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LIVE!! at Bakersfield Tattoo Expo 2006 10/22/06

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LIVE!! at Bakersfield Tattoo Expo 2006 !
By: Matt Munoz / Bakotopia.com
Description: The Bakersfield ink set gathers once again at Rabobank Arena! Check out the pics!

Topics: Tattoo Expo, Bakersfield, Bakotopia, Bakotopia.com, music, entertainment, Bakotunes, Bakersfield rollergirls, Downtown Records, Ink, Suicide Girls
Posted by matt Mon Nov 6, 2006 18:16:47 PST
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-Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 - Rabobank Convention Center
-This was the Bakersfield Tattoo Expo 2006 !!!

Bakersfield tattoo artists, and the people that love them, gathered for a weekend of ink slinging goodness at Bakersfield's Rabobank Convention Center in downtown Bakersfield on Saturday and Sunday, October 21-22nd...

Some of the tattoo designers in attendance this year included:
- Bako's very own Mad Dog Tattoo
- Tried and True Tattoo from Arroyo Grande
-Vintage Tattoo from LA
-Bako's A.R.T. Studio, and Sacred Gypsy
-Darcy Nutt from Idaho
-Black Market Art Company
-Halo Tattoo from NY
-Plus many,many, more..

In year's past, the event had been held at the KC Fairgrounds, but due to unpredictable weather, cleanliness concerns, and "too many homie discounts," the only way to make sure the event was done professionally and safely was to move it downtown in a more controlled environment..

Tattooing is a big part of downtown Bakersfiel culture. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, make sometime to visit the many great tattoo parlors all over Bakersfield. The artists there will make sure to guide you to the right ink.

An estimated 3,000 attended over the weekend, listened to some great music, paid tribute to those lost too soon, competed for the show's best tattoo, and partied outta control!

Onhand to MC the tattoo contest was President of Video Action Sports, Tom Allen of Pismo Beach, Ca.

Winning Saturday's "Overall Best Tattoo," was Bakersfield artist, Jimmy Bertram,  whose winning piece was a large stomach tattoo with roses and snakes.

This was my third experience at the annual Bakersfield Tattoo Expo, and I always have a great time. It always ends up being an old school reunion, and a cool way to catch up with old friends, and check out the great work.

Mas Magazine photographer, Chanclas, came along to help cover the event! She was pleasantly surprised by the quality of work and looks forward to her first tat!

The Bakersfield Rollergirls were in attendance, as well as other representatives from Bako's unique social scene...Word!

<<<CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT PHOTOS!!!

See you next year!!

Matt
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Comment From: BellaByrd

Mon Nov 6, 2006 23:25:27 PST
so yeah i was looking forward to seeing the pictures of Miss Dis and i, but with no luck.
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Comment From: matt

Tue Nov 7, 2006 09:05:50 PST
Bella Byrd, there are two pictures of you and one of Mis-Dis in the slide show....I didn't forget about you two!
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Comment From: woofwoof

Tue Nov 7, 2006 09:47:31 PST
MAN I NEED TO FINISH MY INK!!! and some of those pics,,ya I wonder why you took them:) GREAT PICTURES!!
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Comment From: themeandbshow

Tue Nov 7, 2006 18:36:30 PST
Damn!!! We missed it. I think we were hung over or something like that. Last years was great.
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