Meet the new entertainment reporters - By N.L. Belardes
Now that the Bakersfield Californian is sort of on entertainment hiatus, I think I can proudly say that the Bakersfield Underground Music Scene, Bakotopia and nlbelardes.com are neck and neck and neck as the new leaders in what's going on in Bakersfield entertainment.
I used to think Bakersfield Bob had the edge on WOTS new in Bakersfield entertainment, especially those Hollywoodsters and big lala actors, stand-up comedians, and super jiffy big wiggy bands who come to town to flaunt their paparazzi pals and diamond hair. No Kenny Mount, not you. You're still one of the little guys like me.
Once again, welcome to the new media. It's grassroots. It's blogging on the streets. It's talking about what we want to talk about (not that big paper with its long approval process). We're talking instant stories. Just add water and poof! We're talking entertainment in theatre, art, music, and literature... and more!
Thank you Mike Generic, Spud-Munoz, Matildakay.com, and the rest of you bloggers out there making a difference. Oh yeah, and Merry Christmas to that Grinch, Heath Dobbler...
Just kidding.
Heath, you know I love you man...
I used to think Bakersfield Bob had the edge on WOTS new in Bakersfield entertainment, especially those Hollywoodsters and big lala actors, stand-up comedians, and super jiffy big wiggy bands who come to town to flaunt their paparazzi pals and diamond hair. No Kenny Mount, not you. You're still one of the little guys like me.
Once again, welcome to the new media. It's grassroots. It's blogging on the streets. It's talking about what we want to talk about (not that big paper with its long approval process). We're talking instant stories. Just add water and poof! We're talking entertainment in theatre, art, music, and literature... and more!
Thank you Mike Generic, Spud-Munoz, Matildakay.com, and the rest of you bloggers out there making a difference. Oh yeah, and Merry Christmas to that Grinch, Heath Dobbler...
Just kidding.
Heath, you know I love you man...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2005.
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Let the Californian stick to selling ads and covering stories about Billy Bob playing the twelve string and leave the real entertainment reporting to the big boys and girls. The only part of the Californian that is reported correctly and is worth reading is the obituary section. The LA times and the blogs....it's how you get your information in this little big city!
Ironic I know, but since I get the hint of a bit of negativity towards The Bakersfield Californian and an admiration for Bakotopia.com, I thought I would remind everyone of a point that’s not so secret. Without taking a side on the issue, Bakotopia is operated by a subsidiary of The Bakersfield Californian. Although the company operates on its own, it ties are as close to TBC. The same can be said for Mas magazine. See, TBC isn’t all bad.
Más is a publication of Mercado Nuevo LLC, an independent subsidiary of The Bakersfield Californian.
Agreed. The TBC isn't all bad in this instance. At least they're trying new things to make our city not so boring without putting their name all over it for everyone to see in BOLD LETTERS (ie: Presented BY:.) Sometimes new products need financial backing, and it's nice to see their both nice ventures.
Remember, MySpace sold-out to Rupert Murdoch's News Corp for over 500 MILLION dollars. I don't read about people leaving MySpace because of that. Who cares as long as things are done right, even if if it turns into a behemoth!
Thanks NL!
Más and Bakotopia and good Niche market additions, both distancing themselves from their big brother newspaper, The Bakersfield Californian. Yet, I say such with a caveat. Time will tell how great of additions they are. For instance, I gave a copy of my book to Más, and no review from them either. They even asked for a copy to review. Coincidence? Sinister conspiracy not to cover Lords: Part One? Or some other explanation. Who knows...
I do see more of the community having a voice through niche markets, although I have criticized Bakotopia heavily in the past and have heard some harsh criticism of Más, worrying that Latinos are going to just be Mexicans, and not Puerto Ricans, Ecuadorians, El Salvadorians, etc...
Awesome, 3 cheers for underground journalism in Bakersfield. You'll be able to add me to that list in a few months, I hope...
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