Entertainment
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
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Buddy Alan Owens and the Buckaroos play a set at the Buck Owens Birthday Bash in August.
By Paola Becerra
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ince opening its doors in 1996, the Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace has been the prime place to enjoy great live music, delicious food and entertain out-of-town guests. The building is also a museum that houses Owens’ memorabilia, including his famous red, white and blue guitar; rhinestone suits; hundreds of pictures with celebrities; music awards and the 1972 Pontiac convertible that’s anchored right above the bar.
With such rich musical history, it’s no wonder why the Crystal Palace has been voted the best place to take out-of-town guests. “It’s a way to have a great dinner, be entertained and learn about the Bakersfield Sound in one visit,” said Jim Shaw, a longtime member of the Buckaroos and a member of the management team. During weekdays, (except for Mondays when it’s closed), the Palace has dinner and dancing. So if you’re 106
Bakersfield Life
May 2012
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee takes in the largerthan-life statues of country giants Hank Williams, left, and George Jones at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.
Photo by Felix Adamo
Out-of-town guests