Tag archive for ‘music’

  • Grant program spotlights Kern’s vast musical talent

    3/25/10 • (0)

    The Best of Kern Concert Tour kicks off with a private showcase and public concert for local musicians to introduce their sounds to new audiences, and – the bigger goal – get paying gigs.

  • Olympic Ceremonies performer steps into town

    3/04/10 • (0)

    After wowing us last month in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, champion Ottawa Valley fiddler and stepdancer, April Verch, performs Saturday, March 6, in Bakersfield.

  • Champion guitarist Chris Proctor comes to Bakersfield

    2/18/10 • (0)

    Chris Proctor plays a spectrum of sounds: jazz, Celtic, Americana/old-timey, and the blues. He’ll be at River Valley Community Church on Monday, Feb. 22.

  • Marley’s Ghost flies into town for acoustic set

    2/10/10 • (0)

    This traveling quintet from Northern California and the Pacific Northwest performs in Bakersfield Thursday, Feb. 11, as part of a SoCal tour. After 20 years together, the band remains just under the radar – too eclectic for a mainstream label and too committed to compromise for commercial success.

  • Orchestral premiere is personal journey for Doug Davis

    2/04/10 • (0)

    CSUB music professor and Bakersfield Jazz Festival organizer Doug Davis will take the podium Saturday night for the premiere of his newest orchestral composition for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. “Eleanor and Estalee” honors the two “mothers” who raised him.

  • ‘Idol’ hopeful drives it home at Bakersfield Jazz Workshop

    1/28/10 • (0)

    Members of the band Soulajar talk about teaching young musicians, taking open doors, and sticking to album plans while cheering on their lead singer, worship pastor and “American Idol” contender, Jim Ranger.

  • The Scene: Haiti benefit concert, ‘Alice’ inspired art

    1/27/10 • (0)

    Arts columnist Terry Telford highlights two not-to-miss events this Friday: the “Hope for Haiti Benefit Concert” at Valley Bible Fellowship and the opening reception for “Down the Rabbit Hole,” the Arts Council of Kern’s latest show inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Plus, a sneak preview of next week’s First Friday happenings.

  • ‘Nearly Neil’ stages a memorable Diamond tribute

    1/17/10 • (0)

    He wasn’t quite Neil Diamond, but Bobby Bruce’s “Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band” certainly presented an entertaining tribute to the artist’s 40-plus years of songwriting and performing at the Rabobank Theater.

  • ‘Nutcracker’ to enchant Bakersfield for 32nd year

    12/08/09 • (0)

    Civic Dance Center and the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra are partnering up for their traditional holiday performance Dec. 11, 12 and 13.

  • Celebrate the holidays this First Friday

    11/30/09 • (0)

    Carolers, carriage rides, Christmas shopping and photos with Santa turn this month’s First Friday arts stroll into a holiday celebration. Friday evening, Dec. 4, the Downtown Arts District will feature a variety of events for adults, children and even pooches.