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When I first learned that Vern Hoover, local owner of Trout's Nightclub and Blackboard Stages, had passed away, I wrote a song called It's Rainin' at this Honky-tonk. I pretty much left that song the way.
But I've been working on a second song, one that focuses specially on Vern's...
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This one's for all of my friends at Trout's, who lost a dear friend:
It’s Rainin’ at my favorite Honky Tonk
words and music by Dr BLT © 2008
I got the call from Rockwell
earlier today
he told me that his friend had passed away
big dark clouds surrounded
my...
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I asked, and they graciously and enthusiastically agreed to host BAKERSFIELD'S NEXT BUCK TALENT CONTEST.
I am humbled and honored by their hospitality. I've always said that, as it pertains to the Bakersfield sound, if lightening strikes twice, Trout's will be the lightening rod that...
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That's the first question.
The second one is this: Which one on the picture runs Trout's and is poised to be a major player in the changing of the guard from the Bakersfield Sound pioneers and those torch-bearing Bakersfield artists most heavily influenced by their music?
Here's...
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I have a confession to make about the following confession. It's built on a vast exaggeration. But, then again, it's Trout's and isn't it true that to tell a good fish story, at least at little exaggeration is required to capture the interest of the listener? Thanks for the...
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*Celebrity autographed guitar auction - proceeds to benefit the LUPUS FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA*
Donations for the LFNC will also be accepted at this event - Call for more information (661)399-6700 or (661) 348-4522
TRIBUTE WEEKEND LINEUP AND SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES:
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Homer "Streets of Bakersfield" Joy, paid for the coffee and the over-priced pastries. Then he and Rockwell of Trout's autographed the cup and gave me one of the best interviews that has ever been delivered to me.
It's all part of the From Buck Owens Boulevard to...
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MONDAY!
SENIORS & SINGLES MIXER - LIVE MUSIC Featuring RED SIMPSON & LARRY PETREE!
ACOUSTIC COMMUNITY JAM & SONGWRITER WORKSHOP!
TUESDAY!
STEVE WOODS on the "Legends" Stage!
LINE DANCE LESSONS w/ HELEN!
KARAOKE w/ JANA!
WEDNESDAY!
GERI ARNOLD w/ "STARS &...
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ROCKWELL'S FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY BASH!
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 6pm
$5.00 Cover AFTER 8pm - No Cover For Everyone With Valid ID Showing February Birthdate! (Saturday Night ONLY!)
805 N CHESTER AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93308
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IF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE PARTY OF THE YEAR, HERE IS A SAMPLING OF PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT.
WANT TO HOST YOUR OWN BIRTHDAY PARTY AT TROUT'S?? CALL (661)399-6700 AND ASK ABOUT THE NEW MONTHLY "ROCKWELL'S BIRTHDAY BASH" SERIES FOR 2008! A "THEMED" PARTY EVERY MONTH...
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