forever! Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


I'm just saying hello, Go Go 4ever! LISA OF THE WORLD IS N THE BUILDING!

What's up Lisa? Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


What's up everybody, this EARTHQUAKE from the 411 crew. Cherry's was our spot every weekend. This is were the real gogo lives.

Hey Earthquake, Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


Lovin the site!!! Prophecy??? Come on! Would love to purchase a few of the CD's but god knows I am not about to buy 100! What cn one do to get a couple of the one's I heard and still feed my family?
Best regards
Mack

What's up Mack? You don't have to order 100 CD's, that's only for those who want to sell GoGo CD's. You can order as many, or as few CD's as you would like, for the cost of $3.95 each or $5.95 for double CD's. Just click the following link. Order CD's!
Thank You For Your Support Mack!
OSGOGO


Does anyone know what band covered Anita Baker's Sweet Love around '03 or '04? If so, please let us know in the comment box at the bottom of the page.

Thank You All For Your Continued Support!
OSGOGO


Not one time did you mention the Black Hole, man come on, where is go-go with no Black Hole, you guys have to remember the Black had three different names man!!! The Black Hole,The Celebrity Hall and the Capitol City Pavilion how dare you forget about the hotdoggs and soda at the Black. You have to remember, it wasn't a club it was like a big hallway were you could see one band on one end turn around and see another band on the other end. Man bands use to CRANK in that joint!!!!!!! This is CEES from dat 3500 14th st. Born and raised uptown.

Hey go-go people I was in Columbia Maryland. What about CC Groove, that is Columbia City Groove and what about Currency Band, my man Reno on the lead mic and my man Jon-Jon on the congos. Lets show the whole DMV some love. They played at Howard Community College and the Other Barn and the Stone House. What about Annapolis, Hot Cold Sweat and Ayre Rayde use to play out there all the time. It's all good though go-go is so much NOBODY can name every band or every spot. I love GO-GO, I eat drink and sleep this stuff. Cees 35double 0 14th. St.

What's Up CEES? You're right, we didn't mention the Black Hole, but we did mention Celebrity Hall, which we felt says it all for that spot. It's how we remember it, we weren't too crazy about the name changes, especially the Capital City Pavilion which almost everyone forgot about. Most people will remember it as the Black Hole, but it will always be Celebrity Hall to us. By the way thanks for reminding us of that Columbia crew. Everybody from Columbia, Ft. Meade & that Annapolis area have been Officially Put On DISPLAY!!!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support CEES!
OSGOGO


This is A-Money from St. Mary's County, MD. We down here in the country as people up in D.C. and PG would call it, are very big gogo fans. Probably more than alot of you guys up there. Yeah I remember coming up there to alot of those spots and partying. But a lot of the bands used to come down to our skating rink and perform. I love this site and just wanted everyone to know that ST. MARY'S IS ON THE MAP. GOGO LIVES FOREVER.

What's Up A-Money? It's good to hear from St. Mary's! We used to hear about GoGo's down there, but unfortunately we never got a chance to make it to any of them. Although it was a little ride to get to St. Mary's, it was nothing compared to going to King George and Colonial Beach VA, which is where we would go to support Physical Wundor many times. St. Mary's County has officially been put on DISPLAY!!!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support A-Money!
OSGOGO


What's Up! This is "Master Ron" old bass guitar player for: Prophecy Band and Class Band! Good to know that the history of Go-Go is not just a memory, but a legacy that is Still Here and Crankin! Gospel Artist Ron- love ya'll!

Hey Ron, it's good to hear from old band members! You must have played the bass for Prophecy before Michelle. My boy Mike played bass for them the last 4 to 5 years before they decided to break up. Sometimes you don't appreciate what you've got until it's gone!!!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Ron!
OSGOGO


Good to have this site!

Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


Man this site is what a brother needs! The stuff they be playing now, and they call it go-go, come on, they can't even make the walls sweat like R.E. at the Panorama Room, E.U. straight turning Anacostia Park into a Beatles like concert, and them Boys Trouble Funk dropping them Bombs Way before the troops hit IRAQ, u feel me! If anyone can get me some info on the names of Hot Cold Sweat Band members, and anyone have any Mighty Groovers tapes holla at ur boy! Sta2nlsn@yahoo.com - Aka gogo Stimey

Hey Stimey, your comments are well taken and hold true for many of us Old School GoGo fans. Speaking of E.U. down Anacostia Park, man was that the shxt, and you're right it was like a Beatles concert! It used to be packed out there and smoking hot, but we didn't care, we sweated extra hard, first from the sun and then boogying like there was some A/C out there. What memories!
Thanks For Your Comment & Your Support Stimey!
OSGOGO


This is John Jones, AKA, Bighorn from the original RE. I think this a great site and would like to give you some insight as to the origin of RE and some unknown history facts. Let me know where I can contact you to give you some additional information. In the meantime, keep up the good work and keep GO-GO alive.

Hey, what's up Big Horn? I remember watching you way back in the day, when Essence was straight FUNKY! If I'm not mistaking, the last time I saw you play was at the Hyatt Regency for the R.E. reunion back in 1990. You can hit me up at info@oldschoolgogo.com. I'll be looking out for your e-mail.
Thanks For Your Support Big Horn!
OSGOGO


This site is something special! For those of us 40 somethings that grew up with the original go-go bands this takes you back to the days of groovin' all night when the price was right!!! I remember going to HD Woodson to see Trouble, EU and Rare Essence play all night for $1.00 in 1980. Hard to believe now, but it's true and we partied our asses off. My, how times have changed. Keep the memories alive with this website because they are too good to forget!!!

You taking us way back. 1980 is around the time I went to my 1st gogo, those were the days!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
OSGOGO


Hey this is Tee from the Highway, VA. This site is really nice. Love the Slow Jams and the old school GoGo. Went to West Potomac H.S. I remember Shady Groove playing there back in the day. I love listening to GoGo but have not been to very many, I used to go to Alexandria Skating Rink and listen too. I listen to this site all day long at work. Thanks again and keep up the good work.........

Thanks for those memories Tee! We went to Alexandria Skating rink a few times, and just loved the old feel of it.
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Tee!
OSGOGO


What's up Sherman, this is your old school tape recorder partner Len. All my old school joints are lost somewhere. It's good to be able to come to your site and get some real gogo music. I'm proud of you man, you are doing a great job. Keep it movin. Out!

Hey, what's up Len? Man I've been looking for you a long time! I saw Greg down in Clinton about 2 years ago, and he told me you were living in SE. When you read this, hit me up at info@oldschoolgogo.com, so we can get together! I'll be looking out for your e-mail.
Thanks For Your Support Len!
OSGOGO


Sherman,
My name is Jamaal. I'm from Annapolis. Man, in the early 80's we would get our "groove" from Go-Go Albums. Aghh, I used to go all the way to Landover Mall to get TTED/DETT albums. Who remembers the name of that record store on the top floor of Landover?

But, the best is when someone from Annapolis had a relative from DC and got a tape. We used to go tape recorder to tape recorder, and had to be quiet so no other noise would interrupt the recording. Then they came out with the High Speed Dubbers (LOL)

People from DC would always say that Essence was the best. But man......nothing could compare to the sounds Trouble Funk put down on album. EU had it on lock down in mid-80's. Most underrated, Prophecy Band & Show. Everybody knows Mickey and Jungle but Howdy Doody had the best pocket beats. And I read an earlier comment about EU not having a pocket. Must have been strung out back then on that Luv Boat because, Foxy Brown had EU rolling!!

How many remember Super Skate in Annapolis!! I know anyone from Largo does because they used to always come to A-town and try to chump us. Fights would break out with the Largo Hustlers all the time. Boy, so many of us were young and dumb back then.

This is the best go-go site I've come across. Very tight! Man, we need to chip in and give everyone involved with this site an award or something!!!

Hey Jamaal, we used to record from tape recorder to tape recorder too, we would get the worst copies that way. We agree that Trouble couldn't be touched when it came to the albums, and you're right on point about Prophecy being underated. I used to roll with them deep out into VA all the time, but if they would have played local more often, people would have seen how vicious they were. By the way we had heard of Super Skate, but never went. We did hit some spot off of Riva Rd around 1986 or 1987, and we ended up gettin in a fight - It was a mess!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Jamaal!
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Man....I can remember the Paragon like it was yesterday....always parking around the corner from the club. Security was tight up in there. I can even recall seeing IceBurg Slim playing at (now get this) Haines Point. Holla if u heard me! These young folks paying half a ball to see bands is crazy....Like you said we could see 5 or 6 bands for 5 or 10 bucks.

Yeah, the Paragon was the spot, and it was clean!
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Hey' what up Maniac from TBS 2 Trinidad, all my N.E. crew; Minn. Ave, Brentwood, Maryland, Ivy City, Montana, River Terr, Rosedale. Friday nite at Newton Theater [ TROULBE FUNK, TOUCH BAND,PURE ELEGANCE ] SHUT 12th STREET NE down. SEE MORE BANDS 4 JUST 5.00 B-4-11, SOME FRIDAYS E.U. AND TOUCH BAND with DISCO EARL AT NORTH CAPITOL GOLDROOM [THANKS 4 THE LOVE AND SUPPORT] GO-GO MUSIC STILL ROCKIN . SP THANK E.U. MANAGER FOR TEACHING US THE ROPE!

Thanks for those memories!
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What up Sherman good stuff! !t's Archie, trombone player from back in the day, played with Black Nation, Prophecy, Reality, Paradise with Sharmbe, Ayre Rayde, and currently Nexxx Level Band, with Tidy of Class Band and Go-Go Sax, this sight is on point and tell Tarek Archie said what's up.
Archie.

Hey, what's up Archie? Man it's good to hear from you, it's been a long time! I didn't know you were playing with Tidy and Nexxx Level. When you read this, hit me up at info@oldschoolgogo.com, we might be able to do some things. By the way do you have any Black Nation shows, I've been looking for some! I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks For Your Support Archie!
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Man! you got some good old stuff but, I got a special request... what about that good Pump Blenders band and show?? Also what about Aggression band?? Am I going too far back?

We'll be adding some Pump Blenders soon, but we don't have any Aggression Band. If you have any Aggression, hook us up with some, so we can let our audience enjoy them, and keep their memory alive!
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I was born into go-go! Born in Sheridan Terrace I was christianed on the good JYB, loved it ever since! Still cranks with them. When they shut down the Terrace we moved to Minnesota Ave, "Mario's" best pizza and steak and cheese on the southside....as I grew older I fell in love with RE and NEG! I love go-go to the heart and I'm glad to see that it's growing. Go-Go is the foundation to a lot of music today such as Jill Scott, Kelly Rowland, Amerie, etc. When I saw RE on the MTV Awards with Ludacris, it was the proudest day for me, cause that's when I knew go-go was on its way, and FINALLY the rest of the country can see that special thing about DC! I remember the IBEX....WHOOOOO....I can still hear Buggs sayin, "party on the balcony" lets not forget the Taj Mahal, Bumpers, Icebox, Sugar Cane Palace....I remember the Battle of the Bands at RFK and the Armory! Back in the day, Malcolm X Day down Anacostia Park and the Unifest was live!

Now I'm older and I agree with the young lady, Lissen did crank up Dinosaurs! I rocks with Familiar Faces and JY still be crankin! Can't forget the Wickedest Band Alive, "RE" and Ra Ra came back with WHAT? Go-Go has always been and always will be a part of me!

Hey, thanks for all those memories! By the way, we used to hit that Mario's on Minn. & 25th St., and you're right the Steak & Cheese are the bomb!
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I AM SOOOO GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE. My name is Sweets and to say the least I luuuuuuuuv my go-go. I grew up in the mid 70s to 80s (I won't say my age) and mainly in the church, but a close girlfriend of mine would take me to St. Mary's catholic school where some of the bands would play. We just didn't tell my mama where we were going. Oh, Sherman, remember being sooo close to the speakers at the go-go, when u and ur buddies left out, u couldn't hear anything? LOL. Now married and two kids later, I still love my go-go. When I and my husband go on long trips and I fall asleep, he finds some go-go on the radio and up I pop as if I never even fell asleep. LOL. We're headed over to WOW wings 2nite where there will be a reggae/go-go band to get our party on. Luv ur site. Keep it up.

Hey Sweets! Yeah I remember coming out of the GoGo not being able to hear a thing, until a day or two later. I later learned not to get so close to the speakers, or to put my fingers in my ears if I did.
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Sweets!
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Hello, this is "Doc" the original drummer of AYRE RAYDE, I think that this is one of the better sites that I have came across yet, I like how you are informing people that back in the day how it was fun, and maybe a fight or two between different crews, but not all this shooting was going on. I wish that a lot of our young brothers and sisters would read this site and get a better understanding of the D.M.V. music that we started. Just heard that Shady Groove was trying to get back together and Class is having their reunion on 6-13-09 at Mirrors. Keep up the good work brother. Love always Doc Go-GO 4 LIFE!!!!

What's up Doc! We're glad you enjoy the site. It's important for original band members and pioneers like yourself to endorse our site. It let's us know we have done a good job, while giving our site credibility. By the way, we used to love watching you stand up to play those drums. Thanks for the memories!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Doc!
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Yo. To Who ever runs this site, word up and Blessings to you. This is MADD-STARR, former reggae performer and DJ. Born and raised on Otis and Rhode Island Ave NORFEAST, DC, and Hyattsville, MD. Northwestern HS 90'. Moved to CALI in 1990 to follow my skateboard, surfing, and reggae career. I knew nothin but Go-Go till I came to Cali. I still to this day bump all my old ass tapes most that I bootlegged recorded from Boom box to Boom box from my boys. Ayre Ryde, Petworth, Class band and show, Prophecy Band, I remember being one of the only WHITE BOYS hardcore into Go-GO, when all the rest were all dissin me for (acting Black) as they called it. High top Phiily, Timbo's, I was down with Shady Groove in like 81'. Bustin Loose in 79'.. Yo Its great to be aboard your page.. ALL ABOARD...Damn Who did that? Trouble??? Anyway, If this even gets read, Peace to you and may JAH BLESS you all... IF U HEAR ANY NOISE...ITS JUST REDDS AND THE BOYS, GETTIN DOWN BABY.. HAHA...........<<>>>

What's up Madd-Starr, and thanks for the props! It's good to have fans in Cali, who originated from the Nations Capital, and the home of GoGo!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Madd-Starr!
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I remember NEG and BYB at the Wust FOR 10$

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Hey Sherman,
We attended Friendly together in another lifetime. When I saw your pic and started reading and read Tarek's name I knew it was you...Love the site. This is awesome. I was led here by a facebook link, so the word is out. I will definitley be forwarding this one...

Kirsten Anderson Simpkins

Hi Kirsten, you're right, those Friendly days were over 20 years ago! Good to hear from you, and hope everything is well!
Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Kirsten!
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I LOVE YOUR SITE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT AVAILABLE WITHOUT A FEE.
Be Blessed,
Cheryl

Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support Cheryl!
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HEY, THIS IS DOLBERRY FROM TRINIDAD. BACK IN THE DAY THE T CREW GO-GOED AT CHERRY'S, KING GEORGE, HAMILTON, CYRSTALAND, CAVE YARD, ETC. A BAND THAT WAS GOOD 2 GO WAS THE TOUCH BAND. THE TALKER MANIAC DAVE & THE WHOLE BAND GREW UP IN TRINIDAD. THEY PLAYED FRIDAY NITE AT CHERRY'S AND CAVEYARD, EASTERN BRANCH BOYZ CLUB WITH BENNY AND THE MASTERS, THEN SAT. THEY WOULD HEAT UP THE FARMS WITH E.U. AND SOME FRIDAYS WITH PEP BOYS BAND. TOUCH BAND HIT THIER SONG UP AND DOWN AT THE GO-GO. ALL THE OLD BANDS ARE THE BEST. PS TOUCH BAND IS BACK IN 09, STILL OLD SCHOOL, BUT GROWN AND SEXY! MANIAC STILL ROCKIN THE MIC-82-90, BACK 95-STILL BRINGING THE SOUND

You're right, the Old Bands are the Best!
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WOW, THIS IS A WONDERFUL SITE. THE LINK WAS E-MAILED TO ME.. WHEN I STARTED LISTENING THE TO THE OLD SCHOOL HITS.. Wow, I got up and started dancing. My husband heard the music and we started talking about the good times, good music... yes, OLD SCHOOL. Thats good music....

That's when you know music is good, when you can't help but reminisce once hearing it!
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First of all I would like to thank the creators of this site for putting all this together. Secondly, a special thank you to all the bands that are featured on this site because you have given us all some very fond memories. Thirdly, all the venues that supported Go-Go. I am 44 now & still live in Alexandria (Del Ray, All Day). I have 3 children. They are into Go-Go now. I can't wait to show them this site!!


We used to cross the bridge, just to sell P.A. tapes in Del Ray, right behind the McDonalds, back in 1989. Thank You For Your Comment & Your Support!
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All I have to say is this site is the bomb! It's Friday evening, I had a long week and this soothes the mind.


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My name is Marc and I have worked as a keyboardist for several bands on the Go-Go scene, most recently Proper Utensils. I must tell you, the music has changed very much from when I first began performing. Just about every Go-Go venue that I performed at, has been closed down.. Cherry's, The Metro Club, The Ibex, The All Around Racer's Club, Wilmer's Park, Tripples Night Club, Evan's Grill, Club U, etc... WOW! Those were some good times! To all the orginal Go-Go Allstars, both still here and gone on to another life.. Much love and respect to you all... Thanks for allowing me to share the stage with you all!
Nothing But Love,
Marc

Hey Marc, you're right, everything has been shut down, which makes memories of the past even more treasurable. It's amazing how we thought those days would never leave us when they were here! Time waits on no one, so enjoy each moment!
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Great, Excellent site!!!! I still have my cassettes from 82'. That was real GoGo...Used to walk from Park Road to the Coliseum..only $5 man. Remember Fat Rodney...7th&T, 8&H, Hill Boys, A-Team, Gangster Chronicles...None of this crazy shooting..

We remember all of that, we knew dudes from the A-Team, The Gangster Chronicles, as well as CIX.
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My brother sent me this and the minute I heard it I went way back!! The memories!! This is absolutely awesome!!


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This is David F (Scratch) the first guitarist of Backyard 1984-1985, wazzup SuperCooper, Buggs, Bay Bay, Sauce, and forgive me for those to whom I did not mention. I'm 41 now and glad to see that a site like this has been put together so the new boots will know what a real pocket sounds like. I'm glad that someone held on to all of the treasures that we can still listen to. Man I was 13 all over again looking at some of those old clips. As it would have been said back in my day, this site is hit'n and stick'n like popeyes chickin : )

Back in the day when I was getting tapes, I just wanted to have more than everyone else, I never knew it would get to the point where they would become treasures. I wish I wouldn't of loaned out the hundreds that I never got back, especially the Redds & The Boys, and The Mass Extinction collection I gave up when I went to boot camp in 1985. I never got them back!
Thank You For Your Support David!
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Old School go-go music...This is just the darned BEST!! Thank you.... Thank you! You hit the nail on the head!! go Blue Majic

Thanks for the prop, &
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Young! You sound like me, Timmy and William. We hit Wilmers Park, Happyland, Cherrys, Evans Grill, Metro etc. I'm a ole head now. I'm from Waldorf, MD. I'm now in Newport News, VA. I still have all my pa tapes in da shoe boxes lol. Glad u made this site cuz! Bamas down here call me go-go Joe or D.C., I live and die 4 go-go. Much love 2 all the go-go heads. D.C. women r still the best, 'huh-man'!

Thanks so much! We used to travel down to your part of town to hit the Ball Diamond, to see Benny! There was also another spot called the Mouse Trap, and don't forget ya'll had the $1 movies down there on 301 in the late 80's. By the way I had all my tapes in shoe boxes too, but now they're in an old huge dresser drawer! LOL
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Oh my God. When I received this email from a friend in DC I went crazy. I live in Las Vegas now but talk to my friends in DC. Man, this is off the chain.

I love it!

Thanks so much! Comments like yours keep us motivated and working hard to make the site even better!
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What's good, It's Lala from the Carolina's. Love ya sites. Brings back memories from the Tales in the hood if you know what I mean. Keep doin what ya doin. Old sckool always doin big thangs! BeBreezie

Thanks for the props Lala. We always enjoy it when someone is taken back to the good memories of the past, due to our efforts!
Thank You For Your Support Lala!
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Why don't you make it so that we can pay a monthly subscription and be able to download directly from the site?

This was one of our original ideas, but it requires the end user to be somewhat savvy in downloading, otherwise we will have many unsuccessful downloads. We may still make it an option in the future, but it will take some time to incorporate.
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Seeking talented females to play percussions, sax, guitar, and keyboard for a new R&B band. GIGS lined up for DC METRO AREA - Must be at least 25. If interested please send inquiry to my inbox or nikki.johnsonmarketing@yahoo.com

Hope you have much success with your band, and we want a copy of your first show! (lol)
Thank You For Your Support Nikki!
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Thank you Sherman. You just brought back alot of memories for me. Shout out to the Riggs Park and Michigan Park Crew.

Bringing back memories of the Good Old Days, is thanks enough for us, although it is really nice to hear it from time to time!
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I need those Junk Yard Band CD's with RAPPIN REDDZ on'em. Hook-a-brotha up!!!

We have a few on the site, but we will be adding a whole lot more soon!
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Hey Sherman, it's your old classmate Adrienne (Lord Baltimore, Friendly High). You did the damn thing w/this website!!!! You shared things that either made me reminisce, or you shared things that I didn't even know occurred. I definitely enjoyed the feedback from everyone, as I can relate to some of their stories (standing in the long lines, the fights, no ins and outs?. :-))

I always said that someone needed to do something like this as go-go (particularly old-school go-go) should have it's own genre, not falling within the categories of Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B. TMOTTGOGO deserves some recognition, as well!

I am a go-go fanatic myself just like you and many of the others, so you doing this is a seriously huge dedication and representation of what go-go fans have been wanting for a very long time!

There is one thing - (I don't think) there was any mention about JuJu House (E.U./Lil Benny & the Masters/Chuck Brown). His pockets were furious! They kept you on the dance floor. A living legend that still has the endurance that he had 20 plus years ago. Major shout-out to all the old go-go bands (RIPs and living) and of course you, Sherman, for making it do what it do!

Keep up the good work!!!! Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What's up Adrienne? Thanks for all the props, it's really good to see old friends visiting the site! By the way, thanks for the heads up on JuJu, we have now added him to the site!
Thank You For Your Support Adrienne!
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Hey! Its Lucinda from Sweden, used to live in DC back in -81 to -87. Found a job at the Paragon II and I was hooked on the GO-GO beat. Made new friends and my girl and I went to all kind of places to see the bands. It was crazy but in a good way. Love the site makes me SMILE big time. Yes The Coliseum was something else....Thanks for memory lane :)
Lucinda

Hi Lucinda. We know the Paragon II very well, used to party there with Trouble Funk every Wednesday night, somewhere around 83 or 84.
Thank You So Much For Your Support Lucinda!
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Hello all, I am from Nasville TN, and had some old school fun in the Ville, at the New Era club on Jefferson St. So much fun! Have you heard of Jonny Jones blues man, Larry Ladon, Jimmy Church, the new music is great but a band!!!!! Back in the day we WANTED to hear and see the band, not just listen to a DJ. Man it was so much fun, Dance my self to sleep. I remember some one getting shot! I was so mad because that closed the joint for the night, but we were right back there the next night!! Love this site! Great music, thank you so much!!

Never heard of those musicians, but can totally relate to the sound of the live band, there is nothing like it!
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I just wanna say thank u for this web site, somebody recognize good music. This is the 1 & only LISA OF THE WORLD!

Hey Lisa. We used to see you and one of your girlfriends everywhere in the early 80's, we even met a few times. I can't remember if it was the Coliseum, Panorama Room or Cherry's, maybe all 3, because those were our favorite spots back then.
Thank You So Much For Your Support Lisa!
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Man this site got me choked up, My Name is Craig Blac, I had a Old School Go Go Show on WKYS back in 98 and I been Living in St Louis for the last 8 years, don't get this out here!!! Well I'm a fan and thank you for this, it was really needed!!!!!!!!!!! I'm on here everyday now looking for all the old school music.

Thanks Craig, I remember your show, Sunday nights at 9:00 to 10:00. I never missed it, until they started to change it and it was no longer about Old School GoGo. Believe it or not it was your show that sparked the idea of this website. We wanted to give Old School GoGo all day everyday.
Thank You So Much For Your Support Craig!
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A word on CONGAS. I was checking out you-tube the other day watching various bands give their conga players solos and then a debate started over who was the best and somebody said Smoke was the best, somebody said Mickey, Sauce, Petey, somebody even said Peany was the best. But since we talking old skool, hands down Jungle Boogie was the best. Now Milton is the current champ now, but Jungle Boogie was like the Dr. J of congas and Mickey is the Michael Jordan. And every conga player has to give him credit b/c his style defined the go-go pocket. Trouble didn't have that raw socket, neither did E.U., but let Funk call on Jungle Boogie, Footz would break it down and that was the real socket. Jungle Boogie didn't even have a rival until he came back on the scene in '84 with A.R. As years progressed people thought he was sorry but he just didn't play the newer mode of mixing it up and playing long 10 minute solos. He kept his original style, layed back in the pocket. Mickey got out there on him at a show when both of them played in the early 90's, but Funk recognized his legacy, and even though Mickey was/is a sublime conga player, he told Jungle Boogie not to feel bad and to think about the "Monument he left in D.C.". In closing, you can't discuss congas w/o mentioning Jungle Boogie. "C'mon let's dance yall, dance Jungle Boogie"

We agree with you, except when you say E.U. didn't have a raw pocket. E.U. had a cranking pocket, not as laid back as R.E. but hard. A lot of people forgot about or didn't know the E.U. congo players before Foxy Brown (Smokey and Ooolah Tony), who were both good congo players. We do want to say, that if it were not for Jungle Boogie, we probably wouldn't even consider debating about congo players, so we have to give him props for paving the way for many of todays congos players, regardless of who is considered the best. By the way the R.E. you spoke about with Mickey against Jungle Boogie, it's the "R.E. - 1989-7-30 Ibex w/Jungle Boogie", which you can order by Clicking Here!
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Wow, amazing site. Great work. This brings back so many fond memories of the old school go go days. I remember me and my crew would all pack into my Chevy Chevette and head to the Moonlight Inn. We would sneak our tape recorders in and then stand next to the speakers so that we could get a clear tape. Those were the days.

We used to do the same thing, but we could never get the recorders in for R.E. I remember trying to get into Cherry's with one of those little recorders under my hat and got caught, so I had to go and put it back in the car.
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Thank you so much for this web site. There is nothing like the old School Go Go.... Lot of good times and memories...

Much luv and respect to you .

Thank you for the appreciation, and we couldn't agree with you more! Old School GoGo had an attraction and magnetism that kept you in a daze! We loved it, and followed it wherever it went. It, as well as the remembrance of how we all (DC, MD, VA) embraced Old School GoGo, from the Posters in our rooms, to the PA Tapes, to the live shows, is what gives us the energy and drive to do what we do.
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I wanna say Peace and Love to everybody that ever was born, raised, played, hustled or struggled in Arthur Capper Projects BKA "Cappers" 501, 601, 625, 1011, Virgina Ave SE, M St SE, 2nd St SE, 7th St SE and all streets in between. Who remembers the "Center" RIP to REDD'S, he's from "Cappers"!
Michael Graham '84 Georgetown Hoyas "Cappers"

Hey Michael, we used to get our hair cut over at Fullers barbershop. Me myself, I started going there when I was 13, which was in 1980. At $4.00, he was the cheapest barber in town, although later he went up to $5.00. By the way, speaking of Redds, he was one of my favorite bands back in the day!
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Does anyone remember the Show with Class Band, Ayre Rayde, E.U., Chuck and then Essence at the Coliseum with two stages? When everybody thought Jungle Boogie still played with Ayre Rayde and Ayre Rayde started out with the Jungle Boogie theme, then Eddie came across the mic with "That's Not Jungle Boogie, that's LOVE BOAT, DO IT!!! That night every band pushed it to the limit and cranked so hard, Essence had to dig down deep and take it up another level and showed why they were the best. It was either a 1984 Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years Show.

How many people agree that during the summer of 84', Ayre Rayde had Essence?

We vaguely remember that Coliseum show, so we can't comment on it. We can understand if you or anyone else feels Ayre Rayde was out cranking Essence, if not in the summer of 1984, then at some point in time.
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WHAT'S UP SHERMAN? MAN I DID NOT KNOW YOU WERE DOING THIS TYPE OF THING, BUT I'M GLAD THAT SOMEBODY REMEMBERS. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK U R DOING WITH THIS WEBSITE. YOUR MAN FROM APPLE GROVE, REGGIE REYNOLDS, ALSO I AM AN ORIGINAL BAND MEMBER FROM PHYSICAL WUNDORS, BACK IN THE DAY WHEN MOE ZIGLER HAD US PLAYING EVERY WEEKEND. THAT WAS HEEE BIGG FUN!

What's up Reggie? Man it's been a while! I remember when you were playing with Physical Wundor, many times up Cherry's with R.E.! Those were the days! Spread the word about Old School GoGo, and take care, it's good hearing from you.
Thank You For Your Support Reggie!
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YALL REMEMBER ICEE HOTT AND THE PEP BOYS!!! THEY WERE SOLID BANDS!!! I-C DOUBLE E H-O DOUBLE T YALL!! THEY ACTUALLY HAD AN ALBUM!!! PEACE!!!

Yeah, we remember! There was also another band called the School Boys, and a few more that we can't quite think of right now.
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My brothers how could you not mention the sweat box in NW (NW Gardens) or the IBEX!

Whew! Man Love the site!

We can't believe we forgot them either! That's our fault, we have now added them to the site.
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I remember the DC Recreation Show mobile back in the day.

Anybody know what happened to the Go Go Bands like; Black Heat, The Young Senators, Lead head Band and Show and the Brook land Highlighters from North East.

Also I tried to find the video with Chuck Brown and the Soul Searches when they were on Soul Train playing Blow Your Whistle.

You're going waaay back! If anyone has any information on these bands, please send it to us, so that we can post it to the site. We will see if we can locate Chuck on Soul Train playing Blow Your whistle.
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Sherman, those are some great memories. I just heard that Boolah the guitar player for Ayre Rayde passed away a little while ago.

Is this true? We hope it isn't, but if anyone knows anything about this, please send us an update!
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I had to do some digging but it's true about "Boolah". Clarence "Boolah" Roper played in quite a few bands, including a P-Funk Tribute Band called The Clones of Funk. Last year, they did a show at the Cardinal's Nest and the members of the band did a tribute to "Boolah" including a rendition of the Ayre Rayde groove Special Hello.

We used to debate this all the time back in the day, but IMHO Boolah was better guitar player than Rare Essence's Whiteboy.

RIP Big Brother...
Big Will

Hey Big Will, thanks so much for helping us out with that research, we don't know if we would've had the time to dig up the information, which you did. By the way, giving Boolah the thumbs up over Whiteboy takes a lot of guts, and we won't say that you're wrong, but many will disagree with you. Hearing Boolah funk it up at many shows and on many tapes, we can see how your opinion was developed.
Thank You For Your Support Big Will!
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Whats up Sherm! Classy Chuck (Private Affairs), I'm so glad you have some evidence of our existence!! A lot of people don't remember us, but we were a solid young band!! We had the only white boy congo player(gogo Elroy) and I would love it if you had more Private Affairs shows!!! Friendly High '87!!! I remember you came to one of our practices!! I heard you were a good congo player!!! Thanks Sherm!!! Friendly High's own PRIVATE AFFAIRS BAND AND SHOW!!!

Hey Chuck, what's going on? I remember coming to that practice with Derek, on the 2nd floor of Lord Baltimore Jr. High. Hey, ya'll did ya'll's thang while you were together! Too bad you had to break up, who knows where you would be now. We'll try to get more Private Affairs, we happened to have that one in our collection.
Thank You For Your Support Chuck!
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Nice Site! How can you forget about all the sound technicians, stage crews and managers that made it possible for the bands to play? Special shout out to all that old Petworth Band stage crew and managers from 1984 & 1985, Chippy, Quinton, Kevin AKA Skinny, James AKA Sasquatch, Joey, Moe, Tala, Anthony, Richard AKA Yogi, Jay Pat, Big Scootch and Captian Black.

Our apologies for leaving the sound techs out! We want to send a SPECIAL, SPECIAL DEDICATION out to all of the sound techs, from Outa Site Mike (RIP), to Googie, Mix Master and all of the rest of the technicians! There would be no GoGo without you all.
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I see you still doin your thing champ, with the site, hellava job!!!! Keep up the good work. Gogo lives on through your site. Pacman.

Hey Pac, what's happening? We're trying to get it done! Hey everyone, Pacman was one of our old Thursday Night Metro Club crew. We would go to see R.E. every Thursday night!
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Glad to see that go-go aint dead yet! I grew up around 8th and H and we used to gogo at the Atlas on H street and of course the Coliseum. Yall remember The Room? It was across from the bus station downtown, we used to see Benny and Pump Blenders back in 85 or 86 for only a BUCK! Can't forget about seeing Junk outside at Gallery Place when they had the buckets. I still be crankin The Freak a Deak Zone almost daily!

Thanks for the e-mail. Yeah, we remember the Room, the Atlas and especially the Coliseum. I remember sleeping outside at the bus stop on 8th street, after leaving the Coliseum somewhere around 1982 or 83, while waiting for the bus to get us back to M Street so we could catch the A bus back to Oxon Hill. Little did we know, that bus didn't run all night like the A buses, so we had to end up walking all the way to M Street.
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The other way around for us. We had to walk FROM the bus stop on M street after going to Cherry's or the Panorama Room!


Hey: Don't forget the cats up in Philly........we were there as well. Intruders, Whispers, Stylistics, Delphonics, Blue Notes, Billy Paul....and even further, Spaniels, Dreamlovers, Poogie Hudson, Paragons, Jesters, Harptones, Flamingos, Lee Andrews, Moonglows & the Hearts etc. etc.

I want to hear some 50's also.....23rd & Diamond Street memories (1957 - 1965)

Special dedication going out to you and that Philly crew. We will see what we can do about taking care of your request!
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OSGOGO


Man all I got to say is, bring back the good ol' days, when Go-Go used to unify (not divide) the city. No matter where you came from, once you heard Go-Go, you would NEVER forget it!

That's why we're doing what we're doing. We wanted to share the incredible experience of Old School GoGo with everyone!
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OSGOGO


I grew up on Go-Go from my older twin brothers Rod (RIP) & Chris (birthmark on eye). I was about 5 or 6 when I would listen to their tapes from Cherry's, the Coliseum, Black Hole, Triples, & Wilmers Park. I couldn't wait to get older so I could get into Triples! (never made it) I knew about all the bands, I don't remember y'all mentioning Class Band & show or Prophecy featuring Tracey Rucker. Mike Mews can blow - Hey Baby ;o)

When I got older I started going to the Williams Ctr. & Oxon Hill Development Ctr. to see Junkyard, Progression & Certified Funk. Y'all remember the Big Butch Hotline? lol...Whatever happened to that dude? I heard some STRANGE things but, Im not getting into that...

Then I started following GROOVERS real hard...phat, phat, phadadatdadatda....P-H-A-T, that was my $HIT: Rick's, Rolands (by the car wash off Brightseat Rd. - Why was the floor always soaking wet?) Can't forget the Black Scorpio (warehouse) and the Fitness Ctr. in Forestville. Forest Creek was SO DEEP!

I got grown and started following Essence at the Met (Montana - BIG Mike & BIG Kenny) and wasn't nothing like the EASTSIDE ("Ain't not party, like a Eastside party, cuz a Eastside party don't stop".. they ain't NEVER lied) and RHYTHM'S. Two of my friends got drunk and jumped off the stage! I looked down and took the steps :o)

Now I'm grown & SEXY so I like the 30and over scene with Chuck BABY, Familar (Tradewinds) & Vybe. I'm so glad Scooby left and Lissen got back together - no disrespect. They sound so good together. WHEW, they used to crank @ DINOSAURS!

If you can't tell, I LOVE GO-GO...It's in my BLOOD! Thanks for putting out an OFFICIAL go-go site. Keep up the good work.

"Miss Mimi"...you know who it is!

Hey Miss Mimi, that is one of the most in depth in interesting stories we have heard, and we loved reading it. You had us reminiscing! Oh, by the way we did a piece on Big Butch, which you can find under our "Flix" link, or you can CLICK HERE to read his story. We didn't forget about Class, Prophecy or Tracy. You can find a special dedication going out to each above, and you have put them on display again!
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OSGOGO


Do you have any more Proper Utencil cd's, featuring Jungle Boogie, Funk and Benny

We have quite a few Proper Utensil & Legends shows, but all of these shows are still on tape. Since we are getting requests for them, we will try to burn a few to CD this coming week. As we transfer them to CD, we will send out an update, so make sure you are on our mailing list. CLICK HERE to join our mailing list!
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OSGOGO


I just thought of a Go Go story to share recently. I showed my cousins and their families around DC recently for Obama's inauguration and it reminded me of 23 years earlier when my cousin and I took some Detroit cousins to see Chuck @ the Panarama Room. So there we were with 4 female cousins, trying to enjoy ourselves but still making sure they weren't getting freaked (yeah we were blocking). They were tripping at how guys would come up and dance with them without asking. Anyway, a fight broke out before Chuck got through his first set, but the bouncers broke it up quick and Chuck got back to playing. I notice that two of my cousins were missing. One of the bouncers came & got me and said that somebody was at the door for me. My two missing cousins had gotten scared when the fight broke out and headed for the door. Y'all remember on all of the go go posters, right after the price it read "NO INS & OUTS". All of us had to leave because they couldn't get back in. Classic '86 Drama.
Lamp-Phi-Lamp

Good story! Got to love those Old School GoGo Stories, they're the best!
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OSGOGO


Trindad Avenue, Ivy City, 8th & H St. Crew, & The Atlas Theatre have been put on display!

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OSGOGO


Do you have any cd's of the Legends (Benny, Funk, Jungle Boogie, and the other original members of R.E.? I think their first show called the Legends, was at a hotel in Greenbelt MD

We have quite a few Legends shows, but like many of our other shows, they are still on tape. As we transfer them to CD, we send out an update, so make sure you are on our mailing list. CLICK HERE to join our mailing list!
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OSGOGO


First, let me commend you on this site. It is extremely informative and on point. It is always good to reminisce on the old days and pass on some Go Go history to the new generation of bands. Your "History of Go Go" page (although it's hard to find on this site) should be mandatory reading for anyone claiming to be a fan of Go Go. I have a nephew that sings with one of the new bands, who was lucky enough to have their music playing on the radio. He heard me playing a '85 or '86 Essence w/ Mike Muse singing "This Christmas" and he had no idea who Mike Muse was. I told him that Mike is/was the best singer in Go Go, and burned him a few cd's of Mike singing w/ Essence, Proper Utensils and A Touch Of Essence to prove my point. He called me back a week later to tell me that I was right. That just proved my point that the youngins don't know enough about Go Go's history. With that said, I am emailing your site to everyone that I know! Keep it up. What's up T. Roosevelt Class of '87?
ps. What's up w/Chuck cd's on this site? I would hope Chuck wouldn't have a problem with it since you're "giving away" cd's. I'm looking for '83 or older cd's. I have to burst bamma's bubbles @ the flea markets and PA Palace that try to pass off '85 & '86 cd's for '83. Knowing damn well Chuck couldn't be hitting "Friends" or "La Di Da Di" in '83 when they didn't come out until later.

Good example of how today's GoGo generation have no idea on how it all got started! In the very beginning we did have Chuck on the site, but had some problems with his advisors/legal team, this despite the fact we did business with Chuck in the 90's. Anyway if you want to get updates on Chuck sign up for our mailing list by CLICKING HERE!
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OSGOGO


Wassup all, way to go Sherman, I grew up in SE, and Ft. Wash. Md. GoGo in the 70s and 80s was the best, you couldn't mess with Ayre Rayde and Essence on a good day.

You got that right!
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OSGOGO


Dawwwg u takin' me back. I remember when Junkyard played at the rec center in Barry Farms in '83, so you know I'm old school. If u got it, put up that old Essence at the Metro club from '88. And I got to shout out that old Lincoln Heights Crew. Peace!!!

We already have a 12-1-88 Metro on the Playlist, we will be adding many more 88's soon!
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OSGOGO


Mannnnnnn, ya doing the dam thing bringing back old memories with family and friends. I have one request I'm not sure if it was RE or Little Benny & the Masters that played inside the old Discount Mart in Eastover. I think that night was Mike's last day before he went into the service. Mike sung the ladies out of their clothing, Little Benny hit (Glass house) for a good 35min and then he let the pocket ride. If you have this gogo tape holla back.

I remember when Mike rolled out and went into the service. I think it was Benny who played down Discount Mart. We might have it on tape. If we find it, we will send out an e-mail, so make sure you're on our mailing list.
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OSGOGO


Hey Sherman get your facts straight, Joe. Its the Oxon Hill not the Friendly Annex. Forestville does not have a skating rink it was Crystals Skate. Are you even from the area?

You should do some homework! I've been in the DC Metro for 42 years. There was an Oxon Hill Annex and a Friendly Annex, which used to be behind Oxon Hill Elementary on Livingston Rd, and later became the Oxon Hill Staff Development Center. Crystal Skate is on Branch Ave, there used to be a skating rink in Forestville in the early 80's off of Forestville Rd on Penn Belt Drive. If anyone out there knows what I'm talking about, send your comments.
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OSGOGO


Reply to above message
Sherman you are right about the Friendly Annex and the Forestville skating rink. For a character who has been in the area for 42 years, I should of known you would check your facts. It's all good Cuz...

Thanks for hitting us back, and keeping us on our toes about our facts.
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OSGOGO


GoGo was the best thing going in the late 60's and 70's when you went to St. Mary's Burgundy Room, Masonic Temple to get down with the Godfather of gogo Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, and the Young Senators. You knew when Chuck started to play you were going to dance at least 20 minutes none stop. IF I COULD TURN BACK THE HANDS OF TIME. Songs like we the people started your night. I still love gogo its in your bones when you hear the music you have to get up and dance.

That takes us way back!
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OSGOGO


I came along in the mid to late 80's, anyone coming along can not forget GO-GO Nate, he hit me in my head for $10 on the regular.

We remember GoGo Nate! Remember Essence would let him get on the Congos. I think we got a tape of one of those shows!
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OSGOGO


I ran wit da ole 7 an T crew and yall left out a lot of hoods, starting wit da all city crew down at ole Lorton before it closed, but we was deep up Hagerstown. What happen to 5nO, da hill boys, Georgia Av day, LE Droit park, 640 Lorton Morton, Clifton Terrace. What happened to Ronnie T ohwee, Trina Boo. I just came home and the Ibex is a furniture store. Man I got a lot to say. Remember when Scarface played wit Essence or was it Ice Cube I think it was both my man had the tape out in Kansas like in 91 or 92 maybe 93 I forgot. Does anyone know who EK Wayne is that dude name was everywhere oh back to the hoods Keniworth, Paridise, Langstan Lane, River Terrace remember Kojack that use to work for Rio..............

Thanks for reminding us of those hoods, it's so many quite a few slipped our minds. You just put them all on display, and we added them to our list of hoods! By the way Scarface played with R.E., we got that on tape, but haven't added it to the site yet. Ice Cube played with R.E. (We think) & Junk Yard, up Triples.
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OSGOGO


Man....the memories!!!! Been hoping to find that RE at Sidwell Friends. Mickey was killin it!!! Especially "dance to the drummers beat". 23 years later it's still fresh in my head.
Glad you got it available.
Don't forget about Vinnie D (aka Vinnie Bernard)- "55 Dollar Motel"

Thanks for reminding us of Vinnie D, we almost forgot about him. Now he's on display!
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OSGOGO


This site is a god send, man the times were great, the go-go nation was great, and the bands were off the hook. I remember the 12 to 6 am in the mornings at the Howard, the Maverick Room on Wednesday's $3 before 10:00pm. Me and my Partner "Black Dre" would try to hit a go-go everynight if we could. I even worked at Atlantic Skating rink sweeping up after the shows so I could see all the bands for free. Sometimes we would try anything to get in, once we got on each others backs at the front of the Masonic temple and my boy dre climbed the latter of bodies to get in that window at least two stories high. Boy those were the days.
Love the site, and much respect.
Stan the Man (Friendly class of 82)

Hey Stan, great story!
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OSGOGO (Friendly class of 85)


This site takes me back!!!! WOW!!!! I remember when our homecoming dances at Anacostia High School were Trouble Funk and Rare Essence and we used to dance in the windows of the gym or when Redds and The Boys would play at Kramer jr high. Man! Those were the days!!! If you could ever find what I think is one of the most crankingnest RE tapes of all time, the show they did at the DC Armory when the lineup was RE, AWB and a WHOLE HOST OF OTHER BANDS. IT WAS THE SHOW WHEN ESSENCE CAME OUT ON STAGE WITH THE TRAIN THAT SAID RARE ESSENCE AND THE GUYS WERE WEARING THE WHITE TUXEDOS WITH THE RED CUMBERBUN AND THE WHITE TOP HATS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS WAS THE VERY FIRST TIME THAT RE PLAYED AT THE DC ARMORY. I LOVE THIS SITE!!!!!!! I SAY YALL DOING THE DO!, I SAY YOU DOING THE DO!, YALL ARE KNOCKING THE SOCKS OFF THE FOOTS!!!!!!!
George Abbitt formerly of that MINN. AVE CREW!!!

Hey George, thanks for your appreciation!
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OSGOGO


Hey everyone is forgetting the hot spot for the charles County folks "Moonlight inn was one of the hottest spots for go-go's in the 80's!!

We didn't forget, it's in the places mentioned along with Wilmer's Park. How can we forget the Moonlight Inn, everyone talked about that spot.
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OSGOGO


Don't forget about Southern Maryland, cause we cranked at the Wilma's Park in Brandywine, Charles County's LaPlata Drill Hall, Prince Frederick Armory, King George Lodge, Elk's Home, Mousetrap, and don't forget about Moonlight Inn where gogo was the best thing for everyone moving. I am 42 years old and gogo is still a big part of me because I lived it, love it and can't get enough of it. I remember when Junk Yard had the buckets, GoGo Mickey, Foots, Whiteboy, Sugabear, Lil Benny, were the best there was. I will never let go of the gogo flow, so just so you know I love gogo gogo gogo!
Tee from Southern Maryland.


Hey man I love this site!! You take me back to Jr. High all the way up!! I have already referred people to this site, because it is the real deal!


Thanks for providing crankin go-go and decent prices!! Keep cranking!!
TO THE BRIDGE!!!
Highlyed


AwwwwYeah "The Valley" out of Hillcrest Heights, MD. Luv the web site. I will always remember going to the Club LeBaron, Highland and The Howard Theatre (Damn it used to be cold in there until Essence started crankn it up) and there was ALWAYS somebody from the Valley already there. Misda ole school GoGos.
"ClarkBar" Potomac '82


Very Nice Site! Thanx!


THIS IS GO GO FATZ FROM THE SAINT E'Z CREW, SLIM U ARE THE GOD OF TRUE GOGO!

Hey, thanks GoGo Fatz, we really appreciate that!
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OSGOGO


Don't forget about that Black Nation Band and show and how they used to crank the Howard with Pump Blenders and Essence on friday nights. Big shout out to Winks (Chris), Chane, Archie, Derrick, Brian, Happy Hands Gary, Rodney, Bop (Ryan), Hollywood Vince, Shorty (Vince), Ralph, ET (Elton), Lonell, Slim Jim, DJ, Lisa and Pinky. Remember we cranked so hard in the Friendly Annex that it was water on the floor from the walls sweating, and the crowd kept partying. I love and miss all you guys....
Chane

P.S. I can't forget about that super rolli crew Daryl, Clip, Berton, Norman, Steve


This site is kickin' up some old memories. Anyone remember the xmas song that pleasure did?

That would be Santa Claus is coming to town.
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OSGOGO


Some of go go's most popular beats have come from groups such as Parliament. R.E.'s lockit beat is from Parliament Live Oakland 1977" Come in out of the rain". If any youngins get the chance check out the CD it has George Clinton on the front emerging from the Mothership in a white spotted mink coat. The CD is a pre cursor to a lot of heavy pocket beats.


LOVE THIS SITE, GOGO THE WAY IT SHOULD BE. I REMEMBER THE GYMJAMS AT COLLAGE VA. STATE, YOU COULD TELL WHO WAS FROM THE DC AREA, CAUSE WHEN THE FIRST GOGO CUT CAME ON..WE HIT THE FLOOR AND WATCHED ALL THE NY CREW HEAD FOR THE BLEACHERS..I USED TO DRIVE MY ROOMMATE CRAZY BLASTING MY PA EU TAPES. IT WAS ALWAYS NY RAP AGAINST DC GOGO. THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS AND DON'T FORGET THE CONDON TERR AND 4TH STREET MOB


Whats up. This is Chane from that old school groove Black Nation. I live in Michigan now and this web site sure brings back memories. I can remember all the shows we used to play like the Moonlight Inn, Cherry's' and the Howard Theater. Whats up Sherman? Bless you for continuing the legacy of Old School GoGo. Keep up the good work.

Hey, What's up Chane! I'm glad you found the site, and I hope everything is well. I didn't know you were in Michigan now, but I'm glad we can bring a little taste of home to you. Hey Old School Fans, Chane is one of my buddies from that old Southveiw Crew!
Take care Chane, & Thanks For Your Support!
Sherman & OSGOGO


As chuck would say "Haw, man!"..We used to catch the P-12 (Eastover) Metrobus from the top of the hill at Hillcrest Heights shopping center and ride down that long ass hill and up the other hill to go to the go-go at Potomac Back in the day...Remember the Homecoming Dance in 1985 at Potomac, featuring Ayre Rayde?..Man they cranked so long, we was straight sizsed!..that show was to be over at around 10 or 11, but they cranked until PG (police) came and turned the lights on , and then they played like another 30 minutes before they cut the power!!...You cannot buy memories like that..my favorite bands: RE, Chuck, Ayre Rayde, Mass Extension, Class Band, EU, Trouble and The World Famous Junkyard Band and Show...I hope these youngins learn their history pertaining to go-go, and what it meant to play a live show that was entertaining..and straight crankin! Long Live Go-Go..its the one thing that if "you aint from DC, MD, or VA, then you do not know..but you better recognize"..this is our music now and forever!!..Marlow Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Green Valley, St. Barnabus Road, Briar Village, Dunlap Street, Briar Village...Potomac Class of 1986
Chukky aka "Hally Hal"


This web site is the bomb! I appreciate the length you went to for old school to have its way. I love it. I have provided many people with this site and they in turn have referred it on. Thanks again for making my day a good one.
Vivian P. of S'ville, SC


Yo what's good GoGo community! Back in the day I was groovin with the Billboard Chart makin, Movin' and Groovin' Redds and the Boys. It's your boy "Hollywood" the left handed bass player from back in the day, still gettin' busy, that's right! Busy! This really is a shout out for the often forgotten Soldier, Anthony "Redds" Williams, a major player and contributor to the ongoing success of Go Go. Right hand in the air, left hand down in your???? Movin' and Groovin', Hittin' and Holdin' Shoot him with the Bop Gun! What! I'll take you back! Redds formerly of Rare Essence, stepped out on faith that he had what it took back in the day to be on top of the game, and made it happen, a true pioneer of the game! Let's not forget the pioneers, the trend setters and innovators of a legacy of a very powerful music and movement! Keep supporting the music and movement of Go Go! Can't nobody do it like we can! Believe that! You can catch me at www.dreamregime.net That's what's up!

Hey Hollywood, Redds was one of my favorite bands, I'll never forget him!
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OSGOGO


The site is da bomb. I remember hitting the Panorama Room to see RE and Reality on Friday nights, Cherry's to see EU, Class, and Physical Wundor, and Crystal Stake to see Ayre Rayde. Does anyone remember when Benny played with Ayre Rayde? Anyone remember RE cranking the Union Station Grill? Prophecy playing the theme to the "Muppets Show"? I get chills just thinking about the hours I waited for Essence to set up. Shout out to...Big Mark of SE!

We remember when Benny played with Ayre Rayde, as a matter of fact we have the tape and it has been added to the order list.
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OSGOGO


This site took me way back, the first thing I remembered was dancing to T.R.O.U.B.L.E Funk E-Flat Boogie at the carnival in Eastover and fell in love with Go-Go. My husband and I were talking and were saying how you would come out from a Go-Go soak-n-wet from dancing. Wow, we were in shape those days. I LOVE YOUR SITE. Yes, the day I heard your site I got back my girlish figure-keep doing what you are doing. Hey does any one remember the guitar player that was left handed and what group he played in, that dude could play? BALLOU KNIGHT "84"

We think you are talking about Hollywood from Redds & The Boys, he has a comment 2 up from this one.
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OSGOGO


Look players I'm originally a New Yorker. I came to this area in 1983. I was in the Marine Corps stationed in Quantico. I became friends with a guy named Douglas Smith. DC Smitty is what we called him. He took me to my first Go-Go at Cherry Skate. What an experience that was. Me him and my man Phil (R.I.P.) was standin' in line waitin' to get in to the spot. While we in line two females in line talkin' about what they gonna do if they see "this female" when they get in. Two other brother talkin' about a car they stole just to get up to this joint. We drinkin' 40's of Old E while we waitin'. We finish them up and then we go in. Of course we get the pat down at the door, we pay our $5 and go inside. We take two steps in and all of a sudden a dude run past us. Soon after that three other dudes run by one of em got a gun. I start trippin', Doug and Phil keep movin' like it ain't nothin'. At this point we way in the back. So Doug tells me to hold on to his shoulder and then Phil holds on to mine and we start walkin' towards the front groovin'. Next thing I know we in the front row. Touch of Class, Ayre Rayde, E.U. and Chuck was at this spot. As the bands were playin' I could see everybody was hipnotized by this music. It put people in a trance. I mean everybody. The females were givin' it up too. When we left that spot it was like 6:00am. We had a female a piece and it was on. I did not realize the affect that Go-Go had on me until I left in 2004. I began to fiend for some Go-Go. To this day I don't know why Go-Go is not as popular in the world as Hip-Hop or R&B. Somebody need to do something about that. Thanks for the web site and the oportunity to express.

Nice Story, that sounds like Cherry's!
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OSGOGO


Spent many a Friday night back in 84-86 hitting up the Black Hole and WUST. Not to mention Crystal Skate on Saturdays. Who can forget Wilmer's Park, the Howard, and one of my all-time favorites--the Washington Coliseum. Man I remember waiting until like 3:30 in the morning just for RE to set up at the Hole. Those were the days. I can't listen to this noise they call go-go nowadays. It's nothing like the true GO-GO we grew up to. Great job on this site.


Man I am a go-go maniac, you hit it right on point, band and show, I am not knocking on the new school go-go, but its like rap, you have to really know your history on that old shcool go-go, I want to hear them horns keyboards, congo's, and that foot, you need that foot on those drums, right now new don't know how to show their talent, and they do have talent, they want to play roller toms all night or at least 85% of the time, talk to the crowd, let them know it's about a good show, put people on display, but if you don't have a horn section, give me that raw hot funky go-go like the GOOD JUNK did with those drums, congo's, and cowbell and give them that raw, socket and drop it down to a pocket mix with that cowbell and talk to the crowd, make me want to rewind the cd, just to hear that crancking a@% socket and then give us a real show......Big TIME BOLT...repping that Chillum Heights crew, Fleetwood, Langley Park, Riggs Park, Michigan Park, and like Funk say, from uptown, across town, around town, and out of town, where u from, you digg.... We really need an old school party, with nothing but old school like you have oldies but goodies cabaret's, but the real deal the old school bands like E.U, Chuck, R.E, Junk, Pleasure, Hot Cold Sweat, N.E.G, you already feel me .....


Old School GoGo is the best. Reasonable rates, good quality of music for it's archives that can last a lifetime. I recommend this site to everyone who loves old school gogo. The quality is clear for it's generation and I am amazed with the fast service when I request for old shows. I support this website and will always bring reputable business with you guys.....Best Regards, BoxingDave

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What's good? My name is Chris Evans Lead rapper of one of the baddest old school bands in the Oxon Hill area Known as BLACK NATION. For those who know about us just remember one thing (WHO YOU GONNA CALL? BLACK NATIONNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!)


This is Big D from 12th st SE crew & Potomac Gardens and a extra shout out to Ben's Chili Bowl they open early and close later and thats what make the Hotdogs so dog gon great, don't forget that HUR crew, Johnny Boys Southern AVE, Capitol Carryout with the hole Steakncheese Subs and if you can remember WOOL and WOOK Soul Popa the Be Bopper the boss applesauce, Bobby Bennet who's still in it with XM radio.


Shamrick bowling alley in N.W., The Colesium, Wilmers park & the Masonic temple.


We are here in HotLanta, and we (my Co-Workers) & I absolutely love the site!! All the hits of yesteryear!! Thanks so much.


Hey listen I am really enjoying the GOGO site but there is a place that is missing from your spot of places, that GOGO in VA was the spot to be, it was in Rappahannock, County and the place was Cross Creek. It was just out side of Warrenton, VA you had to cross a make shift bridge, one way in and in the winter time they had to cylinders (bullets) in the middle of the floor to heat the room, and in the back it was Ms. Morgan frying the best wings you have every tasted. This really brings back a lot of memories.


I listen to your music at work online. I would like to be able to listen to it at home and in my car. It's nice to hear what is meaningful music.


Don't forget about Riggs bowling alley, Ebony Inn, the Howard Theater, Masonic Temple, the Ibex, the Atlas, Tolliver Court, Oakcrest Rec., Northwest Gardens and W.U.S.T. Those were the days. I remeber $3 go go's.


I remember too man. I wish that you could get 5 bands 4 $5. 0h and enjoy all the bands. I pray that the younger generation do what's right and put those GUNS DOWN. I LOVE GO GO, this is all D.C got, lets keep gogo alive. Peace, what's up 28th SE
BIG ROB LOL


My road through GoGo went from Black Nation band, to Prophecy band to Hot Cold Sweat to Lil Benny to being brought out of retirement to play with CrossOver band now to "NexXx Level" band. The "Grown & Sexy Unit" Not the younger group.

Bookings....301-672-6133 Pop's Management

I've been doing it with alot of folk since I was 13 years old and just love the sound, the energy and the Love from all my friends and supporters.NexXx Level band has old school GoGo members from "Class Band-Tidy" Ovation Band-Bill Suber, And the list of groups I've been in. GoGo will live in my heart 4Life and I love the old stuff and SOME of the new. Keep up the good work on the site
"Slim Jim","Big Jim"- Rototoms & vocals


Wow I am very happy that you have this site. I love old school. I will inform everyone of this site it is the baddest of the baddest. Thanks for all the hard work in putting this old school classics together. I cannot get enough of these songs they really bring back some good old memories. Thank you and all who put this together I have it in my favorites and will listen to it everyday all day and will tell all my friends and relatives about it for sure.
God Bless you all.


MAN THIS SITE KEEPS MEANING TO THE REAL D.C. WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE WANTED TO BE LIKE US, THANKS
BIG OOB! STANTON RD SE


This site is off da chain. Love IT!!!!


Bout time we got something for D.C. to represent with. Go Go is ours and will always be ours. Keep up the good work!


YOU HAVE A VERY GOOD WEB SITE, EMAIL ANY NEWSLETTER OR ETC, I WILL MAKE THIS MY HOME PAGE. - LOVE,
VAL


I live in Philly now, but I'm always ride or die D.C. and there is nothing better than GoGo music. The Coliseum, Masonic Temple, Howard Theatre, Capital Centre, Etc. love this site always
DADDY FATTS Of Proper Utencils Band (1980s)


I'm from the Big Apple, but use to camp out on 4th and W, N.E. while in the Marines. Anyone remember Gail James and the Anthony Devon Dancers out of Manny's Club? Shout out to the Recon if you do.


Hi, Okay first I'd like to say that I LOVE your site and the music you have there... I would also like to thank you for putting this together as this helps me get through my workday. I really enjoy the slow jams and I thought I was the only one who loved the songs that you have on there. I'm an R&B head and I must say that your collection is one of pure genious. Kudos to you!! And the GoGo is off the hook too....

Can I request one thing? Would you add RE - "What Would You Do for the Money" from their We Go On and On album? That would be lovely. Anyway, continue entertaining folks and doing your thang!!
Tanya


HeyHey This is MonieLove checking in, this is the BEST website EVER!!!!! It can't get no better---LOVE IT! Keep going, and going, and going... much love always to ALL old and new GoGoHeads. Who ever visit this website, must pass it on to keep it going!! GOGO 4 LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I remember back n da late 80s early 90s going up Triples 2c Junk and watching them practice down da farms back in da day. And hearing my older cousins talk about how they used to walk up to da Kalarama Room from cross town back n da day. Yeah that was live, youngings now days don't know what they're missing.


I was the younger Busey Brothers, I started playing go go when I was 12. My uncle George Busey said this is a way to keep us out of trouble. That was about 20 or ..something years ago. Since then my uncle has gone to be with the rest of the Go Go stars. I believe they are still jamin. Be Bless Go Go Heads. And to all the Pump Blenders, you guys know the Busey Brothers started the Pump Blenders.


Big Ups to all Busey Brothers and their fans from the big brother longlegs on roto toms and front line vocals..Twist and Shout!


Hey fella you left out the baddest rap rhymer from back in the day, who played with Ayre Rayde. His name was Go Go mike, everybody knows he was the lyricsist to everything Ayre Rayde made. He brought go go to Maryland the baddest rapper ever in the state of Maryland. Everybody loved him from D.C., he had a D.C. mix with NY style rap, he was awsome. 1979-1985 he was untouchable and still got it to this day. TOP MC's Chuck, Funk, Little Benny, Sugar Bear, Go Go Mike, Fat Tony, Redds, Simie.


I'm from FL and I have been into gogo for a long time, then I got with my husband who is from DC/MD/VA and we moved back to his hometown. I felt like I was in gogo heaven. Now back in FL and searching everywhere to get me some more gogo. The best site on the web.
Shayg


You left out bigdaddy pump!


I love old school GO-GO. GO-GO was introduced to Columbian Maryland in the early 80's. Bands such as EU, Ayrde Rayde, Class, RE would come and play at our neighborhood centers. Although Columbia had a Baltimore influence, GO-GO took over. Back in the day, you could hear GO-GO all over Columbia. There is a group of us that still live and die for GO-GO. We trade CD's, we talk about all the bands. When we all first started driving, we would find our way to places like the Howard Theater, Coliseum, Cherry's, Ibex, before you knew, we were traveling all over DC to see bands.


I just want to say Hey to all the other "old-heads" that remember when "our" GoGo was real music. Party and jam all night wit a few "scuffles" ... no gunplay over sneakers. Anyway, I was on S. Capitol St. some months ago and had my heart crushed, the tractor operator who was making Cherry's debris, didn't know the history of the building. Does anyone have information about what is going to happen to the Howard? I love you all. Old School GoGo Lover signing out.


Finally a real "old school website" about go-go. I dont know what these young bucks are playing now but it definitely aint go-go music. Every band sounds the same. There is no creativity, no originality and no talent. Back in the day, you could tell a band just by the horn section alone. Hell these days bands dont have a horn section and not much of a percussion set. I call this new age go-go music go-hop music which is half go-go and rap. As for the Howard Theatre it is currently being renovated. This should have been done years ago. This is a national treasure. Every time I drive by the"Howard" I shed a tear remembering the good old days of RE and Blk love playing till 6'in the morning. Old school forever.


To whom it may concern, I just wanted to write a note to THANK YOU for coming up with your site!!! I appeciate you! You have go go's on here that I was at when I was 15,16, 17, 18, etc....., yrs. old!! Im 44 now so to be able to revisit those days is a blessing. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! You got my support!
Big Tree


Amazing website!!! I am grateful that it is here. I will be putting the word out!


Ok I'm an ole school go-go fan myself. But yall forgot all about LEGACY BAND! From Arlington, Va. They was like that, because for real they was the ones that helped NEG get on the map. LEGACY was wit NEG wit big Butch. Yeah, forgot that huh??? As usual quiet as kept, but the band was like dat. The shows was alway, JUNK, NEG, LEGACY, then R.E. Yeah at the firehouse, A.B.C., LEGION, AND THE SKATING RINK DOWN DUMPHRIES! I would name a lot more, but yall understand now. How I know, cause the bama's use to practice at my house everyday, before a show!


Yo Yo, this is Myron now living in the Atl. I use to play with Pure Elegance back in the day. This site really takes me back. Glad to see you keeping Go Go alive.


This is Sharon, better known as Tootie. I grew up in Linda Pollin S.E...yes right on Bellevue St, and I remember all those places, then and now. I remember watching Rare Essence practice in Quincy's back yard. We'd always stop and listen to them on our way down Southern Ave going to Eastover.. THOSE WERE THE DAYS! Thanks for the memories, I miss those days, and living in NC now, I miss GoGo..keep it alive sweety, bring back the good ole days, and I will support you in any effort or cause you have. Love the Bands, in Love with the Music.
S. Sellers..Ballou High Class of '79


First, let me commend you on this site. It is extremely informative and on point. It is always good to reminisce on the old days and pass on some Go Go history to the new generation of bands. Your "History of Go Go" page (although it's hard to find on this site) should be mandatory reading for anyone claiming to be a fan of Go Go. I have a nephew that sings with one of the new bands, who was lucky enough to have their music playing on the radio. He heard me playing a '85 or '86 Essence w/ Mike Muse singing "This Christmas" and he had no idea who Mike Muse was. I told him that Mike is/was the best singer in Go Go, and burned him a few cd's of Mike singing w/ Essence, Proper Utensils and A Touch Of Essence to prove my point. He called me back a week later to tell me that I was right. That just proved my point that the youngins don't know enough about Go Go's history. With that said, I am emailing your site to everyone that I know! Keep it up.
What's up T. Roosevelt Class of '87?


Man, this is tight. I grew up in Landover (Ardmore). I'm 41 now. Boy, this took me back in the day. I live in Hampton Roads, Va. I remember if you had a fresh tape everybody wanted a copy. Believe it or not I still got a few tapes of Essence. My son said how did yall get to the song you wanted to hear. He thinks 45's are big black CDs. Keep GoGo kickin.
Kenny J. Blade '85


This is Tyrone from Suitland (Shadyside). I now live in Fl. and i got 2 say, this is by far the best ole school gogo site. I can remember being 6 deep in a chevete going to the gogo's, from wilmars park, blackhole, evans grill, eastside, cherry's and on and on. I can remember being at cherry's with essence and physical wonders how they use to crank like a mug, and we tried to tape essence and almost got caught. They did not want to be bootlegged. Me and 5 partners of mines was passing the tape player around for at least 15 mins. We got away with it and was cranking the tape back to MD. That was around 84. I'm not even going 2 mention the Capital Center shows or the RFK shows. The back to school boogies. I don't go to gogo's anymore, but 2 the new bands, get out your old pa tapes study them and learn how to grove and actually put on a show instead of sounding like a rapper with gogo music in the background. Be original. All these alphabet bands sounds the same. STEP YOUR GAME UP. I AM OLE SCHOOL GOGO UNTIL THE DAY I DIE.


MY NAME IS DEE FROM RIVER TERRACE N.E. I REMEMBER THE DAYS ON THURSDAY NIGHTS WHEN ESSENCE & PEACEMAKERS USED TO PLAY HERE AND EVERYBODY FROM N.E, AND SE WOULD COME FROM ALL OVER THE D.C. AREA TO WATCH THE BANDS PLAY.


Your music is wonderful! It makes my day go by so much better!


Whats up stars its your boy Bun Bee. I love this site because all this stuff now on the go-go front is crap. I love to reminence about the good ol days, it will never be like that again. 5 bands in 1 night and every band was a headliner and everyband cranked and everybody danced. Keep it comin and much much love. Sometimes we would leave Cherry's after the good JYB left to go see them play at another venue.
Class of 88 Oxon Hill High


Hey I grew up in Seat Pleasant and the only time I could attend go-gos was either at Crystal Skate, Rec Centers or at one of the high school events but I remember the battle between towns something like SE better than NE-- anyway Seat Pleasant forever!
KET class of 86.


Hi. I would like to say "Thanks" for the memories of the songs. I too grew up on this music, and to sit at the computer and listen to these sounds....What a time I had just thinking back. The music sounded so good to my 13 year old son, he began to ask questions about the music and what was I doing at the time of the song (as I laughed, cried, and even pretended to be at the concerts). We enjoyed all of the three hours that we spent listening. I want to thank you and your staff for coming up with the site and the wonderful mother/son time that my son Ji'Marrius and I had together. Now he knows what "real" music sounded like in our time. Love to you and keep the site going.
Valerie West-Creal (class of 84) Pine Bluff, AR


Don't forget about the go-gos at Rosecroft RaceWay with RE, EU, Trouble. And also don't forget about Southeast Gardens off of Southern Ave near South View.
Special shout out to that Friendly High Crew! Wayne, Curt, Guy (RIP), Tim, Mason (RIP), Butter, Ben, Baltimore, Mac, Sherm, Kofi, Round 1 Eric, James, Steve, & Me Big Derek


What's up DC!!! I am from Riggs Park (oh oh the baby ghetto) and I am currently living in ATL. I LOVE the fact that I can click on this site and listen to old school go-go ALL DAY LONG!!! I've gotten out my seat @ work plenty of times while reminiscing as I listen & break out doing the hee haw or shaking it hard during go go mickey solos (LOL)! Thank you soooo much & keep the music playing so I can show ATL how DC really get down. DC FOREVER!!!
Ruggy Luv


What's up peeps out there this BIG D from the MINNESOTA AVE CREW and would like to thank you for this site. I'm chillin in Cali now but still down with the GO-GO out here, thanks to my BIG BRO back there in Burtonsville, MD. What's up BIG BRO MARVIN? Well keep up the good work, peace!


My little brother told me about this site, because I dog him out all the time about what the Old School GO GO shows was like compared to now. I'm very pleased that this site is here, this is our HISTORY and I like to say thank you. I can listen to this all day.
Eric Young of Main Source Entertainment


GoGo is D.C., no matter what goes on lets keep it going like the old days. We need R.E, E.U, J.Y.B, C. BROWN AND ALL THE REST, THEY ARE TRUE OLD BANDS THAT'RE AROUND NOW, WE LOVE THEM ALL, BUT THESE GUYS WORKED HARD FOR THEIR SPOT AND WITH ALL THAT SAID, THANKS LOVE!!!!!!!!!


Hey this is 88 from that old PepBoys Band and show. Just one of the many bands from the Oxon Hill area, glad to see us keeping oldskool gogo alive. WoW, so many very good memories from Cherrys, Crystal Skate, Friendly Annex, you name it. Also want to say I have much respect for the many oldskool gogo band musicians who continue to play, while keeping this art form fresh.


Hi, I remember the Busey Brothers. They are baddddd. I used to roll at the Parks with the Go Go sound that they used to play. You knew you was jamming when they started playing in clubs and everywhere. One thing has happened, and that is one of the Busey Brothers is still jamming with a different band in DC. He's bad on that guitar. His name is Keith. Continue playing Keith, it's badddd.


Peace, I love this site. I am an old school fan (Oxon Hill 85'). This music is the back drop to my life. I miss the old school flow. The era was great. The shows and the Music. My son loves this new school stuff. I always ask him "how can you have Go-Go Music with no Congos?" Shout out to that Oxon Hill Crew. What's up Louis...
Peace,
Kamaal


Hello and how's things. I am writing in reference to your website that I came across via gogobeat.com, a fantastic job you have done as well. Your write up brought back some old memories, thanks. Im a 37 year older that grew up in Riverdale Md though alot of my youth was spent like you, since I was 14 I been going to gogos. I would do damn near anything just to go to a show. My 1st gogo was Little Benny @ Greenbelt VFW. I hung out at the VFW all day waiting for the show and had told my moms I was spending the nite @ a friends house cuz she wasn't to fond of me going to gogos and sure wouldn't of tolerated me getting home @ 3am. I actually ended up sleeping outside, but I saw Class Band, Chance Band, Little Benny and 1 other. One of the most memorable times of my life, a teenage white boy alone goin hard at a gogo, but man what a time. Anyways thanks for your time and much props 4 still lovin the gogo. That stuff truly never dies, once its in you its in you..
OGB


I was born in Washington, DC and raised in the Maryland suburbs and although I have not always been a fan of the Go-Go genre of music, there are a few bands and songs that I remember as a child that bring back fond memories. Money by Chuck Brown especially. Watching my older family members enjoying the sounds blasting from every radio in the neighborhood will resonate in my mind for years to come. I have to say that this site and the passion that I can tell by reading your memoirs of the good ole days of sneaking into the Go-Go's were priceless. I really enjoy the Old School Funk and Old School Slow Jams at work. I wish you and this site much success and hope that for those who have only negative thoughts of the newer Go-Go scene visit this site to enjoy your stories of the past and how it all started.
Good Luck!
Cynthia


I am an young-old head and I grew up in Parkland in SE. My two homies Bojack and Charlie got me started in go-go. Hey what ever happened to Charlie from Familiar Faces because he was holding it down while Bojack was gone. I really love those guys, they are two of the most realest dudes you ever want to meet!


Hey! It's April from PA. and I LOVE this site, it keeps me awake at work ahahaha, and some of those R&B songs on there I thought I was the only one that dug em, keep doin' whatcha doin!!!


THIS IS THE MOST AWESOME SITE THAT I HAVE EVER VISITED, AND HAVE TOLD ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ABOUT IT! IT TAKES MOST OF THEM BACK TO THEIR ROOTS OF 'OLE SCHOOL' AND HOW MUSIC MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE, WITHOUT ALL THE PROFANITY AND NEGATIVE WORDS. THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE SET-UP THIS SITE AND GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE & FAMILY!


Great site! Thanks for putting all this together for us. Brings back a whole lot of memories. Don't forget about Our Lady Queen Of Piece in Arlington VA, Cora Kelly and James Lee Rec centers in Alexandria VA, and you definately can't leave out Haines Point and Wilmers Park!


Hello this is Big Marky from Sursum Corda's, how can you leave out my Neighborhood? Much as we support go-go music and always on everyone tape and CD. You must add us to the site.

Hey Marky, our fault! We thought Sursum Corda was already on the site. We have now added you.
Thank You For Your Support!
OSGOGO


Aint nothing like old school go-go music. By the way, you left out Brentwood, Montana and 12th Street. Yougins now call it "Saratoga" for short, since Montana Terrace was torn down. 12th street has become a ghost town and BrentWood is hanging on by a thread.
Peace