WONDERKILLER
Because I don't know ... honestly, I just don't know, but I'm telling you anyway
YOU DON'T KNOW ME, BUT YOU DON'T LIKE ME: It's official. If you want to get on TV with Buck Owens tomorrow is your chance. After a chat with the president of Bakersfield's Convention and Visitor's Bureau chief Don Jaeger, it's been confirmed that CMT is coming to B-town to film footage for it's Top 20 best city songs special to air in August. This Wednesday (that's tomorrow folks) Owens will sing his hit “Streets of Bakersfield” with the people of Bakersfield. CMT needs 100 to 300 people to participate in the sing-a-long. Jaeger says you don't need to be a vocalist, they just want "regular folks." To participate be at the Crystal Palace parking lot by 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. The sing-a-long will take place underneath the famed Bakersfield sign. The shoot will begin at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY SECTION PREVIEW: If you've been reading "Wonderkiller" the last few days you already know what's in WOTS. But if you just miss me referring to me in the third person, knock yourself out. Also in the section will be my desk neighbor Mark Barna's annual Fireworks Spectacular story. Also be sure to check out my review of the bar "Azul" in "In Da Club," the column that comes and goes as it pleases like a drunk at Mardi Gras.
CASTING CALL: Can you commit? Do your parents disapprove of the man you’ve chosen to marry? Do you want to prove to your Mom and Dad that your fiancé is a good guy? A casting agency is putting together a TV series for a "major network" and are looking for engaged or "committed" couples for a show their putting on. Casting agent Jacqueline Shakta of Bakersfield said she really wanted to try to cast some B-town folks for this "real life romantic comedy" with potential in-law drama. Interested? Sounds like a reality show version of "Newlyweds" meets "Everybody Loves Raymond" to me, except participants share a minimum of $20,000 in compensation for their troubles. Click here to apply on-line or call the casting hotline at (866) 633-2408.
IT'S A GAS: Fans of the old Melodrama, musical theater, popcorn and David Zent ARISE! It's all coming back as the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall is preparing for its "Grand Opening" Friday, Aug. 26. Yours truly was invited so I'm clearing my calendar now. Owned by Linda Larma and Arnie Carlos with shows by Zent, folks have high hopes for the Melodrama. The new theater is located at 12748 Jomani Dr. in Rosedale and promises vaudeville revues, comedies and food n' drink at the Moose Head Lounge (but this ain't no dinner theater.) Naturally, I'll let you know what I think, but if you'd like to call up the Gaslight folks for the 411, give them a jingle-jangle at 587-3377.
GUITAR HEROES: Fishlips (1517 18th St.) is putting together three nights of guitar worship in July. Featuring Wolf Mail for $5 on Thursday, July 14; the legendary Link Wray (think theme music for "Pulp Fiction" — that's Link Wray) for $30 on Friday and LA Jones & the Blues Messengers on Saturday. The Fishlips folks are calling it a "Guitar Vacation." Call 324-2557 for more info.
ODDS 'N' ENDS: This Friday Joe Wood is playing Dagny's Coffee Co. from 6 to 8 p.m. Grab some java and kick out some jams with the other tragic hipsters ... "Prolific conservative" Dr. BLT is like Puff Daddy — When it comes to music he "can't stop, won't stop." Another news inspired ditty for your enjoyment — this one's on the Ten Commandments which apparently "percolated" in BLT's head last night. Now mixed with hip hopped hymns for your pleasure "Hey Moses (They're Takin' Down Your Ten Commandments) ... Jerry's Pizza promoter Nate Berg says he's on "hiatus" from his gig with Jerry's. Those who want to hear the word's straight from the man himself, click here and scroll through the comments section ... FAKE FAMOUS ALERT: Did you notice McCright Agency model/actress Aliina Johnson on the billboard along Chester Avenue before you hit the Albertson's on Brundage? Congrats, Aliina! She modeled for fashion sections in The Californian twice and starred in the Spotlight's production of "A Few Good Men" last year ... Interviewed Chris Isaak today and I've decided that I'm marrying him and no one can stop me. Kidding, kidding, but serious, Chris said he totally hangs out after shows to sign autographs so he wanted me to personally invite all of you down to get good seats so you can see all his "fineness" in person. (He didn't say the world "fineness" that was me) ... Cheerio, Bakerinos!
Baby did a bad, bad thing!
YOU DON'T KNOW ME, BUT YOU DON'T LIKE ME: It's official. If you want to get on TV with Buck Owens tomorrow is your chance. After a chat with the president of Bakersfield's Convention and Visitor's Bureau chief Don Jaeger, it's been confirmed that CMT is coming to B-town to film footage for it's Top 20 best city songs special to air in August. This Wednesday (that's tomorrow folks) Owens will sing his hit “Streets of Bakersfield” with the people of Bakersfield. CMT needs 100 to 300 people to participate in the sing-a-long. Jaeger says you don't need to be a vocalist, they just want "regular folks." To participate be at the Crystal Palace parking lot by 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. The sing-a-long will take place underneath the famed Bakersfield sign. The shoot will begin at 6 p.m.
THURSDAY SECTION PREVIEW: If you've been reading "Wonderkiller" the last few days you already know what's in WOTS. But if you just miss me referring to me in the third person, knock yourself out. Also in the section will be my desk neighbor Mark Barna's annual Fireworks Spectacular story. Also be sure to check out my review of the bar "Azul" in "In Da Club," the column that comes and goes as it pleases like a drunk at Mardi Gras.
CASTING CALL: Can you commit? Do your parents disapprove of the man you’ve chosen to marry? Do you want to prove to your Mom and Dad that your fiancé is a good guy? A casting agency is putting together a TV series for a "major network" and are looking for engaged or "committed" couples for a show their putting on. Casting agent Jacqueline Shakta of Bakersfield said she really wanted to try to cast some B-town folks for this "real life romantic comedy" with potential in-law drama. Interested? Sounds like a reality show version of "Newlyweds" meets "Everybody Loves Raymond" to me, except participants share a minimum of $20,000 in compensation for their troubles. Click here to apply on-line or call the casting hotline at (866) 633-2408.
IT'S A GAS: Fans of the old Melodrama, musical theater, popcorn and David Zent ARISE! It's all coming back as the Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall is preparing for its "Grand Opening" Friday, Aug. 26. Yours truly was invited so I'm clearing my calendar now. Owned by Linda Larma and Arnie Carlos with shows by Zent, folks have high hopes for the Melodrama. The new theater is located at 12748 Jomani Dr. in Rosedale and promises vaudeville revues, comedies and food n' drink at the Moose Head Lounge (but this ain't no dinner theater.) Naturally, I'll let you know what I think, but if you'd like to call up the Gaslight folks for the 411, give them a jingle-jangle at 587-3377.
GUITAR HEROES: Fishlips (1517 18th St.) is putting together three nights of guitar worship in July. Featuring Wolf Mail for $5 on Thursday, July 14; the legendary Link Wray (think theme music for "Pulp Fiction" — that's Link Wray) for $30 on Friday and LA Jones & the Blues Messengers on Saturday. The Fishlips folks are calling it a "Guitar Vacation." Call 324-2557 for more info.
ODDS 'N' ENDS: This Friday Joe Wood is playing Dagny's Coffee Co. from 6 to 8 p.m. Grab some java and kick out some jams with the other tragic hipsters ... "Prolific conservative" Dr. BLT is like Puff Daddy — When it comes to music he "can't stop, won't stop." Another news inspired ditty for your enjoyment — this one's on the Ten Commandments which apparently "percolated" in BLT's head last night. Now mixed with hip hopped hymns for your pleasure "Hey Moses (They're Takin' Down Your Ten Commandments) ... Jerry's Pizza promoter Nate Berg says he's on "hiatus" from his gig with Jerry's. Those who want to hear the word's straight from the man himself, click here and scroll through the comments section ... FAKE FAMOUS ALERT: Did you notice McCright Agency model/actress Aliina Johnson on the billboard along Chester Avenue before you hit the Albertson's on Brundage? Congrats, Aliina! She modeled for fashion sections in The Californian twice and starred in the Spotlight's production of "A Few Good Men" last year ... Interviewed Chris Isaak today and I've decided that I'm marrying him and no one can stop me. Kidding, kidding, but serious, Chris said he totally hangs out after shows to sign autographs so he wanted me to personally invite all of you down to get good seats so you can see all his "fineness" in person. (He didn't say the world "fineness" that was me) ... Cheerio, Bakerinos!
Baby did a bad, bad thing!
posted by Danielle Belton @ 3:17 PM
2 Comments:
At 11:06 AM,
Nick Belardes said…
I like your blog even more now that you added pictures... much more friendly, inviting, and OK I sound all mushy. Moving on... Here's a sexy photo of you on my blog today... oo lala mon cherie!!
Later!
Go Cardinals!!! haha--just kidding...
N.
At 1:02 PM,
Danielle Belton said…
I like the picture. Good and dark.
Kidding. Kidding. That's me and my self-depreciating humor.
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