bakotopia issue 50 / 3-19-09

w w w . b a k o t o p i a . c o mF R E EF R E E Chesty the Brit presents the goods

Moonalices All-Star Caravan Hits Bako

Soderberghs Epic Che Makes Local Stop

Shilos Unstoppable Rock

Introducing Captain Jupiter

March 19, 2009 - April 1, 2009

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Matt Muoz,Bakotopia Editor

I can feel spring slowly making its wayinto my senses. The sun is slowlywarming up and my allergies are inoverdrive. Every time I have to buy thoseallergy meds, I feel like Im in that movieGO! where allergy pills get sold toravers disguised as ecstasy. They makeyou loopy, clear your sinuses, then yousleep like a baby.

Our latest issue is guaranteed to makeyou loopy with joy, no doubt about it.Lets start with our cover photo by Holly

Carlyle, featuring a British bulldognamed Chesty with a face

only a loopy mom couldlove.

We also have thearrival of Captain

Jupiter, local

band Shilo - with a band member whodrives across the planet for practice,Che Guevara, Scottish games for theScotsman in you, and more!

Bakotopia was mentioned in a recentarticle at Business Week, as a kind ofshining light in the world of media. Itturns out that the eyes of the world areon Bakersfield and they seem to digwhat were doing! Give yourself a roundof applause and take a bow, YOU make ithappen!

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BAKOBIT from Bakotopia.com March 19, 2009

By Shilo, Bakotopia.com contributor

The music industry had bet-ter get ready, because thereis a new band in town. Bak-ersfield band SHILO hasbeen around for quite a few

years; however, a recent adjustmentto their line-up has forever changedthis band for the better. With a newvocalist and new bass player thesefive college students are hitting theindustry with everything theyve got. After the departure of SHILO's formersinger and bass player, the bandfound itself dead in the water. Butshortly afterwards they recruited longtime friend and band manager, NickMihalopoulos, to sing lead vocals andRob Vargas to play bass. In a time when SHILO seemed to befading into the abyss of Bakersfieldbands, they reformed, regrouped, andnow they are forging ahead with a new

line up and new music.SHILO guitarist, Brandon Boggs, saidthat the band has overcome tremen-dous obstacles in order to get towhere they are today.Any other band that has gone throughover 20 line-up changes would havegiven up by now, said Boggs. Wefinally have a line-up where everyoneis committed to making this happenfor real.The band also includes Matt Gilbert(guitar-vocals) and Sam McKinney(drums).Currently SHILO is overcoming yetanother obstacle distance. Lead vocalist Mihalopoulos is finish-ing college in Saint George, Utah. Inorder to continue practicing and writ-ing new songs, Nick has been makingthe seven hour drive from Utah to Bak-ersfield nearly every weekend. Nick said that the drive isn't that bad,but that scheduling can be difficult.

Being a college student, Im alreadycrunched for time, he said. I get inthe car on Friday after class and startheading south. Im usually back in mydorm room in Utah by Sunday aroundmidnight. That leaves little time forhomework.The commitment that this band hasshown is finally paying off. March 25marks a big show for SHILO as theywill be opening for The Used at TheDome! The SHILO guys have alsoannounced a recent partnership withThru The Roof Records, and is liningup a summer tour with stops throughCalifornia into Colorado. These local boys have determinationand the drive to go a long way. Withrocking guitar solos and influencesfrom nearly every musical genre thisband really has what it takes. Fans willbe able to order their debut EP in thesummer of 2009.www.myspace.com/shilo

Local band sets eyes on the prize - catch them with The Used on March 25!

Shilo: Not shy about goals

By Jack Calico,Bakotopia.com contributor

T ip #1 - Pre-Flop Raising: Ifyoure a no-limit poker playersuch as myself, you probablyfeel the anguish of watching yourfolded cards make the best prettyoften.

Sometimes this will happen

often in the same game, whichmoves you to start playing badhands because you figure, crapcards are hitting the board. This isa huge mistake to make and isoften considered tilting yourself.

You must understand thatthroughout your poker careeralmost every hand you are dealtwill make the best hand at least

once. Never go into a pot withoutbeing ready to go all in with thecards you hold.

Develop a range, choose cer-tain types of hand you will not foldpre-flop, but may fold if raised.

I personally have three types ofranges: hands I will never fold pre-flop (pocket aces through jacks),hands I will call the blinds but not a

raised pre-flop (A-9 unsuited orpocket 6s) and hands I considerthe bare minimum to call theblinds with (9-10 suited, pocket2s).

If you develop this range andmemorize it, you will find yourselfwinning more pots and not caring ifyour folded 7-9 off suit just made astraight.

No limit poker tips


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MARCH 19

DJ Damage & Beer Pong(every Thurs.)Cabana Palms3001 Calloway Dr.9 p.m. / 21+ / 588-5888

Hooker Spit (punk rock)The Mint1207 19th St.10 p.m. /21+/ 325-4048

Karaoke (Every Thurs. & Sun.)The Belvedere3090 Brundage Ln.9 p.m. / 21+ / 325-2139

MARCH 20

The MothershipDJ Nite! Element Lounge1927 K St.9 p.m. / 21+

Tribute To Stevie RayVaughnFishlips1517 18th St.9 p.m. / 21+ / 324-2557

Flics at The FoxMoliere2001 H St.7:30 p.m. / $5

Rocksteady (hip-hop)w/ Natural Movement &more! Sandrini's1918 Eye St.9 p.m. / $5 / 21+

Mile 124 Coffee NightSpirituality, Expression &ReflectionLife Journey ChristianChurch7 - 9 p.m. / FREE!

Catch 22 (classic rock)The Belvedere (also Sat.)3090 Brundage Ln.9 p.m. / 21+ / 325-2139

Amateur Male StrippingThe Beach Club902 19th St.10 p.m. / $10 / 431-8262

DJ Danny Boi(every Fri.)Cabana Palms3001 Calloway Dr.9 p.m. / 21+ / 588-5888

MARCH 21Big John Bates & TheVoodoo Dollzw/ 800LbGorilla (shockabilly)Fishlips1517 18th St.9 p.m. / $10 / 21+324 - 2557

Dub Seeds, GreenMachine & Silence Club(rock / reggae)Vinny's2700 S. Union Ave.9 p.m. / 21+ / 835-7444

MARCH 22

Atirma Collections Fashion Show!Desi Cafe Lounge Room4837 Panama Ln.11 a.m. - 5 p.m. RSVP info: 835-8400

MARCH 23Alisa's Karaoke Nation(Every Mon.)Riley's Tavern1523 19th St. / 9 p.m.

MARCH 24Luke BryanCrystal Palace2800 Buck Owens Blvd.7 p.m. / $30 - $23 www.vallitix.com

Latin Music Night(Every Tues.)Riley's Tavern1523 19th St.9 p.m. / 21+ / 324-3268

MARCH 25Moonalice (blues rock) w/ G.E. Smith & more!Fishlips1517 18th St.8 p.m. / $10 / 21+324 - 2557

American Jukebox (musical)Rabobank Convention Ctr.1001 Truxtun Ave.7:30 p.m. / $25 / 589-2478

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Mac Attack's Karaoke (Every Tues. & Wed.)The Junction2620 Buck Owens Blvd.8 p.m. / 21+ / 327-9651

MARCH 26

Catch 22 (classic rock)The Belvedere (also Sat.)3090 Brundage Ln.9 p.m. / 21+ / 325-2139

MARCH 27

Mento Buru LIVE!FunkyLatinReggaeSkaJam!Amestoy's2303 River Blvd.9 p.m. / $5 / 21+871 - 2303

Hollywood Paparazzi PartyCabana Palms3001 Calloway Dr.9 p.m. / $20 / 21+

Andrew's BDay Bash (day 1)w/ Josh Fischel & moreFishlips1517 18th St.9 p.m. / 21+ / 324-2557

Silence Club & more (alternative)The Basement Gallery1532 19th St.9 p.m. / $7 / All Ages

No Limit (classic rock)The Lone Oak (also Sat.)10612 Rosedale Hwy.9 p.m. / 21+ / FREE

Mercury Bullet (mehtal)Studio 993004 Antonino Ave.8 p.m. / All Ages / $8717 - 5991

'Aladdin' (ballet)CSUB Dore Theater9001 Stockdale Hwy.7:30 p.m. / $15 / 319-4322

MARCH 28Andrew's BDay Bash (day 2) w/ Trainwreck & more!Fishlips1517 18th St. / 9 p.m. / 21+

Glenda Robles' Bandolerios (rock)Cactus Valley 4215 Rosedale Hwy.8 p.m. / 21+ / 633-1948

The Natural Movement (rap)Borders Books4980 Stockdale Hwy.7 p.m. / FREE

MARCH 29Gorilla MusicBattle of The Bands 1Studio 993004 Antonino Ave.4 p.m. / All Ages / $8 - $10717 - 5991

Active 20/30 Duck Race!Riverwalk Park11200 Stockdale Hwy.10 a.m. / All Ageswww.2030girls.com

Moosehead band (country rock)Ethyl's4310 Alfred Harrel Hwy.3 p.m. / 21+ / FREE

MARCH 313OH!3, Family Force 5w/ The Maine & more (indie)The Dome / 2201 V St.6 p.m. / $18 / 327-0190

SPOTLIGHTWEDNESDAY, MARCH 25The Used LIVE!w/ Shiloh & more!The Dome2201 V St.4 p.m. / $26 / 327 - 0190WWW.TIMGARDEAPRESENTS.COM

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By Bonifacio Bo Caballero,Bakotopia.com contributor

Bakersfields Pacific Theaterrecently hosted the StevenSoderbergh bio-pic Che (Road-show Edition). Presented by IFCFilms, the 2008 film is based on

the book, Reminiscences of the CubanRevolutionary War, by Ernesto Che Gue-vara. Produced in two parts, the movie is257 minutes long.

Along with the films, viewers were given aprogram souvenir filled with great pictures,culminating both parts of the film. Moreincredible than the film, was the fact that itwas being shown in Bakersfield!

By description, part one (also known asArgentine,) of this two part series opensin the year 1964, as Argentine-born revolu-tionary Ernesto Che Guevara, (played byactor Benicio del Toro) travels to New YorkCity to address the United Nations aboutthe political state of Cuba.

As it progresses, the film references Gue-varas travels alongside a young Fidel Cas-tro, from Mexico City to his military guerrillacampaign on the island of Cuba and emi-nent rise. The film includes detailed scenesdramatizing the organization and leading hisfighters, Cuban Guajiros - themale/female peasant fighting forces of theCuban revolution under the command ofGuevara and Castro. To be expected,Argentine ends with Castros subsequenttriumph seizing of power in Cuba over dicta-tor, Fulgencio Batista.

In part two (titled Guerrilla), the filmtakes a rather different tone and spirit,

jumping forward seven years, skipping outon his time as a Minister in Castros govern-ment and his abortive adventures in theCongo. Compared to the earlier film, thissecond films plot is rapid. Focusing only onChes final year in Bolivia, (1966-67) beforebeing captured and executed. Its alsochronologically straightforward, tracking hisgradual downfall.

Aside from his activism, very little of Gue-varas personal life is detailed - which isboth a little surprising and somewhat exas-perating, especially when one considers thecombined duration of both films is almostfour and a half hours.

For the casual viewer, one has to haveprior knowledge on Guevara's life in order tofollow the film. There is nothing inherentlywrong with the filmed biography, which limitsitself to just one or two particular aspects ofGuevara's diverse life.

Watching a hero of the people suffer forthe causes he believes while coughing andcatching his breath in mostly dismal condi-tions was exhausting to say the least. Bythe end of the film, there is a long-winded-ness tone, and the audience looks for reliefof the main character who suffers fromchronic asthma. But this is a Hollywood pro-duction, and director Soderbergh should becommended for his attention to detail, bycasting real-life villagers, alongside A-listactors (Matt Damon, Catalina SandinoMoreno, Franka Potente). The set locations -New York, Mexico, Spain, and Puerto Ricoalso amazingly recreate the time period real-istically with sets and neighborhoods madeto reconstruct Cubas ghettos and islandbeauty. Most memorable are both films

sequences of Guevaras guerrillaarmy training and battling in the jun-gles of Cuba and Bolivia, especiallythe climactic battles near the end ofeach film - with action packed west-ern shoot-out style sequences.

As I am familiar with Chesactivism, I wished the filmmakerwould have delved further into theobscure intimacies of Guevaraslife. Others may feel the filmdoes not question his militantmeans often or stronglyenough. Let us not forget - his-tory always has two sides: oneof the victorious and one ofthe defeated. One of the bestquotes from the film is whenGuevara tells one of his men,To survive here, to win ... youhave to live as if youvealready died.

Actor Benicio Del Toro was awarded thePrix dinterpretation masculine (or BestActor Award,) at the 2008 Cannes FilmFestival in France, but the movie wasignored altogether at this years AcademyAwards. The snub was seen in the eyes ofmany as a signal of the ongoing argumentbetween those who view Guevara as hero orassassin, especially among anti-Castrogroups and radical political groups aroundthe world.

Despite the lengthiness of the film-watching experience, it is recommendedthat both films be seen back-to-back. Pre-sented in English & Spanish with subtitles.For more info on the film, visit:www.stevensoderbergh.net

FILM REVIEW: Epic two-art film

about revolutionary figure makes a

roadshow stop atPacific Theater.

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ard seven years, skipping outs a Minister in Castros govern-abortive adventures in theared to the earlier film, this plot is rapid. Focusing only onar in Bolivia, (1966-67) before

ed and executed. Its alsoly straightforward, tracking hisfall. his activism, very little of Gue-al life is detailed - which isurprising and somewhat exas-ecially when one considers theration of both films is almostlf hours. sual viewer, one has to havege on Guevara's life in order to

m. There is nothing inherentlye filmed biography, which limitsne or two particular aspects oferse life.

a hero of the people suffer fore believes while coughing andbreath in mostly dismal condi-hausting to say the least. Bye film, there is a long-winded-nd the audience looks for reliefharacter who suffers fromma. But this is a Hollywood pro-director Soderbergh should befor his attention to detail, byfe villagers, alongside A-listDamon, Catalina Sandinoka Potente). The set locations -xico, Spain, and Puerto Ricoly recreate the time period real-sets and neighborhoods madet Cubas ghettos and islandmemorable are both films

sequences of Guevaras guerrillaarmy training and battling in the jun-gles of Cuba and Bolivia, especiallythe climactic battles near the end ofeach film - with action packed west-ern shoot-out style sequences.

As I am familiar with Chesactivism, I wished the filmmakerwould have delved further into theobscure intimacies of Guevaraslife. Others may feel the filmdoes not question his militantmeans often or stronglyenough. Let us not forget - his-tory always has two sides: oneof the victorious and one ofthe defeated. One of the bestquotes from the film is whenGuevara tells one of his men,To survive here, to win ... youhave to live as if youvealready died.

Actor Benicio Del Toro was awarded thePrix dinterpretation masculine (or BestActor Award,) at the 2008 Cannes FilmFestival in France, but the movie wasignored altogether at this years AcademyAwards. The snub was seen in the eyes ofmany as a signal of the ongoing argumentbetween those who view Guevara as hero orassassin, especially among anti-Castrogroups and radical political groups aroundthe world.

Despite the lengthiness of the film-watching experience, it is recommendedthat both films be seen back-to-back. Pre-sented in English & Spanish with subtitles.For more info on the film, visit:www.stevensoderbergh.net

ucinPictured at right: Actor Benicio Del Toro as

Argentine-born, Cuban revolutionaryErnesto Che Guevara. Also pictured is

actress Catalina Sandino Moreno as AleidaGuevara (bottom right.)

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By Mike Cornett,Bakotopia.com contributor

The legendary Saturday NightLive house band, Bob Dylan,Jefferson Airplane, JeffersonStarship, Phil Lesh &

Friends, Hot Tuna, Boz Scaggs, Bon-nie Raitt. Any of these ring a bell?

What if I was to tell you that pastand present members of thesebands will be playing at Fishlips Bar,1517 18th St. together Wednes-day, March 25 as part of the samegroup - Moonalice? Its true! This all-star musical act will be passingthrough town amid their currentsold-out U.S. tour.

Follow my musical lead on thisstory

During the past 10 years, I havebecome quite acquainted with bothPete Sears and Barry Sless throughtheir sideman-efforts in various Bay-area live acts. As an avid fan of gui-tar player Steve Kimock, I recallhearing ample compliments direct-ed towards Sears piano playing inKimocks variousband line-ups. Lit-tle did I know,Kimock was

also a bass and accordion aficiona-do - nice!

Back in December 01, my friendMegan - wife of Soulajar drummerBrian Boozer, our bud Paul Royerand myself, were in San Francisco atthe beautiful Great American MusicHall to see our very first SteveKimock Band Show, featuring PeteSears on keyboards. Everythingabout the show transformed ourmusical minds forever, and Petesivory tickling definitely set the mood.Barry Sless was a name I wasntfamiliar with until seeing anotherKimock show in which the David Nel-son Band opened. David Nelson is afounding member of the New Ridersof the Purple Sage.

I attended the show with thesame crew, along with another mem-ber of Soulajar or two. I was com-pletely entranced by Sless pedal-steel playing. He played in a style Ihad only heard on recordings by thelikes of the Grateful Dead and Cros-by Stills Nash & Young (both pedalsteel parts recorded by Jerry Gar-cia). While it has country-tingedroots, there is a tonality and phras-

ing that is completely unique. Many musicians such

as guitarist Greg

Leisz (Bill Frisell, K.D. Lang, Emmy-lou Harris) and Eric Heywood (RayLaMontagne, The Pretenders) havetaken this airy and mood-settingapproach to pedal steel playing.

Meet the Moonalice tribe:Hardwood Moonalice aka G.E.

Smith (bass, guitars, vocals) haspreviously performed as the leaderof the Saturday Night Live houseband; lead guitarist with Hall &Oates and Bob Dylan, among manyother artists; and was a member ofthe Flying Other Brothers.

Sir Sinjin Moonalice aka PeteSears (bass, keyboards, accordion,vocals) has been playing for morethan 40 years, with Rod Stewart,John Lee Hooker, Jefferson Star-ship, Hot Tuna, various members ofthe Grateful Dead, and was a mem-ber of the Flying Other Brothers.

Jess H. Moonalice aka BarrySless (bass, guitar, pedal steel,vocals) is a founding member of theDavid Nelson Band; has previously

performed with Cowboy Jazz, King-fish, Flying Other Brothers; and stillplays with Phil Lesh & Friends.

Blue Moonalice aka AnnMcNamee (bass, percussion,vocals) has a doctorate in MusicTheory, as well as more than 100self-penned songs in her portfolio.She was a member of the FlyingOther Brothers; she also recordswith Ann Atomic.

Chubby Wombat Moonaliceaka Roger McNamee (bass, guitar,vocals) has rocked by night with theFlying Other Brothers, while a day gigfinds him teaming with U2s Bono asa founding member of venture capi-tal firm Elevation Partners.

DawnMan Moonalice akaJimmy Sanchez (bass and drums) isa veteran player who has backedBoz Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Dr. Johnand many others worldwide, andwas also a member of the FlyingOther Brothers.

Yggdrassil Moonalice aka JackCasady (bass) is considered one ofthe foremost bassists in rock, bothas a member of Rock and Roll Hallof Famers Jefferson Airplane andHot Tuna, as well as having recordedwith Jimi Hendrix on Voodoo Chile.

Hit up Darkstar Records in Bak-ersfield to check out a plethora ofmusic featuring all of these artists

alone or with a group.

Moonalices planet rockAll-star group featuring SNL band alum G.E. Smith and more coming to Fishlips on March 25!

Moonalice - LIVE!- Wednesday, March 25th - Fishlips, 1517 18th St.- 8 p.m.- $10, 21+www.moonaliceband.comwww.myspace.com/moonalice

Amicis Salon 1412 17th StVallitix 1412 17th StAllure 1907 17th StThe Silver Fox 702 18th StIntuition Skate Shop 705 18th StA New Hue 1512 18th StPain is Beauty 1518 18th StSacred Gypsy Tattoo &Art Studio 819 19th StScrewys 902 19th StMint Bar 1207 19th StGriffin Pawn Brokers 1209 19th StMad Dog Tattoo 1218 19th StThe Hide Out 1419 19th StDowntown Records 1518 19th StRileys 1523 19th StThe Underground Gallery 1525 19th StSpotlight Theater & Cafe 1622 19th StFront Porch Music 1711 19th StNile Bar &Grill 1721 19th StDreamy Concepts Salon 1725 19th StPosh Salon &Botique 1317 20th StDagneys 1600 20th StBella Donna 1715 20th St24th Street Caf 1415 24th StFilling Station 1830 24th StJesus Shack 1326 30th StParagon Paging 524 Chester AveFabious Corner Best BBQ 829 Chester AveCarribean Store 1009 Chester AveLiberty Bail Bonds 1115 Chester AveHA Sala Attorney at Law 1211 Chester AveAlladin Bail Bonds 1308 Chester AveBail Bond Leon 1440 Chester AveWooden Nickel 1801 Chester AveJerrys Pizza & Pub 1817 Chester AveOuter Limits 2006 Chester AveXtreme Fashion 2111 Chester AveLusaak Motorcycle 2305 Chester AveBlowin Smoke 2309 Chester AveWildcat Adult Bookstore 2620 Chester AveMusic Zone 2808 Chester AveNaked Als 1820 Eye StSandrinis Restraunt 1918 Eye StShabby Girls 1820 F StNomagys Atomic Kitten Salon 2507 StVillage Grill 2809 F StLyles Beauty College 2935 F StBad Girl Designs 3201 F StGolden State Mall-Main Entrance 3201 F StParadise Beauty Salon 3201 F StThe Zone 3201 F StGoing Underground Records 1822 G StWorld Records 1824 G StDj Vu 1524 Goldent StateDj Vu Love Boutique 1620 Golden StateFox Theater 2001 H StWhitewater Car Wash 2301 H StGotta Go Bail Bonds 1328 K StThe Element Lounge 1919 K StMarcos Nail & Hair Salon 1925 K StPretty In Ink 1660 Oak StKern County Board of Trade 2101 Oak StKern Library-Beale Memorial 701 Truxtun AveRabobank Arena 1001 Truxtun AveDark Star Records and Books 1024 Truxtun AveThe Cottage Sandwich Shop 1032 Truxtun AveVics Central City Caf 1115 Truxtun AveThe Dome 2201 V StGuthries 1525 Wall StFussion 13061 Rosedale HwySmokers Alley 13075 Rosedale Hwy

Boost-4th Street Market 307 4th StKern Library-Holloway-Gonzales Branch 506 Brundage

Lucilles Caf 908 Brundage LnRent A Tire 2101 Brundage Ln

Digital Xtreme 2316 Brundage LnBelvedere Cocktail Lounge 3090 Brundage Ln

Art Tattoo Studio 2322 Brundage LnCalifornia Tattoo 1214 California Ave

Pacific Tire 1501 CaliforniaElements Salon 160 H StMainland 2701 Ming Ave

Spencers Gift 2701 MIng AveBeach Works 2701 Ming AveMod Hatter 2701 Ming Ave

Impact Streetwear 2701 Ming AveVans 2701 Ming Ave

Hot Topic 2701 Ming AveDonna Kayes Caf 212 Oak St

Empty Space 706 Oak StPlayers Lounge 1821 S Chester Ave

Bakersfield Community Theater 2400 S Chester AveLaundry World 2900 S Chester Ave1st Class Barber Shop 22 South H StVinnys Bar & Grill 2700 S Union AvePorters Motorsport 107 Spruce St

Fresh Donuts 2190 White LnBakersfield Car Stereo 806 Wible RdInkfatuation Tattoo 2530 Wible Rd

Kern Library 1901 Wilson RdBaker St Tattoo 805 Baker StKern Library 1400 Baker St

Tattoo and Piercing 376 Bernard StWhilshire Height Carwash 1905 Height St

Altar Metaphysical 616 Jackson StHowards Barber Shop 430 Kentucky

McMurphys 14 Monterey StCounty Club Car Wash 901 Panorama Dr

Panorama Liquor 909 Panorama DrBakersfield College 1801 Panorama Dr

Amestoys 2303 River BlvdPriority Automotive 2623 River BlvdHeadquarters Salon 5600 Auburn St

The Malt Shop 5600 Auburn StAuburn Heights 7000 Auburn St

Soni Liquor Grocery 3760 Bernard StKern Library 3725 Columbus StHow Cool 6200 Lake Ming Rd

Xtreme Fashion 3000 Mall View RdDaisys 3000 Mall View Rd

Pianos Casa De Musica 3000 Mall View RdRussos Books 3000 Mall View Rd

Odyssey Skate Shop 3000 mall View RdFussion Clothing 3000 Mall View RdTouchdown Sports 3000 Mall View Rd

Gamestor 3000 Mall View RdKings Korner 3000 Mall View Rd

The Heritage Building 2201 Mt Vernon AveCartunes Stereos Shop 2677 Mt Vernon Ave

Metro PCS 2677 Mt Vernon AveThe Wright Place 2695 Mt vernon Ave

Majestic Tattoos 2301 Niles StMelvins Barber Shop 2407 Niles StThe Barbers Shoppe 2840 Niles St

Rockys Pizza and Arcade 2858 Niles StBakersfield Billiards 2916 St

Tonys Barber Shop 3109 Niles StBoost-Cellular & Paging 3122 Niles St

Havana House 2 5909 Niles StChuys 8660 Rosedale Hwy

EZ Lube 10115 Rosedale HwyPacific Tire & Wheel 10411 Rosedale Hwy

Bargain Cigarettes 2651 OswellFussion 2651 Oswell

Lindas Top of the Town Salon 2671 OswellMonster Ink 1310 Chamberlain AveSuper Taco 2520 East Truxtun Ave

Music Connection 1000 East Truxtun AveBoost-Movicell 2105 Edison Hwy

Trends Auto Body & Paint 3111 Edison HwyBoost-Union Discounts 600 Union Ave

Havana House 3 1301 Airport DrSkylark Lounge 1312 Airport Dr

Ethels Old Corral 4310 Alfred Harrell HwyStudio 99 3004 Antonio Ave

Wyndham Hotel 3001 Buck Owens BlvdDaniels Vee Dub Parts 3400 Buck Owens BlvdReplay Sports Lounge 4500 Buck Owens Blvd

The Finish Line Red Lion Hotel 2400 Camino Del Rio CtTatduds Healing Arts 125 N Chester

Trouts 805 N ChesterHair North 1601 N Chester

Wicked 1631 N ChesterJimmy Tattoo Shop 1806 N Chester

Pirate Tattoo 1905 N ChesterNothing Sacred Tattoo 828 Norris Rd

Belcourt Apartments 2600 Park Meadows DrLa Quinta 3232 Riverside Dr

Evil Eye Tattoo 1340 Roberts Lane24 Hour Fitness 3633 Rosedale

Exotic Kitty 3900 Sillect AvBarnes & Noble 4001 Califonria AveCC Browns Yogurt 4170 California

Anitas Mexican Grill 4240 California AveJitters Caf 5060 California AveVIP Lounge 5460 California Ave

Sub Station(Stockdale) 5464 CaliforniaFosters Donuts 5620 California Ave

Ristrettos 1200 Discovery DrGuitar Center 3428 Ming Ave

Fosters Donuts 3690 Ming AveCheers 3809 Ming Ave

Federicoo Career College 4105 Ming AveMagoos Pizza 6417 Ming Ave

Sports & Spirits 6633 Ming AvePayless Cigarettes 6661 Ming AveClear Channel KRAB 1100 Mohawk

Chuys(SW) 2500 New Stine RdDonut Master 3214 New Stine Rd

Lengthwise Brewery 6720 Schirra CtSuperkart Racing 7021 Schirra Ct

The Gaming Experience 3208 Stine RdFantasy Out/ Hectic Films 3899 Stine Rd

Caltados Pizzeria 3611 StockdaleHavana House 4 3615 Stockdale

Stockdale Music 4903 Stockdale HwyBorders 4980 Stockdale Hwy

Le Corruse Rouge 4647 White LnAberration Tattoo 4657 White Ln

Great Central Steak 4701 White LnHot Hedz Hair & Tanning Salon 4701 White Ln

Stereo Center 4800 White LnB-Ryders 7701 White Ln

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By Thomas G. Robinson,Bakotopia.com contributor

T he punk rock scene ofold. There was a timewhen it representedeverything mainstreammusic didnt. Punks wereanti-social and usually oftignored by the suits in themusic business, misunder-stood and considered toocontroversial.

In the eyes of many, thepunk movement created aclique that nonconformistswere only too eager to join.Eager to be labeled misfitsand wreak havoc on the ven-ues that hosted them bygrabbing chairs, tables andwhatever else they could pickup and throw at the stage,and themselves.

These teen rebels werealso considered hard-hittingand foul mouthed, some-

times displaying self-inflictedwounds on their bodies andspewing blood on the stagewhile shouting their lyrics toa packed room of fellowmisfits. Oh yeah, they wereall straight, too - girl lovin,sex lovin and straight punkrockin dudes.

That is, until Jon Ginoliand his band Pansy Divisioncame along...

If you dont who the hellwere talking about, heres aquick history lesson.

Pansy Division is an Amer-ican rock/punk band thatformed in San Francisco, Cali-fornia in 1991. Featuring pri-marily gay musicians andfocusing mostly on gay-relat-ed themes, Pansy Division is afounding example of theQueercore genre. - Wikipedia.

According to a pressrelease by Cleis Press pub-lishing, In his book, Deflow-

ered: My Life in Pansy Divi-sion, author Jon Ginoli setsoff on a journey of self-discov-ery and musical passion tobecome the founding mem-ber and guitarist of PansyDivision, the first out andproud queercore punk rockband to hit the semi-big time.

Set against the changingdecades of music, we followthe band from their inceptionin San Francisco, to theirsearch for a music label anda permanent drummer totheir current status as indierock icons. We see the highstouring with Green Day, andthe lows - homophobic fans -all the while striving foracceptance and success inthe world of rock. Repletewith the requisite tales ofsex, drugs, groupies, bandfights and label battles, thisrollicking memoir is also animpassioned account of stay-

ing true to the artistic visionof queer rock n roll.

Need more convincing?How about this.

Ginoli is also a singer andsongwriter for Pansy Division,whose discography includes:Undressed, Deflowered,Wish Id Taken Pictures and

more. An Illinois native, hesplayed both dive bars andarenas, and his favorite coloris purple. When not on tourwith the band, he lives andworks in San Francisco.

The author/musician willbe at Barnes & Noble, 4001California Ave., on Tuesday,March 24 at 7 p.m. to signhis autobiography, Deflow-ered: My Life in Pansy Divi-sion. Jon will also signcopies of his CDs, which willalso be made available, aswell as his newest CD,That's So Gay!

*Pansy Division will NOTbe performing.This is a dis-cussion/book signing only!Seating will be first come,first served. Dont miss out!For more information call:631-2575.

Jon Ginoli: DefloweredFounder of legendary Pansy Division will be signing copies of his new book at B&N on 3/24!

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By Dave Neufeld,Bakotopia.com contributor

T here is no doubt about it that tall skinny kid onthe keyboards can reallyplay!

If you are into the Bakers-field music scene, you have atleast heard of him. His name isChris Neufeld. He is 26 yearsold and has been playing keyssince he was 2. He has neverhad a lesson, all self-taught byjust listening, and he can tear itup.

He is a master of blues,rock, and country keyboards.He lays Merle and Elton all theway to Rush and ZZ Top.Pianos, organs, drums, bass,guitar and all of the solos, itdoesnt matter. He does it all.

Yep, thats my boy. He hasplayed with me in every band Iwas in since he was 7 yearsold. When he was young, heused to just stand and play. Butnow the monster is loose. Nowhe dances, claps with the audi-ence, and spins in placebehind his keys and comesaround without missing a note.He doesnt play much with dearold dad anymore. But thatsOK. He has moved on to playwith a much higher caliber ofmusician.

He plays with Monty Byromand his band (opened for BBKing), he plays with countrycrooner Randy Emmet with Tan-ner Byrom, Ron Mitchell andthe one and only ChuckSeaton. He plays vintageoldies and real country with thegreat Ray McDonald Band. Hehas played gigs with countryblues band Big House and satin for vacationing Jim Shawwith the Buckaroos at the Crys-tal Palace. Hes sat in with TheHeaters with Ed Berghoff andBilly Russell, and hes playedwith local guitar legend BunkySpurling. He never misses anote, never misses a gig.

Chris knows every rock songthat you can think of that hasbeen released from the 60son. Monty has tried to stump

him and hasnt done it yet. Iam with him constantly and Ihardly ever ask him a questionhe doesnt know the answer to.He is an authority on the Beat-les, the Beach Boys, and ELO,and a trivia master on everyother band you have ever heardof. He is a scary, scary, dudewith way too much info for onehead. Someday, his brain mightexplode!

So, needless to say, rightnow he is trying to make a liv-ing as a musician. He has adegree in Computer Informa-tion Systems (doesnt look likehe is going to be using thatmuch for awhile). When he isnot playing out and about hewrites and records music in ourhome studio. He usually playsall of the instruments and doesall of the recording and engi-neering. He has four albumson iTunes and countless othersongs that havent been com-pleted yet. We are working onsongs together right now. Hedoes most of his tracks in onetake. He has asked me to playon a few of his songs. He hasmade me redo the same guitarsolo countless times. You cando it better he says, and thenhe laughs. He is my son, and Ilove him, but I have thoughtabout taking him for the bigride.

So if you are out on the townand you hear a blazing key-board solo, odds are with youthat it is Chris. Go up and sayhi. He isnt much of a conversa-tionalist, but he always smilesand nods, even when he canthear a word you are saying.

His ears are ultra sensitiveto noise so he wears ear plugswhen he plays or when he is atsomeone elses show. Givehim a high five, as far as I knowa high five is still cool. Right?I think everybody still under-stands that move.

Im old and I might be out oftouch, but if I am, so is he. Hellknow what to do.

Bakersfields piano manTheres no challenge too tough for this hot local talent!

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Above: Pianist Chris Neufelds smile is a common sight during a jam.

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By Stephanie Shoulet,Bakotopia.com contributor

M y first experience of the KernScottish Gathering andGames included a friendlywoman with a stack of plastic shotglasses wedged in her bodice.

Smiling, she handed me one filledwith her family brew. Who am I to berude? Of course, I drank it! Ah, one ofthe many things I love about the Scot-tish Gathering and Games. Largemen tossing telephone poles, hugeturkey legs, a full ice cold cup of NewCastle, great music and good peopleall equal an awesome day.

From vendors selling your familytartan, to large swords, books, art,and really BIG knives, they have it all!

If traditional Scottish music anddancing is your thing, they have thattoo! The Scottish Gathering is familyfriendly. They have George the Giant,who was featured in the movie BigFish and on Americas Got Talent,who will do tricks like sword swallow-ing and walking on glass. You cancompete in the games as well, sobring it on!

After the gathering is over theyhave what is called a Ceilidh (Kay-lee). I like to call it an after party.Largely adult and they only sell 400tickets. Dinner is available, withmusic by The Wicked Tinkers, 1916,Tempest, and usually a surprise ortwo.

There is nothing like going to aCeilidh - good food, drinking a beer, ortwo, or three, and rushing the stageto dance as a wave of sound rushesover you.

Thats what its all about - beingtogether in a fun and welcomingatmosphere. Its Scottish hospitalityat its best - no argie blargie allowed!

Pre-sale tickets for the Ceilidh canbe purchased online at the gamesofficial Web site: www.kernscot.comor at the Clubhouse,1985 AirportDrive, World Records, at Coffee andStockdale or at the Society Tent theday of the event.

Please remember if youre going tobe drinking have a designated driver!

2009 Scottish GamesBakersfield College Soccer Field,Haley & Panorama Saturday, April 4Games: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ceilidh: 6 to 10 p.m. Ticket info: Call 393-6765

*Remember! If it aint Scottish - its crap!

JOHN HARTE / THE CALIFORNIAN

Heavy combat demonstrations like this one were among the crowd-pleasing events Saturday at the Kern County Scottish Society's 11th annual Gathering and Games at Stramler Park.


09 Scottish gamesseek Bakos rowdiest Bring the whole sept outfor a braw day at thisyear's sport, dance, andfood fest - April 4!

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