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Raise your hand if you need to be inspired.

Waking up everyday to the daily grind, there’s nothing like a bolt of creative enthusiasm to get you through the day.

This issue is all about that basic need for human success - inspiration.

On the cover we have our Bako homeboy Jonathan Davis, returning home to inject some much needed life into our local music scene.

‘93 was a golden year for bands in Bakersfield. Our city was looked upon as the next Seattle, and our boys from KORN hit it big.

Pretty soon, fans dreaded their hair, sales of Adidas wear went through the roof and new music flooded the streets. KORN’s huge success was the stuff of dreams.

Jonathan’s success story could be yours too. Maybe not the same version, but his message is clear - don’t give up. Photographer Mike Lopez was also at BRyder’s to capture the rare images of a relaxed rock god.

Speaking with Jonathan about his travels from autopsies to arenas was amazing. Thought you were a fan of his music? You're about to become a fan of the man. Don’t miss his show on Feb. 26.

And it doesn’t end there. Famed street artist, Joey Krebs, who honed his skills right here in Bakersfield is coming home to do his first art show since leaving for LA to become the art of Rage.

Thanks to all of our contributors and advertisers who help keep us free for you and yours every week.  Get well soon Chris R!

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 48 IS HERE!
KORN'S JONATHAN DAVIS: OFF THE LEASH!
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COVER STORY: JONATHAN HAS LOVE FOR BAKO - FOR THE RECORD!
DON'T MISS JON & THE SFA AT BRYDER'S ON FEB. 26!
(INCLUDES FULL-AUDIO INTERVIEW!)

PHOTOS BY MIKE LOPEZ PHOTOGRAPHY!

THE RETURN OF BAKO'S JOEY KREBS - PHANTOM STREET ARTIST!
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE'S ARTIST IS COMING HOME ON 3/7-8!

LARRY DEMON'S SUPREME SHOCK & AWE!

IT'S MARDI GRAS TIME AGAIN - FEB. 24! BIG SHOW AT THE LIPS!

V-DAY 2009 IS COMING - MUSE AT THE EMPTY SPACE 3/7!

THE NAMM SHOW '09: A FAN'S EYE VIEW!

CARLOS ORTIZ JR'S GIFT OF LIFE IS HONORED IN PASADENA!

JONATHAN DAVIS & THE SFA'S - CLUB SHOW / BRYDER'S ON FEB. 26!

PUNK ROCK LEGENDS - PENNYWISE LIVE AT THE DOME ON 2/22!

COME PARTY WITH ME AND THE FELLAS ON 2/21!

THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!

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Peace & God Bless,

Matt Munoz
Editor