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Send us Fan Mail It was back to the Warped Tour for Bakotunes! July 25 & 26, 2026 in Long Beach, CA. Sun, fun, music, brews and homies! In this episode: Interviews and music with Kenny Feinstein and John Seltzer of bluegrass punk outfit Water Tower! Meet the fellas and check out some music! PLUS - I meet up with the longtime Bakersfield homie, Chris "Krees" Borbon, drummer for LA skinhead revivalists - The Aggrolites! Chris opens up about his latest adventures, recording and touring, doing graphic work and more. Episode contains the songs: "Drink Smoke", Water Tower & Mike Herrera; "Sunflower", Water Tower; "When I Come Around", Water Tower; "Musical Muse", "He Used To Be My Baby", Jackie Mendez; "Pharaoh's Dreams", Hepcat; "Boots On The Terrace", The Aggrolites. Fair Use Disclaimer This podcast features audio clips for purposes of [criticism, comment, and review], as protected under Section 107 of the US Copyright Act. This use constitutes a "fair use" of copyrighted material. The original tracks remain the sole property of their respective copyright owners. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail It's a Bakotunes Podcast / Bakotunes on KPCR Podclash! Bakotunes can be heard every Tuesday evening, 7-9pm PST on KPCR - Pirate Cat Radio, an amazing terrestrial and streaming community radio station based out of Los Gatos, California. Check it out at: KPCR.ORG Get ready for the 2026 VANS Warped Tour, Long Beach (July 25-26, 2026)! Songs included in this episode: Jimmy Eat World / The Middle Underoath / Writing on the Walls Dance Gavin Dance / We Own the Night Reel Big Fish / Sell Out Stereotactic / Dead Men Circle Jerks / Operation Chase Petra / Famous Phantom Planet / California Bowling For Soup / 1985 Winona Fighter / Bombs Away Holy Wars / Ceremony Gym Class Heroes / Cupid’s Chokehold Expendables / Original One of a Kind Simple Plan / Welcome to My Life Dead Kennedys / Short Songs Hepcat / No Worries MxPx / Punk Rawk Show Bad Cop Bad Cop / Disbelief NOFX / Don't Call Me White Mad Caddies /Distress Dr. Madd Vibe / 10 Voices in My Head Hawthorne Heights / Ohio Is for Lovers The Aggrolites / Live By The Code Daisy Grenade / Emily Save Ferris / Come on Eileen Mayday Parade / Jamie All OverGlassjaw / Mu Empire https://www.vanswarpedtourlongbeach.com/ All music excerpts played in this podcast are used in accordance with fair use guidelines, specifically for the purpose of critique, review, and musical education. All rights remain with the original artists and labels. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Bakotunes welcomes back Andres! His brand new album, "Purgatoryland" drops on Blue Swan Records (owned by members of Dance Gavin Dance) on 5/15 at all streaming services and on vinyl! Get caught up with his latest adventures, getting signed, the power of music videos, tour life and staying true to his creative roots. Catch him on tour beginning May 15! Tour info and more at: purgatoryland.net. Episode includes the songs: "Mr Meantime, "Homie Hopper," "The One Who Stayed Away" by Andres. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Roddy Radiation is guitarist for legendary British ska band, The Specials! Still residing in his home city of Coventry, England, home of Two Tone Records and the youth movement that followed, he's currently on our shores for a string of shows running  from Tijuana, MX up through the central valley! Roddy shares some amazing stories from his history as one of alt-rock's coolest figures. According to Tim Armstrong of Rancid, Roddy Radiation is credited with inventing 'ska punk' with his Chuck Berry meets Johnny Thunders guitar style! Originally released 11/16/2023. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Gustavo Arellano is an award-winning journalist, best-selling author, food critic, and columnist for the ⁠Los Angeles Times⁠. In this Bakotunes bonus episode, Gustavo gives us the historical truth about Cinco de Mayo aka "The Battle of Puebla, 1862" aka May 5th! What really happened? When and why did it become a day of reckless gluttony and drunkenness in America rivaled only by St. Patrick's Day! AND...Does Mexico celebrate Drinko de Mayo? Listen and find out on Bakotunes! ⁠Follow Gustavo Arellano - Official Website⁠.  Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A Classic for The Hag’s Birthday - April 6!  Bakotunes proudly presents a rare conversation with late country music great, Merle Haggard. Recorded on Nov. 11, 2011 prior to his appearance at the Historic Fox Theater in Bakersfield, CA. I wish we had more opportunities to speak to our local music hero. Please enjoy these few special candid moments with Merle. God Bless The Hag! Re-uploaded on 3-15-23 with new and improved audio. CLICK ME to hear bonus audio - "Kern River Blues" featuring Merle Haggard & Mento Buru with Dubrobot (2024). Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Classic interview with Los Lobos co-founder, drummer and guitarist Louie Perez! For more information: [email protected].  Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Classic 2006 St. Paddy's Day LIVE episode of the Bakotunes podcast recorded during the Shamrock Shindig at Fishlips (now home of The Well comedy club, 1517 18th St.) in downtown Bakersfield.  Interviews, music, and shenanigans onstage and offstage with Bakersfield bands Likhy2, Vanity Avenue (Manny G,) Fatt Katt & The Von Zippers (Lorenzo Ybarra,) Fishlips owner Kip Sullivan, Jane Friday (Lindsay Parks,) and more. Fun memories to enjoy as you party safely, but rowdily at home for another St. Paddy's Day. Happy St. Paddy's Day! For more information: [email protected]  Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Bakotunes podcasr welcomes best-selling singer songwriter, actor, and American music treasure, Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024). A classic previously unreleased interview recorded prior to his appearance at the Historic Fox Theater in 2012 in celebration and support of the United Farmworkers Union 50th anniversary. Information: [email protected] Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Bakotunes welcomes Quetzal Flores of the groundbreaking LA band Quetzal!  Join us on a musical journey as we explore the birth of this groundbreaking band in 90s era Los Angeles through fascinating recollections, music and how cultural and political movements played a crucial role in the evolution of the band’s artistry.  Flores also details how the traditional music of Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico, was rescued from modernity and how it helped reshape the Southern California music scene. Co-led under the musical direction of Flores and powerhouse vocalist Martha Gonzalez the group also won a Grammy award for their critically acclaimed album "Imaginaries" in 2013. Our interview also touches on the challenges faced by the band in the music industry, and how they managed to maintain their musical authenticity despite industry pressures. Finally, we reflect on the band’s 30 years of making music and art in the City of Angels – PLUS a preview of the band’s 30th anniversary celebration happening Saturday, August 19th, 2023 at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in DTLA! / Official Websites: https://quetzalela.com / http://www.quetzalflores.com/ This episode features the following Quetzal music/sound clips:  -“Tragafuegos” (Fire Breathers) -“55th Grammy Awards, 2013” Red Carpet interview -“Chicana Skies” -“Los Pollos” (artist: Son de Madera) -“The Social Relevance of Public Art” -“Planta de Los Pies” (Soles) -“Justice Never Dies” -“La Guia” (The Guide) -“El Rio” (The River) -“Witness" Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Bakotunes celebrates the life and music of Bob Marley the week of what would have been his 81st birthday on February 6th. Respect! Songs included in this episode:  “Simmer Down” - The Wailing Wailers  “Put It Down” – The Wailing Wailers  “Soul Rebel” – Bob Marley  “Lively Up Yourself” – Bob Marley  “Rastaman Chant (Live)” – Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Concrete Jungle” – Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Trenchtown Rock (Live) – Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Positive Vibration” – Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Could You Be Loved” - Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Exodus (Live)” - Bob Marley & The Wailers  “War” - Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Rebel Music (Live)” - Bob Marley & The Wailers  “Selaisse Is The Temple” – Bob Marley & The Wailers This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Content used falls under fair use. All rights to the original content belong to their respective owners. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail Bakotunes welcomes Piero F. Giunti, creator and curator of "A Great Day in East L.A.: Celebrando the Eastside Sound" exhibition running now through August 23, 2026 at La Plaza de Culturas y Artes 501 N Main St. Los Angeles, CA 90012. Piero F. Giunti is also an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, musician and podcast host who's worked with Ice Cube, Public Enemy, Los Lobos, Becky G and many more. Get to know Piero, learn about the exhibition and make plans to visit! Episode contains music by Los Lobos, The Brat, Ozomatli, Rage Against The Machine, Lalo Guerrero, Cheech & Chong, wil.i.am and Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), The Bags, Thee Midniters, Tierra. *Recorded 12-20-25. Related Links: https://agreatdayineastla.org  https://lapca.org/exhibition/a-great-day-in-east/ https://pierofgiunti.portfoliobox.net/ https://lapca.org/ ----------------------- Fair Use Notice This site and its episodes may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. Such material is made available for purposes including criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The material is presented for educational and informational purposes and is not intended to infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. We make every effort to limit the use of copyrighted content to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve these purposes and to ensure that such use does not adversely affect the market value of the original work. For more information on fair use, please see Section 107 of the Copyright Act: https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#107 Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail From the Bakotunes vault! A previously unreleased, rare interview with Casey Niccoli, the original "Classic Girl" of Jane's Addiction. Casey opens up about her romantic and creative relationship with Jane's frontman Perry Farrell, the struggles of dealing with fame, personal addictions, finding recovery, and rebirth. Recorded Oct. 4, 2012, prior to Jane's Addiction first ever show at the historic Fox Theater in Niccoli's hometown of Bakersfield, CA.  Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail It's a Bakotunes HOLIDAY CLASSIC with Bakersfield mariachi trio Las Caliope! Meet Celene, Tagaxy and Rosanna, hear their story and hear some MUSIC! Fun Fact: They are also Bakersfield's first and only all-female mariachi trio. Believe it! They're breaking ground and bringing the sounds of the honored mariachi music tradition to the masses with some new twists! Feliz Navidad!  Info: [email protected] Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]

Send us Fan Mail A Bakotunes Classic! Bakotunes welcomes Shannon Harris, lead vocalist of Bakersfield/Bay Area nu metal veterans, Spike 1000. Sound familiar? Ever wonder happened to this popular local band who left the valley for the big city to get signed on a major label, play huge shows with KORN on the Family Values Tour, land national radio airplay...then suddenly disappear? It's the story most fans have never heard until now. Enjoy kids! Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: [email protected]