Gina Schock announces in-person & virtual book events

Special guests include Belinda Carlisle, Kathy Valentine, Kate Pierson and more

The Go-Go’s drummer Gina Schock has announced a series of in-person and virtual events supporting the publication of her debut book “Made In Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go’s, on sale October 26th. Made In Hollywood is a photographic journey ​​as told by Schock. The book features intimate and personal photographs and memorabilia collected over the course of her 40-year career.

Beginning on October 26th, Schock will host a series of book events, both in-person and virtually, inviting various friends and guests to join her along the way. Schock will join book stores in New York, New Jersey, Southern California, San Francisco and a special event in Cleveland just prior to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, later this month. Fellow Go-Go’s, Belinda Carlisle and Kathy Valentine, will join in for this unique Cleveland event following the band’s exclusive Q&A session at the Rock Hall.

The beautifully designed coffee table photo book features a poignant and well thought out foreword by Go-Go’s bass player, and friend, Kathy Valentine who refers to Schock’s perch on the drum stool as a ‘throne.’ Kathy laments that as the drummer, Gina had a bird’s-eye view of not only the entire band and crew, but a unique look at the audience each night. And Gina, as the drummer, was the ‘ruler of the band,’ the one who dictates the direction of each song, sped up or slowed down. As Kathy says, “You best follow along…The drummer, if it’s Gina Schock, also gives the songs identifiable hooks – instantly recognizable, the heartbeat and life-force of a track.”

Gina Schock Live & Virtual Book Tour:

October 26th – Brooklyn @ Greenlight Books [Virtual Event] – A virtual conversation with Gina Schock and Kate Pierson of the B-52’s – 6 pm ET/3 pm PT – Register

October 29th – Cleveland @ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame [In-Person Event] – In Conversation with Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Belinda Carlisle  – Book signing to take place after the band Q&A

November 5th – Laguna Beach, CA @ Harley Laguna Beach [In-Person Event]  7-10 pm PT – Tickets via Event Brite

November 6th – Hollywood @ Mr Musichead [In Person Event] – In conversation with The Insider‘s Alison Brower and fellow Go-Go, Kathy Valentine – 2-4 pm PT – Tickets via Event Brite

November 8th – West Hollywood @ Book Soup [Virtual Event] – In conversation with Gina Schock, Belinda Carlisle and James Duke Mason – 6 pm ET/3 pm PT – Register

November 13th – San Francisco @ St. Joseph’s Art Society [In Person Event] – In Conversation with Tony Bravo (SF Chronicle) – 6 – 9 pm PT – RSVP to info@saintjosephsartssociety.com

November 16th – New York City @ Rizzoli Bookstore [In Person Event] – Gina Schock In Conversation with Special Guest to be announced – 6 pm ET – Tickets

November 17th – New York City @ Premiere Collectibles – LiveSigning event – Live Zoom event from New York City – moderated by James Duke Mason – 2-3 pm ET/11 am-noon PT – Register

November 18th – Ridgewood, NJ @ Bookends [In Person Event] – 6 pm ET – Tickets

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

Buddy Iahn founded The Music Universe when he decided to juxtapose his love of web design and music. As a lifelong drummer, he decided to take a hiatus from playing music to report it. The website began as a fun project in 2013 to one of the top independent news sites. Email: info@themusicuniverse.com