Bakotunes
UnderholdningSamfunnBakotunes podcast features celebrity interviews, candid conversations and musings about music, movies from the past to the present. Hyperlocal and global. Anything goes. Hosted by Matt Munoz. Sponsored by Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm - CHAIN | COHN | CLARK
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- Monique Powell (Save Ferris) (00:54:50)
Send us a text It's a BRAND NEW episode of Bakotunes! I'm honored to welcome my guest Monique Powell of Save Ferris to the show! It was an opportunity I could not pass up and after a few tech delays, it finally happened. Monique and I go back to the early days of the band in Orange County, gigging alongside ska homies Reel Big Fish and more before getting swept up in the third wave ska craze and a hit single - a cover of Dexy's Midnight Runners 80s classic, "Come On Eileen"! That was followed...
- Carrie Underwood (00:18:10)
Send us a text Another American Idol alumni has entered the Bakotunes podcast! It's Carrie Underwood, who took time during her 2012 tour to chat with me about life on the road, her rise to fame, the evolution of country music and mucho mas! These country singers are always so nice. Includes the song, "Good Girl". Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and f...
- Kellie Pickler (00:24:20)
Send us a text Kellie Pickler deserves her flowers... I remember this interview before her performance at the Kern County Fair in 2011, and she was by far one of the nicest artists I've interviewed. Longtime fans know her story from Sonic car hop waitress to American Idol to the big time, but behind the scenes Kellie Pickler has also rolled the painful punches of life. I haven't heard what she's been up to lately, but if she or her fans find their way to this episode - find a way to get her b...
- Sheryl Crow (00:16:15)
Send us a text One of the shortest interviews I've ever had, but even 5-minutes with Sheryl Crow is bound to be a blast...and it was! I've been a fan since "Tuesday Night Music Club" and in 2011 I had the pleasure of connecting with Sheryl during her tour in support of her album "100 Miles From Memphis." Includes the songs, "100 Miles From Memphis" and "All I Wanna Do". A midweek Bakotunes bonus episode to help save you from the blahs with one of the best singer-songwriters around, Sheryl Cro...
- Bakotopia Radio: Landen Belardes, Thomas Rockwell of Trout's, The CherryBombs! (00:51:54)
Send us a text Let's do the Time Warp Again! It's Sunday night, July 4, 2010 and Bakotopia Radio is live at 9pm on Bakersfield alt-rock radio station 106.1FM KRAB with hosts Matt Munoz & Miranda Whitworth celebrating Freedom of Speech on our Independence Day! Guests: Bakersfield singer-songwriter Landen Belardes, Thomas Rockwell of Trout's honky-tonk and the Rockwell Opry, Lady Lux and Blondie of The CherryBombs! Plus music from GBH, Riverboat Gamblers, The Mighty Regis, Joel Jacob, The R...
- Cedrick Bixler-Zavala (00:32:02)
Send us a text Unearthed and released from the Bakotunes underground vault! A previously unreleased interview with Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Zavalaz! Recorded in 2013 just before his Bakersfield tour stop in support of his Zavalaz music project. There's music, looking back at The Mars Volta (which at the time had broken up), At The Drive-In, and more in a candid interview. An audio snapshot of life and art. Episode includes the songs: "One Armed Scissor" - At T...
- Les Claypool (00:24:48)
Send us a text Another beauty from the Bako vault! Bakotunes welcomes Primus bassist and musical visionary, Les Claypool! Enjoy a nice slice of cheesy, gooey, Primus goodness with memories, music and more. Recorded during the band's final Primus in 3D tour (2012). Episode includes music by Primus: "John The Fisherman (live)", "My Name is Mud", "American Life", "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver", and a bonus trailer from the dreaded "XTro" (1982). Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark...
- Tommy Chong (00:21:56)
Send us a text My full interview with the one-and-only Tommy Chong has finally been released! In this episode, Tommy and I discuss everything from his early years with Cheech & Chong, opening for the Rolling Stones, his time in at Taft California Correctional Facility and how it "mellowed" him out, his reunions with Cheech and more. Recorded May, 2013. Episodes include audio from "Sister Mary Elephant", "Dave," Earache My Eye," and "Up In Smoke" by Cheech & Chong. Support the sh...
- Louie Cruz Beltran: Paint The Rhythm (01:13:12)
Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes Bakersfield and SoCal percussionist, vocalist, bandleader and painter, Louie Cruz Beltran! Meet Louie and get to know his artistry, his adventures in the music industry, and the art of making music in the studio with some of Latin jazz music's most revered artists. Features music by Louie Cruz Beltran: "Senorita Mia", "Chili Caliente", "It's My Time", "Cha Cha Tango de Paris", "Ran Kan Kan", "Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro)", "La Migra"; and "Grazing In The Grass",...
- Boz Scaggs / Michael McDonald (00:52:12)
Send us a text PLEASE LISTEN CLOSELY TO INTRO FOR INFO ON HOW TO HELP CELEIGH CHAPMAN AND JIMMY ESPINOZA (THEE MIDNITERS) - BOTH PREVIOUS GUESTS FEATURED ON BAKOTUNES WHO LOST THEIR HOMES IN THE LA FIRES. THANK YOU! --------------- Bakotunes welcomes Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald for a pair of previously unreleased interviews pulled from my person audio archive. I was inspired to dig up these gems after watching the amazing "Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary" doc available now on streaming. I high...
- Celeigh Chapman (01:23:26)
Send us a text 1/11/25: PLEASE DONATE TO CELEIGH’S GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/63523c18 CELEIGH AND HER PARTNER LOST THEIR HOME IN THE LA FIRES. PLEASE SHARE! ———— Bakotunes welcome Los Angeles country singer songwriter Celeigh Chapman. Raised singing country standards in the juke joints of Bakersfield, California, alongside some of the legends of the revered The Bakersfield Sound as her mentors, she's also put her musical stamp on the LA indie and country scenes. Collaborators include ...
- Liz Ohanesian: Party Like a Journalist (01:20:07)
Send us a text Liz Ohanesian is an acclaimed veteran freelance writer and DJ who knows where most of the bodies are hidden in LA. If the name sounds familiar, it's because you're one of the many who came across her byline in the coolest of the free indie rags like The Rocket and LA Weekly found stacked at countless music stores across greater LA during their heyday. Today she remains as busy as ever spinning weekly and documenting the best and coolest parts of LA life on the Web. Catch all th...
- Greg Mack (1580 KDAY) and The Rap Radio Revolution (00:55:47)
Send us a text Greg Mack (The Mack Attack) is a legendary radio personality and music Program Director (PD) known for his contributions to the development of West Coast hip-hop and the popularization of the genre through his radio show, The Greg Mack Show, which first aired on iconic Los Angeles radio station, 1580 KDAY AM during the 1980's. He is also credited with being one of the first D.J.s to play and promote West Coast hip-hop music and creating the first 24-hour hip-hop radio station...
- George "The Giant" McArthur Returns: Welcome To My Nightmares! (00:44:45)
Send us a text George "The Giant" McArthur is back with his Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders Oct. 11-12, 8-19, 25-26 (2024) at 314 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308! This year's George has expanded his spooky collection to include a True Crime Room! That also includes a special VIP late night tour! Hear all about it and make sure to get your tickets, or just show up! George will give you a tour, answer your questions and sign your copy of Time Burton's "Big Fish" and more that he star...
- Halloween with The Adame Family (00:17:21)
Send us a text A Bakotunes Halloween classic with Moe Adame from Bakersfield death rock legends, Burning Image! For film fans of E. Elias Merhige classic 1991 arthouse splatter flick "Begotten." Plus - music by Burning Image! Info: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomuno...
- Melvin (NOFX): No Quitting in Punk Rock! (00:41:36)
Send us a text NOFX is saying goodbye?! WTF? NO! F**K THAT! Melvin AKA Eric Melvin is co-founder and guitarist for the SoCal punk legends NOFX. It's hard to imagine a punk rock existence without a new NOFX album and tour in the queue, but he we are... NOFX is saying 'Adios' with a string of final shows in Chicago for Riot Fest, and a trio of FINAL-FINAL shows taking place on Oct. 4,5,6 in San Pedro, CA. Melvin takes a stroll back to his youth discovering punk rock, forming NOFX with bassist F...
- The Goo Goo Muck's Bakersfield Backstory (00:35:57)
Send us a text By now everybody knows the "Goo Goo Muck" through Netflix's "Wednesday" series! Get the scoop on Mento Buru's Skalloween! The ep features a tribute to Bakersfield's very own Buck Owens ("It's a Monsters Holiday") and Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads ("Goo Goo Muck"), plus dub remixes and an all-new Spanish version ("Chu Chu Moco"). Lots of fun facts and music. Give it a listen, enjoy and go download "Skalloween" now at all digital outlets. Originally aired 10-15-21 on Real Talk (B...
- 28th Annual Village Fest: Bakersfield's Party of the Year! (00:25:48)
Send us a text Get a preview of one of Bakersfield's longest-running fundraising events, Village Fest, happening Sept. 7, 2024 at the Kern County Museum. Village Fest steering committee member, Miranda Whitworth stops by to give us a preview of this huge beer, wine, food and music event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for CAREFORKIDS.ORG ! BUY TICKETS NOW AT: Bakersfieldvillagefest.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and ...
- Rebecca Esparza: Off The Rails 2nd Anniversary! (00:34:50)
Send us a text It's a celebration! Rebecca Esparza is the owner of Off The Rails Tap Lounge, located at 1517 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Rebecca reflects on her decision to follow her dreams and bring some much needed culture into historic downtown! Make plans to join us at Off The Rails on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 for the big "2nd Anniversary Celebration" with Mento Buru (Latin reggae ska) and DJ Mikey - LIVE! 7pm Doors, $5 admission, 21 & Over. Info: (661) 742-1428 - Off Th...
- Dr. Jasmeet Bains: California State Assembly, 35th District (00:35:53)
Send us a text IT'S AN REAL TALK/BAKOTUNES ELECTION 2024 PODCLASH! Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and return home to practice medicine, as well as her decision to run for C...
- Rudy Parris: Tribute to Merle Haggard (Aug. 3) (00:14:15)
Send us a text Event Preview: Central Valley musician Rudy Parris (The Voice, season 3) phones in from the road for a preview of his all-star Merle Haggard tribute - "Tribute To The Hag Featuring: Rudy Parris, Norm Hamlet, & The Rounders" coming to the historic Nile Theater in downtown Bakersfield on August 3rd, 2024. Episode includes "Every Breath You Take" performed by Rudy Parris from his appearance on "The Voice" season 3. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern Co...
- Luz Elena Mendoza (Y La Bamba) (01:18:24)
Send us a text Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba is finally on Bakotunes! This interview has been in the works for over a year well worth the wait. If you're familiar with her rich body of work, you already know how brilliant it is. If you don't, be prepared to become a true believer. The group's latest album, "Lucha", is out now. Episode contains music clips and songs from Y La Bamba: "Bruja de Brujas", "Cruisin' To The Parque (Durand Jones & The Indications feat. Y La Bamba)", "Ojos...
- Miranda Whitworth: Live and On The Record! (01:12:27)
Send us a text Miranda Whitworth is a veteran Bakersfield media and marketing professional. Originally from Salt Lake City, her story is one many can relate to...One day you're in college on a debate scholarship, the next you decide to leave your home state for new adventures, only to find yourself all alone in a new city in the middle of the San Joaquin Valley to start anew. Sound familiar? Miranda's rolled with the punches of life and work to become one of Kern County's most recognized and ...
- Gustavo Arellano: NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo (00:17:11)
Send us a text Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He's also a trusted homie and colleague. During his latest visit, Gustavo and I will discuss the upcoming NAHJ 40th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Hollywood (July 9-13): nahjconvention.org/. Gustavo will be a guest panelist at the conference and I will be attending. Will you? If so, let's network! See you there! Follow Gustavo Arellano - Official ...
- B3: The Beast of Bakersfield! (01:09:44)
Send us a text Brandon Benavides, who goes by the stage name B3, is a Bakersfield/SoCal based lyricist and rapper who believes in the power of his music. His 2023 album, "Mark of The Beast" stands a testament to his dedication to the demands of an ever-changing rap music industry. When he's not onstage or in the recording studio, he's working behind the scenes of the Hollywood movie industry. Meet the man, the myth, the beast! EPK: B3OFFICIAL.COM. Episode includes the B3 songs: "La Raz...