This week we discuss surviving the (partial) solar eclipse, Bitcoin mining, a review of the Social Distortion/Bad Religion concert in Bakersfield on April 9, a Cinco de Mayo show alert and intense random musings. Check out Cesareo Garasa's bi-weekly column "The Lowdown" online at Bakersfield.com and in the pages of The Bakersfield Californian.

HE'S BACK! Leeroy Villa is one of the hottest reggaeton artists on the the rise! Hailing from Miami, Florida via Barranquilla, Colombia (also the birthplace of Shakira), he's been hitting the club circuit with a string of hit singles. His work ethic and youthful energy are only matched by his humble attitude about life. Get to know Leeroy Villa and get his music now at Leeroyvilla.net. Episode features the Leeroy Villa songs, "Que Guay", "El Pecado", "Baila Sola."

Real Talk show regular Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist at The Bakersfield Californian, a drummer, and my bandmate! This week, we look into Beyonce's new album and it's country (?) leanings! Plus - is Bakersfield having it's own "Urban Cowboy 2.0" moment? And finally we'll give birthday props to country music legend, Merle Haggard and a preview of the new Mento Buru - Merle Haggard reggae/country tribute dropping on April 6 - Haggard's birthday/crossover day! Read "The Lowdown" with Cesareo Garasa every other Thursday in The Bakersfield Californian or online at Bakersfield.com. Don't forget to subscribe to the Real Talk podcast and catch us on terrestrial radio every week on Bakersfield 103.9FM in Kern County! Host: Matt Munoz

Felicia ‘Fe’  Montes is a Xicana Indigenous artist, activist, community and event organizer, educator, FEmcee, designer, poet, performer, professor and practitioner of the healing arts living and the founding director of Mujeres de Maiz working in the Los Angeles area.

Mujeres de Maiz is set to commemorate their 27th anniversary marked by the release of their book anthology and over half million dollar grant from the Mellon Foundation on (click on event to be redirected) Sunday, April 7th with ‘Mujeres de Maíz En Movimiento’ book release and live art show celebration on April 7, 2024 from 5-8pm. FREE EVENT!

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Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking about the latest report on the death of Bakersfield concert promoter and filmmaker, Nate Berg, plus the lasting impact of classic comedy (?) Happy Spring Break! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bakersfield.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Eye Street section).

HUNNIE'S BACK! It's been over two years since our last interview and we do a lot of catching up, plus share new music! We'll be talking music, life, and sharing some new Hunnie jams perfect for spring and summer playlists! Find Hunnie music on all streaming music platforms: https://linktr.ee/hunniemusic. Also joining us in studio is Cesareo Garasa, entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and my bandmate in Mento Buru.

It's a full edition of Real Talk that would be heard LIVE on terrestrial/streaming radio! ALL SEGMENTS! In this special episode - Guests: NEW music from Hunnie and Noble! Remembering Greg Lee of Hepcat! Interview with The Disassociates! E News with Cesareo Garasa! Stay Tuned for new Real Talk next week! Happy Spring Break!

Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking post-St. Patrick's Day in Bakersfield, Boots In The Park viral video fights, heckling at concerts, bad customer service in local restaurants, venues that need help in sound and customer service, the trials of booking entertainment for fundraising events, random rants about annoying people, weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at ⁠⁠⁠Bakersfield.com⁠⁠⁠ (Eye Street section).

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The Los Angeles and worldwide ska reggae scene is mourning the sudden passing of vocalist, Greg Lee, of LA ska traditionalists, Hepcat on March 19th. Lee (53) suffered an aneurysm and cardiac arrest on late Sunday, March 17th at his home in Paramount, CA and was placed on life support until his passing. Greg was an inspiration and a legend of California music. You knew it was Greg on the mic when his voice entered any tune and his presence onstage was unmatched. If you were lucky enough to catch the band live, you know what I'm talking about. The tributes will continue to roll out and my eyes are filled with tears as I write this. Rest in Eternal Riddim, Greg! Respect.
Episode contains the Hepcat songs, "Lovin' Man", "I Can't Wait", and "Dance Wid' Me". Also contains an audio excerpt from the band's 1998 appearance on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". 

Cesareo Garasa is an entertainment columnist for The Bakersfield Californian and busy local musician. This week we'll be talking 2024 Oscars Wrap, St. Patrick's Day fun and the Leprechaun horror film series, local St. Paddy's weekend events plus mindless geek banter you will enjoy. PLUS A SPECIAL SECRET MUSICAL TREAT! Check out Cesareo's Lowdown column at ⁠⁠Bakersfield.com⁠⁠ (Eye Street section).