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Heavens To Betsy Unearth Video From First Show In 1991
Corin Tucker's first band Heavens To Betsy performs at 1991 festival.
In brief
Corin Tucker's first band Heavens To Betsy performs at 1991 festival. Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer performed Heavens To Betsy's first show in 1991, now releasing a 16-song compilation of early recordings. Originally reported by Stereogum.
First Heavens To Betsy Show
Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer formed Heavens To Betsy for Girl Night at the 1991 International Pop Underground Convention.
Girl Night Performance
Tucker played two songs with Sawyer, terrified but leaving people's jaws hanging after their first performance.
Band History
Heavens To Betsy released one album and singles before breaking up in 1994, after which Tucker formed Sleater-Kinney.
Reunion
Tucker and Sawyer reunited for Heavens To Betsy's first shows in 32 years, releasing baby's gone compilation tomorrow.
Baby's Gone Release
baby's gone includes 16 songs, eight recorded by Molly Neumann on cassette tape, and a demo tape from 1992.
Video Discovery
Footage of Heavens To Betsy playing 'seek and hide' at their first show has been discovered and shared.
Tour Dates
Heavens To Betsy will tour North America starting October 16, with a Girl Night Part 2 show in Olympia, WA on October 24.
What it means
Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer performed Heavens To Betsy's first show in 1991, now releasing a 16-song compilation of early recordings.
