Best Friends Girl - America's Favorite Cars Experience
Live Music & Concerts
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80s | New Wave | Tribute Band
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Best Friends Girl - America's Favorite Cars Experience brings a full five-piece tribute to The Cars' catalog to the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, WV. The first synth line doesn't recreate 1978 onstage-- it hands the room back its own version: the car, the station, whoever was riding along. A third-party reviewer called the show "a full-bodied homage," and that's the spirit behind it-- five musicians who've studied Ric Ocasek's warmth and Elliot Easton's swagger and play the catalog, from the 1978 debut through the Heartbeat City era, with real, evident love for the sound. It's the sound that helped carry the tail end of 70s rock into the 80s, filling the room live for one night in Clarksburg.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is Best Friends Girl - America's Favorite Cars Experience the actual band, The Cars?
A: No-- Best Friends Girl is a five-piece tribute act built around The Cars' catalog, not the original band. A third-party reviewer called the resulting show "a full-bodied homage," with each musician taking on a specific original member's role rather than performing a straight copy act.
Q: What can I expect from a Best Friends Girl show?
A: Expect a full five-piece band experience, with each musician taking on a specific role from the original Cars lineup across two sets that pair radio staples with deeper catalog cuts for longtime fans. A third-party review called it "a full-bodied homage... it hit all the right notes," describing a group that plays the material with real, evident love for the sound.
Q: How long is the show, and what time do doors open?
A: Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM and running approximately two hours across two sets.
Q: When do tickets go on sale, and how much are they?
A: Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM, with pricing starting at $25 through the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center's official ticketing partner. Buying only through official Robinson Grand channels is the way to guarantee a valid ticket at face value.
Q: Is there free parking available at the Robinson Grand?
A: Yes -- parking around the Robinson Grand is free. There are no pay lots. Several convenient free parking areas are located within easy walking distance of the venue. For a full map and directions, visit our Directions & Parking page.
Q: What's the parking map for Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center?
A: You can view a map of free parking areas near the Robinson Grand on our website at therobinsongrand.com/directions-parking.
Q: Is the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center ADA accessible?
A: Yes, the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center is fully ADA accessible. We provide ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms for your convenience. Wheelchair access is available on the main floor and 4th-floor balcony. For further assistance, call us at 855-773-6283.
Q: Is there accessible seating available?
A: Yes, we have wheelchair reserved spots on the main floor and top balcony. For limited mobility, we recommend rear boxes on the main floor, row M, or any aisle seat. For more info, call us at 855-773-6283.