Go-Go's Tribute Band Beauty and the Beat

BIO

Beauty and the Beat formed in the winter of 2024 when “Jet” and some jam friends were
brainstorming about a band to tribute. The friends contemplated: who is not being
tributed? All of a sudden, they had it! The most fun band ever...The Go Go’s and Belinda Carlisle!
Jet’s (Yvette's) voice matches perfectly with Belinda Carlisle’s. Lori’s and Michele’s strong backing vocals,
and Jake’s accomplished drumming finesse are all spot-on matches! After a few months
of rehearsal, Beauty and the Beat began gigging in the late summer 2024. The band has
played; ParkStock Music Festival; The Lodi Peddler’s Festival; Soberay 365, and large
parties. After Beauty and the Beat’s initial spotlight the experiment was crystal clear!
Everyone loves Beauty and the Beat!
Beauty and the Beat takes the deep winter months off (Jet goes to Florida). The band
took advantage of the time off to create a promotional video for bookings and to ramp
up social media. The band is looking forward to gigging throughout 2025 and onward come late
spring.

BIOS OF THE BAND MEMBERS

YVETTE “JET” WILLIAMS – Lead Guitarist/Lead Vocals
Yvette “Jet” Williams has been a professional in the music industry, as a performer,
writer, singer, and lead guitarist for 46 years, and publisher member of ASCAP for 39
years; recording, performing, writing, and appearing in TV spots, music videos, as well
as in TV, Cable TV, Online, and Radio interviews.

Yvette currently has a Tribute band Called, Beauty & The Beat, a tribute to The Go
Go’s and Belinda Carlisle. She is performing as Belinda Carlisle, and also playing lead guitar.
Yvette is also recording and performing in a YouTube horn band project called, Good
Mix Music. Her videos can be viewed on Bob Sinkovic’s Good Mix Music channel. In
addition, Yvette performs with a horn band out of Michigan called, The Soulbacks.

Yvette was the singer, songwriter, and lead guitarist with the chart-topping, Cleveland,
OH girl band, Lipstick. Lipstick was a hard-working, extremely popular band, playing
333 gigs in one year. Lipstick’s chart-topping single, I Want To Be With You Tonight,
was produced by, Mark Avsec, who has credits including: Donnie Iris and the Cruisers,
The James Gang, Bon Jovi, Wild Cherry, Santana, La Flavour, and Michael Stanley
Band. The song was designated a "Listener's Hit" by nationally rated radio station,
WMMS, in Cleveland, OH. After breaking into the Top 40, Lipstick’s recording, went to
Number 14 on the regional charts. The recording attracted attention as a "Power Hit" on
the "Power Playlists of the Nation's Largest and Most Influential Top 40 Radio Stations"
in the entertainment trade publication, Billboard Magazine. Their video was produced by
ViaCom and aired on ViaCom.

Yvette’s second regional hit single, a solo project, under her nickname, "Jet", was titled,
Don't Leave Me Lonely, produced by award winner, Bruce Hensel, who has credits
including: The Eagles, Julio Iglesias, Judas Priest, Diana Ross, and Boston. It was
designated one of the Top Ten best singles of 1987 on college radio, reaching the
number 7 slot. The video produced by Mike Matis of the award-winning Cleveland Rock
Beat aired on Via Com.

Yvette was lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the bands, The Cheshire Cats,
Hydra, Loose Change, and Lipstick -- all of Cleveland: Also, The Sheila's of Los
Angeles, and First Kiss of Los Angeles, as well as many solo projects and other
recording acts. She played in several road bands including Claudia, PF Flyer, The
Caddz, AZ IZ, and Loose Change. Yvette has appeared in a long list of opening
acts. The short list includes bands such as: Black Oak Arkansas, The Godz, The
Innocent, Kim Simmons, The Guess Who, Blue Oyster Cult, and Foghat.

Yvette recorded and appeared in a Monday Night Movie of the Week, titled,
Chameleons, starring Christal Bernard, in the late eighties with an original (link hidden)rl
band, The Sheilas. The Sheilas played throughout Southern CA.
Yvette has played the "big stage," nightclubs, theaters, festivals, campgrounds, events, large parties, and venues across the United States, large and small, including the infamous Sunset Strip of Hollywood in the clubs including:
Gazarri's, The Roxy, The Whiskey, and the Troubadour. An additional short list of
venues played: The FM Station, Coconut Teaser, The Cave, Madam Wong's, Exposure
54, The Palace Theaters, Parkstock, Sobere 365, The Cleveland Agora, The Akron
Agora, The Hanna Theater, and Peabody’s Down Under.

Yvette has been under management talents such as: Mitch Karczewski of Spotlight
Talent, Joe Porrello of the Jan DeBlon Agency, Jim Vandenberg of The Music Cafe,
Parkway Records, John Bloomstrom of American Bands Mgmt, Inc., and she has
sought general counsel under John P. Kellogg.

Yvette “Jet” Williams is currently a free agent under Jet Fire Music, ASCAP.
Yvette’s work has been mentioned in many publications such as Billboard Magazine,
Concrete Jungle, Sound Check, Scene Magazine, The Plain Dealer, The Akron
Beadon Journal, and The Auditory Nerve, as well as local newspapers and
publications across the country.

Yvette has recorded in many studios across the country. The short list includes:
Kopperhead Studios, Great Tracks, Cellar Full of Noise, Breakthrough Sounds
Recording Studio, and O.S.A. Studios all of the Northeast Ohio area; Waterbury
Studios, Dodge City Sound, John Konopka Studios, Jeff Russell Studios, and Perfect
Pitch all of the Los Angeles area; Bloodsoe Studios, and McClain's Recording of the
Dallas, TX area.

Yvette has been a pioneer for women in the rock music industry. She was one of the
few female rock lead guitarists who paved the way for today's aspiring female rock
guitarists. She continues to be a leader and inspiration to females in the music industry
and to the female empowerment movement.

Yvette is a published author. Her first book, Power Beyond the Lightning was
released in 2007. She was struck by lightning on Memorial Weekend of 2003. She died
and came back to life. After a long, four-year recovery, she wrote down her experience
in a nail-biting re-cap that is a must-read! She wrote a song to go with the book titled,
I'm Alive!

Yvette “Jet” Williams is currently singing and playing in the local Ohio music scene and
surrounding areas. She is also doing good work in the Cleveland, OH area as a coach and counselor to women in abusive relationships. She works outside of the music industry as Yvette Williams and Yvette
The Coach.

LORI DAVIS – Guitarist/Keyboardist/Backing Vocals
Lori Davis has been performing professionally since 2014. Lori got her start in tribute
bands when she played Nancy Wilson of Heart in the Heart tribute band called Straight
On. As a vocal harmony soprano, Lori’s mother insisted Lori take piano lessons and
sing in the church choir while she was growing up. Later in life, she started playing
guitar and singing soprano background vocals in rock bands. She is currently
performing as guitarist, keyboardist, and background singer, in the Go-Go's tribute
band, Beauty & The Beat. Lori has opened for Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso, and
Journey tribute band, Escape. Lori has played local and regional venues, small halls,
festivals, events, and casinos. The shortlist is Cleveland House of Blues and The
Akron Civic Theater. Lori was formerly a program administrator for a major media
company.

MICHELE LESLIE WARD – Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals
Michele Leslie Ward - has been actively performing professionally since 1989. When
not playing bass and singing backups for The Go Go’s Tribute - Beauty & the Beat,
Michele performs as a solo artist singing and playing her 12-string. Michele wrote her
first song at the age of 17 and continues to write, drawing inspiration from life, love, and
events both past and present. Michele has performed for five people at coffee houses to
thousands at music festivals, clubs, and other venues. In addition, Michele fronts a local
progressive /classic rock cover band called 20 Horses. She is a lead vocal alto with a
unique warm vocal timbre that blends beautifully for backup vocals. Her dream is to
perform her own works to audiences overseas, as several of her compositions take on
an almost Celtic feel. She welcomes opportunities to work with other musicians –
harmony is one of her specialties. When not performing, Michele is a tour guide for
Cleveland Ghosts in Cleveland, OH.

JAKE WARD – Drums
Jake Ward is a progressive rock drummer who has been performing professionally since 2014. While he is accomplished on bass and guitar, he is further accomplished on drums. Jake was interested in playing
drums for a tribute act and stumbled upon Beauty & The Beat. The band was seeking a
solid, exceptional drummer who could keep up with Gina Schock! "He fit right in" with
the ladies senior to him! He now says it's like he has "Three moms!" He says, "But that's ok
because these ladies are energetic and have a spark!" Jake has performed for five
people at coffee houses to thousands at music festivals, clubs, and venues. When Jake
is not performing with Beauty & Beat, he drums with a progressive rock cover band
called 20 Horses. Outside of his two bands, Jake trains drivers for a major shipping
company. He also teaches drums in his spare time and accompanies his mother on
various instruments when she is entertaining senior citizens throughout Northeast Ohio.

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