The Best of Kern Concert Tour

Celebrating and supporting Kern's top performers.

                          Promoting Local Music

     Kern County is home to a talented and diverse mix of musicians. The Arts Council of Kern, with support from the James Irvine Foundation and other sponsors, auditioned 39 of the top applicants to take part in the Best of Kern Concert Tour. On this year-long journey, the musicians will play local venues and be professionally recorded and filmed for a documentary. It’s a chance for Kern County to celebrate its richness of regional music, as well as introduce musicians to venues, promoters and new audiences.

 

 

 

Best of Kern Concert Tour "The Bakersfield Jazz Jam" Concert @ BHNA

 Best of Kern Concert Tour "The Bakersfield Jazz Jam" Concert @ BHNA

First act:
Jay Smith: Piano
Jonathan Martinez: Drums
Nathan Martinez: Bass

...Second act:
Lawanda Smith, Vocals
Doug Davis, Piano
Isaiah Morfin, Saxophone

Barber Honda Concert Series - FREE Admission @ Bright House Networks Amphitheatre at The Park at River Walk, 11200 Stockdale Hwy; Bring a picknic, blankets, or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of jazz under the stars. Alcohol permitted with consumption permit for $1 purchased onsite - no glass containers, please. Additional info @ 661.852.7300.

 

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1916: Celtic rock

Banshee in the Kitchen: Acoustic Celtic

The Iron Outlaws: Country, ‘50s rock and roll, punk

Joel Jacob: Solo singer, songwriter

David Nigel Lloyd: Solo Celtic artist

Ron McOwen: Solo jazz, R&B vocalist

Sarah Rhodes: Solo pianist, vocalist

Soulajar: Funk-and-groove rock

Ezekiel Victor: Solo Jazz pianist

Jason Badgley / Larry Thomas: Acoustic duo

The Boasting Weak: Jazz, folk rock duet or band

Deep Treble: Four-man a cappella group

Foster Campbell and Friends: Rhythm and Blues

Valentina Katkov: Solo singer, songwriter

The Bird Channel: Indie pop

Jay Smith: Solo jazz, Latin rock, funk

Allie Jo Thomas: Solo children’s music

Alibi: Classic and grung rock

Landen Belardes: Solo acoustic indie rock

Hillary Bergen: Solo singer, songwriter

Easy Tiger: Folk, rock, Brit pop, and alternative country duo

Ellie Enns: Solo pianist

Candace Freeman: Jazz vocalist

T.J. Marion: Solo R&B and hip hop

Lawanda Smith: Solo jazz vocalist

The SuperSonic Band: Pop and country rock

Nat Dove: Solo blues artist

Mauro Vizcarra: Solo jazz and Latin guitarist, vocalist

Big House: Country rock band

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  • "I have known Bakersfield as a musicians' town since childhood: Merle, Buck, Cousin Herb, Crazy Lace, Big House, the Blues Brothers, etc. Our musical history is long and distin..."
    Jack Moon Gallon
  • "Very nice job with sound, organization and presentation at the Fox last night. A good kick off to showcase the extroidinary talent in Kern. Lester W"
    Kick off concert