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Doug Davis: Jazz Extraordinaire - History of the Bakersfield Jazz Festival
Episode 14
Did you ever go to the Bakersfield Jazz Festival in the 30 plus years it was running? If so, you have Doug Davis to thank. He ran the festival, booki…
9 months ago
Matt Riot: Adventures with The Soulsteppers and Death Valley Driver
Episode 13
Matt Riot played guitar and drums in multiple Bakersfield bands. He played drums in a reggae band called The Soulsteppers. He also played in Death Va…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Willie Cantu Part 3: From Buckaroo to The Avant-Guarde - Bakersfield, Toronto, San Francisco, and Nashville
Episode 12
This is Part 3 of a 3 Part series of interviews with Willie Cantu, the Buckaroo. This episode covers his time after he left Buck Owens and the Buckar…
10 months ago
Willie Cantu Part 2: On the Road with Buck Owens and the Buckaroos
Episode 11
This is Part 2 of a 3 Part series of interviews with Willie Cantu, the Buckaroo. This episode covers his time with Buck Owens and the Buckaroos. Icon…
10 months, 1 week ago
Willie Cantu Part 1: From Corpus Christi's Youngest Working Drummer to Buck Owens Buckaroo
Episode 10
This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series of interviews with Willie Cantu, the Buckaroo. This episode covers his time growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas and…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Chris Goodsell: The Adventures of Purdy Spackle and Big Jed
Episode 9
Chris Goodsell has been performing music since he was a child. He got into punk music in the 80s and learned guitar and bass. He was in bands like Bi…
11 months, 1 week ago
Norm Hamlet: Ridin' the Frets with Merle Haggard & The Strangers
Episode 8
Norm Hamlet was the Pedal Steel guitarist for 49.5 years with Merle Haggard and The Strangers. He was a pioneer of The Bakersfield Sound. He played o…
1 year ago
Marc DeLeon: Jack of All Trades, Master of Drums
Episode 7
Marc DeLeon promoted many concerts throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He played guitar, bass, and drums in many bands including Hossbruten, Adema, Premo…
1 year ago
Billy Haynes: From East Bakersfield Bass Legend to Worldwide Star
Episode 6
Billy Haynes has played Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and even a Cambodian Orphanage. A talented Bassist and Vocalist, Billy has been the bassis…
1 year, 1 month ago
Burning Image: Bakersfield Deathrock Since 1983
Episode 5
Burning Image is a Deathrock band from Bakersfield, California. By combining diverse influences, Burning Image created a unique sound. Even though pr…
1 year, 1 month ago