This group began mainly from the effort of Olivia Parriott, a Los Angeles native, guitarist and keyboard player in early 2000.
CalArts student and vocalist Andrienne Pearson joined forces with guitarist Jen Gillaspy, a native of Indiana who relocated to the West Coast.
Jed Parriott was soon replaced by drummer Jenny Vassilatos and Radio Vago performed its first show at The Garage.
Initially a noise rock group, the band added former Sweet 16 bass player Nicole Fiorentino.
In November 2002, Radio Vago released its debut E.P., Black And White Photo Enterprise on Buddyhead Records.