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Dagny's Coffee
1600 20th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661)634-0806
www.dagnyscoffee.com
 2 pm sat


"Just a reminder up the upcoming Dagney's Jam this saturday at 2:00 p.m.  We held our first Dagney's Jam last saturday.  I really had a great time and even though the jam was small the tunes and the music were great.  Thanks to Dagney's for opening up their doors for this jam.  We are not sure at this point if this is going to be an every saturday jam or every other saturday.   Come on down and enjoy the tunes or help make the tunes. Jeff Russinsky will be hosting the jam

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FILMING BEGINS ON BAKERSFIELD SHORT HORROR FILM: GIANT ANTS EAT BAKERSFIELD!  Anyone interestedin being involved let me know and I'll ask my ant!

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The Farewell Session is truly sang  from the heart of BlT he has the sand and grit to be a true Bakersfield underground country music legend! A great trbute to the Old Buck Owens Fat Track Studio!

The Farewell Session, an EP featuring a collection of songs written as tributes to the history of the old Buck Owens recording studios which evolved into Fat Tracks, and, eventually into Pig Studio.  The solo project was the last to be completed at the very site it pays tribute to, before it closed down. Song: There's a Ghost in this Building (a song about BLT facing off with the spirit or ghost of buck Owens), The Last Man Standing (the story of BLT’s being the last solo act to ever record at the historic fat Track studios of Buck Owens),, Walls of Sound (BLT plays with the tragic end of the historic music land mark), The End of The World ( A songBLT peened about the lonely end of our local record store World Records), and Phat Chance (a play on words about Fat Track Studio, BLT watches the second hand tick away as he goes though a nail biting hold as the last solo act…will someone else slip into the studio and be the last man standing there?  This song and “Last Man Standing’).  The CD release show at Russo’sBook Store made the Channel 17 News last night. The EP also showcases local guitar hero and recording studio legend Reggie Sangenborfer.

"Dr. B.L.T. (Bruce L. Thiessen, Ph.D.), but you can call me Bruce or Dr. BLT. I'm a singer/songwriter who writes, records, and produces his own music in his own storytelling style, but he also brings in other artists as performers, vocalists, and co-writers who offer their own creative interpretation of his unique style. My music credentials include: recently placing a song on the top 30 at #21 at mp3000.net with a song that has become known as The Black Santa Song; getting national airplay; and having a cameo on an MTV-award-nominated music video by Cake for a song called Short Skirt/Long Jacket. In addition to being a singer/songwriter, I have a day job. I am a clinical/forensic psychologist, a university instructor. I was born and raised in Canada, but I am a dual citizen, a long-time resident of California, and a current resident of Bakersfield. For ten years, I've been write articles that integrate psychological principles and spiritual insights for Vocations and Prayer magazine. For nearly as long, I've been writing an advice column, writing interview/profile pieces, and doing CD reviews for the e-zine, Phantom Tollbooth: http://www.tollbooth.org I am the "Fan in Black," who wrote and released an entire CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Johnny Cash. If you've visited Russo's at the Marketplace recently, you'll also notice that I've released several other CDs, including Confessions of a Buckaholic, a Buck Owens tribute CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Buck Owens. I listen to, write, and record modern rock, alt rock, retro rock, classic rock, country, alt country and many more styles of music. I write and record a new song almost every day. What can I say? Music rocks! PS: "I am always looking for vocalist and other musician to perform, and record my many many songs. So if you live in the Bakersfield area and would like a chance to record one of my songs please contact me" THIS IS FROM BAKOTOPIA.COM

The Farewell Session is truly sang  from the heart of BlT he has the sand and grit to be a true Bakersfield underground country music legend! A great trbute to the Old Buck Owens Fat Track Studio!

The Farewell Session, an EP featuring a collection of songs written as tributes to the history of the old Buck Owens recording studios which evolved into Fat Tracks, and, eventually into Pig Studio.  The solo project was the last to be completed at the very site it pays tribute to, before it closed down. Song: There's a Ghost in this Building (a song about BLT facing off with the spirit or ghost of buck Owens), The Last Man Standing (the story of BLT’s being the last solo act to ever record at the historic fat Track studios of Buck Owens),, Walls of Sound (BLT plays with the tragic end of the historic music land mark), The End of The World ( A songBLT peened about the lonely end of our local record store World Records), and Phat Chance (a play on words about Fat Track Studio, BLT watches the second hand tick away as he goes though a nail biting hold as the last solo act…will someone else slip into the studio and be the last man standing there?  This song and “Last Man Standing’).  The CD release show at Russo’sBook Store made the Channel 17 News last night. The EP also showcases local guitar hero and recording studio legend Reggie Sangenborfer.

"Dr. B.L.T. (Bruce L. Thiessen, Ph.D.), but you can call me Bruce or Dr. BLT. I'm a singer/songwriter who writes, records, and produces his own music in his own storytelling style, but he also brings in other artists as performers, vocalists, and co-writers who offer their own creative interpretation of his unique style. My music credentials include: recently placing a song on the top 30 at #21 at mp3000.net with a song that has become known as The Black Santa Song; getting national airplay; and having a cameo on an MTV-award-nominated music video by Cake for a song called Short Skirt/Long Jacket. In addition to being a singer/songwriter, I have a day job. I am a clinical/forensic psychologist, a university instructor. I was born and raised in Canada, but I am a dual citizen, a long-time resident of California, and a current resident of Bakersfield. For ten years, I've been write articles that integrate psychological principles and spiritual insights for Vocations and Prayer magazine. For nearly as long, I've been writing an advice column, writing interview/profile pieces, and doing CD reviews for the e-zine, Phantom Tollbooth: http://www.tollbooth.org I am the "Fan in Black," who wrote and released an entire CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Johnny Cash. If you've visited Russo's at the Marketplace recently, you'll also notice that I've released several other CDs, including Confessions of a Buckaholic, a Buck Owens tribute CD featuring original songs about the life and music of Buck Owens. I listen to, write, and record modern rock, alt rock, retro rock, classic rock, country, alt country and many more styles of music. I write and record a new song almost every day. What can I say? Music rocks! PS: "I am always looking for vocalist and other musician to perform, and record my many many songs. So if you live in the Bakersfield area and would like a chance to record one of my songs please contact me" THIS IS FROM BAKOTOPIA.COM

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Channel 17 NEWS. BAKERSFIELD. 11PM SEE BLT AND HANK RAY

CHANNEL 17 FILMED THE BLT  RELEASE SHOW AT RUSSO'S BOOKS IN THE MARKET PLACE TONIGHT. SEE US ON T.V....tonight.....(<:

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"GIANT ANTS EAT BAKERSFIELD"

BE IN THIS MINNIE HORROR FILM!

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CD release party: Russo’s: 6/7/8: Remember the date at Russo’s
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We're getting ready. How about you? CD release party: Russo's: 6/7/8: Remember the date at Russo's


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It's not rude to turn your back to the audience when you're rehearsing, so go easy on Hank Ray, and give him a warm welcome when he opens for my CD release party at 7 pm on Saturday, June 7 at Russo's Books at the Marketplace.



I'll be releasing The Farewell Session, an EP featuring a collection of songs written as tributes to the history of the old Buck Owens recording studios which evolved into Fat Tracks, and, eventually into Pig Studio.  The solo project was the last to be completed at the very site it pays tribute to, before it closed down.



We'll be playing songs like There's a Ghost in this Building, The Last Man Standing, and Phat Chance.  We'll also be playing some selections from my forthcoming CD, From Buck Owens Boulevard to Merle Haggard Drive, due to be released sometime in July.



We'll also play a few old favorite Dr. BLTunes, some covers, and perhaps a song or two from Altar'd Hymns, a CD due for release in August or September.



Nobody's ever left one of my shows disappointed.



6/7/8



words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008

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 drblt - > Dr BLT's Blog n Roll Studio -> We're getting ready. How about you? CD release party: Russo's: 6/7/8: Remember the date at Russo's


We're getting ready. How about you? CD release party: Russo's: 6/7/8: Remember the date at Russo's


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It's not rude to turn your back to the audience when you're rehearsing, so go easy on Hank Ray, and give him a warm welcome when he opens for my CD release party at 7 pm on Saturday, June 7 at Russo's Books at the Marketplace.



I'll be releasing The Farewell Session, an EP featuring a collection of songs written as tributes to the history of the old Buck Owens recording studios which evolved into Fat Tracks, and, eventually into Pig Studio.  The solo project was the last to be completed at the very site it pays tribute to, before it closed down.



We'll be playing songs like There's a Ghost in this Building, The Last Man Standing, and Phat Chance.  We'll also be playing some selections from my forthcoming CD, From Buck Owens Boulevard to Merle Haggard Drive, due to be released sometime in July.



We'll also play a few old favorite Dr. BLTunes, some covers, and perhaps a song or two from Altar'd Hymns, a CD due for release in August or September.



Nobody's ever left one of my shows disappointed.



6/7/8



words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008

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It's not rude to turn your back to the audience when you're rehearsing, so go easy on Hank Ray, and give him a warm welcome when he opens for my CD release party at 7 pm on Saturday, June 7 at Russo's Books at the Marketplace.

I'll be releasing The Farewell Session, an EP featuring a collection of songs written as tributes to the history of the old Buck Owens recording studios which evolved into Fat Tracks, and, eventually into Pig Studio.  The solo project was the last to be completed at the very site it pays tribute to, before it closed down. 

We'll be playing songs like There's a Ghost in this Building, The Last Man Standing, and Phat Chance.  We'll also be playing some selections from my forthcoming CD, From Buck Owens Boulevard to Merle Haggard Drive, due to be released sometime in July. 

We'll also play a few old favorite Dr. BLTunes, some covers, and perhaps a song or two from Altar'd Hymns, a CD due for release in August or September. 

Nobody's ever left one of my shows disappointed.

6/7/8

words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008

6/7/8

6/7/8

that is the date

the Farewell Session

released at the gate

it's time to celebrate

the place and its history

6/7/8 that is the date...


Russo's Books

7 o'clock

gonna make it burn

and we're gonna make it rock

6-7-8

that is the date

we're gonna pay tribute

to a very special place


we'll grab our guitars

pay tribute to the stars

that made history

layin' down a few bars

of Kern country rock

and Korn-bred blues

6-7-8

in case you hadn't heard the news

 

 

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