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The week of 9-16-09 thru 9-20-09
Another great week at Trouts Nightclub & The Bakersfield Stages.
Tuesday afternoon Rockwell and part of the Blackboard Playboys played some music for the Farmers Market in Oildale. Rusty Shoop the weather forecaster for channel 23 sat in and sang a...
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The week of 9-7-09 thru 9-13-09
Another great week at Trouts Nightclub & The Bakersfield Stages.
We started Monday off with a bang. We had a tour bus with some folks from France. We had a blast! There were around 50 people. There were awesome steak dinners catered by the Highland...
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It's official, just a few seconds prior to midnight, on Monday, August 24, 2009, the song, Oildale Limousine was released on the indie label, Nu Bako Sound Recordings. Sample it right here, right now:
Oildale Limousine (Sample)
Brian Benson: Producer
Lead vocals: Dr BLT and...
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I'm here to clarify rumors that I'll be releasing "Oildale Limousine" at the strike of midnight. If you hang around until then, you'll find out if those rumors are true.
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You won't see it in the papers. All of the living members of the Bakersfield sound underground movement are mum to the press when it comes to secret underground recording sessions that are going on right now in Bakersfield, under the radar, that are bringing the Bakersfield sound back to...
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He's a local community leader, music industry mogul, and owner of Rockwell's Trout's Nightclub and Blackboard Stages, the last Bakersfield Sound honky tonk, and you may have heard him singing with the house band, and with other Bakersfield sound pioneers at Trout's, but, believe it or not,...
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Sometimes, in the last place you would ever think to look, you will find exactly what you need. Mention "Oildale" and its not likely that visions of wine and roses will come to mind, but maybe it should. Call it fate, destiny, or karma; you...
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Just in case any of you were beginning to think that the Bakersfield sound was dead and gone, or a thing of the past, something new is happening that builds on the great foundation our Bakersfield sound artists laid down in days of yore.
You'll find the latest at BSU:
Bakersfield Sound...
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FALLOW THE CAMERA TO A GREAT PROFESSIONAL RECORDING STUDIO WITH LOCAL CELEBRITY DR. BLT. THIS IS A GREAT FILM!!! FILMED -JUNE 2009
Lots of local talent helps out, including Rockwell from Trouts. I was not good enough for this project but feel free to check out my other posts for my...
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You guessed it. Punk meets Kern County Country Rock (K.c.c.r.o.c.k). And if you're wondering what this series is all about, I cut this from BSU for your convenience:
Welcome to a brand new Bakersfield Sound Underground blog storybook adventure, where you, the blog visitor, get...
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A full-on Bakersfield sound revival may gathering steam like the perfect storm. First, it was KWMR's Bakersfield and Beyond, the biggest radio show featuring Bakersfield sound music since the golden era of the Bakersfield sound.
Then Hank Ray came out with the short horror flick...
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Rockwell brings
Comedy Hypnotist Jon Bouvier
back for another amazing show
at Trout’s Blackboard Stage.
Jon performs a fast paced, funny, and sometimes outrageous show where the people onstage are the real stars. Make plans now to join us for an entertaining evening. Come...
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NEW!! West Coast Swing& 2-Step Dance Workshops with Instructor Andrea Hall!
Only at Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Phone: 661-399-6700 - Online: WWW.TROUTSBLACKBOARD.COM OR...
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Rockwell brings
Comedy Hypnotist Jon Bouvier
back for another amazing show
at Trout’s Blackboard Stage.
Jon performs a fast paced, funny, and sometimes outrageous show where the people onstage are the real stars. Make plans now to join us for an entertaining evening. Come...
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West Coast Swing is being revitalized with the help of Two Incredible New Dance Floors @ ROCKWELL’S TROUT’S & THE BLACKBOARD STAGES - over 1000 sq ft each! Come see for yourself, you will be glad you did! Trout’s has kept it’s original “Honky...
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DON'T MISS HEATHER MYLES - 2 NIGHTS ONLY!
FRI, MARCH 27th & SAT, MARCH 28th - 8:30PM
CALL 661-399-6700 for information
21 & Over w/Valid ID only, PLEASE!
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The Bakersfield sound is rising up from the underground, where the old meets the new, and takes it to the next level. The few remaining Bakersfield sound underground pioneers are mixing it up with the young, up-and-coming Kern County country kings of tomorrow at Bakersfield sound...
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The first in a series of quarterly socials that will focus on bringing the community of Oildale together to raise funds
for the Oildale Centennial Commitee. There are alot of great events that have already taken place this year to
commemorate the 100 years since the official...
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Make plans now to attend Rockwell's very special birthday celebration for Bakersfields own "Living Legend" RED SIMPSON!! Friends, family, fans, and musicians will gather to honor this talented singer/songwriter/musician who penned songs for Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and...
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NEW YEARS EVE @TROUT'S & THE BLACKBOARD STAGES!
The Blackboard Stage - $40.00 per person
featuring ** WADE HAYES! **
** THE BLACKBOARD PLAYBOYS! **
** DEUCES WILD! ** 8:30pm
The "Legends" Stage - $25.00 per person
featuring ** KEVIN BLAKE WILLARD...
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C'mon people! It is so rare to have this caliber of talent pass through town!!
Get Out Of The House For a Change - You Wont Be Sorry - What A Great Show!
You do not want to miss this incredible band from Colorado!
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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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