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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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).

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Classic interview with Los Lobos co-founder, drummer and guitarist Louie Perez! For more information: [email protected]. 

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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] 

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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]

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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"

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