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San Joaquin Sound

All the music you never knew about in Bakersfield, California and the surrounding valley. Decade and genre hopping interviews about important people, venues, and events in Bakersfield Music History.

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114:52

Chris Goodsell: The Adventures of Purdy Spackle and...

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/11/19

Chris Goodsell has been performing music since he was a child. He got into punk music in the 80s and learned guitar and bass. He was in bands like Big Jed, The Mutilators, Cradle of Thorns, and The Wichitas. He has played shows for decades all over Bakersfield and has gone on multiple worldwide tours. He has opened for Dee Dee Ramone, Willie Nelson, and even Korn.

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58:02

Norm Hamlet: Ridin' the Frets with Merle Haggard &...

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/10/22

Norm Hamlet was the Pedal Steel guitarist for 49.5 years with Merle Haggard and The Strangers. He was a pioneer of The Bakersfield Sound. He played on 9 Gold and Platinum albums. He has toured all over the United States and internationally. This interviews covers his beginnings with as a musician, touring with Merle, and his current tours.

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84:02

Marc DeLeon: Jack of All Trades, Master of Drums

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/10/08

Marc DeLeon promoted many concerts throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He played guitar, bass, and drums in many bands including Hossbruten, Adema, Premonition, American Standard, Cholo Biafra, and the Mentors. He has owned Mad Dog Tattoo for over 30 years. He has played our local American Legion, Gilman, CBGBs, and even the Eindhoven Metal Meeting. This conversation covers Bakersfield scene, San Francisco, and some touring stories.

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87:48

Billy Haynes: From East Bakersfield Bass Legend to...

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/09/17

Billy Haynes has played Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and even a Cambodian Orphanage. A talented Bassist and Vocalist, Billy has been the bassist for Tina Turner, Lou Rawls, and Paulie Cerra. He started out in East Bakersfield playing The Cotton Club, and The Elks Club, even winning Battle of the Bands at Lake Ming. He has had an incredible career spanning 60+ years and I was honored to interview him.

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50:59

Burning Image: Bakersfield Deathrock Since 1983

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/09/10

Burning Image is a Deathrock band from Bakersfield, California. By combining diverse influences, Burning Image created a unique sound. Even though protesters picketed their shows, it didn't stop crowds from coming to see them perform. An interview with Moe Adame, guitarist, singer, and songwriter for Burning Image.

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50:38

The Soda Crackers: Bakersfield's Premier Country &...

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/08/27

The Soda Crackers are Bakersfield's premier Country & Western band. They tour all over the United States as ambassadors for authentic Bakersfield Sound, complete with fiddles and a lap steel guitar. This interview is with Zane Adamo, fiddle player, vocalist, and one of songwriters for The Soda Crackers. We talk about his band and dive into the interesting history of The Bakersfield Sound that inspires him.

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48:51

GOLD: The Highest Quality Hardcore Punk Band

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/08/13

Hardcore Punk band GOLD has been touring all throughout California representing Bakersfield. We talk about what it's like living in an economic sacrifice zone and what to do about it. An interview with all 5 members, who came up going to shows at the Munoz Gym. BAKERSFIELD RULES. OK?

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41:13

Mary Osborne

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/07/30

Often referred to as "the Queen of Jazz Guitar," Mary Osborne was a Bakersfield treasure. She cut her teeth playing Jazz in New York City in the from the 1940s through the 1960s. She moved to Bakersfield in 1968 where she taught numerous guitarists and performed all over the city. An interview with one of her students, Paul Cierley.

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54:07

Munoz Boxing Gym

San Joaquin Sound ·

2025/07/15

The Paul Munoz Boxing Gym was a Legendary DIY Punk Music venue from 1998-2015, located in East Bakersfield, California. An interview with Ron Ramirez, who ran the venue. We talk about his Grandfather, boxer Paul Munoz and the story of his gym.

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