LIVE CONVERSATION: Go-Go: Back To Vinyl

LIVE CONVERSATION: Go-Go: Back To Vinyl

at Making Vinyl USA 2026

Go-go music is a unique blend of funk, R&B, hip-hop, and Afro-Latin rhythms rooted in Washington, DC’s history and cultural heritage. In this panel, Ronald Moten, the Founder and CEO of the Go-Go Museum & Cafe, will be in conversation with Joe Lapan, Co-Owner of Byrdland Records and Songbyrd Music House, to discuss the process and the benefits of the current generation of Go-Go artists returning to vinyl for their releases. They will also explore how vinyl is helping to preserve the authenticity of the genre while creating new opportunities for artists and labels. The conversation will highlight the role of local scenes, independent retail, and community-driven initiatives.

Speakers:

Ronald Moten, Go-Go Museum, CEO

Joe Lapan, Byrdland Records, Songbyrd Music House, Co-Owner

Time: Friday, May 29th, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Location: Main Hall of the Westin Old Town Alexandria

Eventbrite Link – Making Vinyl USA 2026 Tickets, Wednesday, May 27-Friday, May 29  •  7 PM-5 PM | Eventbrite

Event Information – USA 2026 Speaker List | Making Vinyl – The Premier Vinyl Record Industry Conference