All woman sax quartet, The Quadraphonnes, at Dagny's on Sunday, April 1

Free concert tomorrow at Dagny's. Don't miss it!

All woman sax quartet, The Quadraphonnes, at Dagny's on Sunday, April 1

Heatwave hitting Bakersfield on April 2, the Heatwave Jazz and Show Band that is

This is short notice but the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop has arranged for a free concert by the youth bib band Heatwave. They're from Palm Desert, Ca:

Heatwave hitting Bakersfield on April 2, the Heatwave Jazz and Show Band that is

APCD to hold GHG permitting workshops in April

 Many facilities may have to get Title V permits due to their GHG emissions. The SJVAPCD will hold workshops next month to provide guidance on this.


APCD to hold GHG permitting workshops in April

HSR business plan to be approved next week - but, when does the public see it?

When does the public get less than a week to review a complicated document for a landmark public works project? Apparently when it's about California's High-Speed Rail project.

HSR business plan to be approved next week - but, when does the public see it?

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead - Jazz About Town, Mar. 26, 2012

 Latest gig schedules for April out for BJW, Imbibe, & King Tut:

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead - Jazz About Town, Mar. 26, 2012

Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Bullet Train Chairman Dan Richards at CSUB tonight

Town Hall meeting tonight to discuss HSR at CSUB.


Rep. Kevin McCarthy and Bullet Train Chairman Dan Richards at CSUB tonight

Jazz drummer Donald Dean at the BJW tonight for free clinic/concert

Great event tonight! Don't miss it!

Jazz drummer Donald Dean at the BJW tonight for free clinic/concert

photo © F. Maccioli

More opposition to HSR popping up in affected Bakersfield neighborhoods

Just who is/are High-Speed Boondoggle?

More opposition to HSR popping up in affected Bakersfield neighborhoods

photo by F. Maccioli

The Week Ahead - Hearing Board to rule on requests for environmental relief

 San Joaquin Valley APCD Hearing Board meets this week. Several companies seeking relief.

The Week Ahead - Hearing Board to rule on requests for environmental relief

photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead, Jazz About Town, Mar. 12, 2012

Here are this week's updated jazz listings for the Bakersfield area.

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead, Jazz About Town, Mar. 12, 2012

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 9 - 11

Lots of jazz this weekend. Read about it here:

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 9 - 11

Andy Martin will appear at CSUB tonight.

Ca. State Senate to hold HSR informational hearing - budget may be at risk

Will HSR be included in the 2012-2013 California budget?

Ca. State Senate to hold HSR informational hearing - budget may be at risk

Richard Noel - Bakersfield's jazz accordionist

Check out this profile on Bakersfield's Richard Noel:

Richard Noel - Bakersfield's jazz accordionist

2012 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival to be held this month, Mar. 11 - 25

A short drive up the mountain for a worthy cause:

2012 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival to be held this month, Mar. 11 - 25

Fundraiser for the Tree Foundation of Kern at Metro Galleries this week

First ever fundraising event for the Tree Foundation this week.

Fundraiser for the Tree Foundation of Kern at Metro Galleries this week

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead: Jazz About Town, Mar. 5, 2012

Latest news on jazz gigs around town:

Bakersfield jazz: the week ahead: Jazz About Town, Mar. 5, 2012

Candace Freeman will appear at the Jazz Workshop this week. Photo © F. Maccioli

SJVAPCD to host emission calculation training class on Mar. 21, 2012

Free training on a new emissions estimation model to be given by APCD. Read more here:

SJVAPCD to host emission calculation training class on Mar. 21, 2012

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 2 - 4

Kama Ruby, Mike Montano, Jimmy and Kim Narducci, Que Pasa Jazz Night, and the Bakersfield Dance Orchestra this weekend.

Jazz this weekend: Mar. 2 - 4

Kama Ruby will be at Metro Galleries tonight. Photo © F. J. Maccioli