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It looks like Obama has inspired another country song.
One Hand on my Bible/The Other on my Gun (Bitter)
words and music by Dr BLT copyright 2008
I got on hand on my Bible
the other on my gun
'bin told that I am bitter
but there's no need to run
I may...
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BAKERSFIELD SOUND Trivia Quest: Picture the Sound Edition
If you are new to the blog n roll studio, here's how you play the game. I provide the tune and topic-------you provide the talk.
Here's your clue to today's Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest question:
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Yes, it's another birthday, thank God, for Homer Joy. He's a terrific songwriter who penned The Streets of Bakersfield for Buck. He's had a heart transplant, but he's always, and will always have a big heart for these streets of Bakersfield and all the people that walk them....
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Welcome to my blog n roll baking class. I'm Dr. BLT. I'll be your chef and your instructor.
Today we're going to bake a Jerry's Trout Pizza. Of course, we're talking metaphors here. We're talking about "bakin" a new sound from the fusion of two...
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You never know when a song is going to come, and you never know where it's going to come from. The following song was inspired when a blog post of mine involving a song called Merle's Girl, led a young lady over at Bakotopia.com to reply with a touching story about growing up with her...
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I borrowed this announcement from this blogger.
http://www.bakotopia.com/ho...
I hope you don't mind, kookoonauts.
I hope to make this event, and I'm hoping that if you're Bakersfield's Next Buck, I'll discover you there, and I do mean discover. ...
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Welcome to the first in a new series: Stories and Songs from the Streets of Bakersfield.
It's a series inspired by The Streets of Bakersfield, the song written by Homer Joy and recorded and taken to the top of the charts by Buck Owens and Dwight Yoakam. The series involves mostly...
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There's a local author who has a new novel coming out later this month called "Goldeneyes."
And there's a 10-year-old boy who produces homemade aerogels.
And if that isn't enough, don't miss the photos of a rock on the Streets of Bakersfield blog.
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I knew Velorio was a talented group after catching the one-year anniversary show at Sandrini's recently, but I had no idea when I came over to the guys' home studio whether I'd be walking into a group of thugs or Neanderthals. Turns out these dudes, all in their 20s, are kind, down-to-earth...
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DR BLTV presents Bakersfield's Own Lost Ocean
Welcome to Dr BLTV. Today I'm going to spin something from a band I recently had the pleasure of interviewing.
It was an exciting two-part interview. We wrapped it up today at Starbucks on Rosedale Highway. Here they are...
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kelly724 is the official winner of the most recent Dr BLTrivia contest. kelly724 won the competition by being the first person at Bakersfield.com to correctly answer the following Dr BLTrivia question:
Dr BLTrivia Question: The Dr BLTune, Only Heaven When Hurt Used to Be, from...
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I'm in the process of preparing the song list for my forthcoming Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down show for November 11. After picking my favorite among Johnny Cash's favorite Christmas songs, selecting a few of my faves from Johnny Cash's mother's hymn book, adding a few of my favorite standard...
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Meet me every Sunday morning on the patio of Rubios on Rosedale Highway just east of Calloway for a performance of my best Dr BLTunes at 8 am. For the next couple of months, I'll be playing Johnny Cash songs, "altar'd" hymns, as well as songs from my forthcoming Christmas CD,...
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Well, the Christmas season is rapidly approaching, at leat in the minds of singer/songwriters planning for Christmas album releases. This Christmas, I'm planning on releasing a brand new album of mostly original Christmas material.
When I have time, on my way to my day job, I stop...
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Inquiring minds want to know. That's all I want to know. Thanks in advance for answering my questions.
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Am I wrong? If so, show me where I'm wrong. BTW, what ever happened to dusty? I think it may be time to celebrate. I'd like to propose a toast and to my fellow moderate conservatives: YOU ROCK! And here's a song to help you celebrate. It's a song about a...
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You may call it shameless self promotion. But I feel ashamed, deeply ashamed, even as I self-promote, so the shoe simply doesn't fit. Oh, yeah, that's an old joke of mine. But I consistently put it out there, nevertheless, because it wards off all who would accuse me of...
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Welcome to my new BLOGame show, I Wanna Be a Rock Star.
Where's the drummer? As you can see in the photo, and as you can hear in the song: Something's missing. Someone's missing, and that someone is you!
Today, Kern County drummers will be invited to download this Dr...
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I'll never put a mortal above the king of kings. John Lennon gave the appearance of putting himself above the King of Kings and paid for it, dearly. But notwithstanding the King of Kings, there is, was and will always be, only one king---The King of Rock n Roll---Elvis Presley. ...
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For me, it's family, friends, music, and faith. These are the things that sustain me. How about you. What sustains you through the hard times? What keeps you going when you want the world to stop turning?
Round and Round
Dr BLT
words and music by Dr BLT...
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If you've heard rumors about me releasing The Bases are Loaded (And so are the Players), a song about the Bonds (perhaps Pyrrhic) victory, they are probably true (Yeah, like I'm really that famous, or that infamous enough to have rumors circulating about me!?).
Like so many of my...
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No matter how strong and independent we claim to be, most people face a significant internal struggle when faced with rejection. Psychologists are not immune, as I've found out on plenty of occasions.
There is a distinction I'd like to point out, and it has to do with not sweating...
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Do you ever have a day when that which you'd most love to perfect seems to be so far from perfection that you feel like an utter failure? If so, follow my example, embrace your imperfections, and share them with the rest of us, so we too, can embrace them. And, if this song sucks, so...
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Those few folks that follow my musical trails will notice that all of my released material is still a work in progress. This song is no exception. I hope that if you heard the song yesterday, you will gain a new appreciation for, not necessarily the song, but the man that...
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What do you think about our nu-est rising star for Khrist and his Konversion?
Korn Off da Kob
Dr BLT
words and music by Dr BLT (c) 2007 Shrink Rap Records
he broke away from the band
that caused him fame
but his involvement in the band
well, it made him go...
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Both acts are great acts, each in their/her own right. Today modern folk and acoustic rock has stepped into the ring of fire.
This blog n roll game is easy to play. Simply state your preference. If you were stranded on a tropical island, and allowed to listen to only...
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Congratulations, Mark, creator of Firebrats! You've been randomly selected among a vast number of mostly local bands and artists to participate in my brand new U Interview series. I'm the U Interview host, Dr BLT.
In the comments section belong, members of...
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Earth to you: What are you doing to conserve energy? Environment to you: What have you done for me lately?
In the summer of 2001, when then Governor Gray Davis first began to warn us of the prospect of rolling blackouts, a band formed to address the problem with rock n roll, and that band was...
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As a psychologist, I try to address this issue with my patients in terms of facing underlying issues of a personally distressing nature that raise anxiety levels and contribute to insomnia. I help them cope better with stress during the day to help them sleep at night.
I also...
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This might sound a little fishy, but the rumors are true. I have met Sir Paul McCartney and I have met John Lennon. Since meeting them, they inspire me even more.
In fact, I'd recommend that everybody keep a couple of pet fish in an aquarium in their office, and that they...
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If you can, then you are a genius's genius. This, my friends is local blues artist, Jerry Rothberg, whose band just got back from playing at BB King's Blues Club in Universal City. He found an outlet right in Starbucks and slid the chord under the door so he could add some killer lead...
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Due to popular demand, I'll be held over until at least Sunday at the present location. This is a mystery tour, but hints like this are provided. You'll know where I'm at if you scroll back to my first tour announcement and listen to the song, Stuck at Starbucks. The show today...
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This is your personal invitation to my free gig this morning, May 19, 2007. Here's your clue for the day on where to find me: I'll be west of K-Mart and East of Jewetta. I'll be somewhere between a place to eat unauthentic Mexican food and a place that serves latte and no beer. ...
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My Musical Journey: Entry 2:
Hey all of you classic and modern rock fans out there. I was wondering if you could offer me some advice on this cover of Born to be Wild, a song I recently recorded as a tribute to Steppenwolf.
The preliminary feedback I've received so far is that the...
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The 576 foot tall Morro Rock is the undeniable centerpiece of Morro Bay and the surrounding area. What is little known about this ancient volcanic plug is its relationship to the geology of the rest of the surrounding area. In fact, Morro Rock is the last link in a chain of...
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How many times should we forgive our brother or sister when he or she does us wrong and approaches us with an apology? When Peter asked Jesus that question, Jesus replied with an answer that could mean either 77, or 70 times 7. I'll let the Greek scholars do the math on that one. The...
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Easter Sunday, and the glorious message of Christ's resurrection has a way of brightening up the rest of the year. How was your Easter worship experience? Share your experiences here.
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A world without Christmas would be a very sad world, as would a world without Easter. It seems like district trustees had their priorities straight, voting 4-1 Thursday to change the names of Kern High School District breaks to Christmas and Easter.
This is a small step towards...
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