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Send us Fan Mail Liz Ohanesian is an acclaimed veteran freelance writer and DJ who knows where most of the bodies are hidden in LA. If the name sounds familiar, it's because you're one of the many who came across her byline in the coolest of the free indie rags like The Rocket and LA Weekly found stacked at countless music stores across greater LA during their heyday. Today she remains a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fi...

Send us Fan Mail George "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! Geor...

Send us Fan Mail A Bakotunes Halloween classic with Moe Adame from Bakersfield death rock legends, Burning Image! For film fans of E. Elias Merhige classic 1991 arthouse splatter flick "Begotten." Plus - music by Burning Image! Info: mattomunoz@gmail.com  Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm....

Send us Fan Mail NOFX 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....

Send us Fan Mail By now everybody knows the "Goo Goo Muck" through Netflix's "Wednesday" series! Get the scoop on Mento Buru 's Skalloween ! The ep features a tribute to Bakersfield's very own Buck Owens ("It's a Monsters Holiday") and Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads ("Goo Goo Muck"), plus dub remixes and an all-new Spanish version ("C...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fr...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Hollyw...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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   Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers'...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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 g...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ⁠ . Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ente...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Calan...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pow...

Send us Fan Mail 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!  Support the show 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 Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmai...