Dan + Shay to play Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace

  New country music act, Dan + Shay, are quickly climbing their way to the top of the charts, and Nashville is starting to take notice. Dan Smyers, one half of the duo, spent several minutes chatting with me about the new album, their headlining tour, being nominated for a CMA Award and how country … Continue reading →

The Band Perry proves they are keepers to country music

The summer might be winding down, but the spirit was still going strong in Paso Robles, Calif. on Sunday, Sept. 7. The Band Perry, along with newcomers, Dan + Shay entertained wine country at the Vino Robles Amphitheatre. The show was part of  The Band Perry’s first headlining gig, the We Are Pioneers World Tour. … Continue reading →

MTV to cast for new TV show

If you’ve ever dreamed of being on an MTV show, this is your chance! Kristen Chalos, an executive at MTV Networks in New York, is currently working on a new series.  The show wants high school and college-aged students to tell their “greatest, most unbelievable stories.” The best ones will be turned into animation and … Continue reading →

Meet Michael Gossard of ACIDIC

A couple weeks ago, Michael Gossard, lead singer of alternative rock band ACIDIC, took the time to chat with me over the phone. We talked about their music, touring and why they’re considered one of the hardest-working bands in Southern California. Gossard’s love for music goes back to his early days, but his first real … Continue reading →

Justin Timberlake ends North American tour in Los Angeles

Justin Timberlake played to a sold-out crowd at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Tuesday night, Aug.12. Timberlake proved once again that he is far from those Mickey Mouse Club and boy-band member days. He is a legend in the making. Starting off with “Pusher Love Girl,” the crowd was already on their … Continue reading →

‘Nobody puts SomeKindaWonderful in a corner’

By: Shelby Parker Features Editor I sat down with alternative Los Angeles based band, SomeKindaWonderful’s Matt Gibson (guitar), Jordy Towers (lead singer) and Ben Schigel (drums) before their show at local bar, B Ryders, to discuss their new single, the career they are trying to build and why they’re doing things their own way. Like … Continue reading →

Alternative band, SomeKindaWonderful, to play at B Ryders

By Shelby Parker Features Editor If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, look no further. KRAB Radio will be hosting a show with alternative band, SomeKindaWonderful at B Ryders this Friday, Aug.1. This band is certainly making a name for themselves and will be a show you don’t want to miss.  SomeKindaWonderful’s current … Continue reading →

Country music comes alive at Mid-State Fair with Lady Antebellum

By Shelby Parker Features Editor It might come as a bit of a shock, but Californians love their country music. The crowd came alive at the Mid-State Fair concert as Grammy-nominated country trio Lady Antebellum took the stage on Tuesday, July 22 in the beautiful wine country, Paso Robles, Calif. The night kicked off early … Continue reading →

The ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise is looking for extras

By Shelby Parker Features Editor The “Fast and Furious” cast has had a tough year with the passing of co-star, Paul Walker. However, as the saying goes, “the show must go on.” The cast agreed to continue with its original plans of filming the next movie in the series. The franchise is set to film … Continue reading →

Gabbin’ with Gavin DeGraw

The Bakersfield Fox Theater will soon be graced with singer-songwriter, Gavin DeGraw, who is currently on his “Make A Move” tour. I was able to contact his management team, and DeGraw gladly answered a few of my questions via e-mail, despite his busy schedule.  Shelby Parker: Your first album came out over 10 years ago. … Continue reading →