Go‑Go’s Guitarist Jane Wiedlin to Open Season 8 of Palm Springs Speaks

Pal​m Springs, CA – On Saturday, December 8, the Cultural Center at 2300 E. Baristo Road will hum with a familiar, jangly rhythm as Jane Wiedlin, the founding guitarist and backing vocalist of the iconic Go‑Go’s, takes the stage to launch season 8 of the Palm Springs Speaks speaker series.

Wiedlin, who helped steer the all‑female rock band from punk‑new‑wave clubs to worldwide hits like “We Got the Beat” and “Our Lips Are Sealed,” will sit down with veteran entertainment journalist Bruce Fessier at 7:30 p.m. for a relaxed chat about her new memoir, TMI: Memoirs of a Go‑Go. The conversation promises to wander through her childhood, the highs and lows of fame, personal tragedies, mental‑health battles, and the chaotic backstage drama that defined an era.

After the discussion, fans won’t have to wait long for a taste of the music that made her a household name. Wiedlin will perform a limited set of songs – a quick, nostalgic burst that should satisfy both die‑hard fans and newcomers alike – before opening a book‑signing table for anyone who brings a copy of her memoir.

In a sweet nod to her love of animals, the Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies will be on hand, asking attendees to bring donations of pet food. The group hopes the contributions will help feed the many dogs that Wiedlin herself has championed over the years.

Tickets are selling fast and can be purchased online at bit.ly/3Uc6eSt. For more details about the Palm Springs Speaks series, check out palmspringsspeaks.org. Additional speakers for the season will be announced soon, so keep an eye out for updates.

Whether you’re a Go‑Go’s aficionado, a memoir lover, or just someone who enjoys a good community‑focused evening, this event offers a little something for everyone. And who knows? You might leave with a signed book, a couple of new favorite tracks, and a bag of pet food that will make a four‑legged friend’s day.