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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 21, 2012

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Index Chris Hillman............................................ 20 Summertime Blues Festival and BBQ ...... 21 Arts Alive .................................................. 22 Kris Kristofferson concert review .......... 23 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz ............ 24 Doctors Orders ........................................ 26 The Hub Fundraiser Food Festival .......... 27 Calendar .............................................. 30-31

Bird is the word at ranch Tehachapi ostrich farm celebrating 20 years BY STEFANI DIAS Californian assistant lifestyles editor sdias@bakersfield.com

o learn more about the dinosaurs, you’d go to a natural history museum. For exotic animals, you’d hit the zoo. And spotting celebrities may warrant a trip to Hollywood. But if you and the family are all about one-stop fun, head to Tehachapi’s Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday. The daylong event is the first of its kind for Indian Point, according to volunteer spokesman David Brust, whose uncle, Joel, started the 80-acre operation in 1992. “It’s an opportunity for us to thank all the people who have helped us over the last 20 years.” The ranch is home to hundreds of ostriches, the largest living species of bird, which paleontologists say have close ties to the dinosaurs. The free festivities will include a bounce house, refreshments and ostrich egg shell painting. “Ostrich eggs are the largest (animal) eggs. We’ll have pieces of eggs to paint with Crayola painting pens for no spills.” Activities are guaranteed for at least the first 100 children, though Brust said everyone is welcome. “I don’t want to disappoint anybody,” he said. That’s unlikely, with the unveiling of the ranch’s newest project titled “Beware of the Bird.” Brust was tight-lipped on details of the project, which is safe for all ages. He would only say that it was inspired by the numerous calls he receives from people wanting to ride an ostrich. One bird you don’t need to be wary of is Ralph, Indian Point’s animal celebrity. Although there are hundreds of birds at the ranch, Brust describes Ralph as “the most videotaped and photographed ostrich in the world.” A standout on any tour, the 17 1 ⁄2-year-old cross-bred bird (one of the first at the ranch) is ready for his closeup. When not canoodling with girlfriend, Connie, the bird greets visitors and TV and film crews, of which Brust said there have been many over the years.

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Children are frequent visitors to Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, whether on school tours or with their families.

OSTRICH FACTS One hen can lay 50 eggs or more per year. Ostrich eggs incubate for 42 days and weigh 3 pounds. Ostrich can live to be 75 years old. Ostrich chicks grow 1 foot per month. Ostrich run 40 mph. Ostrich are curious and often quite friendly. FELIX ADAMO / THE CALIFORNIAN JOHN HARTE / THE CALIFORNIAN

An ostrich on Brust’s Indian Point Ranch in Tehachapi.

“We’ve been on ‘Iron Chef’ with those eggs. We were on ‘Fear Factor’ — the original, not the new one. Contestants had to swallow the contents of an entire ostrich egg. ... All over different shows on the Discovery Channel. We shoot pilots for different programs. There’s one for a competitor to ‘Dirty Jobs.’ They had to

Joel Brust plays with an ostrich at his Indian Point Ostrich Ranch.

catch a bird.” Catching an ostrich is no easy feat, Brust said. “To do it the right way, it’s hard.” The speedy birds, clocking in at a maximum 40 miles per hour, would leave even Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Usain Bolt in the dust, Brust said. Most of the birds, which can reach up to 500 pounds, are Please see OSTRICH / 31

Indian Point Ostrich Ranch 20th Anniversary When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Where: Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, 28101 Giraudo Road, Tehachapi Admission: Free Information: 822-9131

Ostrich leather is used in boots, jackets and purses. Hides from Indian Point are sold to companies that manufacture for Louis Vuitton and Gucci. Ostrich feathers are harvested for fashion, dusters and commercial use. The ranch sells its own line of feather dusters. Source: Indian Point Ostrich Ranch

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Rollin’ with the changes Country star Adkins set for June 28 show BY ALAN SCULLEY Contributing writer

he leadup to the release of Trace Adkins’ latest CD, “Proud To Be Here,” last August came with the usual flurry of interviews and other promotional activities that come with putting out a new album. But these days, the period before an album release doesn’t feel the same to Adkins, who comes to Rabobank Theater on June 28. “When I was starting out, new album releases were something you got so excited and amped up about,” Adkins said. Now, that’s not what Adkins feels. In fact, the emotion is closer to depression. “I think the reason is we don’t sell CDs like we used to,” he said. “In the downloading world, people don’t listen to the full album (like they used to).” For a guy like Adkins, who puts his best effort toward making CDs that are strong from start to finish, it’s disappointing to think that a lot of music fans now only download a favorite song or two from a CD and don’t really care if they hear the entire album. “We’re going to get to a point some day where really the only people that buy the CDs that come with the artwork and everything — and we may be at that point now in my opinion — that we may be able to start classifying these people as collectors,” Adkins said. That’s a troubling thought for Adkins at this point also because he thinks “Proud To Be Here” is the best CD he’s done in some time. For one thing, he likes the balance between humorous songs (“It’s A Woman Thang,” which may get a rise out his female fans) and more serious material (such as the title track) on the new CD. Musically, Adkins is pleased that “Proud To Be Here” takes his music well beyond the traditional country foundation that has long informed his albums. “I think it stretches out as far across the spectrum as I can go,” Adkins said. “I think on this one, with the inclusion of (the song) ‘Love Buzz,’ it takes it to a little bit bluesier place than I’ve gone before … Stuff like that, I think, took it to a different place than I’ve been in awhile. And a song like ‘Poor Folks,’ which is so traditional that it’s almost retro (is also different).” Spend any time talking with Adkins and it’s clear he’s more honest and open than most artists. He’s willing to admit to

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flaws in his music and himself and will delve into subjects that many of his peers would gloss over. One example involves songwriting. On “Proud To Be Here,” Adkins is credited with co-writing three of the songs. That represents a bit more songwriting output than usual for Adkins on one of his albums. He credited Kenny Beard, who co-produced “Proud To Be Here” with Mark Wright, for goading him into as much songwriting as he did for the CD. “He’s always telling people that I’m the best lazy songwriter that he knows,” Adkins said. Adkins said he would write more, but he just doesn’t like songwriting as much as he did earlier in his career, which stretches back to the 1996 debut CD, “Dreamin’ Out Loud,” and now includes 10 studio CDs. “I just don’t get the joy I used to get out of that creative process of sitting in a room and writing the song,” he said. “That’s what I say,” Adkins elaborated. “I think career Trace killed off songwriter Trace. I don’t really know of any other way to put it more elementary than that. It just seems as though that’s what happened to me. It’s a sad commentary, but hey, that’s just the way I see it. “I get so much joy and instant gratification from what I do on stage, and I do enjoy the studio process. I enjoy that. And then the rest of the time, I’ve got five kids and things that are pulling me in a lot of different directions. It’s just really hard for me to sit down and write anymore. I don’t know why. Like I said, I’m a little bit ashamed to admit that, but I will.” Adkins indeed has a busy life and career. He does a good deal of touring and he indeed has life with wife Rhonda and five kids (three of which are from his current marriage) that fill another large chunk of time. Adkins in recent years has also gotten into doing voice-overs for commercials, narration and some acting, with recent roles in films like “The Lincoln Lawyer” and “An American Carol.” He wants to continue making time for those pursuits.

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Singer Trace Adkins performs live as part of the 2010 CMA Music Festival at the LP Field Stages located in downtown Nashville.

Adkins also faced the extra burden since finishing “Proud To Be Here” of dealing with the aftermath of a fire that destroyed his home near Nashville on June 4. Things could have been worse. No one was injured in the fire, and Adkins was able to salvage some important items, such as gold records and photographs, that were stored in the basement, which suffered mainly smoke and water damage. In addition, he and his wife own property outside of Nashville, so the family has a familiar place to live until the home is rebuilt. Still, there’s nothing easy about going through a fire. “I think we’ve done as well as can be expected,” Adkins said. “And I’ve found that it’s been a very delayed kind of effect for me, personally, because now I’m

starting to deal with it because every day, when something like that happens to you, it just keeps on. It’s the gift that keeps on giving because every day you think of something you want to get or something that you need and you smack yourself on the forehead and you go ‘Oh God, I don’t have that anymore.’ And so it just keeps on and it adds insult to injury every day.” Adkins will be able worry about more pleasant things — like playing his songs — quite a bit this spring, as he does his “Songs & Stories” theater tour. He’ll play a few new songs in his show, but for the most part, Adkins’ live set will be mostly populated with many of his 15 top 10 hits (such as “Every Light In The House Is On,” “You’re Gonna Miss This”

and “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk”). That’s a situation he relishes. “I remember when I was first starting out and I was opening up for everybody and I would hear these guys go out on stage and just do 90 minutes of nothing but hits,” Adkins said. “I just thought ‘Wow, man, I can’t wait some day if I can ever get to that point. That must be nice.’ And it is, man. When you get to go out there and you can rip off four or five tunes that were hits and then hit them with something new and then go back and do four or five more that they know and then spring something else new on them, that way you can keep their interest and keep them singing along. It’s really a cool point to finally be able to do that.”

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he life of guitarist Chris Hillman is filled with moments both celebratory and bittersweet. Heralded as one of the pioneers of country rock through his work with such iconic groups as The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Desert Rose Band, bands who became known for experimenting with foundations of American music, the multi-instrumentalist continues picking his way through an illustrious career. Following a successful reunion tour with The Desert Rose Band two years ago, Hillman returns to the Crystal Palace Wednesday with original members Herb Pedersen, John Jorgenson, Jay Dee Maness, Steve Duncan and Bill Bryson. “I feel really lucky,” said Hillman, 67, during a phone interview from his home in Ventura. “I never considered myself the greatest player in the world, but I’ve been fortunate to have played with some really great people. I never wanted to be king or top of the mountain solo country or rock star. I always wanted to work in a band and be a band guy, so that’s what’s really sustained me. I don’t mean it in the past tense either, I’m still working and having a great time.” And after nearly 50 years of performing, Hillman’s name continues to be mentioned in the same breath as many all-time greats of his era, especially among music historians who note many of his collaborations as groundbreaking. Among them is his work with the late Gram Parsons, who was hired by The Byrds to replace David Crosby in 1968. For the next few years, the two bonded through their pursuit to push the boundaries of rock. “Working with Gram in the beginning was great. He was ambitious, focused and really going after it. I had some great years with him in both The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers. We were like brothers, with a truly close relationship. We shared a house together, and everyday we worked and worked.” Hillman’s creative relationship with Parsons ended after only two and a half years, but while it lasted, the two helped craft some of rock’s most genre-bending releases: The Byrds’ “Sweetheart of The Road,” and The Flying Burrito Brothers’ “The Gilded Palace of Sin.” “After that first year, I noticed I was already starting to lose him. Gram and I wrote all the songs on the first Flying Burrito Brothers album in that house, but he started getting into the dark stuff with substance abuse, and I think he was probably bored and wanted to do other things. For awhile we were just really close, almost like

PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRIS HILLMAN

Singer/guitarist Chris Hillman heads up The Desert Rose Band at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace on June 27.

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Cain and Abel in the Bible. Maybe not that bad, but we started to drift apart.” Hillman understands he and Parsons will always be synonymous with each other, but adds that rock ’n’ roll is filled with all too similar cautionary tales. Parsons died of a drug overdose in 1973, but his memory follows Hillman as a haunting reminder of their brilliant but artistically stormy partnership. “The darkness always begins to creep in, in any band you can name. Whether it’s Guns N’ Roses, or even The Beatles, whatever, you just start out with this goal, and you’re starting together to attain it. I always say it’s like five people holding a paint brush and trying to paint the Mona Lisa smile. You strive for something together, but then something creeps in and starts breaking it apart. Some groups survive, and I can only think of one, The Rolling Stones. It happens.”

That brief period with Parsons ultimately groomed Hillman for The Desert Rose Band, his most commercially successful project formed after the breakup of The Flying Burrito Brothers. With Hillman once again on lead vocals, the group’s more straight-ahead country sound brought them to the country charts with a string of hit singles and six fulllength albums. “This group was part of an evolution when we formed. We started messing around with more country styles with The Byrds, around ’66 to ’67. None of us came out of rock ’n’ roll, we came out of folk music, and I came out of country and bluegrass music. I was listening to guys like Buck Owens, who was a big influence.” Hillman’s admiration for Owens runs deeps, and even goes as far as to credit him with developing the concept of country rock years before he and Parsons would take the concept into new territory. “I think Buck Owens and The Buckaroos were doing what we would refer to as country rock, because he had this great groove and wrote these songs that people could come out and dance to. It was more of an upbeat groove than Nashville had at the time. I always say that without Buck, there wouldn’t have been The Byrds or The Flying Burrito Brothers.”

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Louie Marino jams on stage at Trout’s during a Kern River Blues Society event in 2010.

Blues Society welcomes fans to Sunday festival BY SUSAN SCAFFIDI Contributing writer

ar better than playing air guitar, or woodshedding on your own, is an honest-to-goodness jam session, especially if you’re playing the blues. Advertising a “Ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” theme, the Kern River Blues Society is inviting blues fans, and their families, to join them for the first-ever Summertime Blues and BBQ session Sunday at Beach Park. “The members that have children and grandchildren that can’t go to Trout’s — that’s the motivation for this,” said the blues society’s founder, Beth Selzam. The blues society meets twice a month at Rockwell’s Trout’s on North Chester Avenue; minors are excluded from the bar. Selzam said the outdoor jam session is not only family-friendly, but welcoming nonmember blues fans and anyone interested in joining a group for a few tunes. “Sign-ups are available and will be coordinated by a ‘jam master,’” Selzam said. Selzam said each group will be limited to four songs to make sure everyone gets a chance to play. The new event is a further sign of the popularity of blues music in Kern County and the success of the Kern River Blues Society. Started in November of 2009, Selzam was the first member as well as founder, after voicing her intention of starting the group while serving on the board of the annual CSUB Blues Festival. “I told the board members it’s been brewing in my mind for some time,” Selzam said. “They gave me their enthusiastic support.” Selzam said that tiny beginning has now grown into 230 paying members, with a

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core group of 40 to 50 people who meet twice a month at Trout’s. Selzam said the group has also added a monthly meeting at the Kernville Saloon in Kernville, after the enthusiasm generated by the Kern River Rock and Blues Festival. “There was a lot of support for a ‘satellite’ meeting,” Selzam said. “They have very competent players up there — we’re just getting them coordinated,” Selzam said. The outdoor jam session is the latest addition to the growing list of blues music events, pioneered by such individuals as Pat Evans of World Records and his “No Stinkin’ Cover Charge” blues concerts; the CSUB Blues Festival, also produced by Evans; and the more recent Kern River Rock and Blues Festival. Selzam said organizations like hers don’t just provide entertainment for the audience; they provide opportunities for musicians. “Some bands have formed as a result of meeting in the society,” Selzam said. The jam session is free. The public is invited to bring seating and food. Dinner cooked by Fat Boyz BBQ is available for $10. Selzam said the society will be providing a sound system and microphones, plus a drum kit. Other instrumentalists should bring their “axes” and amplifiers, if needed.

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eckless,” the show opening tomorrow at The Empty Space has been described as an adult fairy tale. It starts out happily and quickly takes a surprising turn when the heroine flees after learning her husband has hired someone to kill her. Now with that kind of story line, you wouldn’t guess it’s a comedy, but director Bob Kempf says otherwise. “‘Reckless’ has elements of dark comedy and some very silly comedy as well,” he said in an email. “It covers the gamut comedy-wise, but still has great heart.” Kempf, who describes himself as a big fan of stories, movies and songs about being on the road, which is one of the reasons he likes this play by Craig Lucas. “This is one of the few plays I know about hitting the road,” he said. “A journey can be both meaningful and mysterious, and the main character in ‘Reckless’ meets unusual people, experiences great highs and lows, and finds herself in some ridiculous situations, including a very goofy TV game show. With nothing left to lose, going where the road takes her, she still manages to find a significant place in the world.” Ellie Sivesind has the lead role as Rachel and is on stage throughout the show. Angela Poncetta is playing six different doctors, which sounds challenging to me. Kempf, who is the theater’s artistic director, said he’s wanted to do “Reckless” for a long time. In fact he’d been slated to direct at Bakersfield College in the 1990s. “This was during the time I was an actor in Los Angeles, and I was having a good run, booking roles in commercials and on TV shows, and my agent didn't want me to leave town,” he recalled. “So, 20 years later, I finally get my chance.”

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Josh Evans, left, and Ellie Sivesind hit the road in “Reckless,” which opens Friday at The Empty Space.

“Reckless” represents a switch in The Empty’s previously announced season. Previously, “The Rainmaker” was scheduled to be in the June 22 slot. Now, it’s been postponed due to scheduling conflicts, show availability and other factors. “It's a domino effect from when the rights to ‘Hair’ were pulled in January.” Kempf said. “So ‘The Rainmaker’ is unfortunately in limbo for now.”

Songwriting workshop Celtic musician David Nigel Lloyd and his wife, visual artist Gita Lloyd, are moving from Bakersfield in July. Before they leave, however, David is conducting a songwriting workshop. The first two sessions have been held already but those interested should contact him to see if space is still available for the final ones next Tuesday and Wednesday. David once worked for the Arts Council of Kern and was active in its Migrant Education Program. His position was cut in 2009 when government funding of the

Camille Gavin’s “Arts Alive” column appears on Thursday. Write to her via e-mail at gavinarts@aol.com

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Folk musician and songwriter David Nigel Lloyd will conduct a songwriting workshop on Tuesday and Wednesday at nXcaffe Coffee Club & ArtHouse.

project ended. Since then he has performed in folk festivals in England, Ireland, Canada and other parts of the United States. “The bottom line is that we can barely afford to live here anymore,” David said, noting that there doesn’t seem to be much demand locally for the kind of work he and his wife do. Gita, who once worked in Los Angeles, is well-known nationally as the illustrator for the children’s book “Clifford the Big Red Dog,” After the Lloyds moved here more than 10 years ago, she painted a number of large, colorful canvases for local businesses and

received a Beautiful Bakersfield award for a series of scenes depicting various parts of our community. Now, however, the Lloyds plan to live in Montague, a small community in Siskiyou County near the California-Oregon border. “A group of us old arty types in similar economic straits have been discussing forming a small international community there,” David said. “So, if that happens, we will be the first to settle in.”

Art Center competition “From sea to shining sea,” a phrase from a song that’s familiar to most of us, is the theme for the Bakersfield Art Association’s upcoming juried show. A good choice, I think, given all the images mentioned in the lyrics of “America the Beautiful.” It’s open to any artist although the entry fee is slightly higher to anyone who’s not a member of the BAA. Anyone interested in participating needs to register by Monday by calling Norma Eaton at 633-4640 or via email at normartist@hotmail.com. Entries will be received at the association’s Art Center on July 2. The show will open on July 6 as part of the downtown Arts District’s First Friday event.

New pencil drawing book David J. Vanderpool has published the second volume in his “Pencil Drawings” series. The first was devoted to drawing portraits. His latest book focuses on drawing men. In it, the artist illustrates the step-by-step process he used in complete each picture. Each of the 16 subjects is a person who has had an impact on the artist’s life in one way or another. “It does have a couple full frontal male nudes but over all the rest of the book is portraits and therefore I hope the nudes are not a distraction,” said Vanderpool, who works as a graphic artist in The Californian’s advertising department. Most, if not all, of the artist’s work is graphite pencil on paper. It is notable for a keen attention to detail, dramatic shading that ranges from subtle to intense, and his ability to capture a subject’s expression in a penetrating way. In the past few years his work has won both first place and best of show awards at the Kern County Fair. In addition to the “Pencil Drawings” series, Vanderpool has published two other books. All are “print on demand” books and can be ordered online. For details, go to Vanderpool’s website, paper2pencil.com. The volumes also can be ordered at Russo’s Books or Barnes & Noble.

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Kristofferson turns water into wine BY STEVEN MAYER Californian staff writer smayer@bakersfield.com

His voice was gravelly and sometimes weak. His guitar playing, barely passable at times. So how was it then that Kris Kristofferson’s performance Tuesday night at Bakersfield’s Fox Theater rose to the level of a religious experience, with tears and forgiveness and redemption all included? I decided at the last minute to go see the famed singer-songwriter and movie actor. Kristofferson had agreed to perform a series of concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United Farm Workers and the life of his late friend and UFW founder Cesar Chavez, but I was not convinced it would be worth the cost of admission. Even after springing for a ticket, I wasn’t expecting a barnburner. But Kristofferson, who turns 76 on Friday, was nothing short of extraordinary — in the most laid-back way imaginable. The concert started with a mostly acoustic set by Los Lobos. Their musicianship was exceptional, the set enjoyable and fun. But not truly inspired. As they left the stage with no encore requested, many in the crowd adjourned to the bar for a drink or two. Many never returned.

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Kris Kristofferson, seen in concert in Las Vegas in November, quietly captivated his Bakersfield audience at a show Tuesday.

As the partying continued in the lobby, a single gray figure appeared on the darkened stage with a lone white light beaming

down from overhead. As Kristofferson strummed through the opening song, it appeared he was having a hard

time keeping his playing in sync with his singing. “Oh, boy,” I thought to myself. “This could be embarrassing.” But Kristofferson soon relaxed. Or maybe it was I who needed an attitude adjustment. There was no flash. No rhinestones. No ego under that single light. What the audience began to hear was a raw, unassuming, stripped-down-to-the-barebones performance by a legend of honesty in songwriting. We crowded to the front of the theater and listened — really listened! — as just one man with a single acoustic guitar and a couple of harmonicas shared a kind of poetry that pierced us to our souls, and a depth of humor and melody that healed us up again. All in the course of a threeminute song. "Me and Bobby McGee,” the tune most know through Janis Joplin’s classic hit, was transformed into a rendition Kristofferson could have been performing around a campfire, or a living room, or maybe in a boxcar on his way to find the America of that elusive mythic dream. As he sang the heartbreaking country classic “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” which broke several rules when it topped the country and pop charts in the early 1970s, I realized Kristofferson’s voice was the song’s perfect

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vehicle. “I don’t care what’s right or wrong/ I don’t try to understand,” he sang. “Let the devil take tomorrow/ Lord, tonight I need a friend.” What I had earlier interpreted as weakness in Kristofferson’s aging vocal cords turned out to be his strength. When he couldn’t quite reach a high note, or when his voice was reduced to a deep resonant whisper on a low note, you could hear — no, you could feel — the life he has led: the pain, the joy, the lost dreams, the lost loves, the empathy, the tragedy, the raw material of his songs. "Sunday Morning Coming Down.” “Silver Tongued Devil and I.” “Best Of All Possible Worlds.” “Lovin’ Her Was Easier.” Kristofferson sang for close to two hours and it never got old. He joked about the evershrinking crowd and how people seemed to be leaving for a beer, never to return. He — and we, his new congregation — laughed together about the indignities of growing old, and about the innocence and honesty in children. He called Chavez the greatest man he’s ever known. And he sang. And sang. And as he sang, I could swear his voice grew stronger and sweeter. Or maybe it had been all along.

The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 21, 2012

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It’s no catastrophe — it’s fate Band reborn with a softer, gentler sound

t’s never easy for a band to reemerge without shades of its past lingering. In the case of Catastrophist, the latest addition to Bakersfield’s ever-evolving indie music scene, things have been pretty mum until now as the band prepares to makes its third live appearance, opening for Hawthorne Heights Saturday at On The Rocks. While the name has been churning among those who’ve caught glimpses of the band live, or people like me who try to follow Facebook posting trails, it wasn’t until just before I sat down with three of the band members that I made a grand discovery: Catastrophist was once known to many as Mission Tonight. Before you start making similar connections, the band would like fans to know that while there are certain truths afloat, its past in no way defines the present. “There’s a lot of difference between the two groups,” said guitarist Jordan Rude. “Our sound with Mission Tonight was more centered around guitar riffs. Our sound now is much more textured and easy to listen to. I had to conscientiously step back from writing again after we ended.” Along with Rude, Catastrophist is Elijah Jenkins, vocals; Matt McCoy, guitar and keys; Mikee Lee, bass; and Thomas Porter, drums. According to the band, Catastrophist’s formation sprouted from a renewed collaboration

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Catastrophist appears Saturday at On The Rocks. From left: Tom Porter, Mikee Lee, Elijah Jenkins, Matt McCoy and Jordan Rude.

between Rude and McCoy two years ago. The success of those early meetings ignited interest between the two, attracting Lee back to the fold. Next up was landing Porter back on drums, and finally a vocalist, which proved to be the most difficult to secure. “We had so many auditions,” recalled Rude. “It’s especially hard when you have to tell a friend of a friend they’re not the one. One guy even said we were auditioning for him.” After giving up on the audition process, the four found Jenkins to be the obvious fit. “We have a kinship within the band,” said McCoy, adding he also has been able to contribute more to the creative side of band. “Elijah writes about things I can identify with. All of us have come back with a different mindset.” In comparison, Catastrophist’s recorded sound is nothing like Mission Tonight. Definitely more mellow and crafted with a style more tailored to roll with current indie rock, if their goal was a complete makeover, they’re on the right track. To prove that point, the group was courteous enough to drop off a demo in

progress, filled with a glimpse of exciting things on the way. “We thought when we came back we’d be the quiet indie band of the scene,” said McCoy. “That’s definitely not the case.” After a big debut as the opening band for Choirs’ packed CD release party in February, Lee said the response was reassuring. “We came back at a perfect time in the local scene,” said Lee. “Mission Tonight was around when nu metal was still big. We used to be billed with all these metal bands at shows and get booed. We felt out of place then, and now we don’t.” You’ll be hearing more from Catastrophist in the months to come. In the meantime, follow the band online at catastrophistmusic.com. Also appearing Saturday with Hawthorne Heights and Catastrophist is Afterall. Admission is $10. Show is at 8 p.m. at On The Rocks, 1517 18th St. For more information, call 327-7625.

Louie Cruz at Playboy Jazz Festival The partylike atmosphere at day one of the 34th annual Play-

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Percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran performs at the Playboy Jazz Festival in Hollywood June 16. To see photos, visit Bakotopia.com.

boy Jazz Festival Saturday could be felt all over Hollywood. This was my first time attending, and with only a few hours to spare, things couldn’t have gone more smoothly. My mission: catch Bakersfield percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran along with his Latin jazz ensemble perform in front of a sold-out Hollywood Bowl crowd. This was kind of a big deal for me along with the noticeably enthusiastic and large party of Bakersfield music fans who made the trek. Longtime emcee Bill Cosby took to the stage as host for the last time to kick off the day’s festivities at 3 p.m. sharp. Making my way around the venue, I couldn’t help but romanticize about the Bowl’s history as one of the world’s most iconic concert spots. That was easy to understand as the festival’s rotating stage at the Bowl helped ensure each set started as sched-

uled. Beltran came on following a solid opening set by the LAUSD/Beyond The Bell All City Jazz Big Band. Opening with a rendition of Willie Bobo’s Latin jazz cover of Hugh Masekela’s “Grazin’ In The Grass,” followed by Cal Tjader’s “Alonzo,” Beltran came out swinging on both congas and timbales to rousing cheers and shouts of “Louie!” in the crowd. You really can’t go wrong with Latin jazz in a festive atmosphere, and judging by the numerous rolling coolers in tow, there were plenty of party libations being served up, as the Bowl also allows outside alcohol and food. Beltran’s monster backup band was a mix of Los Angeles jazz heavy hitters, including trombonist Eric Jorgenson, pianist Carlos Vivas, percussionist Chalo EduarPlease see LOWDOWN / 25

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Group’s musical dream comes true Blues-rock band planning party for new CD release BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com

he members of Bakersfield blues rock quartet Doctors Orders have always believed in the power of music. Prescribed as an elixir through moments of pain, it’s also acted as the energizing thread keeping a creative friendship groovin’ steady after nearly 40 years. Ready to show off their time-tested formula for staying young, they plan to celebrate the release of their new self-titled CD at Narducci’s Cafe on Saturday with all the elements of a true rock show. According to vocalist Xavier Ruiz, the project has been a long time coming. “We’ve been playing for so long and really just rehearsing. I finally said, ‘Man, we’ve been rehearsing all of our lives, let’s do something.’” And after a few heart-to-heart discussions with guitarist Otis “King” Newton,

Doctors Orders CD Release party When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Narducci’s Cafe, 622 E. 21st St. Admission: $5 Information: 324-2961 PHOTO COURTESY OF TINA LEYVA

drummer Christian Martinez and bassist Lewis Wilcox, the four made an agreement to push forth as Doctors Orders four years ago. Surprisingly, this is one of their few official recording projects together, after being a backup group for numerous artists in various incarnations. “There is a certain kind of magic that happens with us because we know each other so well,” said Newton, 58, of his bandmates. “We get along pretty good. I love it that we’re still playing together, because these guys are like family.” The group’s back story begins in the late ’60s, when Newton and Martinez were just getting their original rock ’n’ roll mojo running in the sweltering summer garages of Bakersfield. Rattling rooftops and finding their voice, Ruiz would eventually find his

Bakersfield band Doctors Orders celebrates the release of their new self-titled CD Saturday at Narducci’s Cafe.

way into the mix, befriending the duo on vocals and harp. “I can still remember hanging out with those guys when I picked up the harmonica,” recalled Ruiz, 59. “We had a band called Zooly in ’69 through the ’70s, and we won a Battle of The Bands together at the old Albert S. Goode Auditorium at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Bands played mostly originals back then, and we had a sound like Santana with Christian on the congas too. It was so fresh back then.” Similar stories from their colorful beginnings will find their way into many of our present conversations, and all laced with verbal embraces towards on another.

“Bass players and drummers are usually polar opposites, but Christian and I know exactly what we’re going when we start playing,” said Wilcox, 62. “Everyone looks up to Otis. He’s got a big heart and (is a) humble guy. Over the years, I’ve got to know Xavier more and we’ve become really close. We’ve had a wonderful time with this. No time constraints. It was a blast.” According to Ruiz, most of the songs written for the CD have been in the works for years, most starting as riffs or leftover studio debris, salvaged then reworked. “Otis has so many ideas in his head. It just kills me. One day he handed me a tape Please see CD / 31

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Eye Street “The Hub was always my original vision. I’ve been picturing something like this since I was really young; I just wasn’t old enough to understand how to make it happen.” — Amber Beeson, organizer of The Hub

Hub to be healthy, happening scene BY ASHLEY FISCHER Contributing writer

t’s no secret Kern County is well rooted in agriculture, but one Bakersfield woman is concerned we’re not eating nearly enough of our fruits and vegetables. With one healthy initiative under her belt — The Giving Tree Project — and overwhelming community support, especially from farmers, Amber Beeson aims to bolster her next endeavor, The Hub, with a fundraiser Saturday. The 31-year-old Bakersfield native and mother of twin boys first made headlines in January with The Giving Tree Project, designed to educate Kern County children about the environment and the food that they eat by placing gardens in public schools. Beeson further plans to keep us healthy, happy and well-fed with The Hub: a weeklong farmers

The Hub Fundraiser Food Festival When: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday Where: 401 Sumner St. Admission: Free, donations requested Information: 364-7868

market, food distribution and storage center, a “recycled retail” market, and a community activity and education center, which will provide kids and families with information about how to maintain a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Saturday’s fundraiser will offer a small taste of what Beeson hopes The Hub will offer. There will be a farmers market, swap meet, craft vendors, hot food vendors, a bounce house and snow cones for the kids, along with plenty of live entertainment,

including poetry readings and live music. The event runs all day Saturday, stretching from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. The majority of the vendors will clear out earlier in the afternoon, giving way to what Beeson described as “more of an art show and band event,” featuring performers such as The Aviators, The Nature, and Penny Royalties. To house this ambitious project, Beeson selected a massive three-building complex “at the heart of Old Town Kern,” which stretches from 401 to 409 Sumner St. “The Hub will be an actual central location,” she said, “where people can go to access fresh, locally grown food. And it will also house the culture that’s necessary and the education that’s necessary for the community to be able to transform itself.” This sort of dietary makeover Beeson hopes to inspire might be just what the doctor ordered.

According to the Kern County Public Health Services Department (Beeson also sits as a member of their “Call to Action Committee”), 60 percent of the population here is obese, and ranks highest in deaths caused by heart disease, and second highest in deaths from diabetes. These are big problems; ones Beeson hopes The Hub will help solve; without any lecturing or finger pointing. “I try not to focus on the bad stuff,” she said. “What I want to do is offer people solutions.” Hoping to eliminate “food deserts” (defined by the USDA as “urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food”), this community-oriented, fourth-generation farmer believes this location will provide relatively easy access for low-income families to get the fresh produce they need.

This project is a good deal larger than planting school gardens, but Beeson said The Hub has been her main vision for what she would like to build in Bakersfield since returning from the Bay Area in 2006. She plans to continue her work with The Giving Tree Project, and the California Benefit Corporation will function as a sponsor of bustling community market. “The Hub was always my original vision. I’ve been picturing something like this since I was really young; I just wasn’t old enough to understand how to make it happen.” And making it happen requires that one leafy green that most definitely doesn’t grow on trees: money. The event is entirely free to attend, Beeson is, however, more than willing to accept donations. “I’m devoted to making a change, but I still need all the community support I can get.”

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Winds to stir up patriotic feelings Concert takes place Monday at Olive Drive Church BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

t the ready for what promises to be a stirring performance in advance of our country’s Independence Day are 45 members of the Bakersfield Winds, who will present their “Patriotic Concert” on Monday evening at Olive Drive Church. As this band of professional musicians plays the selections chosen by conductor John Biller, I’m betting many, if not all, in the audience will feel an extra burst of pride. And if they’re anything like me, they may blink away a few tears as well. The program appears to be nicely balanced between standard pieces like John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever,” and contemporary treatments of familiar tunes such as “Fantasy on Yankee Doodle,” by Mark Williams. It also includes pieces that are more emotional in nature. One of these is Samuel Hazo’s somber “Each Time You Tell Their Story,” which was inspired by a poem that begins “No soldiers choose to die; it’s what they risk by being who and where they are.” Another in this vein is the melancholy but triumphant “Amazing Grace.” On the lighter side is a medley of highlights from Meredith Wilson’s

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Bakersfield Winds Patriotic Concert When: 7:30 p.m. Monday Where: Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive Admission: Free, suggested donation $5 Information: 323-7928

musical “The Music Man,” arranged by Alfred Reed. Among the strictly patriotic tunes are “Battle Cry for Freedom,” “Let Freedom Ring,” “Armed Forces Salute,” which includes all branches of the military, and of course, “The Star Spangled Banner. Every one of the musicians is up to the task, said Rhonda Martin, president of the Bakersfield Winds. Its members are “high quality instrumentalists” who are local music educators or professionals. “Since the beginning of our organization, nine years ago, we all agreed that if you are a performing member of the group, you would have the opportunity to share and play different parts,” Martin said in an email message. “This is similar to the way wind ensembles in colleges are set up to give performing experience to all instrumentalists.” As for the makeup of the ensemble for the Patriotic Concert, band manager Dennis Herbst said it will include

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In addition to his work at Stockdale High School, John Biller is also artistic director as well as conductor of the Bakersfield Winds.

19 woodwinds, 20 brass instruments, five percussion and one string bass. Concerts are held four times each season and none of the musicians are paid. Necessary expenses are for rehearsal space at Garces High and rental fee for the Olive Drive Church performance. Funding comes from donations at the concerts, Herbst said, and from businesses and individuals. Corporate sponsors include Nick Rail Music, Hodel’s Country Dining and Sun-Gro Commodities Inc. Biller is artistic director as well as conductor of the Winds and has been with the group since it was first organized and also wears a number of other hats. He directs the marching band, orchestra and jazz band at Stockdale High School and is director of music at Rosedale Bible Church. How does he manage to carry out all these responsibilities? “Time management,” the conductor said. “This group (the Winds) is important to me so I find time for it, just like any busy person finds time for the things they love to do.”

It’s time to start planning the “fiesta” downtown in September. That’s when Metro Galleries will hold its fourth annual Latination exhibit. The call is out now for artists to submit a work. Co-sponsored by Bakersfield Life magazine, a sister publication of The Californian, the opening at September’s First Friday is always jammed, as crowds study the eye-catching art that the show has developed a reputation for attracting. The show, billed as an artistic celebration and exploration of Latino life, will focus on one theme, a departure from previous years. “It’s the first year for a single theme,” said Don Martin of Metro galleries. “Just trying to keep thing fresh by having a single subject. I’m encouraging artists to create their vision of ‘Fiesta!’” Works are sought in a variety of mediums — paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, glass or mixed media. Several entries have been submitted with more expected before the Aug. 24 deadline. “Last year I had over 120 entries from throughout the state,” Martin said. The juried show accepts original artwork only, created within the last four years. Artists may submit up to four entries, along with an entry form, available at theMetroGalleries.com, and pay a non-refundable $25 fee per entry. Submissions are due by Aug. 24. All works must be submitted for sale. The awards will be announced at the show on Sept. 7. For information, check out the website or contact Martin at 634-9598. The gallery is located at 1604 19th St. — Metro Galleries media release

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Mana comes off hot run in L.A. for Bakersfield show BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com

After selling out 11 straight shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Mexican rock quartet Mana will make its Bakersfield debut on Sept. 13. Tickets for the fall concert go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. In the Latin pop world, Mana’s popularity is unparalleled. The group, whose sound is a multicultural blend of pop rock, Latin pop, Calypso, reggae and ska, produced the fastest-selling Spanish language rock album in history (“Donde Jugaran Los Ninos”) and recorded the hit “Corazon

Espinado” with Carlos Santana for his album “Supernatural.” Over a recording career spanning nearly three decades, Mana has accumulated three Grammy awards, five Latin Grammy awards, nine Billboard Latin Music awards and more than 25 million records sold. The band’s eighth CD, “Drama y Luz,” has been on Billboard’s top Latin pop album chart for more than a year. Ticket prices range from $38 to $148 plus service charge. Rabobank Arena box office is located at 1001 Truxtun Ave. For more information, visit ticketmaster.com or call 852-7777.

Look through late-night lens for art museum’s photo class The Bakersfield Museum of Art wants you to make it a late night. Inspired by summer exhibit L.A.Te: Photographs of Los Angeles After Dark, the museum is offering a class in July on nighttime photography, taught by two of the exhibiting artists. On July 7, J. Wesley Brown and another photographer featured in the L.A.Te exhibit will share tips on shooting at night for a two-day workshop. The first day will focus on camera setup and exploring the streets of Bakersfield for photo ops, working with existing lighting. Day two will teach students how to digitally process and enhance photos to produce a quality print. Photographers of all levels are welcome but they should be familiar with basic photographic techniques. Participants must provide their own equipment, including a digital camera with manual capabilities and tripod. The cost for the two-day class is $35, $25 for museum members and students. Call 323-7219 to sign up. Even if you can’t make the class, you can get in on the nighttime fun with the muse-

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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, June 21, 2012

Eye Street Go & Do Today An Evening with Dick Morris, 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bakersfield Country Club, 4200 Country Club Drive. $250. 331-0484. Concerts by The Fountain, old school funk with G-Six band with guest Tony O’Brien, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Farmers Market, 4 to 7 p.m., Tehachapi Boulevard and Robinson Street in downtown Tehachapi. 822-6519. Free Admission Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. 324-6350. Guitar Class, taught by Mark Albert, for individuals or a group, Juliana’s Art Studio & Gallery, 501 18th St. $25. Call 578-4570 or 3277507 for class details. Kern County Mineral Society, meeting, 7:30 p.m., East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, 2101 Ridge Road. 834-3128. See Me LEARN Drawing Club, for kindergarten through eighth grade, theme “Mario and Friends,” 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays, through June 28, Friendship House, 2424 Cottonwood Road. Free. Visit seemelearn.org or 369-8926 or 949-923-5456. Taft Certified Farmers Market, 5 to 8 p.m., 5th Street Plaza, Taft. 765-2165. Third Thursday, entertainment, barbecue, arts and crafts, games, contests, farmers market, 5:30 p.m., Central Park at Mill Creek, 21st and R streets. 325-5892. Bingo, warmups start at 5 p.m., with early birds at 6 p.m., regular games at 6:30 p.m., Volunteer Center of Kern County, 2801 F St. From $20 buy-in to “the works.” 395-9787.

Friday Movies in the Park, presents “Spy Kids 4,” begins at dusk, Bright House Networks Amphitheatre, 11200 Stockdale Highway. Free. 326-3866.

Saturday “National Lampoon’s Vacation” Cinema Saturday, begins at sundown, Valentien Restaurant & Wine Bar, 1310 Truxtun Ave., Suite 160. 864-0397. 20th annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, gates open at 6:30 a.m., check-in 7 a.m., play begins at 8 a.m., Stramler Park, 3805 Chester Ave. $375 per team. Walkup registration available. Free to spectators. epilepsysocietyofkern.org or 634-9810. Casino Night & Silent Auction, 6 to 11 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1616 30th St. $20. 323-7535. Cat adoptions, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointments, Petco, 8220 Rosedale Highway. $65 includes spay/neuter, vaccines and leukemia testing. 327-4706. Farmers market, 8 a.m. to noon, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F

‘CALIFORNIAN RADIO’ Join the Eye Street dynamic duo of Stefani Dias and Matt Munoz this morning at 9 a.m. on KERN-AM 1180. We’ll discuss Tuesday’s Kris Kristofferson concert and what’s going on this weekend. We’ll give away a basket of goodies from Grocery Outlet; “The Mighty Alice,” a collection of Cul de Sac comics; and a copy of “Lifelong Love.” Listen for your cue to call: 842-KERN. St.; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brimhall Square, 9500 Brimhall Road. Dinner & Dance, hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe Council #13925 Knights of Columbus; nohost bar 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., dancing and music, 8 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Hall, 601 E. California Ave. $20. 304-7532. Electronic Waste Recycling Event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Strata Sports Center, 10350 Heather Ave., California City. Free. Email nlagness@yahoo.com or 8734011. Indian Point Ostrich Ranch 20th Anniversary, ostrich egg shell painting, bounce house, popcorn, soda, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indian Point Ostrich Ranch, 28101 Giraudo Road, Tehachapi. Free. 822-9131. Monopoly Game Tournament, benefitting Covenant Community Services, 8 a.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4500 Buena Vista Road. $25 donation. 829-6999. Star Party with Kern Astronomical Society, 8 to 10 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. 487-2519. The Giving Tree Project presents “The Hub,” fundraiser, farmers market, artisan fair, swap meet, music and more, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., The Hub, 401 Sumner Ave. Free but donations are accepted. 364-7868. Third annual Hole-In-One Golf Contest, sponsored by the Bakersfield Sports Lions Club; 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Kern River Golf Course — Lake Ming, 13020 Rudal Road. $10 in addition to the round of golf. 8725128.

Sunday “El Dia de San Juan” Puerto Rican Festival, with Mento Buru, Los Hermanos Hernandez, LRB Salsa Band and more, 1 p.m. Sunday, The Dome, 2201 V St. $10; $5 ages 7 to 12; children under 6 are free. 809-6572. Beale Band Concert, performed by the Bakersfield Municipal Band, pre-concert show at 7:15 p.m., concert at 8 p.m., Beale Park, 500 Oleander Ave. Free. 326-FUNN. Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kaiser Permanente, 8800 Ming Ave. 877-524-7373. Summertime Blues & Barbecue, hosted by the Kern River Blues Society; 3 to 9:30 p.m., Beach Park, 3400 21st St. Free. 872-7517.

THEATER “Guys and Dolls” Musical, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Beekay Theatre, 110 S. Green St., Tehachapi. $16. Tickets online at tctonstage.com or 822-4037. “Reckless,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $15; $10 students/seniors. 327-PLAY. “Trout’s The Musical,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23. 587-3377. “The History of the U.S.A. Part II,” with five-course dinner, silent and live auction, 6 p.m. Saturday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. $100. 325-6100. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.! Summer Workshop, for performers from the ages of 6 to 13, 9 a.m. to noon every Monday through Friday, now through July 15, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th St. $295. 364-7920. Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Ice House, 3401 Chester Ave., Suite M. Adults: $5, children under 12 are $1. ciacomedy.com.

ART Art Classes, in drawing, watercolor, oils, color theory, for beginners and advanced, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320. Art for Healing program, classes that alleviate stress, resulting from illness, or grief. All classes are free but some suggest a donation and are held at Mercy Hospital, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A Street. Visit mercybakersfield. org/art or to register, 632-5357. Artwork on Display, featuring students of Iva Fendrick, now through June, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. Free. 869-2320. Rose Lester, featured artist for the month of June, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806. The Art Shop Club, 9 a.m. to noon each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. 322-0544, 5897463 or 496-5153.

MUSIC Acoustic King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; Ernie Lewis, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Free.

Classic Rock Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; No Limit, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; Usual Suspects, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday; Bad Boyz, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Robert Heft, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday — Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Country Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Dancing Folklorico Classes, advance dancers/performing group 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; and beginners, all ages, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221 Norris Road. $22 per month for beginners; $25 per month for advance dancers. 833-8790. Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658. Maverick’s Singles, with music by Country George, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $7 member; $9 guest. 831-9241. Pairs and Spares Dance, with CRS Riders, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575. Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215. $45 regular session; $65 combo session. bakersfieldbellydance.biz. Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, offers ballroom dance, East Coast swing (jitterbug) and Argentine Tango dance classes; $35, $45 for nonmembers. 322-5765 or 201-2105.

DJ Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; with DJ Casey Overstreet, 9 p.m. Fridays. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 323-7111; live in the mix: old school, ’80s & ’90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; DJ James, 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Free. Tam O’Shanter, 324-6774; DJ Frankie, 8 p.m. Friday. $5.

The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring local artist and Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; live instrumental and vocal jazz, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Free. Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. every Saturday. Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Free. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday. The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. every Sunday. Cost $10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620.

Karaoke B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Tuesdays. Banacek’s Lounge, 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at 4601 State Road. 387-9224. Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. every Saturday. Corona’s Cantina, 9817 S. Union Ave., 345-8463; 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 10612 Rosedale Highway. 589-0412. Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 10701 Highway 178, 3663261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages. Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays. Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Round Table Pizza, 2060 White Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Please see GO & DO / 31

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Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. T-Bones Steakhouse, 8020 District Blvd., 398-1300; 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. every Saturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 392-1747. The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8:30 p.m. every Thursday. The Playhouse, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays. The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday. The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 8714140; 8:30 p.m. every other Friday. The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. every Thursday. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 3635102. Vinny’s Bar & Grill, 2700 S. Union Ave., 496-2502, 7 p.m. Thursdays. 21 and over. Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday. Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays. City Slickers, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednesday. Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays. Lone Oak Inn, 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 10612 Rosedale Highway. 589-0412. Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive, 399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays. Pizzeria, 4200 Gosford Road, 3971111; 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Replay Sports Lounge & Grill, 4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 324-3300; 8 p.m. every Wednesday. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; 8 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays. Rocky’s Pizza & Arcade, 2858 Niles St., 873-1900; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. Round Table Pizza, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gosford Road, 397-1111; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive,

392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St., 327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Junction Lounge, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Wrecking Yard, 9817 S. Union Ave., 827-9192; 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 3635102. Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Latin/Salsa DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 633-1949; various levels, 3 to 9 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson.

Mariachi Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Truxtun Ave. 852-0493.

Music showcase The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; featuring local artists, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

Oldies KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Halls, 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Old school Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Tam O’Shanter, 2345 Alta Vista, 324-6774: Los Moonlighterz, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. $5.

Open Mic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m. Wednesdays. $5.

Rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Fortunate Youth, Tatanka, Dub Seeds, Amity Flow, 8 p.m. Thursday, all ages; UFC 147, live entertainment following the fight, 9 p.m. Saturday. $10 per night. On The Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277685; Blonde Day, tribute to Blondie, 7 p.m. Friday, $7; Hawthorne Heights, Catastrophist, 6 p.m. Saturday, $10. All ages. Rockstarz Party Bar, 7737 Meany Ave., Suite B5, 589-6749; live bands, 9 p.m. every Thursday.

Rockabilly B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Kar-

ling and the Atomics, Mad Dog and the Smokin’ J’s, 9 p.m. Friday. $5.

Trivia night Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Trivia Night with Dave Rezac, 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday.

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday 6/25 Horse Happy Horse Camp, for ages 8 to 17, learn about horses, grooming, horse care, riding lessons, begins every Monday, now to Aug. 24. $200 per child, per week, at Sioux City Ranch, 15101 Sunnybank Ave. 900-4880. Reach for the Stars Crusade, three-day of activities from 4 to 9 p.m. per day; comedy night, hip-hop improv, live music Sunday; talent show, live music Monday; firework give-a-way, game booths, live music, hot meal, toy give-a-way Tuesday, at Harding and North Chester Avenue. Free. Visit operationsoulwinner.org or 348-1002. Senior Discovery Days, for seniors 60 and older receive 50 percent off admission, 10 percent discount in the gift store, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. 8722256. The Bakersfield Winds Patriotic Concert, 7:30 p.m., Olive Drive Church, 5500 Olive Drive. $5. 9792404. The Salvation Army Summer Day Camp, activities include field trips, arts & crafts, games, recreation, snacks, group learning, life lessons, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Monday through Friday, now through July 27, The Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 4417 Wilson Road. $25 per child/per week. Visit online at salvationarmybakersfield.org. Vivace Concert, Puerto Rican college-age hand bell ensemble, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church, 5 Real Road. Free but a donation is suggested. 327-1609.

Tuesday 6/26 Music Fest 2012, with Bunky Spurling, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road. Free. 326-FUNN. Oildale Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m., now through August, northeast corner of North Chester Avenue and Norris Road, Oildale. 868-3670. Sierra Club Conditioning Hikes, three to five miles, 7 p.m., meet at corner of highways 178 and 184. 872-2432 or 873-8107.

Wednesday 6/27 CASA Volunteer Orientation, learn how to make a difference in the life of an abused, abandoned or neglected child, noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m., CASA, 2000 24th St. kerncasa.org or 631-2272

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of some songs he had written a long time ago, and that was our starting point.” For the next year and a half, the four would meet semi-regularly when time permitted to rehearse and share ideas, before heading into the makeshift recording studio known as AIB Studios aka Antiques In Back, an old warehouse belonging to Newton. “It would be too hot in the summertime and water going through the roof in the wintertime. We had fans that made it too loud during recording,” Wilcox laughed. “It was an adventure.” Using modern DIY recording techniques, the four turned a potentially expensive, timeconsuming process into a labor of love after transferring their original digital tracks onto computer. “I played around with different sounds. It took quite awhile, but the results were exactly like we wanted,” said Martinez, 59, who handled computer mixing and editing from his present home in Santa Barbara. “We did it on our own time when we could, and didn’t look at the clock once unless it was time to check in with our families.” “Doctors Orders” is full of rock ’n’ roll and countryinflected blues with a signature bar band flair. Balanced with a number of up-tempo songs and slow-

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friendly and curious, often encouraged by the bonding experience, which allows guests to feed them alfalfa pellets. “You get nose to beak with the ostrich. You can never get that close to animals at the zoo,” he said. That’s an interesting turn for the facility that started with no public component. Brust said his uncle, who retired at a young age, aimed to keep the ag land he bought intact for lower taxation, under the Williamson Act. “In the early ’90s, we looked at pot-bellied pigs, llamas, emus, apples, grapes (to grow). What made sense to my uncle was ostrich because they make so many products from them.” That productivity is in full effect at Indian Point, which produces meat, eggs, hides (used for shoes and purses), oils and lotions (made from animal fat) as well as jewelry crafted from eggshells and painted by local artists. Tourism is another component of the business that came as more of a surprise. “The first three years of our existence we didn’t do anything

burning numbers, they come together to paint a true picture of a seasoned group of musicians. Tracks like “Someday,” “Ensenada,” “The Champion” and “When Will I” are all wellexecuted arrangements, reminiscent of classic ’70s and ’80s rock. The record is also filled with many personal moments, most notably on “Changed (Olivia’s Song),” a song dedicated to Ruiz’s daughter who passed away four years ago. One of my personal favorites is “Thankful,” an instrumental featuring some mellow, tasty axe work by King. In short, “Doctors Orders” is honest, direct, and a solid release from a group of wellrounded musicians who deserve another round in the local spotlight. “This album was pretty much a heartfelt record. After we got started on hit, it just blossomed. This was something we wanted to do all our lives. We wanted to leave something behind. Now, we made a CD and feel really good about it. It was a good thing,” said Ruiz. “You should always write from experience, from life, the real things,” added Martinez. “We want to play and have fun and hope our friends enjoy the CD.” Copies of “Doctors Orders” will be available at Saturday’s show for $10, and is also available for download at iTunes and Cdbaby.com.

with tourism. We were raising the birds, but we had so many people visiting.” Hundreds of visitors come to the 60-acre ranch weekly during the peak seasons of spring and summer, when the birds breed. The breeding birds, kept in pairs, are typically Namibia blue or South African black ostriches. (The third breed, Tanzanian red, aka the “biggest, baddest bird on the planet,” driven by testosterone, is kept on the 20acre farm where birds are allowed to flock away from the public.) Brust, who will be on hand for Saturday’s event, has lots to share about Indian Point and Tehachapi itself. Not surprising since he serves as vice chairman of the city’s tourism commission. “We want families to come up, families being our No. 1 customer,” he said. “We have one of the best golf courses. We have a Buddhist temple. You can go there, get your Zen on, ring the peace bell. You can ride a glider plane here. There are a lot of things off the beaten path here.”