Bakotunes
Bakotunes podcast features celebrity interviews, candid conversations and musings about music, movies from the past to the present. Hyperlocal and global. Anything goes. Hosted by Matt Munoz. Sponsored by Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm - CHAIN | COHN | CLARK
Episodes
It's a BRAND NEW episode of Bakotunes! I'm honored to welcome my guest Monique Powell of Save Ferris to the show! It was an opportunity I could not pass up and after a few tech delays, it finally happened. Monique and I go back to the early days of the band in Orange County, gigging alongside ska homies Reel Big Fish and more before getting swept up in the third wave ska craze and a hit single - a cover of D...
Another American Idol alumni has entered the Bakotunes podcast! It's Carrie Underwood, who took time during her 2012 tour to chat with me about life on the road, her rise to fame, the evolution of country music and mucho mas! These country singers are always so nice. Includes the song, "Good Girl".
Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers&a...
Kellie Pickler deserves her flowers... I remember this interview before her performance at the Kern County Fair in 2011, and she was by far one of the nicest artists I've interviewed. Longtime fans know her story from Sonic car hop waitress to American Idol to the big time, but behind the scenes Kellie Pickler has also rolled the painful punches of life. I haven't heard what she's been up to lately, but...
One of the shortest interviews I've ever had, but even 5-minutes with Sheryl Crow is bound to be a blast...and it was! I've been a fan since "Tuesday Night Music Club" and in 2011 I had the pleasure of connecting with Sheryl during her tour in support of her album "100 Miles From Memphis." Includes the songs, "100 Miles From Memphis" and "All I Wanna Do". A midweek Bak...
Let's do the Time Warp Again! It's Sunday night, July 4, 2010 and Bakotopia Radio is live at 9pm on Bakersfield alt-rock radio station 106.1FM KRAB with hosts Matt Munoz & Miranda Whitworth celebrating Freedom of Speech on our Independence Day! Guests: Bakersfield singer-songwriter Landen Belardes, Thomas Rockwell of Trout's honky-tonk and the Rockwell Opry, Lady Lux and Blondie of The CherryBombs! ...
Unearthed and released from the Bakotunes underground vault! A previously unreleased interview with Cedrick Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta, At The Drive-In, Zavalaz! Recorded in 2013 just before his Bakersfield tour stop in support of his Zavalaz music project. There's music, looking back at The Mars Volta (which at the time had broken up), At The Drive-In, and more in a candid interview. An audio snapshot of li...
Another beauty from the Bako vault! Bakotunes welcomes Primus bassist and musical visionary, Les Claypool! Enjoy a nice slice of cheesy, gooey, Primus goodness with memories, music and more. Recorded during the band's final Primus in 3D tour (2012). Episode includes music by Primus: "John The Fisherman (live)", "My Name is Mud", "American Life", "Jerry Was a Racecar Driver"...
My full interview with the one-and-only Tommy Chong has finally been released! In this episode, Tommy and I discuss everything from his early years with Cheech & Chong, opening for the Rolling Stones, his time in at Taft California Correctional Facility and how it "mellowed" him out, his reunions with Cheech and more. Recorded May, 2013. Episodes include audio from "Sister Mary Elephant", "...
Bakotunes welcomes Bakersfield and SoCal percussionist, vocalist, bandleader and painter, Louie Cruz Beltran! Meet Louie and get to know his artistry, his adventures in the music industry, and the art of making music in the studio with some of Latin jazz music's most revered artists. Features music by Louie Cruz Beltran: "Senorita Mia", "Chili Caliente", "It's My Time", "Ch...
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Bakotunes welcomes Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald for a pair of previously unreleased interviews pulled from my person audio archive. I was inspired to dig up these gems after watching the amazin...
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Bakotunes welcome Los Angeles country singer songwriter Celeigh Chapman. Raised singing country standards in the juke joints of Bakersfield, California, alongside some of the legends of the revered The Bakersfield Sound as her mentors, she's also put her...
Liz Ohanesian is an acclaimed veteran freelance writer and DJ who knows where most of the bodies are hidden in LA. If the name sounds familiar, it's because you're one of the many who came across her byline in the coolest of the free indie rags like The Rocket and LA Weekly found stacked at countless music stores across greater LA during their heyday. Today she remains as busy as ever spinning weekly and doc...
Greg Mack (The Mack Attack) is a legendary radio personality and music Program Director (PD) known for his contributions to the development of West Coast hip-hop and the popularization of the genre through his radio show, The Greg Mack Show, which first aired on iconic Los Angeles radio station, 1580 KDAY AM during the 1980's. He is also credited with being one of the first D.J.s to play and promote West Coast ...
George "The Giant" McArthur is back with his Strange Museum of Oddities & Wonders Oct. 11-12, 8-19, 25-26 (2024) at 314 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93308! This year's George has expanded his spooky collection to include a True Crime Room! That also includes a special VIP late night tour! Hear all about it and make sure to get your tickets, or just show up! George will give you a tour, answer your qu...
A Bakotunes Halloween classic with Moe Adame from Bakersfield death rock legends, Burning Image! For film fans of E. Elias Merhige classic 1991 arthouse splatter flick "Begotten." Plus - music by Burning Image! Info: mattomunoz@gmail.com
Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast o...
NOFX is saying goodbye?! WTF? NO! F**K THAT!
Melvin AKA Eric Melvin is co-founder and guitarist for the SoCal punk legends NOFX. It's hard to imagine a punk rock existence without a new NOFX album and tour in the queue, but he we are... NOFX is saying 'Adios' with a string of final shows in Chicago for Riot Fest, and a trio of FINAL-FINAL shows taking place on Oct. 4,5,6 in San Pedro, CA. Melvin tak...
By now everybody knows the "Goo Goo Muck" through Netflix's "Wednesday" series! Get the scoop on Mento Buru's Skalloween! The ep features a tribute to Bakersfield's very own Buck Owens ("It's a Monsters Holiday") and Ronnie Cook & The Gaylads ("Goo Goo Muck"), plus dub remixes and an all-new Spanish version ("Chu Chu Moco"). Lots of fun facts an...
Get a preview of one of Bakersfield's longest-running fundraising events, Village Fest, happening Sept. 7, 2024 at the Kern County Museum. Village Fest steering committee member, Miranda Whitworth stops by to give us a preview of this huge beer, wine, food and music event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for CAREFORKIDS.ORG ! BUY TICKETS NOW AT: Bakersfieldvillagefest.com
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It's a celebration! Rebecca Esparza is the owner of Off The Rails Tap Lounge, located at 1517 18th St. in downtown Bakersfield, CA. Rebecca reflects on her decision to follow her dreams and bring some much needed culture into historic downtown! Make plans to join us at Off The Rails on Saturday, August 17th, 2024 for the big "2nd Anniversary Celebration" with Mento Buru (Latin reggae ska) and DJ Mikey -...
IT'S AN REAL TALK/BAKOTUNES ELECTION 2024 PODCLASH!
Dr. Jasmeet Bains is an American physician also serving as a member of the California State Assembly for the 35th district. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. In this episode of Real Talk, Dr. Bains will share some of her personal story and career journey through the Central Valley first as a used car salesperson, before heading to medical school and ...
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