Lowdown
May 10, 2012Singer finds focus in McDonald’s contestIt’s been two weeks, but Maureen Recalde can barely maintain her composure.The Tehachapi resident and reigning regional champ in the...
Legends mix with exciting up-and-comers at CSUBIt’s a year of transition for the venerable Bakersfield Jazz Festival, May 11-12, and if first-time talent booker Paul Perez wanted to prove he...
Firefall guitarist Jock Bartley has always trusted his instincts when it comes to rockin’ out.But at his first recording session, on a particularly balmy Florida night in 1975, he never...
May 3, 2012At 79, Clark knows wit, charm go a long way There was a lot to “Hee Haw” about at the Crystal Palace when Roy Clark took the stage Tuesday night, May 1st.“Hey, Buck,...
With Cinco de Mayo landing on a Saturday this year, a number of local fiestas will offer Bakersfield more opportunities to celebrate, beginning with the festive sounds of mariachi music at the Sueños...
Comedian Carlos Mencia is a changed man in more ways than one.Not only is he confident he will cause a stir with his new physical appearance — the once cherubic comic has lost 70 pounds...
April 26, 2012Sights, smells, sounds make it worthwhileDespite an encore appearance by the Tupac hologram, last weekend’s Coachella Music & Arts Festival belonged to the new kids.The...
Bargain hunters with an eye for vintage goods should make plans to attend this weekend’s big rummage sale at Bakersfield Community House.Part of the senior activity center’s annual run of...
April 12, 2012Rising band stays true to its convictionsThe fast and rebellious world of hardcore music has a wild history of churning out some of punk rock’s most memorable acts as far back as...
April 5, 2012Appreciation gets up close and personalUntil last Friday, I’ve never seen Merle Haggard in concert.By admitting that fact, I know I’m setting myself up for ridicule from the...
