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Real Name: Matt Munoz Address: 1522 18th St. Ste. 305 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Gender: male Member Since: March 15, 2006 Last Signed In: October 11, 2008 Profile Views: 1468 Blog Views: 6855 BAKOTOPIA MAG IS LOOKING FOR HALLOWEEN EVENTS! Biden VS Palin Debate Party Tonite at Fishlips! They burn witches in Bakersfield, don't they? YIKES! Bako percussionist Louie Cruz Beltran is coming home! Would you eat a deep-fried Twinkie? HOOTS MON! Kenny Mount reviews The Tilted Kilt.. Palin / Stalin - Obama / Osama? WRONG! Benefit / Memorial Show for Kurtis Willingham at The Dome 8/30/08 Bako's George The Giant injured on set of America's Got Talent! Local concert promoter Kurtis Willingham - RIP October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 
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BAKERSFIELD NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES! (CLICK PIC BELOW AND FIND THE BEST BASHES IN TOWN!)  BE SAFE! DON'T DRINK & DRIVE! SEE YA' IN '08!
Location:
1517 18th st,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
It's the NEWSLETTER...'BEST OF / NEW YEAR'S EVE EDITION' Well, the end of the year is here! I can’t believe some of the things we’ve all accomplished! The beginning of the year saw Bakotopia start growing leaps and bounds - we changed up the Web site, added some new features, 1,000s of new users, and of course .. .the launch of Bakotopia magazine in May! Well, the magazine you hold in your hands is definitely due to your continued support of what Bakotopia is all about - uplifting life in Bakersfield as we know it. So many new connections were made at Bakotopia.com this year, it was crazy! Locals discovered they were in the company of people with mutual interests and talents. It was only a matter of time before new bands were formed, art shows were opened, parties were held, and theaters filled! We also have to give mad props to our advertisers for seeing the value of the Bakotopia print product - they’ve finally found a home to reach their target audience! They keep our pulse alive and we hope it serves them well. Please show them some love by getting a new tat, cellphone, guitar, beer, or lap-dance! Some of my favorite moments of 2007 include the “water-testing” we conducted. Remember the R.A.T. cover back June? I think we tickled Inga Barks fancy a little too much. What about the Sill Building Sex Bandits video? No, it wasn’t me. And who could forget our live Bako events? I get a mild buzz just thinking about them! For our last issue of the year, we had to go out with a bang and do a “Best of Bako” 2007 edition. In true Bakotopia fashion, we changed the categories up to suit our audience. We know everyone has a favorite bar, but what about those who make the bar what it is? And on the Web, bloggers made some big noise - why not let their fans vote? Without getting too blubbery, I do want to express my appreciation to everyone whose contributed with articles, pictures, promo, for the good of Bakotopialand in 2007. Awww hell, I’m gettin’ misty.... (CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE RE-DIRECTED TO YOUR ULTIMATE DESTINATION!) BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE #18 IS HERE! FIND A RACK NEAR YOU! ALWAYS FREE!  THE RESULTS OF THE 'BEST OF BAKO' 2007 POLL! INTRODUCING BAKO'S GOLDEN TAPE AWARD!  PROFILE OF THE WEEK / COVER PHOTO: STUDIO 13 PHOTOGRAPHY!  NEW YEAR'S EVE YAHOOS IN BAKO! WE'VE PICKED THE BEST PARTIES!  ROYAL CROWN REVUE IS SWINGIN' INTO BAKO! AT FISHLIPS ON 12/29!  IN THE HOOD: OLEANDER - NEW BAKOTOPIA SERIES OF NEIGHBORHOOD STORIES! SHARE YOURS WITH YOUR FELLOW READERS!  BAKO THEATRE END OF YEAR ROUND UP!  ATTN: FILM FREAKS! B.A.M.S. IS BACK!  USER PICS FROM ALL OVER BAKO!  CREATIONISM VS EVOLUTION!  BAND OF THE WEEK: NOEL EMMETT BAND!  GET OFF YOUR BUTT AND LIVE IT UP IN BAKO! CHECK OUT OUR 'EVENTS SECTION!' POST YOURS FOR FREE TODAY AND GET NOTICED!!  START YOUR OWN BLOG TODAY FOR FREE AND JOIN IN ON THE CONVERSATION! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON UNLESS YOU START TODAY!  WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN  MAGAZINE? (NEXT HOLIDAY DEADLINE: 1/2-3/2008!) (FOR ALL STORIES & PICS)     150,000+VISITORS A MONTH! 4,000+ REGISTERED USERS! BAKOTOPIA HAS THE GOODS FOR YOU, YOU, AND YOU! THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT IN 2007! EXTRA BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL ADVERTISERS! Thank Ye! Here’s to a bigger 2008! Salud! Cheers! Word!  MATT CHECK OUT THE COMPLETE LIST OF 'BEST OF BAKO' 2007 BELOW!
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Does anyone attend the Bakersfield Business Conference at CSUB in 1989?
If you did, you will remember late Pakistani Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, who spoke as well as Mikhail Gorbchev, Henry Kissinger, Lech Walesa, and Mike Wallace.. It was pretty amazing. I remember hearing Bhutto speak of a group called the Taliban, and hearing her stories of how they were growing quickly. Were you there? Share some stories with us..
Location:
1517 18th st,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
BORED TONITE?
HAVE X-MAS EVE OFF? WE GOT SOMETHIN' FOR YA! THE ANNUAL PAULYPALOOZA JAMDOWN 2007 IS TONITE! WITH YOUR HOST.. PAUL CARTWRIGHT!  PERFORMING LIVE ONSTAGE WITH!!! CATFISH  THE IRON OUTLAWS  MENTO BURU  SOULAJAR  TONITE! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD 7PM-? / FREE! / 21 & OVER FISHLIPS 1517 18TH ST. DOWNTOWN BAKERSFIELD 661-324-2557
Location:
1522 18th st.,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
I was the thrilla in the Ali / Frazier Manila.... Enter the.... NEWSLETTER (36 Chambers) The cultural exchange of ideas is always a beautiful thing. Different races and colors, blending like a masterpiece - that’s my hip-hop dreamscape. A few weeks ago, I was inspired to put together this latest edition of Bakotopia after attending ‘The Movement’ urban art show at The Dome with Rebekka, Tekwiz, and DJ Mikey.  Walking into The Dome's main ballroom, we were greeted by the strong scent of spraypaint - the Krylon variety to be exact. Surrounding the plywood canvases set-up for the “live art” show taking place were groups of multi-ethnic youth gathered together for a common cause - to create and appreciate. Born on the streets of New York in the ’70s - the music, art, and fashion were all part of one big perfect beat, and its name was hip-hop. Thirty years later, the culture continues to evolve and further its reach through generations who’ve flocked to its cause - to keep it free. In this issue, we feature two products from opposite ends of the rap/hip-hop spectrum - the Wu-Tang Clan and Kottonmouth Kings - living proof of just how beautiful musical chaos can be.  Let’s not forget The Natural Movement and The Mixaholics - prime local examples of the effects of the culture’s lasting influence. To add even more fun to the mix, we have contests for free hip-hop swag at Bakotopia.com to celebrate this edition, tickets to concerts, and two new Bakotunes podcasts! Thanks to all who voted in the Best of Bako 2007 poll. Stay tuned to our last issue of the year for the winners! So much to cover with so little time … read and rhyme on peeps … Props to Chuck Arias for sharing some Wu-history with Bakotopia. (CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE TAKEN TO YOUR CHOSEN DESTINATIONNNN!) BRAND NEW ISSUE OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE OUT NOW! FIND A RACK NEAR YOU!  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH... RAEKWON THE CHEF OF WU-TANG CLAN!  AND BRAD 'DADDY X' OF KOTTONMOUTH KINGS!  IT WASN'T EASY BEING A B-BOY IN BAKO BACK IN THE DAY!  BAND OF THE WEEK: THE NATURAL MOVEMENT!  THE WAY OF THE WU! - CHANGING THE FOUNDATION OF HIP-HOP MUSIC!  THE MIXAHOLICS - BAKO RHYTHM BANGERS!  FRESH RHYME SCHEME OPEN MIC NIGHT AT SANDRINI'S!  THE ALTAR GETS VISIT FROM UNWELCOME WAGON!  DJ MOUSTACHE: ESSENTIAL HIP-HOP RECORDINGS!  PROFILE OF THE WEEK - JR, THE ILL ONE!  BAKOTOPIA & FISHLIPS 'OFFICE X-MAS PARTY ON 12/21!  FEELING A LITTLE SAGGY? CHECK OUT OUR EVENTS CALENDAR! ADD YOURS TODAY FOR FREE!   THE RESULTS ARE IN! 'BEST OF BAKO 2007' DID YOU MAKE THE LIST? STAY TUNED TO NEXT WEEK'S ISSUE FOR ALL THE WINNERS!! THANKS TO ALL WHO VOTED!  PLUS 'SCENE ON THE SCENE' PICS OF THE WEEK! AND SOOO MUCH MORE TO LOVE! RUN OUT AND GET YOUR COPY OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! LOCAL EVENTS! QUALITY ADVERTISING! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL! WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG? NEXT HOLIDAY DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES AND PICS: 12/18! GET INVOLVED! POST YOUR STORIES! SEND US THE COOL STUFF! PEACE....ON EARTH, YO!  MATTO CLAUS...
Location:
1517 18th Street,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
ISSUE #17 IS HERE, YO!
WHAT'S IN STORE THIS WU-BANGIN' ISSUE? HIP-HOP CULTURE HITS BAKO! (CLICK ON THE COVER BELOW AND FIND A RACK NEAR YOU!)  WANNA SEE YOUR WORDS AND PICTURES IN THE NEXT ISSUE? LOG-ON TO WWW.BAKOTOPIA.COM, AND START POSTING! BRING US YOUR NEWS AS YOU WANT IT REPORTED!
Were you at CSUB when rap group Public Enemy and Rage Against The Machine performed together at the CSUB Amphitheatre in '92?
If you were or know somebody who was, get back at me ASAP! Thanks, Matt www.bakotopia.com |
