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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eye Street Editor Jennifer Self | Phone 395-7434 | e-mail jself@bakersfield.com

Index This Week’s Obsessions .......................... 22 Carnales Unidos Club Car Show .............. 23 Arts Alive .................................................. 24 ‘Damn Yankees’ review ............................ 25 The Lowdown with Matt Munoz.............. 26 Scott Cox .................................................. 27 ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’..28 Calendar .............................................. 30-31

A bright future cut short Death of guitarist at 38 stuns Bakersfield music scene

BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com

There was never any doubt that guitarist Jim Fendrick was born to rock.

Arms tattooed and hair slicked back, he commanded the stage with electric riffs as leader and sideman in several Bakersfield bands over the years. His talent and rock star charisma seemed to signal a bright future, which makes his death earlier this month at the age of 38 difficult for his family and friends to accept.

“Once he got his mind made up that he was going to player guitar, that was it. He was gonna play guitar,” said Jim’s father, David Fendrick, recalling the moment his son first picked up an electric guitar at 19.

“He would just sit, and like a kid who’s involved with music, would just sit for hours and hours and just keep grinding away on this guitar.”

With no personal instruction, the young guitarist developed his skills playing along with his favorite records, his father said.

“He liked rock and roll, all genres.

Eventually he started making music, and stuck with it for the next 20 years.

My favorite song that he used to play on acoustic guitar was ‘Blackbird’ by Paul McCartney. I just loved to hear him pick that out.”

Though Fendrick lived in Huntington Beach at the time of his death, he never strayed too far from the roots he established in his hometown of Bakersfield, burning up the I-5 in his backand-forth commutes.

At the time of his death, he was in two local bands, the alt-country outfit The Iron Outlaws and alternative rock quintet Karmahitlist, which made a lot of noise about a decade ago before reforming in recent months.

But he also maintained a lot of informal connections with musicians in the local scene and was always willing to sit in with friends in need of his unique musical vision and incredible range.

Danny Garone, Fendrick’s Iron Outlaws bandmate, considered the guitarist not just a friend but a mentor.

“His attitude toward being in a band was a gift. His attitude was always very positive. He had goals of getting recordings done, being a team player, things like that. That’s the way he always was.

He had other jobs that paid better than playing music, but he wasn’t really into that. He wanted to play music and be a

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Jim Fendrick, in a solo show at B Ryder’s in February 2012, was a member of local bands The Iron Outlaws and Karmahitlist.

guitar player. To play with him in a band years later was great. He was the guy who got me started. He was a mentor in music and life.”

Fendrick’s Karmahitlist bandmate, deejay Alex Garza, said plans are in the works to compile a collection of previously unreleased Karmahitlist material featuring Fendrick, including demos, video footage and other recordings.

Garza and Fendrick were childhood friends who attended Sandrini Elementary together. Fendrick eventually graduated from Bakersfield High School in 1993.

“We used to ride our bikes together and go to school. I never thought we’d end up in a band, years later. Everything was ‘so rad’ to Jim when we would rehearse or have a show. ... He’s definitely going to be missed.”

Fendrick leaves behind two young sons, Myles and Cole. Fendrick’s father, who lives in the Northern California city of Windsor, said his son was a tremendous role model for his children.

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He could make them weep Bandmate recalls the music, magic

BY CESAREO GARASA Contributing writer

Man, that cat could play.

Jim Fendrick was a soldier for art: 100 percent packed pure nitro, a sleek 5’9” tattoo-covered turbo engine whose main purpose was to play music.

He would drive two to three hours to play a show/rehearse/write music/record, sometimes sleep an hour or two and then drive back to Orange County because he had to be at work at some ludicrously early time or to be there to pick up his kids. His work

From his performances to his relationships, Jim Fendrick, seen here in 2012, was completely genuine.

ethic was constant, trying to be everywhere at the same time like he had no time to lose. He did this nonstop for the nearly 12 years I knew and played music with him.

He never faltered. Never.

One of the best shows of my life was a month ago when Jim and I played with our band The Iron Outlaws. I Please see TRIBUTE / 29

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Thursday, August 22, 2013 The Bakersfield Californian

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Is there a future for the past?

Dust Bowl group reaches out for preservation help

BY JENNIFER SELF Californian lifestyles editor jself@bakersfield.com

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ost of what volunteers require in the years-long effort to restore three buildings at the historic Sunset Labor Camp can be achieved with money, except for the one thing they need most: young people to care — about the great westward migration that ended in valley migrant camps, about the heritage and customs so many local families share, about a culture and way of life that is disappearing over the generations.

Local schoolchildren used to learn about the Dust Bowl and the 25-year migration it spawned, said Faye Holbert, a longtime supporter of the preservation project at the Lamont camp made famous by John Steinbeck and the sweat of thousands of Okies.

But she’s heard that the lessons no longer are required, and that concerns her.

“We’re all getting older now,” she said of the core group of 10 or so volunteers dedicated to preserving the buildings.

“I don’t know if we’re going to finish this in our lifetime without help.”

And that’s why the annual Dust Bowl Days Festival is so important, said Holbert, 75, whose committee is hosting a dinner Saturday to raise funds for the October celebration of history and culture.

“The festival has picked up the last couple of years,” Holbert said. “It’s just amazing that something this huge can be going on here, and there’s people who have lived here all their lives and say, ‘I didn’t know anything about that.’”

Late to the party or not, new faces represent hope to Holbert, who gets more offers of assistance every year. What she and her committee would really love is a corporate sponsorship or offer of labor and materials from a local contractor.

“Right now it’s just the hardworking people helping the hardworking people, and it’s not moving fast enough for us.”

The buildings — a post office, library and community hall — were constructed in the 1930s, and time has not been kind.

“The library building is pretty much secured,” Holbert said. “The rest of it needs roofing and general love and care.

Like a home.”

The three buildings are all that are left of the original camp, a New Deal project established in 1935. The labor camp — known today as the Arvin Farm Labor Center — sits on land owned by the Kern County Housing Authority and is home to a new generation of farmworkers, so the old buildings were moved to an out-of-theway corner years ago.

Tours are offered to the public by arrangement, and visitors come from all over the world. Just last week a couple from England stopped by.

“Our person to take them through is Earl Shelton. Our leader, Doris Weddell, she was the person who really got everything rolling with this when she was librarian in

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Alexsis Sanchez, a lifelong Lamont resident, exits the community building at Sunset Labor Camp in this July photo. Sanchez is a supporter of preservation efforts at the Lamont camp immortalized in John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.”

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Lamont. Since she’s not here anymore, Earl takes people around, like the schoolchildren who come on the bus.”

Weddell, a respected Dust Bowl historian, died in 2011. So profoundly was her loss felt by the volunteers she inspired and led that only now are they regaining their stride, Holbert said.

“We miss her tremendously. Her death was a huge blow to us.”

But Holbert, Shelton and other volunteers soldier on, plugging away with the restoration, trying to get others interested and — most of all — continuing the tradition of Dust Bowl Days. Saturday’s dinner is the main fundraiser for the event, which costs in the neighborhood of $2,500 to host.

For $25 a ticket, attendees will be served a catered deep-pit dinner, with desserts provided by volunteers. Gene Thome — billed by Holbert as a “second Merle” — will perform. The dinner is at 6 p.m. in Lamont at the David Head Center, named for a former judge who lived in the Sunset camp.

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The Sunset Labor Camp, around the time it was built in the 1930s.

“So many people who grew up there did go on and did good things with their lives,” said Holbert.

“You talk to some people, and they say that was just a terrible time, but I don’t think there’s a person I’ve talked to who lived at that camp who doesn’t say that that was the best time of their life.”

Holbert, whose family migrated to California from Oklahoma in 1948, never lived in the camp herself. She became involved in restoration efforts while working at Sunset School and has become something of an amateur historian herself, learning stories from former residents of everyday life in the camp.

“You look at pictures from the camp

back in those days, there was no trash,” she said. “You had to keep your space clean, or they’d call your name over the loudspeaker. ... People would say, ‘Mom used to sweep the dirt.’”

Though she realizes the expense of moving buildings is “exorbitant,” Holbert said she thinks the structures ultimately belong at the Kern County Museum, where they’d get the visitors they deserve. In the meantime, she and the other volunteers are doing their best to keep a unique part of the valley’s history alive.

“More people keep coming to the festival, and it gives you encouragement. You talk to people and they say, ‘If you’re going to be working out there, I’ve got time.’”

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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eye Street This Week’s Obsessions

New chapter in love story with library T

his week class is back in session for most children. And while I am neither a student nor have one of my own, I still feel the seasonal pull of back to school.

Surely I can’t be the only adult whose heart races when the Sunday sale ads focus on school and office supplies in midsummer (at least I hope not.) To be honest, I’m fascinated by pens, binders, folders and other organizational tools all year long — but right now they’re on sale!

Along with supplies, this time of year has me thinking more of books. Considering how exciting it has been searching for deals, it’s no surprise thrift played a part in my latest book search. When a former teacher and Facebook friend posted a link about food author M. F. K. Fisher, I wanted to check out

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her work, which is most notably available in a large compendium titled “The Art of Eating.” Before shelling out the dough, I opted to check the library, the large book repository that doesn’t sell coffee.

Although I was a young habitue (and how proud I was to know that word at an early age) of the library, my trips fell by the wayside after college. With a shiny new paycheck after college, I bought more of my books.

With age came frugality, so now I look to enjoy rather than possess new titles.

And it would be difficult

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Teresa Guerrero reshelves books at Beale Memorial Library.

for a lifelong lover of books to resist the library’s draw, even in pop culture as three of my favorite works — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Foul Play” and “Party Girl” — all feature dynam-

ic, adventurous librarians.

(And the real-life library staffers I’ve known have also been by turns intelligent, interesting and helpful.)

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he was headed to Beale Memorial Library on a lunch break to return some books, I hitched a ride.

Recalling all the wonderful library experiences of my childhood, I was glad to find it equally thrilling as an adult.

Some places can be identified by a single sense.

If you led me into a bakery blindfolded, I’d probably be able to tell you what was cooking. The same holds for the library, where your nose reads the rich scent of old paper, bound in reinforced covers or wrapped in protective plastic.

Of course some things have changed since I was a child proudly clutching my highlighter-yellow Kern County library card. I was able to do a book search online — from my phone, no less — before I even set foot in the Beale. And, sadly, the cards are now white, adorned only slightly with a colorful image of a sun setting in the valley, which the library system covers.

After heading in the wrong direction, I was steered the right way by a helpful worker and headed up to the second floor mezzanine. As I ended up in a row without the exact book number, I started scanning the shelves filled with cook-

books and other food writing that I could have easily spent hours perusing. My time was limited, so I snatched the first one by Fisher I found, “With Bold Knife & Fork.”

After also picking up one of Fisher’s more personal reminisces (“Stay Me, Oh Comfort Me”), I headed to check out.

Even renewing my card (which had long since expired) was simple, filling it out with one of those tiny pencils that seems impossible to dull.

Although the experience was brief, the effects linger.

I’ve daydreamed about hitting the ValleyCat search system to find all the books I’ve been eager to read but not necessarily buy. I then plotted a lunch break trip when I could head down the street and hole up in a corner of the Beale with a good book and some air conditioning.

Speaking of books ...

I’ve enjoyed what I’ve read from Fisher, so I expect I will pick up that compendium. Another title I’m interested in picking up is Marilyn Hagerty’s “Grand Forks: A History of American Dining in 128 Reviews,” which comes out Tuesday.

You may recognize Hagerty’s name from the news Please see OBSESSIONS / 23

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Thursday, August 22, 2013 The Bakersfield Californian

Eye Street

Chrome sweet chrome at car show

BY MIRANDA WHITWORTH Contributing writer

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ows of custom rides, polished chrome and perfect coats of paint will be on display this weekend as a decades-old car club keeps tradition rolling.

The Carnales Unidos Car Club Show takes place Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds Carnival Lot. It's an afternoon that organizer Harvey Reyes promises will be a fun-filled event with a greater mission.

“We know how important it is to help people in need. We are very active in the community and we are here to help.”

Reyes and his fellow members formed the club in 1975. Each year they select a different person or organization to benefit from the event's proceeds. Last year Carnales Unidos Car Club made a donation to the Jamison Center to help local children transitioning into foster care. This year, Reyes says, the club decided to donate to Iraq War veteran Wesley Leon Barrientos, who lost his legs while fighting overseas.

“We saw some articles in the newspaper that say what he was doing here in the community and we decided we need to do something to help him.”

Reyes says this year's recipient is close to his heart.

“I am a veteran myself so I know the need. We are also running a special for veterans so they can attend the show at a discount with their ID.”

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last March when her review of a muchanticipated Olive Garden in her North Dakota town went viral.

The Grand Forks Herald columnist became a media sensation with her nononsense yet polite style, and this book compiles a collection of reviews that also provide insight into the dining experience.

With a foreword from none other than chef and food adventurer Anthony Bourdain, the book is sure to satiate those who usually have their mind on food — like myself.

Down the Internet rabbit hole Along with offering a wealth of information, the Internet can become a distraction with its siren call of endless memes, gifs and new sensations. This week is no exception, so in the interest of making your lunch break, evening or weekend (because you can’t look at work, right?) more entertaining, here are a couple of websites to

Carnales Unidos Car Club Show When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Kern County Fairgrounds Carnival Lot, 1142 S P St. Admission: Veterans and advanced tickets, $12; $15 at the gate; children 10 and under free with paid adult.

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Hundreds of cars, their owners and family members are expected to be at the event. Music, a car hopping contest, food and a kids’ zone will be featured as well.

The entertainment, Reyes said, is fun for all ages and that's the way Carnales Unidos Car Club intends it to be.

“We want to promote good clean fun. We have participants who have been coming here for 15 years and they know when they come to our show they feel comfortable and it's a good safe atmosphere.”

Registration is open until 11 a.m on Sunday, when the gates open. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles are welcome to compete.

Prizes are awarded in every class and a cash purse waits for best in show.

“We like to treat people the way we like to be treated. We like to support good sportsmanship. We are very active in the community. This is our community and we are here to help.”

distract you.

First up is Hot-Dog Legs (hot-doglegs.tumblr.com), which asks, “Are they hot dogs or legs?” Although the question is simple, the answer may not be as you scroll through dozens of photos depicting either human legs or frankfurters, sunning out on the beach or chilling at home. If you’ve ever gotten tired of seeing people post “selfies” from their laps, this site is for you.

Also worth a visit is Old-Timey Cats (oldtimeycats.com), which collects old photos and videos of felines in adventures such as “catching squirts” (being fed milk fresh from a cow) and lounging around with human and canine companions. Of special note is the video of Mickey the Fire Cat, who slides down a real fireman’s pole after intensely watching a game of dominoes at a Minneapolis fire station. Thankfully, he gets nowhere near a real blaze, although he dons a cat-sized fire hat.

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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eye Street Camille Gavin CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Fond memories on the wall Mural helps patients living with dementia

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n 18-foot wall mural that Nancy Putney recently finished is more than a work of art — it’s a pleasant form of therapy for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

It took the artist 146 hours over a period of 23 days to complete the artwork, which she painted directly onto one wall in the Grove, the memory care unit at Rosewood Senior Living Community.

“We’re using it as an intellectual and a social activity,” said Nicole Phillips, coordinator of the unit. “Most of the residents here are from Bakersfield and every area of that mural is a symbol of reminiscence — it helps to bring back memories of good times with family, friends and spouses.”

People with dementia tend to withdraw or isolate themselves, she said, and the artwork is a way of getting them to interact with others and to remember things.

Before starting the work, Putney met with Phillips and learned that the mural is meant to help residents focus on the positive aspects of their lives.

“I appreciated the thought behind it, that it was a way of encouraging people to tell each other their stories,” she said. “I tried to make it as bright, happy, joyful and full of energy as I possibly could.”

And, in my view, she exceeded her own expectations. (As a resident of the independent living sector of Rosewood, I got to look at the mural as her work progressed.)

Putney, like many artists, is accustomed to working alone in her studio, so working in an environment that’s home to about 16 residents was something new to her.

The mural occupies one wall of the dining area. It’s one of two central areas in the Grove, which is encircled by individual apartments and staff offices.

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Nancy Putney painted this 9-foot mural at the Rosewood Retirement Community on New Stine Road.

“At first it was a little like being in a fishbowl because people would come by and comment on it as I was working,” she said.

“But it was a warm relationship with both the residents and the staff — they were like cheerleaders.”

Rosewood executive director Ellen Renner said the mural was funded by a $2,500 donation from Rosie’s Closet, and on-site thrift shop run by volunteers who occupy the independent living sector of the facility.

Putney’s design was selected from several proposals submitted, she said. Requirements included the ability to carry out the assignment as well as being willing to meet the budget.

“Nancy has done a phenomenal work of art that is so meaningful to the residents in the Grove, our memory support program,” Renner said. “The amazing detail and color creates a beautiful enhancement to mood and spirit in the room. It is so heartwarming to visit and come upon one or two residents standing there, contemplating places they’ve known, pointing out a favorite landmark to their friend or family member.”

In using the mural in a more

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structured way, Phillips does research on a particular item in the painting and then focuses on it with a gathering of residents.

Presented as a panorama of the Kern County area, it depicts dozens of familiar sights. Among them are Taft oil derricks, Cal State Bakersfield, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, the Father Garces statue and the Kern River.

“I talk about the history and then let them tell me about it,” the coordinator said. “This week we did Dewar’s and so many of them said, ‘Oh, I’ve been there,’ and then we went on to talk about their favorite flavor of ice cream.”

Phillips also said she’s heard residents say of the mural as they are passing by, “It brightens my day.” The vibrant colors also help people who have vision problems.

When doing murals, Putney usually projects the drawing onto the wall and then traces the outline. But conditions in the Grove — not enough darkness — made it unsuitable for using such a process, so she created a penciled design on graph paper and then visually translated each section on a larger scale.

“That’s the way it went on the wall, square by square, and that’s the way we used to do it before we had all these technical gadgets,” said the artist, who taught art in local elementary and high

schools from 1986 to 2001.

In the past few years she has completed large murals at the Wind Wolves Preserve south of Bakersfield and at McKinley Elementary School. On Friday she’ll begin one at the Mercy Learning Center at 631 E. California Ave. “It’s an after-school program for elementary-age children, where they can do homework and get tutoring,” she said. “It’s multicultural, very diverse, and (the mural) will have the faces of the children doing indoor and outdoor activities.”

New art museum staffers Due to the recent departure of two key employees — assistant curator Claire Putney and marketing director Jason Gutierrez — several personnel changes are in the works at the Bakersfield Museum of Art. Executive director John Lofgren, who assumed his position in February, is optimistic about what’s ahead.

“With every change there’s a silver lining,” he said during a recent telephone conversation.

Currently he’s advertising for a person to fill the marketing job.

“I’m really looking to bring someone on board who feels good about working with the staff and has a wonderful feel for the community,” Lofgren said.

“We’ve had a couple of good nibbles already.”

Gutierrez was a board member at the time he became employed as marketing director and continued in that role on a contract basis after starting his own business about two years ago. He left the art museum earlier this summer — apparently by mutual agreement — to devote full time to his enterprise.

“We’re still very good friends, and we have a great relationship,” Lofgren said.

Putney, an accomplished artist, served as assistant curator until her move to up north in May. (She’s the daughter of Nancy Putney.)

“Claire wore a lot of hats around here, and we miss her,” Lofgren said. “But she’s very happy now, and I’m happy that she’s still in the fine arts business.”

Rachel Magnus, formerly the museum’s receptionist, is Putney’s replacement. She has a good background in art history, Lofgren said, and is working with curator Vikki Cruz in doing research on upcoming exhibits.

Adam Schwartz, also an artist, was hired to fill the receptionist spot.

Continuing in the positions they held when Lofgren came on board are Liz Sherwyn, education coordinator; Alli Duncan, membership coordinator; Matthew Slominski, museum assistant supervisor; and Gail Gilfoy, office manager.

An increase in the education budget has made it possible to expand that particular program and to add instructors, Lofgren said.

Andrew Hawley and Leslie Wilson have joined Emily Becerra on the teaching staff.

All are employed on a parttime basis.

“I am extraordinarily fortunate to be working with a team that has such passion for art,” the director said. He had equal praise for the museum’s board of directors, headed by Joe Hay. “It’s a young board, and they’ve really rolled up their sleeves,” Lofgren said. “They have taken a much more active role and are very excited about getting involved.”

Sponsorships are being solicited now for Via Arte, the museum’s annual Italian street painting festival, which usually draws plenty of participants as well as onlookers.

A major fundraiser for the nonprofit, it will be held on Oct. 5-6 at The Marketplace.

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Thursday, August 22, 2013 The Bakersfield Californian

Eye Street Review

‘Damn Yankees’ hits it out of park Baseball musical makes for a lively, fun day at theater

BY CAMILLE GAVIN Contributing writer

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hay Brandon Burke has delivered a smashing home run with his version of “Damn Yankees” at Stars.

By mixing clusters of handstands, back flips, somersaults and thrilling slides into an imaginary second base, his choreography brings both energy and nostalgia to the game of baseball.

I attended Sunday’s performance and, for me, the nostalgia trip began with the overture. I found myself singing along — mentally, of course — with “You’ve Gotta Have Heart,” and “Whatever Lola Wants.”

Although the show opens quietly in the living room of a middle-aged couple, it’s quickly strengthened by the lovely voice of newcomer Kayleen Clements as she laments being a baseball widow in “Six Months out of the Year.”

Meanwhile her husband, Joe, played by Randy Jelmini, is glued to an unseen television set as he watches the hapless Washington Senators lose another game.

Things quickly get rolling, however, when Joe angrily says he’d sell his soul to

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see the Senators beat the New York Yankees.

With that, Bruce Saathoff as Applegate, aka the Devil, enters and grants Joe’s wish by turning him into a rookie named Joe Hardy. Saathoff is in his element drifting in and out throughout the show, suavely delivering one-liners as he comes and goes.

The team, clad in typical baseball uniforms, is introduced via an intricate dance number, “Heart,” which is a real winner, replete with the flinging of bats and balls, and Erika Kern doing a tap dance on top of the Senators dugout. Norman Colwell is the team’s stalwart and still hopeful coach; Kern is a nosy reporter.

Tim Armijo plays the naïve rookie who saves the day for the Senators. He has a

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Lola (Kelci Lowry) tries to seduce Joe Hardy (Tim Armijo) in a scene from “Damn Yankees,” which is playing at Stars Theatre Restaurant.

well-trained voice and is thoroughly believable in his role. (Let’s hope he appears often on the Stars stage.)

Armijo seems genuinely bewildered when Kelci Lowry as Lola, shedding layers of her well-fitting red and black costume, attempts to lead him astray. Later in the show they are well-matched in their poignant duet, “Two Lost Souls.”

Another fresh face was young Ethan Simpson. Playing the part of bat boy, he blended in nicely with the other cast members and cheerfully submitted to being tossed about and lifted in some of the dance routines.

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muffles the chorus. For example, the presentation of “Who’s Got the Pain,” done to a mambo beat, was entertaining, but it was nearly impossible to understand the lyrics.

The orchestra, an energetic group of musicians led by pianist Brock Christian, was very much a part of the show. Drummer Danny Murillo even provided a few humorous sound effects via a distinctive whistle and what looked like a large paint brush.

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Eye Street The Lowdown with Matt Munoz

Up-and-coming country boy Bakersfield artist getting exposure

D

illon Galanski — who goes by the stage name Dillon James — represented Bakersfield last week against some fierce competition at Knott’s Berry Farm for the Texaco Country Showdown state finals.

He didn’t win — that honor goes to Suzanne Harper of San Diego — but he gave it his all before a crowd of 300-plus country music fans.

“I was very nervous,” Galanski said in an email Wednesday while he was killing time in an airport en route to Nashville, Tenn. “It was the first time to play at such a large venue with a live band. (The winner) had great songs and sang her butt off.”

Galanski said he’s headed to Music City to perform in a showcase before industry professionals and to record two of his original compositions. He sang one of his own songs, “I’m a Changed Man,” for the Showdown finals, which featured seven performers.

Nervous or not, one local fan said Galanski had the audience in the palm of his hand.

“In my opinion, Dillon did great,” said Melanie Rutledge, a radio personality with 92.1 KIX Country, which sponsored the Bakersfield leg of the national competition.

“He did perform right after the girl who ended up winning. You could tell he was nervous, but once he got in the zone, he was just fine. Lots of applause, whistles and

PHOTO BY MELANIE RUTLEDGE

Bakersfield country singer Dillon James and Texaco Country Showdown California state finals winner Suzanne Harper of San Diego are seen at Knott’s Berry Farm on Aug. 17.

screams. It was great to have Bakersfield there to represent him.

Every seat in the house was full.”

Rutledge said that judging by the buzz surrounding the 20year-old singer, he’ll probably be popping up on the radar from time to time.

“I was able to go backstage before and after the competition to see Dillon. The vibe was so awesome. All the musicians were talking with each other, joking around, having fun. I was so proud of Dillon making it that far.

He definitely has a bright future in music.”

The success of the Texaco Country Showdown in Bakersfield benefited local artists and helped introduce KIX FM as the new kid on the Bakersfield radio dial, Rutledge said. The station has plans for the competition to return next year.

“We can’t wait to do it again. I feel that it was a big success because we focused on local talented musicians who feel that they actually have a chance to go somewhere if they just get a

chance to be heard. We like to be that platform. This competition definitely helped to get the word out about us.”

As for Galanski, he’s grateful for the opportunities that have come his way and hope this is the beginning of big things.

“I want to thank the fans that I have for their support now and in the future. I hope they all know how much I appreciate them.”

Grant Langston & The Supermodels After a successful pair of live music offerings at the new Gardens at Mill Creek facility in downtown Bakersfield, singersongwriter Grant Langston will make his return Saturday — this time with his full band, the Supermodels.

When you’re born and raised in a small town in Alabama, chances are you’re fed on a strict diet of deep-fried turkey and country music. So what do you do? Embrace it and strap your bulging belly into a tight pair of Wranglers, or do you get the hell

Matt Munoz is editor of Bakotopia.com, a sister website of The Californian that devotes itself to promoting Bakersfield’s art scene. Matt’s column appears every Thursday in Eye Street.

out of dodge to discover your inner vegan and rock ’n’ roll?

Well, Langston may not have discovered the joys of tofu and soy, but he knew he loved a good power chord when he heard one, and headed out west to make his name in Los Angeles.

“Growing up where I did I was force-fed a steady diet of very slick Nashville stuff. As a result, I hated country music, or at least I thought I hated it until I heard the real deal,” said Langston, 47.

“I didn’t want to make music that was formulaic. I wanted to step outside that and have lyrics that are sassy and written from a modern perspective. I wanted to be free to throw in a Led Zep riff if I wanted to, to poke some fun at the genre, but at the same time pay homage to that style.”

The “real deal” was Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam and Merle Haggard — country artists who were busy upsetting the Nashville elite while Langston was still in diapers. The music resonated with Grant, and he set about fusing it with his love of contemporary rock music.

Langston has been a visitor to Bakersfield many times over the years, making several appearances at the legendary venue Fishlips, where in 2007 he made a live record, appropriately titled “Live in Bakersfield.” Langston’s shows became such a popular draw he was invited to perform for the club’s final blow-out in December 2011.

Langston’s latest release, “Working Until I Die,” is an album steeped in Bakersfield Sound tradition that should easily translate well in a live setting.

Backed by the Supermodels, Langston puts on a show guaranteed to please the crowds, offering an interesting glimpse into the Southern California country scene.

“The crowd there had a good time for the last show,” said property manager Edith Gibson, of the

PHOTO COURTESY OF GRANT LANGSTON

SoCal roots rocker Grant Langston appears at the Gardens at Mill Creek on Saturday.

new outdoor venue downtown.

“It is forecast to be a lovely evening, so hopefully people will remember that the Garden is completely shaded and breezy. It is truly lovely to be there in the evening for a concert, even on a hot day.”

All proceeds from the event will benefit Bakersfield Garden Pathways mentoring and education programs. Food and drink vendors will be selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Doors open Saturday at 7 p.m., showtime at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at Gardenpathways.org, Metro Galleries in Bakersfield or at the door. Also appearing is country troubadour Vince Galindo.The Gardens at Mill Creek is located at 712 19th St. All ages admitted. For more information visit gardenpathways.org or grantlangston.com.

According to the show’s organizers, anyone who “likes” the Garden Pathways Bakersfield Facebook page will be given free admittance. A list with your name will be available at the door.

No Bako Blues Fest in 2013 Bad news for local blues fans: The B-Town Blues Festival will be taking a year off.

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Eye Street Scott Cox CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST

Walks a lap every morning.

Bob Odenkirk as President Richard Nixon welcomes Elvis, played by Jack Black, to the White House in “Drunk History,” Comedy Central’s version of the popular online sketches.

Sits in laps every afternoon.

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Concert hall primo, but keep me out of the vino T his week finds me on vacation, and the coolest thing I’ve discovered so far popped up before I even got to the beach. I had heard about a new concert venue in Paso Robles called Vina Robles. I’d heard it was nice but hadn’t seen it yet. I was borderline enraged that I couldn’t make it to the Lyle Lovett show there earlier this month, but my anger had subsided to the point where I was at least curious about the venue again. I stopped by on the way to the beach and, wow: This place is incredible.

It should be noted that I’m not a wine person, so the whole wine-tasting thing is pretty much lost on me. My wife, however, likes wine tasting just fine, so Vina Robles is looking like a destination rather than a stop along the way to the beach. I’ve been to a whole bunch of concert venues, and this outdoor amphitheater might be the best planned and laid-out that I’ve ever seen.

From the natural bowl shape of the place, to the access to food and beverage, to the wide pedestrian walkways, it’s just perfect.

And speaking of food and beverage, you’ll find that the fare here is far, far above average. Imagine tasting some world-class wine before taking your seat to hear Tony Bennett, which people did on the 10th of this month. No detail was overlooked in the design and construction of this concert hall. Sound engineers drew this thing up from scratch, and it shows. The stage, acoustics, lighting — even the loading facilities backstage — are state of the art.

But its with the caliber of bands that this place really shines. They’ve already had Lyle and Tony. And ZZ Top. And Darius Rucker. And on and on. Upcoming shows include Ziggy Marley, Peter Frampton with B.B. King (with special guest Sonny Landreth, who, if you don’t know, is the best guitarist of the bunch), Bonnie Raitt, John Fogerty, and Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. And many more. The concert schedule looks like they ripped it right out of my iPod. Vina Robles looks to have all the makings of a spectacular concert destination. World-class

food and wine in a spectacular setting, a great staff, and the best live music anywhere. Stop by, taste some wine, and walk around the place. Check out their website for concert dates and more info at vinoroblesampitheatre.com. September acts include the Doobie Brothers and Lynryd Skynyrd. October is flush with talent too, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Martin, Fogerty, Joe Satriani, and The Moody Blues — and that’s just October! I see many a road trip in my future.

Intoxicating TV show The other big news is that I found something good on TV that isn’t “Breaking Bad”!

I like stuff that’s unique, original, and, if at all possible, funny is good. I love history shows, but they’re generally pretty boring.

I also love listening to drunk people. Have you ever been out, totally sober, and heard somebody talking who was clearly overserved? It’s almost always funny. Well, finally someone has combined my love of drunk people with my love of history. It’s called — get ready for it — “Drunk History”! I’d seen a video a few years back with Will Ferrell and Don Cheadle playing Abe Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, and it was darn funny.

Here’s how it works — take a really funny comic, and have him or her enjoy a few adult beverages. Then simply have the inebriated performer recount a story from history in his own words. Now that would be pretty good as is, but here’s the best part: The smashed storyteller is only the narrator. The story is acted out by a bunch of other comedians and actors, including Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Luke and Owen Wilson, Bob Odenkirk and more. They all have to lip-synch their lines along with the clearly impaired narrator, which gives “Drunk History” it’s considerable charm.

This show is really funny. You can watch it Tuesday nights on Comedy Central, but nobody watches stuff at it’s allotted time anymore. It’s all about on-demand nowadays, and most episodes are available at funnyordie.com and elsewhere on the interwebs.

You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll see way too many people throw up.

Scott Cox is host of "First Look with Scott Cox," which airs from 7 to 10 a.m. weekdays at bakersfield.com and KERN-AM, 1180.

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Another ‘me too’ fantasy film

BY ROGER MOORE McClatchy-Tribune News Service

There is most certainly an audience for the film “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,” fans of the six (planned) novels about demons, supernatural demon fighters, vampires, werewolves, witches and

warlocks.

They’ll thrill to all the endless litany of runes, talismans, history and “rules” of this world of shadow-hunters descended from an angel who showed up to help crusading knights a thousand years ago. They’ll eagerly await the brief, throw-away visit to

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the “City of Bones” (a cemetery) of the title. And if you love exposition and shapely if bland young actors in leather, skinny jeans, knee boots, Goth cocktail dresses and heavy eye makeup, this may be the movie for you.

Lily Collins is Clary, the birthday girl whose mother (Lena Headey of “300”) never told her about her heritage, why she keeps seeing signs and people with great hair stalking and stabbing demons in nightclubs and what not.

Clary, dragging her unsuspecting admirer Simon (Robert Sheehan) along, finds out. She was born into this world. Simon?

He’s just a “muggle.” Sorry, “mundane,” a clueless human.

They learn all this from the mop-topped warrior-explainer Jace (Jamie Campbell Bower), who drives a Triumph motorcycle, flirts with Clary and has the tedious job of explicating every single thing to them and to the audience.

“All religions assist us in our battle,” he says as they rummage through the demonkilling gear stashed beneath a New York church altar.

“Magnus Bane. He’s a warlock. I should’ve known,” he mutters. Of course.

The shadow-hunters fight “a war that can never be won, but must always be fought” the leader of their “Institute” (Jared Harris) teaches. We’re invited to draw our own parallels to modern battles against terrorism.

Sometimes, vampires interfere. Sometimes, werewolves help. Johann Sebastian

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Bach’s contrapuntal compositions play a part. Homoerotic come-ons play into the love triangles set up here.

A magical cup, a “mortal instrument,” is sought by good guys and bad (Jonathan Rhys Meyers).

Cool effects? “The Portal” is a watery door to points in space and time, and the runes — tattooed over the arms and chests of the shadow-hunters, glow when they’re doing their runish thing. It’s a stilted, silly mishmash of earlier fantasy franchises, with the occasional decent joke and frequent brawls involving swordplay and backflips.

Director Harald Zwart has “Agent Cody Banks” and the recent “Karate Kid” among his credits. Which tells you the best they’re hoping for here is a “Percy Jackson” level of success.

This franchise’s fate was sealed when bargain hunters Screen Gems got the distribution rights to it. And there’s no stopping them. “City of Ashes,” a second adaptation, is due out next year, probably dumped in late August, just like this one.

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“It is with great reluctance that we are taking a year off from the blues fest so we can put all our energy into the Dream Theater,” said World Records owner Pat Evans in an email blast this week. “The 19th annual B-Town Blues Fest will be Saturday September 13, 2014.”

Evans’ Dream Theater is a community-

oriented “brick-by-brick” project being constructed inside World Records. Upon its completion, the Dream Theater will host regular concerts and programs with an emphasis on music education and history.

We’ll have more information on the status of the project in an upcoming column.

World Records is located at 2815 F St. For more information, call 831-3100.

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Eye Street TRIBUTE: CONTINUED FROM 20 they were intended for. He’d write pro-

TICKET ROUNDUP Rabobank 1001 Truxtun Ave. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.)

Saturday: Roller Derby for Ronald McDonald House, 5 p.m. $10-$18.

Sept. 5-8: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, show 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. $20-$75.

Sept. 15: Gary Allan and Sheryl Crow “Free & Easy Tour,” guest Drake White, 7 p.m. in the arena, $33-$73.

Sept. 8: Intocable, 8 p.m., $25-$85.

Oct. 3-6: “Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure,” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, $9-$48 (Thursday only); $18-$48 (Friday through Sunday).

Oct. 6: “The Four Preps,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. in the theater, $80 for eight concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 2058522 or 589-2478.

Oct. 19: Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing, 6 p.m. $10-$35.

Oct. 25: Vince Gill, 7:30 p.m., in the theater, $35-$58.

Nov. 1: Mike Epps, 7 p.m. in the theater, $44-$51.

Nov. 3: “Golden Dragon Acrobats,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. in the theater, $80 for seven concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 5892478.

Dec. 8: “Eve Selis,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 3 p.m. in the theater, $80 for six concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 5892478.

Jan. 9: Jason Petty’s “Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes,” presented by Bakersfield Community Concert Association, 7:30 p.m. in the theater, $80 for five concerts. bakersfieldcca.org or 205-8522 or 589-2478.

Jan. 31: The Fresh Beat Band concert, 6:30 p.m. in the theater, $18 to $38.

Kern County Fairgrounds 1142 S. P St. The events are free with Kern County Fair paid admission, unless noted. All shows at 8 p.m., unless specified.

Sept. 18: Uncle Kracker Sept. 18: Luis Miguel. $59-$149 plus fee.

Tickets available at Jalisco Jewelers or vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Sept. 19: REO Speedwagon Sept. 20: Zendaya Sept. 21: Jo Dee Messina Sept. 22: Mickey Thomas Sept. 23: Los Lobos Sept. 24: The Four Tops Sept. 25: Dustin Lynch with Lucky Ned Pepper Sept. 26: Kutless Sept. 27: The Hollywood Stones Sept. 27-28: PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, $10-$15 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Sept. 28: Lonestar

Sept 29: Fiesta Rodeo, 6 p.m., $5. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Sept. 29: Banda la Costena, with special guest Ana Victoria, 7 p.m.

Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. vallitix.com or 322-5200. All shows at 7 p.m. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.)

Aug. 29: Phil Vassar. $30.50-$38.50.

Sept. 12: Wade Hayes. $12.50.

Oct. 23: The Mavericks. $45-$53.50.

Nov. 23: Mark Chestnutt. $21-$28.

Fox Theater 2001 H St. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

(Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.)

Sept. 13: Anjelah Johnson, 8 p.m. $30.50.

Sept. 14: Dru Hill with Case and H Town, 8 p.m. $28.50-$68.50.

Sept. 21: Kenny Loggins, 7:30 p.m. $59.50-$99.50.

Oct. 5: Country Roads: A John Denver Celebration, 8 p.m. $26-$69.

Oct. 9: Steven Curtis Chapman, $23$43.

Oct. 18: Bryan Adams, 8 p.m., $29.50$75.

Oct. 26: 3 Faces of the King: An American Legend, celebrate the music, life and legacy of Elvis Presley, 8 p.m. $26-$69.

Nov. 11: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m. $27.50-$175.

Nov. 16: The Bob & Tom Comedy Show, 8 p.m., $27.50.

Dec. 7: An Irish Christmas, 7:30 p.m. $26-$51.

Dec. 10: The Black Crowes, 7:30 p.m. $35-$75.

Dec. 23: The Brian Setzer Orchestra — Christmas Rocks!, 7:30 p.m., $40-$80.

Kern County Museum 3801 Chester Ave. vallitix.com or 3225200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.)

Sept. 7: Village Fest 2013, 6 p.m. $65.

was on drums, Jim on guitar. It was the second gig I played with him this year (the other being Karmahitlist’s reunion on Feb. 2). The audience lost their minds: people singing along, yelling, pushing back and forth into the front of the band like an unbreakable wave. Some people were weeping — at a rock and roll show. This is a very rare thing these days, especially when the musicians onstage are over 20.

But eliciting that kind of reaction from the crowd was just another day on stage for Jim. It didn’t matter how long we had been playing a show, the gig didn’t start until he literally became airborne. He had this signature stage move that I called “the kick,” where he would hop around lightly, like a boxer, and then, BOOM, stomp on the ground. Then, and only then, would the rest of the band show up.

He proved this power over and over again, in different bands and on countless stages, from here to Arizona to Nevada.

There’s little recorded evidence of his talent, but most of what he laid down can be found during his time with Karmahitlist at www.reverbnation.com/karmahitlist.

He wasn’t the guy who practiced sweeps and knew every scale; in fact his musical knowledge — though far from basic — was concentrated on unique chordings and fluidity. His riffs would sound odd on their own but they would fit perfectly within the context of the song

gressions that, when broken down, displayed extremely sophisticated songwriting that would combine edge and texture; easy to play and listen to, but difficult to replicate accurately. Believe me, I tried.

He was as stoic as Johnny Cash, as natural a mystic as Bob Marley. He had the dangerous puma swagger of Miles Davis and the gentle sweetness and mystery of a George Harrison (years ago, Jim told me that most of his tattoos were based on his belief in God). These aren’t overblown comparisons; it’s rare to find anyone with some of these traits. To know someone with all of them, to consider them a close friend, is a gift.

After the show in July — the last we would play together — I told my dear friend Jim Fendrick that when I die, I wanted him to play his haunting song “Faith a la carte” at my funeral. This affected him deeply. He hugged me and said, “I love you, brother.” I got to tell him the same.

There was no forced love from him; it was all genuine. From his playing, to his smile, to the way he loved his two boys, he had so much soul, so much heart he couldn’t keep it all cooped up in a human body anymore; he just upgraded. He couldn’t be everywhere like the soldier he was.

Now he can.

— Cesareo Garasa is a Bakersfield drummer who plays in a number of bands around town

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You should always seek the counsel of a licensed estate planning attorney first and foremost. They have the knowledge to answer your questions from a legal standpoint. Although there are certain “services” out there that can draft your documents, usually they are not associated with a lawyer, so they are really unable to give you legal advice. There have been instances when the documents were not drafted properly and because of that the entire trust and the plan of distribution were defeated. The adverse impact usually causes court involvement causing great distress and expense. If you want to know more, contact my office. I offer free 30 minute consultations for those without existing estate plans.

Outside The Box Film Festival

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vallitix.com or 322-5200. (Listed ticket prices do not include additional fees.)

Nov. 8: Panels & Workshops, Spotlight Theatre, 1622 19th Street. $25.

Nov. 8-10: 3 Day Festival Pass, 9 a.m.

Friday through 5 p.m. Sunday, Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $175 adults; $90 students.

Nov. 8: Outside The Box Film Festival: Feature Film Movie, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 2001 H St. $15 adults; $7.50 students.

Nov. 10: Outside The Box Closing Night Wrap Party, 9 p.m., The Padre Hotel, 1702 18th St. $100.

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Reverse Mortgages

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We read that the President signed a bill that had something to do with Reverse Mortgages. Is this going to change the way the program works?

T.P.Kernville Yes, eventually, it will have an effect on the way the program works. The President signed a reverse mortgage reform bill into law known as The Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act.We still do not know exactly what changes will be made. There is speculation that in the future you may have to pass some financial requirements and also be willing to set aside a portion of your proceeds for future payments on your taxes and insurance. Now might be a good time to consider getting into the program.

Eagle Mountain Casino 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. eaglemtncasino.com or 559-788-6220.

All shows 8 p.m.

Aug. 30: Trace Adkins, 9 p.m. $30-$40.

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The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, August 22, 2013

Eye Street Go & Do Today Alpha Canine Sanctuary Fundraiser, wine, appetizers, entertainment, drawing, prizes, 5 to 8 p.m., Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave. $25 at the door. All proceeds benefit Alpha Canine Sanctuary. 391-8212.

Concerts by The Fountain, old school funk with Gene Austin & GSixx, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave.

Friday A Bako Show: A Night of Hip Hop, A.I., Iglos, The Kied, Kesor, Street Rat, 9 p.m., Jerry’s Pizza, 1817 Chester Ave. $5. 633-1000.

Bakersfield Blaze vs. San Jose, 7:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, 7:15 p.m. Monday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $7-$12. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. Bakersfield Friends of Wine Italian Wine Dinner, 7 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave. $75. Visit bakersfieldfriendsofwine.com or 871-6463 or 8716830.

River Rhythms Concert Series, music by Obsidian, 6:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 10 Kern River Drive, Kernville. Free. 760-3790764.

Bakersfield “Black Hole” Game, Oakland Raiders vs.

Chicago Bears, drink specials, raffle at half time, 7 to 10 p.m., Cataldo’s Pizza, 6111 Niles Street.

Free. For more details, call Paul at 706-9294.

Saturday “Find Your Classroom” at BC, 8 to 10 a.m., Bakersfield College, outside the Grace Van Dyke Bird Library, 1801 Panorama Dr. Free.

Email lkrausse@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

“The Mysteries of Owl Cave” Presentation, by Dr. Robert M. Yohe II and Suzann Henrikson, discussing the significant archeological work and discoveries that have been ongoing for more than five decades, 3 p.m., Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave. $7; members free.

324-6350.

26th annual Rubbery Ducky Races, entertainment, drawings, kids games, prizes, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverside Park, 10 Kern River Drive, Kernville. Free for spectators; $25 per race or 5 races for $100. Email marshas@kvsun.com or 760-379-7785.

Bakersfield Garden Club Meeting, with Patrick Odle from Green with Envy Hydroponics, discussing advantages and share techniques of growing plants without a soil medium, 9 a.m., Church of the Brethren, in the social hall, 327 A St. 393-3657.

Bakersfield Speedway, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, NMRA, gates open at 4 p.m.; races begin at 6 p.m., Bakersfield

Speedway, 5001 N. Chester Ave. $10; $5 ages 6-12; under 5 free. bakersfieldspeedway.com or call 393-3373.

Central Coast Gun Show & Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St. $9; children 13 and under are free; $3 parking. 805-481-6726.

Dust Bowl Fundraising Dinner, dinner, entertainment, 6 p.m., David Head Center, 10300 San Diego St., Lamont. $25 per person and can be purchased at Joronco Rentals, Bear Mountain Sports.

854-3620 or 664-3933.

Electronic Waste Recycling Fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Mission, 816 E. 21st St. Free. Email nlagness@yahoo.com or 8734011.

Farmers markets:, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, next to Golden State Mall, 3201 F St.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Brimhall Square, 9500 Brimhall Road; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, Kaiser Permanente, 8800 Ming Ave.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays, in the parking lot of James St. and Central Ave., Shafter.

Glenwood Gardens Health Fair, health screenings, 9 a.m. to noon, Glenwood Gardens, 350 Calloway Drive, Building A. Free. 587-0221.

Grant Langston & the Supermodels, guests The Groovies, 8 p.m., The Gardens at Mill Creek, 712 19th St. $10. Buy tickets online at gardenpathways.org or at Metro Galleries or call 205-3343.

Proceeds benefit Garden Pathways.

Ice Cream & Comedy Night, food, fellowship, comedic entertainment provided by married couple Barnes & Miner, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1705 17th St. $10; $75 table of eight.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit fpbchurch.com or 325-9419.

Ice Cream Zoofari, build your own sundae, or enjoy a cone or a root bear float, train rides, entertainment, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, CALM, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway. $8-$15 (CALM members receive a discount). 872-2256.

Independent Film Festival, see the movie “Fill the Void,” 10 a.m., Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484.

NASCAR, CITGO Lubricants Late Models 50, Legends, Bandoleros, Mini Dwarfs, 6 p.m., Kern County Raceway Park, 13500 Raceway Boulevard. $8-$45. Email sblakesley@kernraceway.com or 835-1264.

Roller Derby for Ronald McDonald House, Diamond Divas vs. Slick City Rollerz, 5 p.m., Rabobank Arena, 1001 Truxtun Ave. $10-$18 plus fee. ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Sunday Carnales Unidos Car Club Show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kern

County Fairgrounds, Carnival Lot, 1142 S. P St. $12 advance; $15 at the door; children under 10 are free with paid adult. 340-1207.

THEATER “Damn Yankees,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave. Adults dinner/show: $54-$59; $38 show only; students dinner/show: $39; $23 show only.

325-6100.

“Les Miserables,” 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Golden Valley High School, Performing Arts Center, 800 Hosking Road. $15.

“Rosedale,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23.

587-3377.

Improv Comedy Show, with Center For Improv Advancement, 8 p.m. Fridays, JC’s Place, 1901 Chester Ave. $5. 322-8209.

Major League Improv, improvisational comedy show, appropriate for families, 6 p.m. Saturdays, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10. 327-PLAY. Tonicism Children’s Theater Workshop, presents “Huck Finn,” 7 p.m. Friday; and “Les Misérables,” 7 p.m. Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10.

Visit tonicism.com or 327-PLAY.

ART “Paint Me A Story,” for toddlers and preschoolers, first we read the story and then you and your child complete a hand-print dinner plate project together, 10 a.m. Saturday, Color Me Mine at The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. $15. bakersfield.colormemine.com or 664-7366.

Art Classes, in drawing, watercolor, oils, color theory, for beginners and advanced, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. 869-2320.

Art for Healing program, classes that alleviate stress, resulting from illness, or grief. All classes are free but some suggest a donation and are held at Mercy Hospital, Truxtun Campus, Truxtun and A St. Visit mercybakersfield.org /art or to register, 632-5357.

Artwork on Display, featuring several artists of “Vacation & Holiday” paintings, now through August, Dagny’s Coffee Co., 1600 20th St. 634-0806.

Calligraphy Class with Cynthia Hallstrom, for seventh through twelfth graders, and adults, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Bakersfield Art Association Art Center, 1817 Eye St. $20 per class/ $80 for the month. 303-2372 or 869-2320.

Swap Meet, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Golden State Mall, 3201 F St. If interested in being a vendor, call Stephanie at 303-9951.

The Art Shop Club, a quiet place to paint, 9 a.m. to noon each

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Art Shop, 1221 20th St. All mediums. New members and guests welcome. 322-0544 or 832-8845.

MUSIC ’80s dance B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Members Only, 9 p.m. Saturday. $5. 21 and over only.

Acoustic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; Homesick Elephant, 7 p.m. Friday. $15.

Kern River Brewing Company, 13415 Sierra Highway, Kernville, 760-376-2337; Slideways featuring Joan Fraley, 7 p.m. Friday.

American folk Wine Me Up, 3900 Coffee Road, 588-8556; Jim Robinson, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.

Blues Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Glenda Robles and Bobby “O,” 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Classic rock Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; Blonde Faith, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday; Juxe Boxx, 9 p.m.

Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.

Crest Bar & Grill, inside Bakersfield RV Resort, 5025 Wible Road, 833-9998; Jim Robinson, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

KC Steakhouse, 2515 F St., 3229910; Jimmy Gaines, 6 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday; Jimmy Gaines, Bobby O and Mike Hall, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., featuring Glenda Robles, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; No Limit, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

La Mina Cantina, 8020 District Blvd., 831-2777; Groovy City, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; Diver Duo, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday; Elevation 406, 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 323-0053; Token Okies, 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall, 831-1413; Mr. Ricky, 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday; Left Coast Groovies and Friends, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Classic soul The Mark Restaurant, 1623 19th Street, 322-7665; Mr. Trimble and Unique Soul, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday.

Comedy Elevation Lounge, 818 Real

Road, 325-6864; Improv Tuesday - Live comedy with DJ after party, 9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Country Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 3287560; Buddy Alan Owens and the Buckaroos, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5.

Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; Bluetooth Cowboys, 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, 3922010; The Pals Band, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday.

Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane, 392-2030; The Pals Band, 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday.

Sandrini’s, 1918 Eye St., 3228900; Vince Galindo, 9 p.m.

Wednesdays.

Trout’s & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; Red Simpson, 7 p.m.

Monday; Steve Woods, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Free.

Dancing Beginner Belly Dance Lessons, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Centre Stage Studio, 1710 Chester Ave. 323-5215. $45 regular session; $65 combo session. bakersfieldbellydance.biz.

Dancing Classes, Beginning Pole Fitness, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.; Beginning Belly Dancing, 6 p.m. Monday; Chair Dance Fitness, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Simply Irresistible Pole Fitness & Dance, 1420 19th St., Suite C. $45-$55. 444-0133.

DoubleTree Hotel, Club Odyssey, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court, 323-7111; learn Salsa, Cumbia, or West Coast swing, 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday. $5 per person, per lesson.

Folklorico Classes, advance dancers/performing group 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays; and beginners, all ages, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Fruitvale-Norris Park, 6221 Norris Road. $22 per month for beginners; $25 per month for advance dancers. 833-8790.

Greenacres Community Center, 2014 Calloway Drive, offers ballroom dance, East Coast swing (jitterbug) and Argentine Tango dance classes; $35, $45 for nonmembers. 322-5765 or 201-2105.

Joaquin Squares, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Rasmussen Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $5. 324-1390, 325-3086 or 399-3658.

Maverick’s Singles Birthday Dance, with music by Country George, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Kern City Town Hall, 1003 Pebble Beach Drive. $10. 831-9241.

Pairs and Spares Dance, music

by Tony Ernst band, 7 p.m. Friday, Rasmussen Senior Center, 115 E. Roberts Lane. $7; $9 nonmembers. 399-3575 or 619-3859.

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Studio 9 Dance, 4000 Easton Drive, Suite 9, 619-1003; basic West Coast swing, 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, ballroom, country, two-step, 7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; two-step, West Coast swing, line dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; West Coast swing, 6 p.m. Fridays. $5.

DJ Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; DJ Brian, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. 3237111; live in the mix: old school, ’80s and ’90s music, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. every Saturday.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; with DJ Chill in the Mixx, 5 p.m. every Friday until 2 a.m. Saturday.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; DJ Chuck One, 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday. Free.

The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; with Meg, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Jazz Cafe Med, 4809 Stockdale Highway, 834-4433; Richie Perez, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

Imbibe Wine & Spirits Merchant, 4140 Truxtun Ave., 633WINE; live music & wine bar with featuring local artist and Jazz Connection, along with 24 wines, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

King Tut, 10606 Hageman Road; live instrumental and vocal jazz, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday. Free.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday.

Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Jazz Invasion, 9 to 10 p.m. every Saturday.

The Nile, Jazz Music, 6 p.m. every Sunday. Cost $10 at 1721 19th St. 364-2620.

Wiki’s Wine Dive & Grill, 11350 Ming Ave., 399-4547; Mauro, 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday; Zanne Zarow, Steve Eisen, Mark Meyer, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Karaoke Banacek’s Lounge, 4601 State Road, 387-9224; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Fridays.

Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays and Sundays.

Best Western, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; The Junction with host Mac Clanahan, 8:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through Fridays.

Big Daddy Pizza, 6417 Ming Ave., 396-7499; 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday; 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 4200 New Stine Road, 397-5000; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Cataldo’s Pizzeria, 6111 Niles St., 363-7200; 6:15 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesdays.

Chateau Lounge, 2100 S. Chester Ave., 835-1550; 9 p.m. every Saturday. ka City Slickers, 1001 W. Tehachapi Blvd., 822-4939; 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Don Perico Restaurant, 2660 Oswell St., Suite 133, 871-2001; 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court; 3237111, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays.

El Torito Restaurant, 4646 California Ave., 395-3035, Karaoke with Irish Monkey Entertainment, 8 p.m. Saturdays.

Elevation Lounge, 818 Real Road, 325-6864; 9 p.m. Wednesday.

Ethel’s Old Corral, 4310 Alfred Harrell Highway, 873-7613; 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.

Iron Horse Saloon, 1821 S. Chester Ave., 831-1315; 7 to 11 p.m.

Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Julie’s The Branding Iron Saloon, 1807 N. Chester Ave., 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday.

Le Corusse Rouge, 4647 White Lane, 834-1611; A to Z Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesdays.

Lone Oak Lounge, 10612 Rosedale Highway, 589-0412; 10 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.

Long Branch Saloon, 907 N. Chester Ave., 399-8484; 8 p.m. every Wednesday.

Magoo’s Pizza, 1129 Olive Drive, 399-7800; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Maria Bonita Mexican Restaurant, 10701 Highway 178, 3663261, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. All ages.

McMurphy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar, 14 Monterey St., 869-1451; 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays.

Pour House, 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 4041 Fruitvale Ave. 589-9300.

Pyrenees Cafe, 601 Sumner, 3230053; 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays.

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“Even though he was divorced, he never divorced his kids. He was always very attentive, and a father who set limits and boundaries, held his kids to them, and they respected him for it. He was a great dad. His whole life was around those kids.”

Bakersfield photographer Jessica Moncrief, who captured numerous images of

Replay Sports Lounge & Grill, 4500 Buck Owens Blvd., 3243300; 8 p.m. every Wednesday.

Rocket Shop Cafe, 2000 S. Union Ave., 832-4800; 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday.

Rocky’s Pizza & Arcade, 2858 Niles St., 873-1900; Joey Zaza’s Karaoke and Stuff, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

Round Table Pizza, 2060 White Lane, 836-2700; 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Round Table Pizza, 4200 Gosford Road, 397-1111; 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays.

Rusty’s Pizza, 5430 Olive Drive, 392-1482; 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday.

Sky Bar and Lounge, 4208 Rosedale Highway, 633-1116, Karaoke with Ben Lara, 7 to 11 p.m.

Tuesdays.

Sports & Spirits, 6633 Ming Ave., 398-7077; 9 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays.

Syndicate Lounge, 1818 Eye St., 327-0070; with Alisa Spencer, 9 p.m. every Wednesday.

Tejon Club, 6 to 10 p.m. every Saturday at 117 El Tejon Ave. 3921747.

The Bull Shed Bar & Grill, at Hotel Rosedale, 2400 Camino Del Rio Court, 327-0681; 7 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The Junction Lounge, 2620 Buck Owens Blvd., 327-9651; 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The Old River Monte Carlo, 9750 Taft Highway, 837-0250; 8:30 p.m. every Thursday.

The Playhouse Lounge, 2915 Taft Highway; 397-3599; 7 to 10 p.m. Sundays.

The Pourhouse, 4041 Fruitvale Ave., 589-9300; 9 p.m. every Friday.

The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; hosted by Ed Loverr, 9 p.m. to midnight Friday.

The Regent, 2814 Niles St., 8714140; 8:30 p.m. Fridays.

The Wright Place, 2695-G Mount Vernon Ave., 872-8831, 8 p.m. every Thursday.

Tomi’s Cowgirl Cafe, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1440 Weedpatch Highway. 363-5102.

Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 399-6700; 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Latin Wiki’s Wine Dive & Grill, 11350

Fendrick onstage, was impressed with the musician’s devotion to family.

“On the weekends he couldn’t wait to get back to his kids. We used to ask him if he was gonna stay over and have brunch before heading home, and he’d say, ‘No, I gotta get home.’ People that hung out with Jim had an instant connection because that’s the type of person he was. He had an inviting personality and was very open.”

Ming Ave., 399-4547; Mauro, Rico Velazquez, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Mariachi

Trouts & The Blackboard Stages, 805 N. Chester Ave., 3996700; The Blackboard Playboys, 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5 after 8 p.m.

Camino Real Restaurant, 6 to 9 p.m. every Sunday at 3500 Truxtun Ave. 852-0493.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Music showcase

Tuesday 8/27

The Prime Cut, 9500 Brimhall Road, 831-1413; featuring local artists, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.

Old School Que Pasa Mexican Cafe, 2701 Ming Ave., 832-5011; Al Garcia & the Rhythm Kings, 8 to 11 p.m.

Thursday.

Open mic Fiddlers Crossing, 206 E. F St., Tehachapi, 823-9994; 7 p.m.

Wednesdays. $5.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; musicians, spoken word, poets, comedians, 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Free.

Bakersfield Blaze vs. Stockton, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Sam Lynn Ballpark, 4009 Chester Ave. $7-$12. bakersfieldblaze.com or 716-HITS. Painting Workshop with Sharon Schwenk, for all levels, demonstrations, lessons, handout materials, sessions with individual attention, 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St. $325.

323-7219.

Wednesday 8/28 Independent Film Festival, see the movie “Kings of Summer,” 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Saturday, Maya Cinemas, 1000 California Ave. $6. 636-0484.

R&B

Thursday 8/29

Señor Pepe, 8450 Granite Falls Dr., 661-588-0385, Rebecca Aguilar and Lost Vinyl, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday.

“Damn Yankees,” 7:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday, Stars Dinner Theatre, 1931 Chester Ave. Adults dinner/show: $54-$59; $38 show only; students dinner/show: $39; $23 show only. 325-6100.

Concerts by the Fountain, Jamaican ska, rock, salsa and funk with Mento Buru, 7 to 9 p.m., The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave. Phil Vassar, 7 p.m., Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Boulevard. $30.50-$38.50 plus fee. vallitix.com or 322-5200.

Rock B. Ryder’s Sports Bar & Grill, 7401 White Lane, 397-7304; Amity Flow, 9 p.m. Friday. $5. 21 and over only.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; Aviators with guest Adam Bones, 9 p.m. Friday. $5.

Soft rock Steak and Grape, 4420 Coffee Road, 588-9463; 7 to 10 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday. Free.

Songwriters The Bistro, 5105 California Ave., 323-3905; Brent Brown, 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays.

Trivia night Bellvedere Cocktail Lounge, 3090 Brundage Lane, 325-2139; 7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Chuy’s, 2500 New Stine Road, 833-3469; 7 p.m. every Tuesday.

On the Rocks, 1517 18th St., 3277625; 8 to 10 p.m. Monday.

Variety Golden State Mall, 3201 F St., 872-2037, Joe Loco Duet, 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Moncrief said the single-minded focus he brought to his sons was evident elsewhere in Fendrick’s life.

“I remember a conversation we had about that his New Year’s resolution was to play more guitar. That conversation stuck with me because he did. He was the kind of person, who, when he put his mind to something, that’s what he did.”

The results of an autopsy are pending,

Friday 08/30 “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” presented by The Velvet Darkness, midnight Friday and Saturday, The Empty Space, 706 Oak St. $10. 18 and over only. 327-PLAY. “Rosedale,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall, 12748 Jomani Drive. $12 to $23.

587-3377.

River Rhythms Concert Series, music by Banshee in the Kitchen, 6:30 p.m., Riverside Park, 10 Kern River Drive, Kernville. Free. 760379-0764.

Trace Adkins, 9 p.m., Eagle Mountain Casino, 681 S. Tule Reservation Road, Porterville. $30 general; $40 reserved. Visit eaglemtncasino.com or 559-7886220.

Fendrick’s father said.

“He was fit, lean, always worked out and ate right. He was complaining of chest pains for a couple of weeks before, but that’s all we know. For someone as young as he was to die so suddenly will take some time to find out what happened.”

The family is planning a memorial service on Sept. 14 in Huntington Beach, said Fendrick’s father.