The Go Team
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Tobi Vail, Calvin Johnson |
| Defunct | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Olympia, Washington , United States |
| Products | Music recordings (singles, cassettes) |
| Owner | K Records (label) |
The Go Team was a musical group originating from Olympia, Washington during the 1980s, created by Tobi Vail and Calvin Johnson, known for their work with Beat Happening.
Career
Established in 1985, The Go Team embraced a collaborative approach to making music. Vail described their method as:
Their discography includes multiple cassette releases and nine singles issued through the independent label K Records. The band frequently worked alongside a diverse range of artists such as Kurt Cobain, Billy Karren, The Legend!, David Nichols, Donna Dresch, Lois Maffeo, Rich Jensen, and Jeffery Kennedy. Billy "Boredom" Karren performed with The Go Team and later joined forces with Vail in projects like Bikini Kill, The Frumpies, and Spray Painted Love. As a duo, they toured the West Coast and incorporated Karren for two nationwide tours.
Following The Go Team, Tobi Vail co-established Bikini Kill alongside Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, and Billy Karren. She is presently active with Spider and the Webs. Calvin Johnson continues to pursue solo endeavors as well as work with The Hive Dwellers while managing K Records.
Singles
- "Sand"/"Jigsaw" (January 1989)
- "Outside"/"Stay Ready" (February 1989) featuring Billy Karren, Louise Olsen, David Nichols
- "Breakfast in Bed"/"Safe Little Circles" (March 1989) with The Legend!
- "Milquetoast Brigade"/"She Was Sad" (April 1989) including Jeffery Kennedy
- "Ribeye"/"935 Patterson" (May 1989)
- "Go Team Call"/"Three Ways to Sunday" (June 1989) with Quang H., Billy Karren, Brad Clemmons
- "Scratch It Out"/"Bikini Twilight" (July 1989) collaborating with Tamra Ohrmund, Louise Olsen, Donna Dresch, Kurt Cobain
- "Tummy Hop"/"Maverick Summer" (August 1989) featuring Brad Clemmons
- "The Pines of Rome" (September 1989) accompanied by Brad Clemmons
Cassettes
- Recorded Live at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts
- Your Pretty Guitar (in partnership with Steve Peters)
- Archer Come Sparrow
- Donna Parker Pop
External links
- The Go Team Story
- The Go Team Discography
- [AllMusic: Go Team]