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Here to save you from the blahs....

It's the

Newsletter...2008 Rockin Roots edition!

One of my pet peeves are whiney people...

"There's nothing to do, its boring, whine, whine, whine..."

You know 'em. In fact, you may possess that very quality. NO!

Well, we're about to exorcise the demons of boredom with the power of Bakotopia!

In this issue, not only do we feature the 2008 Rockin' Roots Festival, known to bring more unusual groups of people peacefully together in Bako than any other yearly show, but we have the Millionaires - sisters and friends who have become the internet's latest teen obsession. You also get to meet some of our local Bakotopialand bands before they hit the stage on May 31.

Since we're on the topic of girls and music - we have the scoop on Stockdale Music's Rock Camp For Girls. Plus! A newcomer to the pages of Bakotopia - Gamestor Gil will be introducing the latest in video gaming glory.

Bako theater is also about to inhale a cloud of “Reefer Madness - The Musical,” at The Empty Space. I'm dizzy already...

If all that still isn't enough, did we happen to mention that Bakotopia.com just won a 2007 Kern Press Club Award with the help of some very talented local peeps?

I don't know about you, but I can't contain myself any longer. Please support our advertisers who keep Bakotopia magazine free for you, and help spread the word!

Special thanks for the great response to our “Feel My Art” issue. We promise we'll do it again!

Have fun at Rockin' Roots, and stop by stage five at, let's say... 5 p.m.? Ha ha...

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 29 IS HERE!
SPECIAL 2008 ROCKIN' ROOTS EDITION!
Official program of the Fest! Band Set-Times! Line-Up! Profiles!
HAPPENING AT STRAMLER PARK MAY 31ST!
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EXCLUSIVE COVER INTERVIEW WITH MUSIC 'NETSATIONS' - MILLIONAIRES!

2008 ROCKIN' ROOTS PREVIEW KOTTOMOUTH KINGS! EEK A MOUSE! SEED! OTTER POPS! THE COUNCILMEN! FADING OUT SILENCE! SHILO! AND MORE!!

Stockdale Music's Rock Camp For Girls! June16 - 20!

Bakotopia.com WINS 2007 Kern Press Club Award!

Bako's Meditated Assault - Ready For a Rock Show?

CONCERT REVIEW: The Adicts at The Dome 5-24-08!

Gaming with Gamestor Gil! Video Game News!

El Chicano: East LA buds still keeping it real! Live at Menudo Cook-Off on 6/1!

SamG's Food Stamp Challenge Continues! Day 5! FOLLOW HER BLOG!

Damaged TV Live Taping at The Dome on June 1st!

Gay Marriage - What Would Roper Do?

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

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 6/4-5/08!

GET INVOLVED! POST YOUR STORIES! SEND US THE COOL STUFF!

Peace,

Matt

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Above: Chris Page

By Matt Munoz, Bakotopia Editor

Former Bakersfield Californian entertainment reporter, and one of the original 'Under 21' reporters at the paper from 2000 - 2003 was found dead on Monday, May 26, 2008, at his Mesa, Arizona apartment by friends who had been wondering of his whereabouts.

Although no details surrounding his death have been released, Bakotopia did speak with Arizona East Valley Tribune reporter Sam Mittelsteadt to confirm the news of Page's sudden passing. Page had been employed at The Tribune for the passed 5 years until two weeks ago.

Mittelsteadt gave no further comment.

**Chris Page was a big supporter of the Bakersfield music and arts scene, and was responsible for introducing Californian readers to the underground arts scene. He was also an avid musician himself, as a bass player for local '90s ska band - The Skeptics, and Near Miss Mallet.

On a personal note - I knew Chris for years, during his time at The Californian. He wrote many articles on my band Mento Buru as well as any band who gave him a demo, and always took the heat as an honest local critic with his own unique personal voice. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends. He will be missed...

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Discovers....ABC23's Lloyd Lindsay Young!
"The Lost Tape....."
While surfing YouTube, I discovered this gem featuring a young Howard Stern and Don Imus at WNBC New York....reported by our Bakersfield's Lloyd Lindsay Young - looking very "young" himself!
Find out who New Yorkers thought was more obnoxious!

<<<<CHECK OUT THE VIDEO! A MUST SEE!!

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Art is art is art...is art!

It's the

Newsletter...Feel my art edition...

Back in January, Matt contacted me about interning here at Bakotopia.  I was worried at first because I know what the term “intern” usually means, but since Matt isn’t a politician and I’m not a congressional page, I figured things would be fine. It has definitely been a fun and interesting experience.  I’ve been writing articles for this since it’s drunken conception night and have received a ton of encouragement for it (which to this day I still do not know why). Then I’ve dabbled in interviews – a completely new territory for me, and now I’ve been given the chance to spearhead my own magazine issue. 


Chase Brockett - internus fantasmus

A lot of people I know living in this town are unaware of the fact that it is teeming with artistic talent.  Which is why I proposed dedicating an issue to that local talent.  The response has been overwhelming – way more than I had expected.  To those of you who didn’t make this round, there will be more opportunities to come! And until then, you can still share your work with the online community! 

To keep these local artists insulated inside this issue, Bakotopian Samantha Gonzales shares her experiences in living off of $21 for one week as part of a food-stamp challenge, R.A.T. is back and is ready to bite, Matt brings back a piece of Coachella 2008 to enlighten those who missed out. And finally, a big Thank You! to everyone who came out and supported the Bakotopia Magazine 1 year anniversary bash at Chuys back on May 3rd,  a personal Thank You! to those who were kind enough to buy me some 21st birthday shots!  And one last Thank You! to you, (yes you) for keeping this baby alive!

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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE
ISSUE 28 IS HERE! "FEEL MY ART" - THE LOCALS!
FIND A FREE RACK NEAR YOU!

Bakotopia's Chase Brockett profiles the new Bako art scene!

Cover photo by M329 Photography!

Matt returns from Coachella 2008: A Review!

SamG attempts to survive on US Food Stamps! Yikes!
FOLLOW DAYS 1 - 7 AND FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED!

The Underground Art Gallery opens downtown!

Sunstone Designs finds networking power via Bakotopia.com!

Ginn Williams' 'EPIC' new book of poetry!

The Coors Rockin' Roots Festival is coming May 31st!

Response to 'Chi Chi Cha Cha' Breast Advice! Ohhh!

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

PIX FROM ALL KINDS OF LIVE EVENTS IN BAKO! DID OUR BAKORAZZI GET YOU?

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
NEXT DEADLINE FOR ALL STORIES, EVENTS AND PICS: 5/21-22/08!

GET INVOLVED! POST YOUR STORIES! SEND US THE COOL STUFF!

[cool colloquliaism here],

Chase Brockett
Bakotopia Staff