Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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A new year is just another day on the calendar, but the symbolic switch holds so much hope and opportunity. Although Tehachapi is my hometown, I feel there are many experiences and examples of small town charm that I never take advantage of. This year, I want to participate in more of them. Keeping with the theme of this column, here's a list of 18 activities you can do in Tehachapi this year that promote and embrace the small town charm we know and love. 1. Adorable Alpacas: Who can resist...
My childhood was pretty traditional, generally speaking, and our holiday celebrations were no exception. Through college, winter holidays were spent with my family – some years at our house, some years at G'pa and G'ma White's house, some years at G'ma and G'pa Larimer's house, some years at the home of my dad's sister and her family (with whom we were very close). Thanksgiving always meant dozens of people (large extended family) and a huge home-made farm fresh feast, and if Green Bay was playi...
Have you ever wanted to write a song but didn't know where to start? Have you written songs and want to take them to the next level? Do you have a song you would like to record? Camp Kiya has offered songwriting classes in the past, but plans to have a full workshop this year. Kerry Patrick Clark and Peter Romano are returning to head up the program. They will be joined by Max Valentino, who will also teach bass, percussion and guitar, as in past years. Camp Kiya is a traditional music camp for...
One thing the 28 organizations represented at Tehachapi's April 26 Non-Profit Showcase at Jacobsen Middle School gymnasium have in common – in addition to the free chocolate and pens at the booths – is the donation of thousands of hours of time. Volunteers from the organizations donate their time training service dogs, working with children, feeding the hungry, staffing the Tehachapi, Depot or Errea House museums, running service clubs, scheduling hikes to Tomo Kahni State Historic Park, rai...
Devoted to authentic bluegrass pickin' and rich gospel-style vocal harmonies, the Bear Mountain Boys offer up a menu of original songs, traditional hymns, and classic covers from legends such as Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, and Jim & Jesse McReynolds. Rick Morgan pilots the band with rocksolid guitar rhythms while reaching those high tenor notes in the vocal harmonies. An all-around bluegrasser, Rick can also pound the "doghouse" bass, provide solos on banjo and dobro, and write heartfelt...
Camp Kiya is gearing up for its eighth year of music instruction in Tehachapi Mountain Park, July 24-28. The popular music camp includes local musicians as instructors along with other professionals. This year’s camp will include four new instructors, in songwriting, mountain dulcimer, vocal technique and fiddle improvisation. Two of the new teachers are local musicians, Jaress and Lauren Loo. Jaress is the concert master of TPOPS. He also plays in the Tehachapi Symphony, and the band, Grit 50. He was heard on the musical track for the r...
Fourth of July is not just hotdogs and fireworks, but Sousa marches, patriotic songs and the 1812 Overture. While the fireworks will happen later in the evening, all the rest may be found at the City's Hot Dog Festival when TPOPS (Tehachapi POPS Orchestra) takes the stage at 2 p.m. in Philip Marx Central Park. The orchestra is conducted by Daniel Musquez, one of the fine young band directors in the Bakersfield School District. In its eight-year history, TPOPS has played for many major Tehachapi...
The 1st annual Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District “Battle of the Bands” on Saturday, June 27 came off like clockwork thanks to the great weather and the efforts of LeeAnn Williams from The Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Parks District. First place prize of $500 went to RED SOIL, a band from Freemont, Calif.; MUDFISH and Rafi Acalde came in second and third respectively. Sound Engineer Jim Ash and his crew made the sound the best we have had. Special thanks to our panel of judges: Tim Trijillio, Kale Dumler and Rob Saranpa. The eve...
Jam to local and area musicians while enjoying one of Tehachapi's greatest summer events, food, beer and wine. The 1st annual Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Park District's "Battle of the Bands" is on Saturday, June 27. Concerts are FREE to the public and the coolest way to enjoy Tehachapi's fabulous summer evenings! Competing for part of the $500 prize will be: MUDFISH (local Rock and Blues band); BLUE STEEL (classic rock and country); and RED SOIL (alternative rock band). We got the "A-Team"...
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month! Thus TVRPD, more than ever before, is dedicated to encouraging all Tehachapians to explore local outdoor recreational opportunities and get involved in their community through parks and recreation. When we go outdoors we get active, connect with nature and even improve our mental health and stress levels. Community parks and recreation are great places to get outdoor time and time spent outdoors is good for us. But are we even going outside regularly t...
In Central Park Question: What do the names "800-Pound Gorilla", "Will James Trio", and "Paint A Rose" have in common? Answer: They are all Kern County bands that have contributed a member or two to Tehachapi's own straight-ahead bluegrass band, Bear Mountain Boys. Devoted to upbeat tempos and rich gospel-style vocal harmonies, the Boys perform original songs, traditional hymns, and cover a range of traditional favorites from the likes of Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, The Dillards, Bob Wills,...
