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Bakotunes

Bakotunes podcast features celebrity interviews, candid conversations and musings about music, movies from the past to the present. Hyperlocal and global. Anything goes. Hosted by Matt Munoz. Sponsored by Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm - CHAIN | COHN | CLARK
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Episodes

James Munky Shaffer (KORN)

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes KORN guitarist James Munky Shaffer as part of Klassic KORN week! Information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Apr 19, 202119 min

Los Amigos Invisibles

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes Venezuelan Latin alternative funkateers Los Amigos Invisibles! Hear how the group was discovered by David Byrne of the Talking Heads during a music store shop visit. You gotta hear it to believe it. PLUS music (of course!) Classic interview in English with the band's original line-up (!), recorded backstage at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA during the Superpop Venezuela tour! Information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern C...

Apr 16, 202118 min

Tower of Power (Emilio Castillo)

Send us a text Bakotunes is proud to welcome Emilio Castillo, co-founder of Bay Area funk legends, Tower of Power! Stories from the beginnings during the psychedelic sixties, forming a powerhouse horn-based ensemble unlike anything heard before, crossing paths with James Brown and tons more amazing stories! A funky complete classic interview from 2006 in celebration of TOP's 50th anniversary! Information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leadin...

Apr 14, 202132 min

Dashboard Confessional (Chris Carrabba)

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional for a candid discussion on the group's devoted fanbase, songwriting, and of course -- to try and decipher what "emo" actually is? Plus Music! Classic episode. Information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: matto...

Apr 12, 202116 min

National Immigration Day of Action

Send us a text Bakotunes revisits the historic 2006 National Immigration Day of Action protest in Bakersfield on April 10th 2006, also known as "A Day Without Immigrants" on the streets of Bakersfield and across the nation. Interviews with local leaders and participants recorded live on the streets of Bakersfield and Jastro Park in central Bakersfield, CA. Put the headphones and close your eyes. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern Coun...

Apr 07, 202130 min

Ceci Bastida

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes Latin alternative music icon Ceci Bastida, known for her early work with ska punk rockers Tijuana NO! and Julieta Venegas. Bastida talks about life in Tijuana MX during the eighties, the art and music scene south of the border and making the break to perform as a solo artist. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotune...

Apr 05, 202117 min

The Pointer Sisters

Send us a text Bakotunes proudly welcomes Ruth Pointer of legendary, best-selling singing group The Pointer Sisters! Hear stories from the early years performing alongside her sisters to the present with her daughter and granddaughter. Still bringing all the classic hits to the people. One of the most iconic groups in the history of popular music, and they're here on Bakotunes! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accid...

Apr 02, 202123 min

Kinky

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes keyboardist and accordion slinger Ulises Lozano of Mexican Latin alternative rock band, Kinky. Lozano takes us to the music scene of their home state of Monterrey, Mexico during the early years of the Rock en Espanol movement of the 90's to the present. Plus music! Sabor, baby, sabor! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to...

Mar 31, 202122 min

Wu-Tang Clan (Raekwon The Chef)

Send us a text Bakotunes podcast welcomes rap icon Raekwon The Chef from the mighty Wu-Tang Clan before their tour stop at the Historic Fox Theater in Bakersfield, CA. A classic from Dec. 2007. For information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 30, 202117 min

Silversun Pickups

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes Silversun Pickups drummer, Christopher Guanlao, taking us back to 2007, just as the band's breakout hit "Lazy Eye" off their album "Carnavas" was heating up indie radio and their Coachella debut was just around the corner. Memories of the pre-gentrified music scene of Silver Lake, CA. Classic interview. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law...

Mar 29, 202115 min

Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes the original Bakersfield celebreality TV star - Brooke "Pumkin" Thompson from VH-1 "Flava of Love" and "Charm School" fame. Take a 'spit' back in time to relive Thompson's journey from small town substitute teacher and cheer coach to internationally recognized reality star. Pumkin is the original! A Bakotunes classic! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' c...

Mar 26, 202121 min

George Thorogood

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes blues rock guitar legend George Thorogood. Originally from Delaware, Thorogood dropped into the eighties with the MTV staple "Bad To The Bone," and continues rockin' non-stop around the world with his band The Destroyers. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instag...

Mar 24, 202123 min

The Bakersfield Student Walkouts

Send us a text Bakotunes revisits the Bakersfield Students Walkouts of 2006. Thousands of high school students from across Bakersfield walked out of their classrooms to protest the U.S. congressional bill entitled, H.R. 4437 on March 29 - 30, 2006. Bakersfield country legend Buck Owens had also just passed away a few days earlier on March 25. Audio recorded live on the streets of Bakersfield as it happened. Information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern ...

Mar 23, 202136 min

Carlos Santana

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes legendary guitarist Carlos Santana in a candid one-on-one conversation about his illustrious career and why it's taken him so long to visit the Central Valley, and more specifically - Bakersfield! Check out the new film, " Carlos: The Santana Journey " out now! Note: Updated on 9/26/23 with new and improved audio. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compe...

Mar 22, 202119 min

Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony)

Send us a text Bakotunes welcomes rapper Bizzy Bone of gangsta rap legends Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to talk about the origins of the group on the streets of Cleveland, connecting with their mentor Eazy-E and how they developed their distinct flow heard around the world. A true rap icon! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets a...

Mar 20, 202110 min

Al Anderson (Bob Marley & The Wailers)

Send us a text Bakotunes podcast welcomes American guitarist Al Anderson, widely known for his work recording and touring with Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and other reggae greats. Anderson shares stories from his years in the music industry, living in England working at Island Studios with Traffic, crossing paths with Jimi Hendrix, to Jamaica alongside Bob Marley as his career and message spreads around the globe. Hear his thoughts on the latest Marley documentaries and the trials and tribulations o...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 32 min

The Shamrock Shindig at Fishlips

Send us a text Classic 2006 St. Paddy's Day LIVE episode of the Bakotunes podcast recorded during the Shamrock Shindig at Fishlips 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!...

Mar 17, 202137 min

Los Lobos

Send us a text Classic interview with Los Lobos co-founder, drummer and guitarist Louie Perez! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 15, 202123 min

ZAPP

Send us a text Classic interview with brothers Lester and Terry "Zapp" Troutman of funk legends ZAPP, from the land of funk, Dayton Ohio! For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 10, 202127 min

Julieta Venegas

Send us a text Bakotunes welcome acclaimed Latin alternative singer songwriter, Julieta Venegas! Recorded live backstage at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA. For more information: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 08, 202122 min

Eva Longoria

Send us a text Bakotunes Classic to celebrate Women's History Month! Bakotunes welcomes actor, producer, activist Eva Longoria Baston! For more information, contact Matt Munoz: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 07, 20216 min

Jonathan Davis (KORN)

Send us a text Classic interview with Jonathan Davis, lead vocalist for Bakersfield nu metal pioneers KORN! Info: mattomunoz@gmail.com. Support the show Sponsored by Chain Cohn Clark - Kern County's leading accident, injury, and workers' compensation law firm. Subscribe to Bakotunes at all podcast outlets and follow our socials! Instagram / More Links Contact: mattomunoz@gmail.com...

Mar 03, 202129 min
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