Just in time for July Fourth, Bakersfield College will offer a “Salute to America!” courtesy of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West on July 2.

Christian singer Jeremy Camp is heading out on the road this fall for his When You Speak Tour, which includes a stop at the Fox Theater on Oct. 14.

On Sept. 8, all roads lead to Chicago when the longtime rock band plays Dignity Health Amphitheatre.

Mento Buru is the band that keeps on giving. The local Latin ska reggae group has released "A Bailar en Dub," a special two-song remix project with Los Angeles producer Dubrobot.

If you're looking to venture back to enjoying live music, the Fox Theater has the perfect lineup for you. 

Comedian Sam Tripoli, who will perform at The Well this Saturday, has a resolute determination to question everything based on a fundamental love for humanity.

If seeing Blue October in concert is what you live for, the Fox Theater has just the ticket.

Those wanting to enjoy a relaxing summer concert this month are in luck with the return of performances at Beale Park.

By now we know the drill: This event won't be the same as in previous years. But that doesn't mean it still can't rock.

Country music fans may find themselves "Killin' Time" this week as they wait for tickets to go on sale for the recently announced Clint Black show at the Fox Theater.

As the door to live shows starts to open wider, there are two shows happening this weekend that merit attention. Please follow any safety precautions that you deem necessary to protect yourself and those around you.

Fans will have to live without seeing LeAnn Rimes perform in town this year upon news that she has canceled her show at the Fox Theater.

Daughtry is ready to rock under the stars with a show on Sept. 10 at Dignity Health Amphitheatre (formerly Spectrum Amphitheatre).

All good things must come to an end and such is the case with the Fox Theater's "Live Stream Vaccine: The Second Dose" series, which wraps up its latest run on Friday with a show featuring Mento Buru and Dub Seeds. Friday with the final concert in the Fox Theater's "Live Stream Vaccine: The …

Hey, country music fans: You should be here — that's Dignity Health Amphitheatre — on July 30 for a performance by hit-maker Cole Swindell. 

Get ready to be "Rockin' Into the Night" with 38 Special, which will play the Fox Theater on Nov. 19.

The creation of Tim Stonelake's long-in-the-making full-length debut album "Moonlight Mountain," has been a dream come true for the 67-year-old musician. Literally.

Set the night to music on Monday with Bakersfield College's Spring Virtual Choral Concert.

The Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra will hold its spring concert on Sunday with guest performer Anna Jian.

Cal State Bakersfield has some sweet music for moms this Mother’s Day weekend.

The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra has a special Mother's Day concert that can be streamed on Sunday.

Just named best local band in The Californian’s Best of Readers’ Choice Poll, Mento Buru is not resting on its laurels. The group has released “Renegade Sounds,” a three-song EP featuring new recordings of Bakersfield College’s iconic “Renegade Fight Song.”

The music Scott Roberts is creating as his alter ego Indigo Hush is quite different from the indie-rock escapades that he accomplished with his previous band, The Nature.

Cumbia supergroup Los Ángeles Azules will bring its “40 Años” Tour to Mechanics Bank Arena on Sept. 9.

Anyone who frequented downtown in the last 40 years or so might have been privy to the sight of an older man, usually wearing his wool-lined sherpa denim jacket, going from one bar to another through the entirety of the night. As far as I can tell, he did so every night. That was “Walking Ma…

Since the advent of the COVID era, more and more touring musicians have been stepping off the live-music industry treadmill and venturing into the up-close-and-personal realm of intimate living-room shows.

In the video for Modern Wives' single "Effortlessly Sly," the band is seen performing at the Mechanics Bank Convention Center alone on stage with no audience watching, having the time of their lives. They've earned it.

Award-winning guest violinist William Hagen will join the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra for a virtual performance on Saturday.

Even as Kern County settles into the red tier, we're still waiting for the return of event venues. But we don't have to wait in silence thanks to the Fox Theater, which continues its "Live Stream Vaccine: The Second Dose" series of livestream concerts.

Guitarist Jim Gianettoni didn't just embody the tenets of respect, generosity and consistency in our local music community, he amplified those qualities in others. Literally.

Get ready for more Korn in your home. The band with local roots will hold its first-ever livestream event, "Korn: Monumental," on April 24.

We're edging closer to being able to enjoy live music in person but for now the Fox Theater has us covered. This Friday it kicks off "Live Stream Vaccine: The Second Dose," its second round of livestream concerts.

Robin Hairston has the perfect personality for fronting a band.

An enjoyable afternoon concert is just a click away thanks to the Tehachapi Symphony Orchestra, which will livestream its spring concert via Facebook this Sunday.

Those looking for another musical competition are in luck with the return of "American Idol," which is now in its 19th season.

The Fox Theater recently announced it will be hosting its second round of “Live Stream Vaccine” shows starting in March. The livestreaming concert series will once again be a collaboration between the Fox Theater, Channel 23ABC and the series’ presenting sponsor Visit Bakersfield.

What's better than seeing Dwight Yoakam in concert? How about watching him from the comfort of your own home?

Marc Broussard’s breakout song “Home” describes almost perfectly where most of us have been for the last year. We’ve either been home, going home or wish we could have a break from being home. Broussard, a 39-year-old walking, breathing, singing and playing powerhouse of "bayou soul" — a mix…

It’s easy to forget that, for so many people, the “bright lights, big city” trope is a day-to-day reality and let me assure you: That struggle is real.

For those musical completists out there with a love of the Bakersfield Sound, have we got news for you. 

Musician Dylan Geurtsen is poised for a breakthrough year with his upstart label, Killer Kern Records. Started as a way to both bolster credibility in dealing with the music industry, the label has since put out other music he likes with some killer new releases in the pipeline.

Before we tread too far into an uncertain new year, let us spotlight some of last year’s local releases that may have flown under the radar. All of these are available on streaming sites like Spotify unless otherwise noted.

As we all turn the corner and say goodbye to 2020 (and start with the “2020 won” jokes) looking back at the year that was brings to mind the well-worn phrase “the show must go on.”

In a holiday gift to the community, Guitar Masters concert series founder Rick Kreiser has brought “Christmas with the Cranktones” back to Kern County this week.

Professional musicians Dieter Wulfhorst and wife Susan Doering lost almost everything they owned when the Creek Fire ravaged homes in and near Shaver Lake in September. They did manage to save several instruments, some sheet music and Charlie, their feral cat. Their mountain home in Auberry …

As if fronting not one but three bands wasn’t enough for local musician Dylan Geurtsen, the maniac decided to start his own local record label, Killer Kern Records.

Bakersfield landed in the headlines for a good reason this week thanks to Jim Ranger, who made it to the final five on NBC's "The Voice."

Again drawing on the strength of family, Jim Ranger delivered a powerful performance on "The Voice" this week, securing him a spot in the top five.

Nine is fine for Bakersfield musician Jim Ranger, who made it into the top nine Tuesday night on NBC's "The Voice."