Louisiana blues guitarist Tab Benoit is bringing live music back to the World Records stage after 17 months with a show on Friday.

With its latest release, "Moonless Mississippi Night," Foster Campbell & Deep Water has found itself living up to its name. The song and its corresponding video are swimming in some pretty deep waters — swampy ones at that.

For more than 80 years, the Count Basie Orchestra has brought jazz lovers quality music that draws them in even in an age of digital downloads. The extremely talented ensemble returns to the Fox Theater for a performance on Nov. 18.

In advance of opening its upcoming season, the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for several open chairs in its wind and brass sections.

Embrace your love of Americana music this December when Rodney Crowell comes to World Records.

It would be easy to discount Adema's latest single "Ready to Die" as simply a triumphant return to form, but the truth is the group never really went anywhere.

You know Buck Owens, you know Merle Haggard, who both put a spotlight on the Bakersfield Sound, but do you know the pioneers of that musical movement?

Beloved Mexican band Camila will bring the light to Bakersfield with its Luz Tour stop at the Fox Theater on Oct. 24.

On Aug. 19, the Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame will host its quarterly Local Country Music Artist Concert to raise funds for the Bakersfield Country Music Museum.

The search is on for a new director for the Tehachapi Symphonic Chorus.

Country music fans will have a reason to celebrate this fall thanks to the Kern County Fair, which just announced this year's concert lineup.

What's Red Not and wild all over? That would be the most active Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, which will play the Fox Theater on Sept. 10.

Before The Empty Space goes "The Full Monty" with the return of community theater, it is turning over the stage to 3 Days in Space. This weekend's all-ages music event will bring together more than 15 bands performing over three days.

Local country music fans will be in for a treat when Justin Moore and Clay Walker perform at the Mechanics Bank Arena on Aug. 12, just in time for Buck Owens' birthday.

It will be a "Dead Man's Party" just two days before Halloween when Oingo Boingo Former Members plays the Fox Theater.

One year in business is an accomplishment in itself, but during a pandemic year that's something else entirely. So it's understandable that Rock & Wings in northeast Bakersfield wants to celebrate, which it will do Saturday with an anniversary bash with live music, DJs, specials and more.

Embrace the soul of summer this Thursday with the latest Concerts by the Fountain featuring The Akoustiks.

Christian hip-hop artist Andy Mineo is bringing The Return to Never Land Tour to Bakersfield's Fox Theater on Oct. 20.

Lara Beitz has a fantastic comedic voice ... as well as a fantastic comedic voice.

In the heat of summer, it's hard to imagine spending a pleasant evening outdoors, but there will be a "Whole Lotta Love" when Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening will play Dignity Health Amphitheatre in The Park at River Walk on Oct. 16.

It's about time that Hank Williams Jr. is playing Bakersfield. The legendary country music outlaw will perform Sept. 25 at Mechanics Bank Arena.

It wouldn't be a local summer concert series without a performance by Thee Majestics. Music fans are in luck as the longtime band will play Thursday at The Marketplace.

The show must go on — and it will do so with Stilian Kirov still in charge. The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday that its music director has signed a five-year contract to remain with the BSO through 2026.

Omnivore Recordings has had a fruitful relationship with Buck Owens Enterprises, with numerous releases over the last 12 years. The latest comes as a request from fans, who want the albums from the late 1960s and early 1970s.

This summer will rock, be funky, soulful and more thanks to Concerts by the Fountain, the free summer concert series at The Marketplace that resumes Thursday.

As with the music it promotes and provides, when it comes to the Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, the beat goes on.

There will be no summer doldrums for sisters Di Sharman and Glenda Rankin, as the duo will finally see their Bakersfield Sound documentary up on the big screen with an audience at the Fox Theater.

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.

Editor's note: The show was canceled on July 19. No reason was given for the cancellation of the "Together Again" show other than "circumstances beyond the Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater's control."

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.