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Matt Muñoz,Bakotopia Editor

Celebrating our 2nd anniversary is like an episode of “This is Your Life!” But didn't wejust celebrate our 1-year anniversary yesterday? It sure feels that way.Now with issue 53 in your precious little hands, we hope that our commitment to mak-

ing Bakotopia the coolest local scene 'zine has lived up to the hype.Your words, photos, stories, art, and support fill these pages. Without you we're nothing,

so let's party together this May 4 - our 2nd Anniversary!So many cool moments to reminisce about during the past year - everything from our

local art scene growing along with new art galleries, local businesses, and success sto-ries.

During one of our hottest days of the year so far, photographer Holly Carlyle managed toput together another smash-up set of cover & feature story photos. Holly has been a bigpart of this year's success, giving our covers that hot look, and a perfect example of what

Bako is all about. Bring us your talent, and let us show you off to the rest of theworld!

Since our Anniversary lands so close to the one of our favorite holi-days - Cinco De Mayo, we've decided to combine the bashes Bako-topia style. Join us at Fishlips in downtown on Tuesday, May 5 for our

“Drinko de Mayo 2nd Anniversary Party”!Make sure to check out Brighthouse Digital On-Demand

CH 300, and watch “A Day in The Life” with me, and get aglimpse into OURvida loca.

Let's party, baby!You deserve it!

Peace,

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BAKOBIT from Bakotopia.com April 30, 2009

Riteof

spring

By CSUB Music Department,Bakotopia.com contributor

There is no denying

that Bakersfield

loves jazz music in

the springtime. If you need

proof, then it's time to mark

your calendar for the 23rd

Annual Bakersfield Jazz

Festival, May 8 and 9 at

the CSUB Amphitheater.

The wonderful two-day

celebration has been called

Bakersfield's "Rite of

Spring," “Laid Back Party of

the Year,” among other

things. Whatever you wanna

call it, it's the place you

wanna be for some hot jazz

music, jammin' food, cool

drinks, and a gathering of

the Bako's coolest cats.

This year's festival is

brought to you by the CSUB

Music Department and

BMW of Bakersfield. All pro-

ceeds from this event go

toward student scholar-

ships. Last year over

$32,000 was awarded to

54 deserving students in

eight academic disciplines

in addition to music, and

over the years the festival

has created a scholarship

endowment of over

$80,000 from the pro-

ceeds.

Cecilia Noel

MAY 8 & 9!

As Bako warms up, so do the grooves! Win FREE TIX at:www.bakotopia.com

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THE BAKERSFIELD

Let's check out day one…As gates open on festival

grounds at 6 pm on Friday, May 8,festival goers will enter to the funof Foster Campbell and Friends.Throughout the festival, music willbe heard on the Golden West Casi-no Stage near the entrance and inthe vendor area after each groupfinishes on the main stage.

At 7 pm on the main stage, theextraordinary heart and groove ofBakersfield saxophonist DarrenGholston gets that vibe going.

Next up is Kyle Eastwood son ofmovie icon Clint Eastwood. DaddyClint taught him to play left handbass on the piano, and the bass inall its shapes became his life'sfocus. In addition to hit jazzalbums, Kyle composed music forthe Academy Award winning films,“Mystic River” and “Million DollarBaby” as well as Eastwood's“Flags of Our Fathers” and “Lettersfrom Iwo Jima.”

The evening concludes with theunveiling of Grammy winner BobMintzer's west coast version of theBob Mintzer Big Band in their pre-miere performance. The best jazzplayers from San Diego to SanFrancisco are lining up to join thislegendary big band composer andgifted saxophonist with the Yellow-jackets for this performance.

What's about day two?The music begins at 1 pm on

Saturday with the music of EzekielVictor playing on the entrancestage when the festival gatesopen. Later in the day at 6pm, thefunky Latin ska sounds of MentoBuru will keep the party cookin' onthe stage near our vendor area,where a variety of food vendorsserving everything from hamburg-ers to deep-pit barbeque, Cajundelights, and sweets. Of course,the cold Beer and wine will servedon-site - NO outside alcoholallowed, daddy-o!

However, many will bring theircoolers with food and soft drinksonto the festival grounds andspread their blankets and lay claimto their turf for a day of jazz on the

green. Bring sunscreen! No onecan predict weather, but be pre-pared. Also, know that all childrenunder 12 are free, and the kidsseem to love the wide-open (butfenced) spaces. Check out thejewelry, painting, ceramics, andphotography in the artists pavilionarea.

The main stage comes alive at 2pm with the Kern County HonorJazz Band, the Bakersfield JazzWorkshop Orchestra, and theCSUB Jazz Singers under the direc-tion of Peggy Sears providing therich harmonies and fun of the bestin vocal jazz.

The afternoon should heat up toa fever pitch with Australian drum-mer/composer Tim Davies and hisbig band. Davies has worked onhundreds of projects from arrang-ing music for Jamie Cullum to con-ducting the score for video game“God of War 2”, TV's “PushingDaisies,” and albums for NatalieCole, and Michael Buble

Next, we move from big band tobluegrass and the banjo of AlisonBrown. Her jazz-hued acousticmusic never abandons its blue-grass roots.

Brian Bromberg takes the stagenext. Bromberg's all-star group is

certain to astound and please thefestival audience and will lead tothe spectacular close-proximity fire-works.

With the audience slightlyaghast from the pryrotechnics, thefestival stage will explode with theenergy of Cecilia Noel and theWild Clams. A child star on Peru-vian television, she studied musicat top schools in Argentina andGermany before returning to Peruto sing with a big band. After mov-ing to LA, Noel formed the 14-pieceband Wild Clams and brought it alltogether. The high voltage perform-ance of the “Queen of Soul Salsa”is sure to bring the audience totheir feet to close the festival. Thisgroup is hot, hot, hot! Spring hascome to Bakersfield, and the jazzfestival knows it's time to cele-brate.

Fri. advance tix are $23 for stu-dents and $32 for gen. admission.Sat. advance tix are $25 for stu-dents and $35 for gen. admission.Tix available at all Vallitix outlets.Save when you buy two-day festivaltickets, which are $35 for studentsand $55 for general admission.VALLITIX: 661-322-5200www.bakersfieldjazz.com

Kyle Eastwood

Darren Gholston

Alison Brown

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New show at The Basement poses many questions about the validity of art - opening May 8!

By Jen Raven, Bakotopia.com contributor

W hat is a picture worth toyou? For some, less ismore; but for others, one

thousand words may barely scratchthe surface.

It’s an interesting concept to playwith, and local author/poet GinnWilliams is eager to expand on theidea ... as she also expands her ownartistic horizons.

“A picture worth one thousandwords would convey everything Iwanted to say, in exactly the way Iwanted to say it,” said Williams.“Painting is such a different form ofcommunication, compared to thewritten word; I’m trying to branch offinto visual art, to learn to conveyideas and emotions without relyingso much on words.She is especially excited about theupcoming “One Thousand Words”group arts exhibit, coming to TheBasement Gallery, 1532 19th St. -opening Friday, May 8, at 7 pm.There will be live entertainment, andjust $7 gets you in the door. Ginnintends to challenge herself (anddelight the rest of us) with her newfunctional art series, “CouplesCups.” These over-sized ceramicmugs will come in pairs, and feature“disturbing messages on the out-sides, but sweet messages on theinsides,” concerning the ups anddowns of romantic relationships. Thisshow will be Williams’ personal visualarts debut.

“When I write, it’s like I’m notpresent for the process. I don’talways understand what I put down atfirst,” Williams explained. “But later Ican go back to it and add a word hereor there, and suddenly it makessense. I don’t know if it will be thatway with (visual artwork) for me. Writ-ing is something that moves throughme ... but visual art is something thatcomes to me in my head, in dreamsand I store them away in the corner ofmy mind until I’m ready to put themon canvas.”

Still adjusting to work with paints,Williams is confident that she will bedisplaying her first paintings by theend of summer, and at The Base-ment.

Local artist Sam Leumas is alsoeager to “convey multiple messages

at once” with his creations. “That’swhat a picture (worth one thousandwords) can do ... depending on who’slooking at it; it can say all kinds of dif-ferent things,” said Leumas.

His acrylic on canvas work, “VoxTrot” seems to scream with a dozen -or more - different messages. Whenasked what inspired this uniqueacrylic painting, Leumas said with asmile, “It was inspired by a girl.”

Leumas, a 21-year-old Bakersfieldnative, has been painting steadily forthe last 13 years; and all that prac-tice is about to pay off. Joey Witt ofthe Outer Limits skate shop has justcommissioned a limited editionseries of skateboards from this tal-ented, emerging artist. Each hand-

painted, one-of-a-kind design will befeatured on a rescued board.

Witt, who has been theowner/operator of Outer Limits for15 years now, says this project hasan important dual-motivation behindit.

“I try as much as possible to pro-mote the arts scene in Bakersfield,”said Witt. “In creating this project, wewant to draw attention to the artworkon the boards; but at the same time,we want to raise awareness aboutrecycling. So many kids buy a board,and then just throw it away later ...even though the board still has a lotof use left in it. It’s wasteful and itkills a lot of trees.”

Taking positive action, Witt res-

cues these discarded boards for re-use. “It’s really great when artistscan take these old boards and makesomething new with them. To recyclethem really makes me happy,” hesaid.

While other artists may be added,later, Witt says that “Right now, Samis the main focus of this project.” Healso adds, “Art is our future. It’s soimportant to have respect for our artscommunity, and I hope this projectwill encourage that.” FOR MORE INFO:Call The Basement: 859-1904E-MAIL:[email protected]

For what it’s worth

Above: Ginn Williams

Above: Sam LeumasAbove: art by Sam Leumas Photos by Todd Powers

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Carlos Mencia - LIVE!Fox Theater2001 H St.7 p.m. / $42 / All Ageswww.vallitix.com

“One Thousand Words”Art Show / Spoken WordThe Basement Gallery1532 19th St.7 p.m. / $7 / 859-1904

R.A.T. (Adult Comedy)in “Working Title: The Musical”(Also on Saturday!)The Empty Space1817 Chester Ave.8 p.m. / $6 / 327-PLAY

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By Matt Munoz, Bakotopia Editor

WOW!2 years! My, how time flies …

Right now, I can only think back to all of

the great local writers, photographers, read-

ers, artists, bands, bloggers, and fans I’ve

had the privilege of meeting and working

with over the past year. Everyday I discover

something new about this city. Seriously,

just when you’ve heard it all, someone new

comes along!

Bakotopia continues to be a community

effort on every level - from our contributors

all the way through our advertisers who help

keep us free for you to kick back and enjoy

every issue. Our revolution started May 4 of

2007, and to this day continues to keep

burning up the streets of Bakersfield.

Everyday I receive message after mes-

sage of well-wishes, thank yous, and shout-

outs from people not just from Bakersfield,

but from all over the world. I’ve even sent

stacks of Bakotopia mags across the

globe! It’s manic, babe!

While the list of people I’d like to thank

would take up an entire issue in itself, I’d

like to remind you that Bakotopia belongs

to you and your support is appreciated

each and every day!

The following messages are just a sam-

ple of the cool e-mails I’ve received along

with a few special dedications and even a

poem!

We’ve reached another milestone and

the celebration belongs to YOU, Bakotopia-

land! PARTY TIME!

Cheers to another year! XOXO!

It takes two baby!Time to cut the cake and celebrate another year of Bakotopia!

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akes two baby!ake and celebrate another year of Bakotopia!

“The Bakotopian”The Bakotopian is ...A painter, or a guitar player, a poetas we know it,We take photos, they become art,I can tattoo you, or draw you acomic,Pound my drums, DJ a party,We’ll sing you a song, or strumone along,I can dance tribal or street beat,We love jazz and metal, countryand pop, whatever makes us rock,we are Bakotopians... - Boltar828

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“You all have great reason to beproud. The magazine is fresh andinteresting and whenever I get intown and talk to people they lovethe calendar. I ran into a personwho was new to Bakersfield andgave him my copy from my car.When I saw him again he washooked, says he gets online andgets the Bakotopia mag on a regu-lar basis. I wish you all the best ofcontinuing success.” - L. Francis

“I absolutely love doing the occa-sional review for Bakotopia. I alsolike being in the know when itcomes to local shows. I live a hec-tic life, who doesn’t? So, it issuch a wonderful thing to click onBakotopia.com to learn aboutupcoming gigs and read coolposts. Thanks Matt! Bakotopia isGREAT!” - By kbabe

Happy 2nd Birthday Bakotopia!We appreciate everything you rep-resent to the social scene in Bakoand we are cheering you on foryears to come - Twinkie

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SSEEEENNONTHESSCCEENNEE

Photos by Matt Munoz

Indio, CA, April. 17-19!Coachella 2009

Above: Slug fromAtmosphere keptthe indie rap sceneat attention on theoutdoor stage infront of a packedcrowd on 4/18.

Below: Karen Oof the Yeah YeahYeahs feels thedesert energy onthe mainstage Sun.

Coachella campgroundartists created this piece

using paper mache,cardboard, and a lot of

creativity.

Above: UK soul sistah Joss Stoneopened the main stage barefoot andsoaked up some serious heat in theprocess on Saturday.

Above: Bakotopian and Prince fan,MsJosey, poses with the next best thingto the Purple One on the show grounds.

See more live pix from Coachella 2009 at: www.bakotopia.com/seen

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At left: UK’soriginal emo,Morrissey,croons until thescent of BBQpulls him off-stage in a tiff onopening night.

Below: Concert goersat this year’s festivalhave a little mini-mosh session duringMolotov’s set on 4/17.

Public Enemy’sFlava Flav greets thewild crowd beforeclimbing rafters andstage diving.

Photos by Matt Munoz

Indio, CA April, 17-19!Coachella 2009

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Get in where you fit inHow to get your stuff in Bakotopia magazine

By Matt Munoz Bakotopia Editor

Follow these steps and you are in, it’s so easy!The web is buzzing with good stories and blogs about everyday life in Bakers-field and the surrounding areas, and readers want you to share! 1) Get your ideas together: a story, event, photos, band, show, food review -ANYTHING FLOATING AROUND YOUR MIND & COMMUNITY IS COOL!2) Start writing to your heart’s content!3) 400-500 words will do, but if you’re on a roll, keep writing, or if it’s short andsweet, go ahead and submit it online or via e-mail!4) Don’t worry about being the best writer out there - we’ll help you with editing.5) Make sure to include a high-res photo or graphic to accompany your piece. Ifyou don't have one, we'll find one for you!

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By Matt Munoz, Bakotopia.com Contributor

Carlos Mencia's gots lots of love for Bakersfield.Returning for another big show at The Fox on Friday,May 8, at 7pm it's anybody's guess what he's got on

his mind this time.What with a new US President in office, a smorgas-

bord of political scandal, and a recession? It's primetime for new material.

Travelling with his group of comic buds andbrother, Joseph, in tow at every show, Menciaalways delivers one of the best live comedyshows around.

Having interviewed Mencia on two differentoccasions, he's never disappointed - quick on thedraw, and always, I mean always ready, to elabo-rate on a question.

Selling out Rabobank in '07, he returns to thecozy comedy confines of The Fox where some of hisearliest local shows were held.

The show will sell out, so don't be left outside like apendejo - get your tickets NOW! You can also enter to winFREE tix at www.bakotopia.com! Andale!

Carlos Mencia Live, Friday, May 8, 7pmFox Theater - Downtown Tickets: $42 / Details: 322-5200www.vallitix.com

Don’t you know I’m loco?Carlos returns to Bakersfiedbringing his rough comedy style

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A: Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor punishable as an infraction. You can only get a fine and not jail time. You could just take the fine and get it over with. The court or D.A. might also offer you a counseling program, which, if you complete it, would result in the dismissal of the charges. Or you could consult with a Public Defender or private attorney to see if your rights were violated during the stop, which could result in the evidence being suppressed and the case dismissed.

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