On my return back to Bakersfield after 6 months of nonstop travel, I was excited to settle back down for a minute. Catch my breath, see some friends, work with the local talent (there's plenty!).
I also had to take care of some very important business that we all must address when we've been away a while... getting in touch with my favorite bartenders.
First step involved putting on some pants...
I also had to take care of some very important business that we all must address when we've been away a while... getting in touch with my favorite bartenders.
First step involved putting on some pants...
this is my 'half-step above jammies' look **double wing necklace from hot topic **shirt by Thread$
So, who's bartop does JNT like to sit at most?
Enter Greg Looney. old school, sweet as pie, shot pouring, rock n roll diehard, and all around badass. The mustache handles reaching down to his chin are an immediate crowd pleaser too (how you would you describe that? "chops"? oh yeah, Looney's got chops). When you see this man behind the bar you know not only will you be well taken care of, but you'll be regailed with anecdotes from his experiences touring the country as a musician and partying it up with real rock & rollers from all over the world. Looney is one of those characters that, despite his travels, keeps returning to Bako and makes it a better place.
Enter Greg Looney. old school, sweet as pie, shot pouring, rock n roll diehard, and all around badass. The mustache handles reaching down to his chin are an immediate crowd pleaser too (how you would you describe that? "chops"? oh yeah, Looney's got chops). When you see this man behind the bar you know not only will you be well taken care of, but you'll be regailed with anecdotes from his experiences touring the country as a musician and partying it up with real rock & rollers from all over the world. Looney is one of those characters that, despite his travels, keeps returning to Bako and makes it a better place.
Bitches be like 'hands off my bartender'
Since my last visit here, Greg had switched locales on me, so I headed to Narducci's Cafe on 21st for the first time to catch up with this cool cat. Narucci's, for those that haven't been, is a hole-in-the-wall bar and kitchen down in Old Kern offering an amazing $10 steak dinner every Thursday. As soon as I walked in I immediately fell in love. I sat at the wooden bartop enjoying the old school vibe, customized neon signs, and posts regarding the simple bar rules.
Rule #3 Don't stiff the man in charge of determining when you've "Had enough"
lus they have a full menu breakfast, lunch, & dinner menu & Wi-Fi. I already know I'll be spending a lot of time here.
The Looney Bartender in it's natural setting. You can catch him throwing suds Friday & Saturday nights at Narducci's.
I enjoyed a glass of 'red' (I'm not picky) and chatted with Sir Looney about his amazing entrepreneurial endeavor that has finally culminated after 6 years of hard work. Kern county listeners, tune in your ears to the "Radio Station for those that hate Radio stations." Greg is co-owner & head DJ of Bakersfield's new and only underground rock station - 89.7 FM - Savage Radio.
www.KSVG.org
Savage Radio, named so in memory of the original dream man Chris Savage and now run by Greg Looney and Jake Chavaz, has already gotten rave reviews and, according to JNT, is by far the best music on these airwaves.
Just a heads up - they're not yet approved for 24 hrs (but who the hell is up before noon anyway? pffftttt losers I bet) and their signal isn't super strong in all of Bako. After years of planning though, now that they're on the air their success is already avalanching, and the more you tune in the better they'll be. they already have plans to be up and running online in the next few weeks. so if you're an old school rock, underground, and punk fan, you now have a preset station numero uno that kicks all that mainstream shit to the curb. You're welcome.
Just a heads up - they're not yet approved for 24 hrs (but who the hell is up before noon anyway? pffftttt losers I bet) and their signal isn't super strong in all of Bako. After years of planning though, now that they're on the air their success is already avalanching, and the more you tune in the better they'll be. they already have plans to be up and running online in the next few weeks. so if you're an old school rock, underground, and punk fan, you now have a preset station numero uno that kicks all that mainstream shit to the curb. You're welcome.
CHEERS!
Listen to DJ Chauncey the Loon on 89.7 Monday-Thursday & Saturday Noon-5PM!
*hugs & kissies*
JNT
JNT
Savage Radio Update 3/26/13 - Savage FM is officially on for your listening pleasure 24/7!! You can also do what I do and tune into them online for the best underground sound wherever you have internet! You should be able to click the link and open in itunes, and away you go!
http://ruby.streamguys.com:5570/ksvg.m3u
http://ruby.streamguys.com:5570/ksvg.m3u
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