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Bakotopia Newsletter 9 - 4 - 08

Embrace your inner Bako...

It's the

Newsletter...

Hanging with the homies of Haggard reminded me of my old high school buddies. All summer long, swimming at one someone’s house, blaring the music, and when it time to clean the pool, you rode it until next year.

We all know that skateboarding has come along way since the days of T&C boards, rubber board protectors, and clay wheels. Clay wheels? Kind of reminds you of The Flintstones, right?

Bakersfield has a grip of skate factions - I usually encounter a select group around the downtown parking structure every night I walk out to my car. They’re always cool, just doing their thing.

A couple of months ago, I received a message from Daniel Scheidle about Haggard Longboards, a new upstart business he and some friends had started.

When we set up the interview, I was impressed to find out that all five friends that make up the Haggard team of builders are really a tight group of buds living the endless summer.

They’re no slouches, these dudes have brains and their minds set on success. I’m sure you’ll agree after reading their story.

Speaking of friends, the passing of local promoter Kurtis Willingham shocked many in the scene. We will miss his mellow demeanor and passion for music, but his spirit lives on in the audience forever.

In this issue we have all kinds of coolness, courtesy of our contributors, some of whom I met at the Ice Cube concert on Aug. 27.

Bakotopia would like say “Welcome back” to all of our Bakersfield College readers. Study hard and keep on reading Bakotopia! We’ll see you all at “Bakotopia’s Back To School Bashes” at The Dome and Narducci’s, and after Villagefest at Fishlips for my B-day rager on Sept. 6!

Please support out advertisers who keep Bakotopia magazine free for you and yours.

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 36 IS HERE!
ROAD RAGERS - BAKO'S HAGGARD LONGBOARDS!
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COVER STORY: "ROAD RAGERS!"
THE BUDS OF HAGGARD LONGBOARDS ROLL INTO BUSINESS IN BAKO!

ABOUT THE COVER: BY HOLLY CARLYLE!

BAKOTOPIA'S BACK TO SCHOOL BASHES 9/11,12,13!
NEW FOUND GLORY! MILLIONAIRES! MONTE NEGRO & MORE!

THE LOCAL CELEBRITIES PREPARE FOR A BIG BASH!

REMEMBERING OUR BRO - KURTIS WILLINGHAM!

REVISITING 9/11 - STORIES FROM EXPERIENCE!

KILLER KERN 3 SCOOTER RUN 9/12-14! A PREVIEW!

GAMESTOR GIL VIDEO GAME NEWS - SKATE EDITION!

PARTY AT VILLAGEFEST AND FISHLIPS THIS WEEKEND AS I TURN (?) YEARS OLD!

DVD REVIEW: PROMETHEUS TRIUMPHANT - a Fugue in the Key of Flesh!

FAN REVIEW: ICE CUBE CONCERT ON 8/27!
**BAKOTOPIA INTERVIEW COMING TO 9/18 EDITION!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 9/10/08!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 8 - 21 - 08

Now what you hear is not a test...

It's the

Newsletter...hip hop you can't stop edition

How strong is the influence of hip-hop in Bakersfield?

Big, and I’m not talking a pair of old school Adidas and baseball caps tilted to the side with a factory sticker on the bill.

Take a visit to any area neighborhood in Bakersfield and you will find that the original NYC B-boy and B-girl culture has evolved into a unifying worldwide movement.

Back in issue 17 of Bakotopia (Dec. 13, 2007), we featured the mighty Wu-Tang Clan who made a stop by during their stormy reunion tour. Yes, they rocked, but more impressive was the mixed crowd - a real melting pot of different colors, faces, all singing along to every lyric and chorus in unison - no violence.

Interviewing local rappers Frost and The Natural Movement, I was once again reminded of the passionate nature of the art form. Distinctively different styles - a little borrowed from the past, but undeniably unique after all these years.

As a musician and longtime rap fan, it’s rare you get to catch a live rap show in Bakersfield. My first rap show was watching X-Clan downstairs at the Masonic Temple downtown, with guest Professor S and DJ Choc on the turntables back in the ’80s. No fights, just bouncing with Professor X who reminded us that “this is protected with the red, the black, and the green, with the key, sissies!” Old school, friend...

During the late-night photo shoot and interview, both Frost and The Natural Movement were surprisingly unaware of each other’s projects. That all changed once the camera snapped and hands shook.

We have another great issue, with contributions from some of our regular favorites as well as some new names. Keep on supporting our advertisers who keep the Bakotopia print pages free for you and yours.

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 35 IS HERE!
ONE WORLD MANY MICS - FROST & THE NATURAL MOVEMENT!
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COVER STORY: "ONE WORLD MANY MICS!"
LOCAL HIP-HOPPERS: FROST & THE NATURAL MOVEMENT KEEP IT RISING!

ABOUT THE COVER: BY HOLLY CARLYLE!

BLAK MIST SURFACES IN LOCAL RAP GAME!

BAKERSFIELD AWAITS ICE CUBE ON 8/27!

JOSEPH GOMEZ IS LIVE FROM ROCK THE BELLS '08!

FORBIDDEN ZONE DIRECTOR - RICHARD ELFMAN INTERVIEWED BY GREG GOODSELL!

JACQUELINE PILAR IS FOCUSED ON FASHION!

LIVE PIX: 2008 LOWRIDER NATIONALS - GIRLS, GAME, AND CARS!

'HEROES' IS COMING BACK TO TV ON 9/22!

STILL TIME TO ENTER! WIN TIX TO SEE ICE CUBE IN BAKO ON 8/27!

GAMESTOR GIL'S VIDEOGAME NEWS - DEF VERSION!

ARE JELLY'S AND MINI-SKIRTS BACK IN STRIDE?

LOCAL AUTHOR LOREN JOHN PRESLEY TRIUMPHS!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 8/27/08!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 8 - 7 - 08

Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert!

It's the

Newsletter..."Funkdafied" edition!

School’s almost back in session for all you college folk and high school is right around the corner.

Did anyone really get a chance to take a vacation? I did ... Sorry!?

Our economy isn’t doing too well, but that doesn’t mean you have to give in and be a bore.

I managed to save up some dough, play a few extra gigs with my band Mento Buru and off it was to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, yes Knott’s AND Dis.

I don’t care how old you are, once I pass through an amusement park gate, I turn into the biggest kid. Two days of running around, Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones, and stinky people. It wasn’t that bad — after a while, I came to the conclusion that we all have a “funky” side as humans, and there’s only so much AXE spray to save the world — just go with it. Shout out to my not-so-stinky son Mark, Josey, and her son, Brendan who joined me for the adventure.

When I got back to the office, Bakotopia was in full swing, and we’re back and packed with fruit-flavor!

In this issue: Jarod Palmer Intrudes and Alerts!; NL survives the Comic-Con nerdathon; Buck Shot gets berzerk; Jason Frost gets evicted, if you don’t take his books; a punk lit party at Russo’s; 800lb Gorilla is giving away a sweet bass; Gamestor Gil talks Maddenflu; Circa Survive magically appears; and more!

I heard from Chase — our former Super Intern — last week, and he says all is well in San Diego (so far). Good Luck, homie!

Don’t forget to visit our wonderful advertisers who keep us FREE! And if you spot an empty Bakotopia magazine rack, let us know, so we can fill you back up!

Special “Gracias” to photographer Joseph Gomez, who came in to save the day last minute.

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 34 IS HERE!
"INTRUDER ALERT - BAKO'S OWN ONE MAN COMPU JAM!!
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COVER STORY: "JAROD PALMER - INTRUDER ALERT!"
Local electronica phenom is on tour now!

LIVE FROM COMIC-CON 2008! A BAKOTOPIA EXCLUSIVE!

BAKO MMA FIGHTERS AT TACHI PALACE! LIVE PIX!

ENTER TO WIN TIX TO SEE RAPPER ICE CUBE IN CONCERT ON 8/27/08!

BUCK SHOT - THE NEW HEADBANGIN' HOOTENANNY!

CONTEST: TAKE MY BOOKS PLEASE! JASON FROST NEEDS HELP!

GAMIN' WITH GIL - WEEKLY VIDEOGAME NEWS!

LES OF 800LB GORILLA IS GIVING AWAY THE BUCK OWENS BASS!

ANTHONY GREEN OF CIRCA SURVIVE - BAKOTOPIA INTERVIEW!

LIVE PIX: KISS TRIBUTE BAND - GODS OF THUNDER AT FISHLIPS 7/19!

ANGST-FILLED NOVELIST HAS SOMETHIN' FOR LULU AND YOU!
COMING TO RUSSO'S BOOKS - 8/9/08!

LOCAL CONSUMER LEAVES OPEN LETTER TO BODY XCHANGE - YOUR THOUGHTS?

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 8/13/08!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 7 - 24 - 08

SDSU OR BUST!

It's the...

Newsletter...Feel My Art 2 Edition!

Hey Bakotopians! How are you doing? Good? That’s nice to hear! Not so good? I’m sorry about that.

Maybe a nice refreshing glass of iced tea and some music could cheer you up a bit? You could even throw a lemon slice or two in there. Life has been giving out lemons lately for a lot of people, and in this economy the exchange rate is going to knock you back a bit more.

What about another selection of local artists to express the array of emotions you’ve been toting around? I think we can do that.

Chase'nation

This is my last issue before I hit the road to continue my educational learnings at SDSU. So I’m leaving you not only with more local artists to satiate the ravenous response to the first venture, but also some other great content as well.

Greg Goodsell addresses the frustration of the local art scene, and Gamestor Gil has some more Gamestor Goods to share with you. Also, Bakersfield heads to Hollywood, Tarantino borrows from the French, pix from local events, the best event calendar ever, and more.

So thank you all again for your support, and don’t forget to also support our advertisers for helping keep this thing alive!

See you around!

Chase Brockett, Bakotopia staff

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 33 IS HERE!
"FEEL MY ART 2 - PROFILING MORE OF THE NEW BAKO ART SCENE!
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FEEL MY ART 2 - PROFILING MORE OF THE NEW SCENE!
THE LOCAL HEART OF ART - MEET MORE BAKO ARTISTS!

SUFFERING FOR ART'S SAKE - WHY BOTHER? FIND OUT!

FRESH RHYME SCHEME BECKONS BAKO POETS!

BAKO BANDS AND BELARDES AT ROCK N' READ!

GAMIN' WITH GIL - WEEKLY VIDEOGAME NEWS! HOT!

THE ORIGINS OF FICTION - TARANTINO BORROWS FROM THE FRENCH!

WIN TIX TO THE 11TH ANNUAL LOWRIDER NATIONALS!

EPITOME OF SOUND - MUSIC REVIEWS WITH DJ MOUSTACHE!

COMBINING CULTURES - PHILIPPINE WEEKEND: 7/25-27/08!

ALL STAR SUPERMAN - THE CAPED CRUSADER GETS COOL!

CATCHING UP WITH MCGEE'S - AGAIN!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 7/30/08!

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Bakotopia Newsletter 7 - 10 - 08

Doing our part...

It's the...

Newsletter....SUPPORT THE TROOPS EDITION

Allow me to “get my patriot on” for a second...

About a month ago, I visited a local store and asked for a small U.S. flag - the kind you can place on your office desk. One of the clerks pointed to a group of crumpled up, sun-faded miniature flags sitting in a display can. I asked the clerk if they had anything newer looking - they didn’t, end of story.

After a couple more trips around town and no luck, I was eventually directed to a local 99 cent store. I asked the clerk inside and they pointed me to a biker bandanna made out of the stars and stripes.

Sorry, I’ll save that style for my bud Richard of the Bako band American Smogg - rock on homie.

Kind of sad when you think about it. Had I wanted to buy a T-shirt with the flag of another country, I could cruise down to the mall and pick one up pretty easily.

All I wanted was to fly a little U.S. patriotism - but as luck would have it, it had gone missing.

Which brings us to our latest issue - “For The Troops!”

Every generation can list a war in their history: Civil, WWI & WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq, among others. And those who’ve taken up the task of defending our rights on a daily basis under extreme circumstances must be remembered for their acts of courage.

And not just those soldiers we lost on the battlefield, I’m talking about the living and those still fighting the good fight!

Bakotopia is trying to do its part to show some love for our country and our Bako soldiers.

We have stories, photos, dedications, helping out vets in need, and in true Bakotopia style - a hot photo shoot courtesy of Studio 13 with a nod to war pin-ups of yesteryear, and yes … more!

So start reading, and help boost our economy by supporting our Bakotopia advertisers who keep us free.

Patriotism - pass it on...

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 32 IS HERE!
"FOR THE TROOPS" EDITION! FEATURING SOME OF BAKO'S BRAVEST!
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ABOUT THE COVER - BY AARON RUTH - STUDIO 13 PHOTOGRAPHY!
AND...STARRING 'DOLLY DAGGER!'

A CALL FOR SUPPORT - MEET SOME OF BAKO'S BRAVEST!

HELPING OUR VETERANS AFTER THE RETURN HOME!

FISHLIPS PARTNERS WITH OPERATION INTERDEPENDENCE!

CAL VETERANS ASSISTANCE - VETERANS HELPING VETERANS!

GAMIN' WITH GIL - WEEKLY VIDEO GAME NEWS!

A FAN'S EYE REVIEW - WARPED TOUR VENTURA 6/22/08! PHOTOS BY AMANDA GEIS!

SAM'S TOP 5 FOOD FINDS IN BAKO - SECRETS....REVEALED!

LLOYD READING - BAKERSFIELD SOUND ORIGINATOR!

RAPPER / ACTOR / PRODUCER - ICE CUBE! LIVE IN BAKO 8/27!
GET YOUR PRE-SALE PASSWORD NOW!

MINI-COMIC CON IS HAPPENING JULY 12TH AT EMPTY SPACE!

THE KURE FOR KOOTIES - THIS BAKO BAND HAS THE SECRET!

BAKERSFIELD'S PINK LADIES - ROCKABILLY CHICAS ON A MISSION!

'GODMAKERS' AT THE EMPTY SPACE - EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW / INTERVIEW!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR MAGICALLYDELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 7/16-17/08!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 6 - 26 - 08

Nevermind the Bollocks, here's the...

Newsletter...Summertime Blues, NOT! Issue!

Bakotopians have done it again!

Standing by our motto of “letting the reader drive,” this issue is packed with enough coolness to help ease the summertime blues - we mean it when we say, “Not if we can help it!”

If you’re a registered user at Bakotopia.com, I’m sure you’ve become very familiar with my e-blasts keeping you in the loop with events and shout-outs for stories and pics.

This time around, my e-mail box was packed with enough stories for two issues - bravo! And all under a common theme - summer.

Theater reviews, previews, comedy shows, music, reminders of what you missed. Next year, you’d better not miss the Thunder Run - wait ‘til you see the pics!

One of the highlights in this issue is this week’s cover.

Bakotopia readers come from all walks of life, and our cover photographer for this issue is 17-year-old photographer and Frontier High senior Amanda Geis, who contacted me about contributing some art for an upcoming issue. I admired her persistency and professionalism - how could we say no?

So after a couple phone calls about concepts and ideas, she delivered a great shot that summed up life in Bakersfield during the summer months - music, skateboards, and lots of flip flops. If you’ve just graduated from high school or you’re on college break, take a tip from Amanda and get active for the remainder of the summer.

You don’t have to be a photographer, musician, or artist either - events need people, so get off that computer. You’ll save yourself from carpal tunnel syndrome, bad eyesight, and probably save your relationship in the process - no joke!

On the plus side, reading is fundamental. So as you read our precious magazine, rest assured you are feeding your brain safely - the Bakotopia way.

Have a safe and sane Fourth of July - and let freedom ring, baby!

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 31 IS HERE!
SUMMERTIME BLUES? NOT IF WE CAN HELP IT!
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ABOUT THE COVER - PHOTO BY FRONTIER HIGH SENIOR AMANDA GEIS!

VOTE FOR BAKO'S OWN FROM RITUAL TO ROMANCE TO BE ON WARPED '08!

THEATER REVIEW & PHOTOS: 'REEFER MADNESS - THE MUSICAL' AT TES!

EVENT REVIEW & PHOTOS: THE 4TH ANNUAL BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN!

LOCAL CHRISTIAN RAPPER - JOE THE 4TH MAN! HIP-HOP HOPE!

GAMIN' WITH GIL - WEEKLY VIDEO GAME NEWS! EPISODE 3!

COMICS! GROUP ART SHOW WANTS YOU IN JULY!

TROMA FILMS HANGS WITH BAKOTOPIA IN HOLLYWOOD! YEAH!

BAKERSFIELD COMEDIANS STAND UP FOR LAUGHS AT TES - JULY 5TH!

BAKOBILLY FEST FINDS MONTHLY HOME AT TROUT'S!

THE PERFECT PRINT - ANNIE LIEBOVITZ' MASTERY IN ACTION!

CALLING WOODY GUTHRIE - THE LOST AMERICAN FOLK SONG!?

TO HELL WITH HELMET HEAD - KEEP YOUR DO FRESH, YO

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 7/1 - SUPPORT THE TROOPS EDITION!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 6 - 12 - 08

Easy ridin' in 2008...

It's the

Newsletter...Bakersfield Thunder Run edition!

There’s no disputing the fact that Bakersfield loves bikes.

At Chuy’s or Amigo’s, you’re bound to run into a group of locals who need that escape from the daily grind - be it the office desk, oil field, or school books. Today’s biker has come a long way since the days of “Easy Rider,” or even “The Wild One.”

There’s a biker club for everyone - be it born again, fallen angel, or just hangin’ out. The roar of a Harley coming down your street demands attention, even causing rage among the overly sensitive. Be cool - there’s room for everyone on these streets of Bakersfield.

It was only a matter of time before Bako bikers would be given a place to congregate in one place over one loud, rowdy weekend - The Bakersfield Thunder Run!

Inside you’ll find everything you need to find your way around the grounds of the fest, so keep this issue handy. You don’t want to miss the burnout contest, fashion show, and of course, the bikini contest.

You’ll also meet Japan’s answer to James Dean - “Chica” - on the cover. If you haven’t seen his bikes yet, you’ll easily become one of the thousands of locals who follow his designs closely.

We’re still recovering from the Rockin’ Roots Fest around here, but we got photos up the wazoo! Millionaires almost caused one stage to collapse during their performance of “Alcohol” with about 100 jumping fans who took over the stage. Photographer Joseph Gomez was in the heat of it all and he loved it.

When you think bikers, you can’t deny the image of the leather-clad “outlaw” biker - I’m talking serious moustache and all. Paying homage to the original singing leatherman, Glenn Hughes of the Village People, is writer Greg Goodsell.

Bakotopia is also remembering a lost friend and colleague, writer Chris Page who died suddenly this past May. News of his death shocked the community, but the good memories will live on forever.

I want to send a shout out to all the hard-working dads out there. Take the day off, fall asleep on the couch, or better yet - head out to the Thunder Run!

Happy Father’s Day! Peace to Bo Diddley and Chris Page....RIP

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 30 IS HERE!
2008 BAKERSFIELD THUNDER RUN SOUVENIR PROGRAM!
YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 4TH ANNUAL, 2-DAY BIKE-O-RAMA!
HAPPENING AT KC FAIRGROUNDS ON JUNE 14TH-15TH, 2008!
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WELCOME TO THE RUMBLE
YOUR GUIDE TO THE 4TH ANNUAL THUNDER RUN! READ ALL ABOUT IT!
EVENT TIMES, MAP, LINKS, WHO'S GONNA BE THERE!

ENTER TO WIN TIX TO THE THUNDER RUN! LAST CHANCE!

COVER STORY - CHICA: FROM OSAKA TO THE OC!

BAKERSFIELD BIKER FLICKS - FILMED IN OUR CITY!

REMEMBERING THE VILLAGE PEOPLE'S BIKER MAN - GLENN HUGHES!

GAMIN WITH GIL - VIDEO GAME NEWS!

BAKOTOPIA.COM - NOW WITH PERSONAL INBOXES!

THE 99 CENT SHOW - BAKO'S INDIE CABLE HIT!

JASON ALVIDREZ' CANON OF TOP 10 AVANT-GARDE FLICKS!

REMEMBERING BAKERSFIELD'S CHRIS PAGE...

WAR LIVE IN KEENE! 6/14/08! CO-SPONSORED BY BAKOTOPIA!

ROCKY HORROR ZOMBIE SHOW AT EMPTY SPACE 6/13-14/08!

WHAT'S UP WITH THE KERN COUNTY FAIR ENTERTAINMENT?

RESTAURANT REVIEW: STEAK & HOAGIE - A LOCAL GEM!

FAN REVIEW: THE ADICTS & MORE AT THE DOME - 5/24/08!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 6/18-19/08!

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Peace,

Matt

Bakotopia Newsletter 5 - 29 - 08

Here to save you from the blahs....

It's the

Newsletter...2008 Rockin Roots edition!

One of my pet peeves are whiney people...

"There's nothing to do, its boring, whine, whine, whine..."

You know 'em. In fact, you may possess that very quality. NO!

Well, we're about to exorcise the demons of boredom with the power of Bakotopia!

In this issue, not only do we feature the 2008 Rockin' Roots Festival, known to bring more unusual groups of people peacefully together in Bako than any other yearly show, but we have the Millionaires - sisters and friends who have become the internet's latest teen obsession. You also get to meet some of our local Bakotopialand bands before they hit the stage on May 31.

Since we're on the topic of girls and music - we have the scoop on Stockdale Music's Rock Camp For Girls. Plus! A newcomer to the pages of Bakotopia - Gamestor Gil will be introducing the latest in video gaming glory.

Bako theater is also about to inhale a cloud of “Reefer Madness - The Musical,” at The Empty Space. I'm dizzy already...

If all that still isn't enough, did we happen to mention that Bakotopia.com just won a 2007 Kern Press Club Award with the help of some very talented local peeps?

I don't know about you, but I can't contain myself any longer. Please support our advertisers who keep Bakotopia magazine free for you, and help spread the word!

Special thanks for the great response to our “Feel My Art” issue. We promise we'll do it again!

Have fun at Rockin' Roots, and stop by stage five at, let's say... 5 p.m.? Ha ha...

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 29 IS HERE!
SPECIAL 2008 ROCKIN' ROOTS EDITION!
Official program of the Fest! Band Set-Times! Line-Up! Profiles!
HAPPENING AT STRAMLER PARK MAY 31ST!
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EXCLUSIVE COVER INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC 'NETSATIONS' - MILLIONAIRES!

2008 ROCKIN' ROOTS PREVIEW KOTTOMOUTH KINGS! EEK A MOUSE! SEED! OTTER POPS! THE COUNCILMEN! FADING OUT SILENCE! SHILO! AND MORE!!

Stockdale Music's Rock Camp For Girls! June16 - 20!

Bakotopia.com WINS 2007 Kern Press Club Award!

Bako's Meditated Assault - Ready For a Rock Show?

CONCERT REVIEW: The Adicts at The Dome 5-24-08!

Gaming with Gamestor Gil! Video Game News!

El Chicano: East LA buds still keeping it real! Live at Menudo Cook-Off on 6/1!

REEFER MADNESS AT THE EMPTY SPACE IN JUNE!

SamG's Food Stamp Challenge Continues! Day 5! FOLLOW HER BLOG!

Damaged TV Live Taping at The Dome on June 1st!

Gay Marriage - What Would Roper Do?

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 6/4-5/08!

GET INVOLVED! POST YOUR STORIES! SEND US THE COOL STUFF!

Peace,

Matt