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BAKERSFIELD HAS LOST ONE ITS BEST LOCAL MUSIC SUPPORTERS AND MUSICAL FRIENDS...PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND, OR MAKE A DONATION.
Giant Injury on Set of "America's Got Talent"
Posted Aug 27th 2008 5:03PM by TMZ Staff
Paramedics rushed to the L.A. set of "America's Got Talent" this weekend when a stunt involving a 7'3" giant went terribly wrong.
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TMZ has obtained footage moments before the incident showing a contestant named George the Giant bound by chains and hung upside down from the rafters -- but that's where the tape cuts. Moments later, the footage starts again, and George can be seen being strapped into a gurney and wearing an oxygen mask while a team of medics tend to his well being.
Moments later, he was rushed to a local hospital for "complications" -- no word on what those "complications" are.
George was scheduled to appear on tonight's episode, but at this point, is it unclear -- and unlikely -- that he'll make the show.
*Taken from TMZ.com
READ THE HISTORY OF GEORGE THE GIANT AT BAKOTOPIA!
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Bakersfield has lost another one of it's musical sons and supporters.
Kurtis Willingham was a Bakersfield concert promoter, and a good friend to many, as well as a proud father and son - he passed away yesterday August 24th, at the age of 35.
Above: Kurtis and his daughter...
I've known Kurtis for years as an acquaintance in the local scene, and as mutual fans of Oingo Boingo (Kurtis has a Boingo skull on his leg,) but it wasn't until I was preparing to move back to Bakersfield from LA that we worked together on a Hurricane Katrina benefit at The Dome.
Kurtis was always involved in an event of some sort, and seemed to have a guardian angel over his shoulder at all times. He actually did some pretty ambitious productions - Freak Fest for one. I made him tell me the whole story about that event - the only thing I could say was, "Man, you're crazy dude."
Some events were better than others, but if you ran into him - he always gave you the, "What's uuuup?" He loved music and local bands....
We'll miss you Kurtis.
This message was posted on his Facebook.com profile, by his aunt Lynn Bly:
Hello to all the friends of Kurtis Willingham.
I am his aunt, Lynn Bly.
It is with great sadness that I report that Kurt passed away yesterday, Aug.24th, 2008. He was having dental work done, had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest.
Kurt leaves many friends that will miss him dearly as well as his daughter Nicole, brothers Garrett, Neal and Drew, sister Leah and mother Connie Willingham, as well as extended family.
A date is yet to be set for the funeral but it will be held at Mish Funeral Home in Bakersfield, Ca.
Bakotopia would like to put together memories of Kurtis for a memorial piece in the 9/4/08 issue of Bakotopia magazine. if you would like to leave some words below, please do. You can also e-mail me at: matt@bakotopia.com, and submit some words and a photo.
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It's the
Newsletter...hip hop you can't stop edition
How strong is the influence of hip-hop in Bakersfield?
Big, and I’m not talking a pair of old school Adidas and baseball caps tilted to the side with a factory sticker on the bill.
Take a visit to any area neighborhood in Bakersfield and you will find that the original NYC B-boy and B-girl culture has evolved into a unifying worldwide movement.
Back in issue 17 of Bakotopia (Dec. 13, 2007), we featured the mighty Wu-Tang Clan who made a stop by during their stormy reunion tour. Yes, they rocked, but more impressive was the mixed crowd - a real melting pot of different colors, faces, all singing along to every lyric and chorus in unison - no violence.
Interviewing local rappers Frost and The Natural Movement, I was once again reminded of the passionate nature of the art form. Distinctively different styles - a little borrowed from the past, but undeniably unique after all these years.
As a musician and longtime rap fan, it’s rare you get to catch a live rap show in Bakersfield. My first rap show was watching X-Clan downstairs at the Masonic Temple downtown, with guest Professor S and DJ Choc on the turntables back in the ’80s. No fights, just bouncing with Professor X who reminded us that “this is protected with the red, the black, and the green, with the key, sissies!” Old school, friend...
During the late-night photo shoot and interview, both Frost and The Natural Movement were surprisingly unaware of each other’s projects. That all changed once the camera snapped and hands shook.
We have another great issue, with contributions from some of our regular favorites as well as some new names. Keep on supporting our advertisers who keep the Bakotopia print pages free for you and yours.
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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 35 IS HERE!
ONE WORLD MANY MICS - FROST & THE NATURAL MOVEMENT!
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COVER STORY: "ONE WORLD MANY MICS!"
LOCAL HIP-HOPPERS: FROST & THE NATURAL MOVEMENT KEEP IT RISING!
 
ABOUT THE COVER: BY HOLLY CARLYLE!
 
BLAK MIST SURFACES IN LOCAL RAP GAME!
BAKERSFIELD AWAITS ICE CUBE ON 8/27!
JOSEPH GOMEZ IS LIVE FROM ROCK THE BELLS '08!
FORBIDDEN ZONE DIRECTOR - RICHARD ELFMAN INTERVIEWED BY GREG GOODSELL!
JACQUELINE PILAR IS FOCUSED ON FASHION!
LIVE PIX: 2008 LOWRIDER NATIONALS - GIRLS, GAME, AND CARS!
  
'HEROES' IS COMING BACK TO TV ON 9/22!
STILL TIME TO ENTER! WIN TIX TO SEE ICE CUBE IN BAKO ON 8/27!
GAMESTOR GIL'S VIDEOGAME NEWS - DEF VERSION!
ARE JELLY'S AND MINI-SKIRTS BACK IN STRIDE?
LOCAL AUTHOR LOREN JOHN PRESLEY TRIUMPHS!
THE HIPPEST AND BEST EVENTS IN BAKERSFIELD!! GET YOURS LISTED FREE!
  
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"If you were a non-profit organization, would you accept cash donations or requests for sponsorships indiscriminately - as long as it benefitted your cause?"
FICTIONAL EX: An "adult entertainment" business puts in a request to co-sponsor a "Hurricane Katrina Relief" fundraiser event organized by a non-profit organization, OR wants to throw a "Bikini Car Wash" to benefit the same cause - Should the non-profit be allowed to turndown the adult business request to sponsor or donate funds?
As long as everything is within the law - would you embrace the business, or kick it to the curb - even though it meant thousands of dollars in contributions?
**Non-profit and private organizations are not always subject to anti-discrimination laws.
But what are your thoughts?
Thanks for you input!
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It's the
Newsletter..."Funkdafied" edition!
School’s almost back in session for all you college folk and high school is right around the corner.
Did anyone really get a chance to take a vacation? I did ... Sorry!?
Our economy isn’t doing too well, but that doesn’t mean you have to give in and be a bore.
I managed to save up some dough, play a few extra gigs with my band Mento Buru and off it was to Knott’s Berry Farm and Disneyland, yes Knott’s AND Dis.
I don’t care how old you are, once I pass through an amusement park gate, I turn into the biggest kid. Two days of running around, Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones, and stinky people. It wasn’t that bad — after a while, I came to the conclusion that we all have a “funky” side as humans, and there’s only so much AXE spray to save the world — just go with it. Shout out to my not-so-stinky son Mark, Josey, and her son, Brendan who joined me for the adventure.
When I got back to the office, Bakotopia was in full swing, and we’re back and packed with fruit-flavor!
In this issue: Jarod Palmer Intrudes and Alerts!; NL survives the Comic-Con nerdathon; Buck Shot gets berzerk; Jason Frost gets evicted, if you don’t take his books; a punk lit party at Russo’s; 800lb Gorilla is giving away a sweet bass; Gamestor Gil talks Maddenflu; Circa Survive magically appears; and more!
I heard from Chase — our former Super Intern — last week, and he says all is well in San Diego (so far). Good Luck, homie!
Don’t forget to visit our wonderful advertisers who keep us FREE! And if you spot an empty Bakotopia magazine rack, let us know, so we can fill you back up!
Special “Gracias” to photographer Joseph Gomez, who came in to save the day last minute.
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NEW BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE ISSUE 34 IS HERE!
"INTRUDER ALERT - BAKO'S OWN ONE MAN COMPU JAM!!
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COVER STORY: "JAROD PALMER - INTRUDER ALERT!"
Local electronica phenom is on tour now!
LIVE FROM COMIC-CON 2008! A BAKOTOPIA EXCLUSIVE!
BAKO MMA FIGHTERS AT TACHI PALACE! LIVE PIX!
ENTER TO WIN TIX TO SEE RAPPER ICE CUBE IN CONCERT ON 8/27/08!
BUCK SHOT - THE NEW HEADBANGIN' HOOTENANNY!
CONTEST: TAKE MY BOOKS PLEASE! JASON FROST NEEDS HELP!
GAMIN' WITH GIL - WEEKLY VIDEOGAME NEWS!
LES OF 800LB GORILLA IS GIVING AWAY THE BUCK OWENS BASS!
 
ANTHONY GREEN OF CIRCA SURVIVE - BAKOTOPIA INTERVIEW!
LIVE PIX: KISS TRIBUTE BAND - GODS OF THUNDER AT FISHLIPS 7/19!
ANGST-FILLED NOVELIST HAS SOMETHIN' FOR LULU AND YOU!
COMING TO RUSSO'S BOOKS - 8/9/08!
LOCAL CONSUMER LEAVES OPEN LETTER TO BODY XCHANGE - YOUR THOUGHTS?
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!
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