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Send us a textIt's a BRAND NEW episode of Bakotunes! I'm honored to welcome my guest Monique Powell of Save Ferris to the show! It was an opportunity I could not pass up and after a few tech delays, it finally happened. Monique and I go back to the early days of the band in Orange County, gigging alongside ska homies Reel Big Fish and more before getting swept up in the third wave ska craze and a hit single - a cover of Dexy's Midnight Runners 80s classic, "Come On Eileen"! That was followed with tours across the globe and back, in the van, and of course, tons of sweaty ska shows packed with sweaty, skankin' checkerboard kids. It was the nineties and it was a blast. Lots of fun facts and ska time warping! We also have classic Save Ferris music and their latest single, "Get Dancing!" that just dropped at all music outlets on 4/25. Enjoy! https://saveferris.com/**Episode features the songs "Come On Eileen," "Get Dancing", "The World Is New" by Save Ferris. Also contains excerpts from: "Orange County, CA (1976)", "MTV Skaturday", Save Ferris Honda Commercial, "Sid & Nancy", "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", "Teens React to 90s Ska Music".Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textAnother American Idol alumni has entered the Bakotunes podcast! It's Carrie Underwood, who took time during her 2012 tour to chat with me about life on the road, her rise to fame, the evolution of country music and mucho mas! These country singers are always so nice. Includes the song, "Good Girl". Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textKellie Pickler deserves her flowers... I remember this interview before her performance at the Kern County Fair in 2011, and she was by far one of the nicest artists I've interviewed. Longtime fans know her story from Sonic car hop waitress to American Idol to the big time, but behind the scenes Kellie Pickler has also rolled the painful punches of life. I haven't heard what she's been up to lately, but if she or her fans find their way to this episode - find a way to get her back onstage and in the studio! Episode features the songs, "Red High Heels" and "I Wonder". Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textOne of the shortest interviews I've ever had, but even 5-minutes with Sheryl Crow is bound to be a blast...and it was! I've been a fan since "Tuesday Night Music Club" and in 2011 I had the pleasure of connecting with Sheryl during her tour in support of her album "100 Miles From Memphis." Includes the songs, "100 Miles From Memphis" and "All I Wanna Do". A midweek Bakotunes bonus episode to help save you from the blahs with one of the best singer-songwriters around, Sheryl Crow!Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textLet's do the Time Warp Again! It's Sunday night, July 4, 2010 and Bakotopia Radio is live at 9pm on Bakersfield alt-rock radio station 106.1FM KRAB with hosts Matt Munoz & Miranda Whitworth celebrating Freedom of Speech on our Independence Day! Guests: Bakersfield singer-songwriter Landen Belardes, Thomas Rockwell of Trout's honky-tonk and the Rockwell Opry, Lady Lux and Blondie of The CherryBombs! Plus music from GBH, Riverboat Gamblers, The Mighty Regis, Joel Jacob, The Runaways, The Iron Outlaws! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textUnearthed and released from the Bakotunes underground vault! A previously unreleased interview with Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Zavalaz! Recorded in 2013 just before his Bakersfield tour stop in support of his Zavalaz music project. There's music, looking back at The Mars Volta (which at the time had broken up), At The Drive-In, and more in a candid interview. An audio snapshot of life and art. Episode includes the songs: "One Armed Scissor" - At The Drive-In," "L'Via L'Viaquez" - The Mars Volta. Also includes the clips: "The Decline of Western Civilization" and "The Wickerman (1973, radio promo)."Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textAnother beauty from the Bako vault! Bakotunes welcomes Primus bassist and musical visionary, Les Claypool! Enjoy a nice slice of cheesy, gooey, Primus goodness with memories, music and more. Recorded during the band's final Primus in 3D tour (2012). Episode includes music by Primus: "John The Fisherman (live)", "My Name is Mud", "American Life", "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver", and a bonus trailer from the dreaded "XTro" (1982). Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textMy full interview with the one-and-only Tommy Chong has finally been released! In this episode, Tommy and I discuss everything from his early years with Cheech & Chong, opening for the Rolling Stones, his time in at Taft California Correctional Facility and how it "mellowed" him out, his reunions with Cheech and more. Recorded May, 2013. Episodes include audio from "Sister Mary Elephant", "Dave," Earache My Eye," and "Up In Smoke" by Cheech & Chong. Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textBakotunes welcomes Bakersfield and SoCal percussionist, vocalist, bandleader and painter, Louie Cruz Beltran! Meet Louie and get to know his artistry, his adventures in the music industry, and the art of making music in the studio with some of Latin jazz music's most revered artists. Features music by Louie Cruz Beltran: "Senorita Mia", "Chili Caliente", "It's My Time", "Cha Cha Tango de Paris", "Ran Kan Kan", "Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro)", "La Migra"; and "Grazing In The Grass", Willie Bobo. *Interview originally recorded May 15, 2012. Louie Cruz Beltran Official Website: https://louiecruzbeltran-music.com/Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textPLEASE LISTEN CLOSELY TO INTRO FOR INFO ON HOW TO HELP CELEIGH CHAPMAN AND JIMMY ESPINOZA (THEE MIDNITERS) - BOTH PREVIOUS GUESTS FEATURED ON BAKOTUNES WHO LOST THEIR HOMES IN THE LA FIRES. THANK YOU!---------------Bakotunes welcomes Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald for a pair of previously unreleased interviews pulled from my person audio archive. I was inspired to dig up these gems after watching the amazing "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" doc available now on streaming. I highly recommend it! At the time these interviews were conducted in 2013, the Yacht Rock craze was very niche, and now it's everywhere! We got music, stories and a mystery! Special Thanks to Brian Wallace AKA Dubrobot for cleaning up the audio. Please give him some work by visiting dubrobot.com! Songs included in episode: "What a Fool Believes", The Doobie Brothers; "Gone Baby Gone", Boz Scaggs; "I Heard it Through The Grapevine", Michael McDonald; "Regulate", Warren G; "I Keep Forgettin' (Everytime You're Near)", Michael McDonald; "JoJo", Boz Scaggs. Enjoy!  Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textKimberly Salas is a candidate running for Kern County Supervisor - ⁠District 5⁠. In this episode, listeners will get to know Salas's local history from her upbringing in East Bakersfield, education, career journey, her political resume campaigning for former California State Senators Dean Florez, Michael Rubio, current Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D35), and her decision to run against Supervisor Leticia Perez in 2024. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: ⁠https://www.salas4supervisor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. **Originally aired 3-9-24 on Real Talk and the Real Talk podcast.Catch Real Talk, every Friday from 10am to 11AM PST on FIRE 103.9FM (Kern County, CA) or stream anywhere on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠.Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt MunozSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textGeorge "The Giant" McArthur is back with his Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders Oct. 11-12, 8-19, 25-26 (2024) at 314 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308! This year's George has expanded his spooky collection to include a True Crime Room! That also includes a special VIP late night tour! Hear all about it and make sure to get your tickets, or just show up! George will give you a tour, answer your questions and sign your copy of Time Burton's "Big Fish" and more that he starred in! It's all here for Halloween on the Bakotunes podcast! VISIT: https://giantsoddities.com/Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a textNOFX is saying goodbye?! WTF? NO! F**K THAT!Melvin AKA Eric Melvin is co-founder and guitarist for the SoCal punk legends NOFX. It's hard to imagine a punk rock existence without a new NOFX album and tour in the queue, but he we are... NOFX is saying 'Adios' with a string of final shows in Chicago for Riot Fest, and a trio of FINAL-FINAL shows taking place on Oct. 4,5,6 in San Pedro, CA. Melvin takes a stroll back to his youth discovering punk rock, forming NOFX with bassist Fat Mike AKA Mike Burkett, helping to define the sound of SoCal skate punk culture and I even get to reminisce about "Rock Against Bush" 2004 in Bakersfield, CA. But wait, there's more...We also dive into the band's politics, band family dynamics, saying goodbye, preserving a legacy, and what's next (?) Episode includes the NOFX songs: "Bob," "Linoleum".- Punk In Drublic (San Pedro)-NOFX Official WebsiteSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Get a preview of one of Bakersfield's longest-running fundraising events, Village Fest, happening Sept. 7, 2024 at the Kern County Museum. Village Fest steering committee member, Miranda Whitworth stops by to give us a preview of this huge beer, wine, food and music event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for CAREFORKIDS.ORG ! BUY TICKETS NOW AT: Bakersfieldvillagefest.com Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.It's a celebration! Rebecca Esparza is the owner of Off The Rails Tap Lounge, located at 1517 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Rebecca reflects on her decision to follow her dreams and bring some much needed culture into historic downtown! Make plans to join us at Off The Rails on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 for the big "2nd Anniversary Celebration" with Mento Buru (Latin reggae ska) and DJ Mikey - LIVE! 7pm Doors, $5 admission, 21 & Over. Info: (661) 742-1428 - Off The Rails on Facebook.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.IT'S AN REAL TALK/BAKOTUNES ELECTION 2024 PODCLASH!Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the ⁠35th district⁠. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and return home to practice medicine, as well as her decision to run for California State Assembly. Part of the Real Talk "Election 2024" interview series. Info: ⁠⁠https://www.drjasmeetbains.com/⁠⁠-REAL TALK PODCASTCatch Real Talk, every Friday (10am-11am) and Sunday (7am-8am) in Bakersfield, CA on ⁠FIRE1039.COM⁠. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz⁠⁠Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Event Preview: Central Valley musician Rudy Parris (The Voice, season 3) phones in from the road for a preview of his all-star Merle Haggard tribute - "Tribute To The Hag Featuring: Rudy Parris, Norm Hamlet, & The Rounders" coming to the historic Nile Theater in downtown Bakersfield on August 3rd, 2024. Episode includes "Every Breath You Take" performed by Rudy Parris from his appearance on "The Voice" season 3. Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Miranda Whitworth is a veteran Bakersfield media and marketing professional. Originally from Salt Lake City, her story is one many can relate to...One day you're in college on a debate scholarship, the next you decide to leave your home state for new adventures, only to find yourself all alone in a new city in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley to start anew. Sound familiar? Miranda's rolled with the punches of life and work to become one of Kern County's most recognized and respected professionals. In this episode, you'll hear about Miranda's beginnings in local media starting out as a news reporter and rock radio jock on 106.1 KRAB Radio in Bakersfield, before jumping into TV working as a producer and reporter for Eyewitness News (Bakersfield), and finally into the even busier world of marketing. Some very personal and candid chapters from an amazing life in motion. Highly recommended listening for aspiring students of communications, journalism, and marketing. Miranda also happens to be my amazing wife and I've been waiting to have her on. Hope You Enjoy! Episode includes audio news clips from Eyewitness News Bakersfield (2011), Bakotopia Radio (106.1 KRAB Radio, 2010), "I Alone" performed by Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE (8-29-10, Bakotopia Radio).Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the ⁠Los Angeles Times⁠. He's also a trusted homie and colleague. During his latest visit, Gustavo and I will discuss the upcoming NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Hollywood (July 9-13): nahjconvention.org/. Gustavo will be a guest panelist at the conference and I will be attending. Will you? If so, let's network! See you there! ⁠Follow Gustavo Arellano - Official Website⁠.  #NAHJ40 #MORELATINOSINNEWSSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Brandon Benavides, who goes by the stage name B3, is a Bakersfield/SoCal based lyricist and rapper who believes in the power of his music. His 2023 album, "Mark of The Beast" stands a testament to his dedication to the demands of an ever-changing rap music industry. When he's not onstage or in the recording studio, he's working behind the scenes of the Hollywood movie industry. Meet the man, the myth, the beast! EPK: ⁠B3OFFICIAL.COM⁠. Episode includes the B3 songs: "La Raza", "Just Being Honest", "Better", "Smiling Faces", plus the songs, "Sky's The Limit"  - Notorious B.I.G., "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens, "La Raza" - Kid Frost. Also includes snippet of "Eating Raoul" (1982)**Included for promotional use only.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.It's another Bakotunes / Real Talk Podclash! We're on vacation! It's the first day of summer! Happy Solstice! Miranda Whitworth is a veteran radio personality, TV producer and multimedia journalist. She also happens to be my co-pilot in life and I love her to pieces. In this special "We're on vacation" episode of Real Talk, we both take it back to a time when local radio shows were plentiful - as in, when she and I used to co-host 'Bakotopia Radio' on KRAB Radio (Bakersfield) in 2010. We're having some fun and enjoying our vacation right now, so just kick back and enjoy!Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on ⁠FIRE 103.9FM⁠ (Radio & Streaming in the App Store) in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Community news and talk you can use with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz!Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Lauren Marty is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art. In this episode, we'll get a preview of BMOA's Art After Dark Celebrates PRIDE event on June 27! Get your tickets NOW! Will sell out soon! Visit: bmoa.org/artafterdark Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.IT'S A BAKOTUNES/REAL TALK BAKERSFIELD PRIDE PODCLASH!Wendy Garay is a Bakersfield City School District Teacher and LGBTQ+ Student Resource Support Provider for BCSD. Wendy (who identifies as Queer), holds the distinction of being the first to author and help establish LGBTQ+ Resource Support for BCSD. Yes, Wendy did that! This is her third visit to Real Talk and it's always an honor to catch up! And it's not all serious talk, Wendy is just an all-around great human being, with great taste music! As mentioned during the episode here are some local LGBTQ+ events and support resources (names are hyperlinked): -⁠BMOA Pride 2024 (June 27)⁠-⁠Bakersfield Pride Bar Crawl (June 22)⁠-⁠PFLAG Bakersfield⁠-⁠The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity⁠-⁠BCSD LGBTQ+ Resources (PDF)⁠REAL TALK PODCAST!Catch "Real Talk with Matt Munoz" LIVE Fridays 10am-11am PST, and Sundays 7am-8am PST on ⁠⁠FIRE 103.9FM⁠⁠ in Bakersfield, CA.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Shontice Marie is a singer-songwriter from Bakersfield, CA. Her name and voice may sound familiar to Kern County/Central Valley music fans during her stint as lead vocalist of popular Cali reggae roots band, Hayesfield, who made a name for themselves during the mid aughts, performing and releasing original music. During this time, I also met and established a friendship with the group, featuring them on a 2006 episode of the Bakotunes podcast (which you will hear during this episode, live from Vinny's Bar!), inclusion on the  Bakotopia Music Compilation Vol. I (local music comp.), and booking them on shows with my band Mento Buru. In the years to follow, the band parted ways taking members into very different, and in some cases, chaotic life paths. Now, Shontice is back with a new positive outlook on life that includes motherhood, a busy career, and BACK to new music onstage and in the studio. An inspiring country-fied roots, musical second act you are sure to enjoy. Songs included in this episode: "Baja California" - Hayesfield, live in-studio performances of "Sunshine" and "Lipstick Outlaw", plus a special bonus: "Backdoor" by Hayesfield. This episode is dedicated to all the old school Bakotopia fans. Enjoy!Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Lauren Marty is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Bakersfield Museum of Art. In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the museum's Summer Exhibitions on display now through Sept. 7, 2024! Plus, information about the upcoming Pride 2024 event at the museum (it sells out quick!) Visit: ⁠BMOA.ORG⁠.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.It's a Bakotunes and Real Talk Podcast Podclash!: Lightning In a Bottle 2024 festival wrap-up, A preview of "3 Days in Space" music fest at The Empty Space, music by ⁠Modern Wives⁠, Cesareo rates his favorite movie concession snacks, a review of "Furiosa" and many more amusing ramblings from both of us! You love it! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown entertainment column bi-weekly in The Bakersfield Californian and ⁠Bakersfield.com⁠. **Catch Real Talk Fridays 10am-11am, and Sundays 7am-8am on FIRE 103.9FM (also streaming) in Kern County. Follow our socials on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X (formerly Twitter)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Community news and talk you can use with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Munoz! Cover art photo credit: @GETTINY - Juliana Bernstein (Lightning in a Bottle 2024).Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Willy Tea Taylor is a singer songwriter from Oakdale, California. Currently on the road back by with his talented and loyal band of compadres, The Fellership, Willy's music is a mix of classic country and laid back, sunny Central Valley heart and soul. Make sure to catch him live at a venue or honkytonk near you! Official Website: https://willyteataylor.com/ - Episode includes the song, "Bakersfield" by Willy Tea Taylor.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Katie Scaffidi Knudson is back for a fun, freestyle conversation about her personal history as the member of a talented, well established musical family (her grandmother is jazz guitar legend, Mary Osborne), to carving her own path as a successful vocalist, performer and music educator. During the episode you'll also hear some live recordings with Katie and pianist John Calanchini, our fandom and appreciation for Lana Del Rey, Lauryn Hill, the shared roots of Mexican and Sicilian music and so much more! PLUS - CLICK HERE to enjoy a Spotify playlist personally curated by Kate (as mentioned during the episode!) for listeners! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.A preview of the 50th annual Kern County Basque Festival (Besta!) with guest Steve Gamboa, director of the Institute for Basque Studies at CSUB, Interim Associate Dean, School of Arts & Humanities, at CSUB and a member of the Board of Directors, Kern County Basque Club. If you've never attended, here's your chance to celebrate and experience Basque culture with food, dancing, music, and a kalimocho or two, or three! The Besta runs May 24-27, 2024 at the Kern County Basque Club, 2301 Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93307. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT: KCBASQUE.COM. Onda Pasa!*Intro contains audio from "Orson Welles in the Basque Country" (1955, BBC)**Episode also includes the following songs in order:- "Bagare" Basque Patriotic Song (unknown)- "Me Gustas Tu" (Manu Chao)- "Euzko Gudariak" (The Last Ensemble)- "FM 99:00 Dub Manifest" (Fermin Muguruza)- "Les mots d'ici" (Que Quio)- "Txoria Txori (Hegoak) Basque Anti-Francoist Song" (Mikel Laboa, Ez Dok Amairu)- "Clandestino" (Manu Chao)- "Sarri Sarri" (Kortatu)- "Erre Zenituzten" (Xabi Solano)- "El Ultimo Ska" (Kortatu)- "Karolina" (Luhartz)- "Mala Vida" (Mano Negra)- "Aldapan Gora" (Huntza)Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Nate Parrish is a singer-songwriter and guitarist currently based out of Bakersfield, CA. Originally from Stockton, CA, his travels have taken him up and down the central valley playing music, as well as ministering alongside his wife Rachel (also an accomplished musician) to those eager to hear the good word. In this episode, you'll hear about Nate's early life, the power of punk rock, finding salvation, the evolution of Christian rock, touring with popular Christian alt-rock band, Kutless, landing in Bakersfield, releasing his own original music at www.nateparrish.com, and much more! Plus - a preview of Magdalene Hope's 15th anniversary event - "An Evening of Rock and Conversation with Brian "Head" Welch of KORN," Spoken and Nate Parrish on MAY 28th at The Historic Fox Theater. Tickets and info HERE!*Episode features the Nate Parrish song: "Bad Excuse," "I'm Aright", "God Knows."**Episode also contains excerpts from the songs: "Armour of God" by Hating Evil, "God Rules", "Jesus For Me" by Undercover, " "Mind Field" by Petra, "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Taking a moment to say Happy Mother's Day to my Mom, Socorro, and all the Mom's out there. We Love and Appreciate You! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Send us a Text Message.Venessa Marie is a singer-songwriter from Bakersfield, California whose talents have entertained audiences of all ages throughout Kern County. She's got an authentic, soulful and rootsy vocal style with lyrics to match in her original compositions. Her musical evolution includes the classic rock and pop punk soundtrack of her upbringing, mixed with uplifting sounds of worship music, and a recording stint inside the Texas studio that helped make Destiny's Child a household name. Hear her story! You can catch Venessa regularly with her band Hot Mess Express at events and clubs around town. Episode includes the songs, "Too Late", GT Garza feat. Venessa Saldana, and "Bare Nothin'", Venessa Marie. Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the ⁠Los Angeles Times⁠. In this Bakotunes bonus episode, Gustavo gives us the historical truth about Cinco de Mayo aka "The Battle of Puebla, 1862" aka May 5th! What really happened? When and why did it become a day of reckless gluttony and drunkenness in America rivaled only by St. Patrick's Day! AND...Does Mexico celebrate Drinko de Mayo? Listen and find out on Bakotunes! ⁠Follow Gustavo Arellano - Official Website⁠. Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

It's another Bakotunes / Real Talk Podclash for Cinco de Mayo weekend! Guest Cesareo Garasa stopped by to talk about Cinco de Mayo Do's & Don'ts, growing out of Cinco de Mayo partying, the results of the 2024 Best of Kern Reader's Poll from Bakersfield Life Magazine, lots of random chats, and our Top 3 Chicano films to catch for Cinco de Mayo from the safety of your own home. No Stinking Badges Required! As Heard on the Real Talk Show & Podcast! Realer Than Most PodcastHere at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba is finally on Bakotunes! This interview has been in the works for over a year well worth the wait. If you're familiar with her rich body of work, you already know how brilliant it is. If you don't, be prepared to become a true believer. The group's latest album, "Lucha", is out now.  Episode contains music clips and songs from Y La Bamba: "Bruja de Brujas", "Cruisin' To The Parque (Durand Jones & The Indications feat. Y La Bamba)", "Ojos Del Sol", "Mujeres", "Collapse", "Hues" feat. Devendra Banhart, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", "Boca Llena". Y La Bamba Official. Realer Than Most PodcastHere at Realer Than Most Podcast, we believe that hip-hop/rap is more than just...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Greg Mack (The Mack Attack) is a legendary radio personality and music Program Director (PD) known for his contributions to the development of West Coast hip-hop and the popularization of the genre through his radio show, ⁠The Greg Mack Show⁠, which first aired on iconic Los Angeles radio station, 1580 KDAY AM during the 1980's. He is also credited with being one of the first D.J.s to play and promote West Coast hip-hop music and creating the first 24-hour hip-hop radio station in the world. His show helped launch the careers of many notable hip-hop artists, including Ice-T, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, The Baka Boyz and more. In addition to hosting his syndicated The Greg Mack Show in various markets, you can also find him on the airwaves at FIRE 103.9FM and PRECIOUS 95.7FM (⁠SheMogulMedia⁠) in Bakersfield, CA.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Leeroy Villa is one of the hottest independent reggaeton artists on the the rise! Hailing from Miami, Florida via Barranquilla, Colombia (also the home of Shakira), he's been hitting the club circuit with a string of hit singles since his debut. His work ethic and youthful energy are only matched by his humble attitude about life. Get to know Leeroy Villa! Download his music now at ⁠Leeroyvilla.net⁠. Episode features the Leeroy Villa songs, "Que Guay", "El Pecado", "Baila Sola." Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

It's a Spring Break Weekend Podclash! Bakotunes meets The Real Talk Podcast! What's in store this time you ask? My special guest is Bakersfield singer-songwriter, Hunnie! It's been over two years since our last interview and we do a lot of catching up, plus share new music! Also joining us in studio is Cesareo Garasa, entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru. Follow Bakotunes and The Real Talk Podcast and add them to your week podcast playlist! Catch Real Talk Friday's on terrestrial and streaming radio! Thanks for listening! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

CLICK TO DONATE TO GREG LEE MEMORIAL FUND GOFUNDME The Los Angeles and worldwide ska reggae scene is mourning the sudden passing of vocalist, Greg Lee, of LA ska traditionalists, Hepcat on March 19th. Lee (53) suffered an aneurysm and cardiac arrest on late Sunday, March 17th at his home in Paramount, CA and was placed on life support until his passing. Greg was an inspiration and a legend of California music. You knew it was Greg on the mic when his voice entered any tune and his presence onstage was unmatched. If you were lucky enough to catch the band live, you know what I'm talking about. The tributes will continue to roll out and my eyes are filled with tears as I write this. Rest in Eternal Riddim, Greg! Respect.Episode contains the Hepcat songs, "Lovin' Man", "I Can't Wait", and "Dance Wid' Me". Also contains an audio excerpt from the band's 1998 appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

It's a St. Paddy's Weekend Podclash! Bakotunes meets The Real Talk Podcast! What's in store you ask? Guest Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru. This week we'll be talking 2024 Oscars Wrap, St. Patrick's Day fun and the Leprechaun horror film series, local St. Paddy's weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. PLUS A SPECIAL SECRET MUSICAL TREAT YOU GOTTA LISTEN FOR! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at ⁠⁠⁠Bakersfield.com⁠⁠⁠ (Eye Street section). Follow Bakotunes and The Real Talk Podcast and add them to your week podcast playlist! Catch Real Talk Friday's on terrestrial and streaming radio! Thanks for listening! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

⁠RAMONA⁠ are one of Tijuana's leading indie pop acts with a sound that straddles the psychedelic sixties groovy (and romantic) garage sounds of Mexico and East LA Chicano soul creating some of the hippest sounds you'll hear today. They've collaborated with Ximena Sarinana, David Velasco (Porter), and have built an irresistibly cool body of musical works winning them fans on both sides of the border. Their creative use of video shows shows their strengths on and off stage. Drummer Omar Cordoba joins Bakotunes by phone for a quick tourstop interview the morning after the band's show at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. Recorded 3-7-24. Episode contains the songs, "La Boda," "No Te Vayas" (with Ximena Sarinana), and "Una Cosa Lleva a La Otra"(with David Velasco). Enjoy! Catch Ramona live at Temblor Brewing Co. in Bakersfield on Saturday, March 9th at 8pm, along with openers Twin Seas, and The Citie. Info at ⁠⁠Numbskullshows.com⁠⁠.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Andrés (Aparicio) is a singer songwriter, multimedia creator who always has something brewing in the studio, on the road, and the multiverse. His latest album, "Sonny Torres and the Multiverse of Sadness" is out now, and he's got more in his library for you to catch up on. Get to know this fiercely independent artist, his music, and videos now on Bakotunes! On tour this spring! INFO: https://www.thediyastronaut.com/Andrés music & videos available on:Spotify Apple Music BandCampYouTubeSponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

SPECIAL BAKOTUNES / REAL TALK CROSSOVER! Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician, and also my longtime bandmate. In this special E News segment from the Real Talk podcast, we talk about the latest in word crimes, plus NEW music from pop punk rocker ⁠Nate Parrish⁠, and his killer new single "Bad Excuse"! Plus local events, Cesareo's review of the new Bob Marley biopic "One Love", plus Bakersfield events galore and mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at ⁠Bakersfield.com⁠ (Eye Street section). Originally aired Feb. 23, 2024 on Real Talk (Chavez Media). You can follow the Real Talk podcast by clicking here!Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Hey Ho, Let's Go! It's our 100th Episode! Marky Ramone (Marc Steven Bell) is a legendary drummer who began playing drums in bands in the New York City area, before joining pioneering punk rock band Richard Hell and the Voidoids who toured the UK with The Clash and recorded the groundbreaking album "The Blank Generation". He then replaced original Ramones drummer Tommy Ramone in the ⁠Ramones ⁠in 1978, and took on the stage name Marky Ramone. The music of the Ramones has inspired the forming of garage bands around the world. In 2002, the Ramones were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Marky Ramone continues to keep the Ramones legacy alive around the world with his band Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg for fans of all ages and they are badass! You can catch Marky and the band at ⁠Temblor Brewing Co. in Bakersfield on Feb. 24, 2024! Episode contains music from Richard Hell and The Voidoids, Ramones, and segments from the 2019 "Punk" documentary press conference, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. ⁠Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Latti Patterson is a Bakersfield-based singer songwriter who got her start performing with her father Deryl and sister Breeia as The Patterson Family band for over a decade in various locations throughout Bakersfield. Latti shares her story from being a young SoCal kid dropped into Bakersfield life, to picking up the guitar to evolving as an artist performing alongside her family into adulthood. Today she records and releases her own original music on all streaming music platforms and picks up local gigs when she can. Her new single, "Twice Out Loud" is available now and will be heard during the episode, along with two live performances that includes a tribute to Bob Marley in celebration of his upcoming 79th birthday on Feb. 6. INFO: https://www.lattipattersonmusic.com/ Contains audio from "The Patterson Family Band, 5 years of Jamming on 24th Street" (ABC23).Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Episode Features Exclusive Performances!Event Preview - For La Cultura (Feb. 10) - An evening celebrating Sicilian culture and music! Celebrate the rich beauty and deep history of Sicilian culture through music! The history of Sicilian music is the story of the people of Sicily – an expression of a people desiring love, freedom, frustration, faith, anger, pain. It is that desire that makes Sicilian music stand apart from other traditions. These emotions touch the soul and connect us to our neighbors, those we know now and those who lived long ago. Join Finlinson Grant recipient Katie Scaffidi Knudson and John Calanchini in For La Cultura at Bakersfield College's Edward Simonsen Indoor Theatre. Admission to For La Cultura is free and open to the public. No advance reservation is necessary. Those attending will need to purchase a $5 parking pass, which can be purchased online or on campus. CLICK HERE FOR INFO. FOR LA CULTURA-Saturday, February 10th-7pm. Free Admission-Edward Simonsen Indoor Theatre-Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Nate Berg was a veteran Bakersfield music promoter known for booking and promoting punk rock and alternative rock shows inside the Jerry's Pizza basement in downtown Bakersfield in the nineties and early 2000's. In the coming years, Berg also began filming and producing a small string of independent documentary films focused on central valley's punk rock  scene - "Floradora: All Ages on a Thousand Stages", "Bones of Brundage", "A Punk Side Story," and his most recent "HWY 58" series chronicling hidden figures from the history of The Bakersfield Sound. Berg passed suddenly on Jan. 18th, 2024 following a brief illness. In this episode, Bakersfield musician Cesareo Garasa, who wrote a memorial piece on Berg, shares his memories and thoughts on Berg's legacy. Episode contains audio from KGET17, Bakersfield, CA.Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

The Disassociates are an exciting new alternative rock quartet with a brand new album, "No Reason This Can't Be Fun" dropping today (1/19) on all streaming music platforms. Band members Brie Marie (vocals) and Michael Bonanno (drums), join Bakotunes to talk about the group's personal history in the Central California alternative rock scene, channeling real-life experiences into songwriting and lyrics and their plans to get their  new album into the ears of the masses. Contains music from the new album. Follow the band on their socials at: https://linktr.ee/thedisassociates and download their music at all streaming platforms...Yes, even Deezer! The Disassociates, yeaaahhhh! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Gustavo Arellano is an award winning journalist and author from Orange County, CA. His written works and voice have been read, heard and debated all over Southern California on NPR, the Tom Leykis Show, his own "Gritale a Guti" Instagram live sessions and much more. He currently can be read weekly in the pages and online with the Los Angeles Times and always has a million cool things to talk about - which makes my job that much easier. This episode covers Gustavo's personal history, the state of media, politics, Gwen Stefani, his critics, wokosos, his forecast for the 2024 election year - AND of course the infamous "Flamin' Hot" story. It's all here and uncensored. Happy New Year, gentle cabrones! Subscribe to Gustavo's Weekly Desmadre Newsletter at: https://www.gustavoarellano.org/Episode contains audio snippets from:-Gustavo Arellano: Journalism With No Apologies - May 11, 2018-UCLA College of Letters and Science commencement -June 11, 2010-"La Bamba", "Reel Ten", "El Clavo Y La Cruz" by The Plugz-"Flamin' Hot or Flamin' Not?", The Real Talk Podcast - June 9, 2023-"American Me" - 1982Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Guest: Steve Sanders is the Chief Executive at Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Secretary / Treasure at California Living Museum (CALM).  This year's HolidayLights runs from November 25 - December 30th! Visit: CALMZOO.ORG to get your advanced tickets and support this amazing local zoo that helps save endangered species while offering the community a chance to learn about our animal friends! Did you know RnB singer Brandy recently held a huge promotion for her album "Christmas with Brandy" at HolidayLights? It's true! Find out all about it and how you can check out the new "East Bakersfield Christmas II" holiday ep by my band Mento Buru available now during HolidayLights and at all digital streaming music outlets. Thanks for listening! Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / Twitter / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com

Robert Peterson is the host of the Notorious Bakersfield podcast and book! We'll be catching up with Robert's latest adventures, his experiences since launching his (not just) true crime podcast in 2021, public and national reaction and now becoming a published author! Fun episode! Check out all things Notorious Bakersfield at: notoriousbakersfield.com/Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials!Instagram / Twitter / More LinksContact: mattomunoz@gmail.com