Line Dancing Night at Club Car BaR
WEEKLY LINE DANCING NIGHT presented by NEON BOOTS LINE DANCING!
Join us every week for a boot-scootin’ good time that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a skip in your step!
Doors: 6pm
Line Dance Lessons: 6 - 7pm
Social Line Dancing + Swing: 7 - 9pm
Entry is just $10
LIVE DJ (Country + pop remixes) provided by DJ RRAMA
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
More information at the link below.
See you there!
STEVEN CADE
Good Medicine Presents: STEVEN CADE live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Steven Cade is a Nashville, TN award-winning, modern country artist and singer / songwriter. He was born in Houston, TX and arrived in Nashville by way of California. Cade has carved out a significant niche as a genuine and influential voice in modern country music. He infuses contemporary pop elements into country-influenced songs, creating a unique slant on traditional country music and resonates with a wide audience due to his heartfelt energy and relatable themes.
Cade has earned significant recognition throughout his career. He was awarded Best Modern Country Artist at the Grand Ole Opry on two occasions and his releases have earned Grammy considerations 18 times across multiple country categories. His original song “Still Find Christmas” won Best Country Christmas Pop Song at the Holiday Music and Film Awards and was placed in a Hallmark movie that made its premiere on the Lifetime channel, marking a milestone in his songwriting and production career. He also received the Silver Award at the WAM Awards for Best Country Duet for “Shore Feels Good.” His work has led to a licensing deal with Universal Music and Ingrooves, along with additional honors including winner of the Wine Country Music Award in the country category and a finalist in the Nashville Rising Song competition for “Two Less Lonely People.””
Starcrawler w/ sluttony
Good Medicine + Numbskull Productions Present: STARCRAWLER W/ SLUTTONY live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“"Starcrawler are a rock band for a new generation. Best known for their explosive live shows, the 5-piece band consists of full-throttle frontwoman Arrow De Wilde, guitarist Henri Cash and brother Bill Cash on pedal steel/guitar, drummer Seth Carolina, and bassist Tim Franco. With two studio albums under their belts, their upward trajectory continues to roll full steam ahead in 2022 with the release of their brand-new single, “Roadkill.” Fully leaning into their own epic vision of a contemporary Hollywood Babylon, they’ve morphed into a modern day take on LA legends X, with a sprinkle of The Go-Go’s, a smattering of The Distillers and some Rolling Stones sleaze thrown in for good measure. Since their early days, Starcrawler have won the love of such legendary artists as Shirley Manson, Elton John, Iggy Pop, Jack White, Dave Grohl, and more all while opening for the likes of Jack White and My Chemical Romance, and previous support slots with luminaries such as Beck, Foo Fighters and Spoon among others. Now embarking on a new ‘era’, Los Angeles’ most thrilling rock’n’roll collective are as raw and hungry as ever, but refined, refreshed and ready to take on whatever's thrown at them."
Ted Z & The Wranglers
Good Medicine Presents: Ted Z & The Wranglers LIVE at Club Car Bar!
8pm, All Ages. Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite.
"Ted Z and The Wranglers deliver road-tested Americana rock that moves crowds and fills rooms. With gritty guitar riffs, soaring hooks, and a dynamic live presence, they've earned spots on major festival lineups and toured across the U.S. and Europe. Featured on KLOS 95.5 and crowned KOCI's song of the month in July. Ted Z and The Wranglers have shared the stage with legendary acts including Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Earle, and Steppenwolf. This band brings a modern edge to classic roots rock energy-built for big stages and unforgettable nights. "
McKinley James
Good Medicine Presents: MCKINLEY JAMES live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“McKinley James is equal parts old soul and modern man. Armed with an electric guitar and sharp songwriting chops, he breathes new life into classic sounds with Working Class Blues, a debut album that introduces his mix of American rock & roll, amplified soul, and raw rhythm & blues.”
Brittain & Silva
Good Medicine Presents: BRITTAIN & SILVA live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Eric Brittain- guitar, vocals, mandolin, fiddle, dobro. Paul Silva- vocals, guitar. New and traditional folk, country, bluegrass and original music.”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525652214640325/
BROCK VAN PELT
Good Medicine Presents: BROCK VAN PELT of The Charities LIVE at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available onsite
Strange Vine
Good Medicine & Numbskull Productions Present: STRANGE VINE live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below.
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase.
“Strange Vine's earthy, energetic music is a fusion of blues, psychedelic, and traditional American rock. It's a sound born of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, from two men who were raised there. Ian Blesse plays drums and Rhodes piano (simultaneously), while Toby Cordova fleshes out the songs with a rotating arsenal of guitars (including one made from a cigar box). Both contribute vocals toward a rich, layered sound that's greater than the sum of its parts.
Strange Vine has shared the stage with acts like Cage The Elephant, Band Of Skulls, Los Lobos, The Growlers, Delta Spirit, Lord Huron, B.B. King, Cold War Kids, Robin Trower, Kurt Vile, The Record Company, FUZZ, White Denim, Pokey LaFarge, Meat Puppets, Reignwolf, The Bones Of JR Jones, Dead Meadow…….”
Tijuana Panthers
Good Medicine + Numbskull Productions present: TIJUANA PANTHERS live at Club Car Bar!
Doors: 8pm
Show: 9pm
All Ages. Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite.
Tickets available NOW at the link below!
“Live and on record, the Tijuana Panthers are a great band. You could say garage, punk or surf while describing their sound, but they’re harder to pin than that. The truth is that they write classic songs that don’t depend on tropes from any genre. They craft perfect pop and deliver it with energy and immediacy. However, the real magic of this band is in their weirdness.”
Savannah Creech
Good Medicine Presents: SAVANNAH CREECH live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
katie chappell & FRIENDS
Good Medicine Presents: KATIE CHAPPELL & FRIENDS live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar and food menu will be available for purchase onsite
CA-Based Singer / Songwriter
Rusted Stone
Good Medicine presents: RUSTED STONE live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Rusted Stone is Guitarist/Vocalist Shawn Logan, Drummer Chad Nichol & Bassist Brian Hatter. Rusted Stone has a unique sound. It has been described as a mix of Hard Rock with edgier Blues based Rock. The band has been together since 2009 and has grown stronger and tighter as a band with each passing year. Rusted Stone, is an original Rock band that takes pride in the songs they create, as well as being know to have an energetic live show. They have also released 3, all original, powerful hard rock CD's. "Never Gonna Quit" (released in 2011) and "American Sin" (released in 2018) and "Welcome To The Show" (released in 2022).”
Michael Keeney
Good Medicine Presents: MICHAEL KEENEY live at Club Car Bar
7:30 - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Michael D. Keeney has been in multiple signed bands. He also released 4 solo records in the last decade. He produces, teaches and has performed over 5k shows in the last 15 years. Many with known national acts mainly out of Austin and Nashville. Michael is also a trained vocalist and vocal teacher, as well as a guitar teacher that has taught some of the best session musicians in the business.”
Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar
Join us for our monthly Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar! SPECIAL FRIDAY NIGHT EDITION
8pm - 12am
21+
Free entry
Full bar will be available, kitchen closes at 9pm.
Casey Anglin
Good Medicine + Numbskull Productions present: CASEY ANGLIN
7:30pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Casey Anglin is a country singer-songwriter from Paso Robles, California. His music is rooted in straightforward storytelling, shaped by small-town life on the Central Coast and a sound that leans honest rather than flashy. Blending traditional country sensibility with a subtle West Coast influence, he writes songs about relationships, distance, and the choices people make when no one’s watching. His work favors clarity over polish, letting the lyrics carry the weight and the emotion speak for itself.”
Melodious Funk
Good Medicine Presents: MELODIOUS FUNK live at Club Car Bar!
6pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Looking for something different? There are many wonderful musical genres but unfortunately an oversupply of similar artists. Meanwhile, audience demand persists for a more expansive musical palette, including classic jazz and funky fusion. That’s what Melodious Funk is all about - playing cool tunes with a high degree of musicianship. It adds up to good times with unique and serious fun.”
Gary Wooten
Good Medicine Presents: GARY WOOTEN live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“"Gary Wooten's Low Standards" is a musical endeavor by San Luis Obispo, CA based guitarist Gary Wooten. Gary is a professional eight string hybrid guitarist/bassist who has studied guitar for over 40 years and performed over 4,000 shows in all genres and venues from NFL stadiums to the Grand Ole Opry and almost every fair, festival, and bar in-between. The name "Low Standards" refers to the performance of familiar songs, or "Standards" on an eight-string, or "Low" guitar which encompasses the full range of a guitar and bass on one instrument.”
Tylor & The Train Robbers
Good Medicine & Numbskull Productions Present: TYLOR & THE TRAINROBBERS live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite.
“Tylor & the Train Robbers are an Americana band rooted in the high desert landscapes of the American West and based out of Boise, Idaho. Known for their gritty lyricism, tight musicianship, and relentless work ethic, the band has carved out a space in the national roots music scene with a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Fronted by singer-songwriter Tylor Ketchum, and joined by brothers Jason Bushman (bass) and Tommy Bushman (drums), along with lead guitarist Antonio Vazquez, their musical bond runs deep—fueled by family, hard touring, and a shared love of authentic storytelling.
Their music blends outlaw country, red-dirt rock, folk, and Western soul, echoing influences like Robert Earl Keen, Townes Van Zandt, and Steve Earle, while forging a path that’s distinctly their own. With rich harmonies and road- worn energy, Tylor & the Train Robbers turn every show into a journey—equal parts sweat, soul, and story.”
Andrew Duhon
Good Medicine & Numbskull Productions Presents: ANDREW DUHON live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite.
“Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as much about recognizing our shared stories as they are about telling his own. Rounding out the touring trio are two of his most trusted collaborators—Myles Weeks (James Hunter Six, Eric Lindell) on bass and Jim Kolacek (Feufollett) on drums. Blending the gritty, bluesy, folksy, country sounds of his home with the experience of traversing the country and immersing himself in the broad array of cultures across the American landscape, Andrew’s music creates real connection between former strangers through song. As he puts it, “When a song written by a stranger heals you, even in the smallest way, that's a connection beyond entertainment.”
Andrew has shared stages with Guster, Blind Pilot, and Amos Lee, among others, and has performed at major festivals across the US including New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, Bonnaroo, and Americanafest. His music has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Jam In The Van, Meat Church, as well as in Glide Magazine, No Depression, and American Songwriter.”
Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar
Join us for our monthly Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar!
8pm - 12am
21+
Free entry
Full bar will be available
Emmy Flo
Good Medicine presents: EMMY FLO live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
lone quail
Good Medicine Presents: LONE QUAIL live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!
Hazard Canyon
Good Medicine & Club Car Bar Present: HAZARD CANYON
8:30pm - All Ages - Free show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase
“Hazard Canyon is a SLO-County based local Americana/Country Rock/Bluegrass quartet starring multi-instrumental talent on vocal harmonies, fretless bass, drums, harmonica, electric & acoustic guitars. Our diverse set list spans multiple generations, inviting folks of all ages to engage and join in dance!”
Michael Peters
Good Medicine Present: MICHAEL PETERS live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase
“Michael Peters is a singer songwriter from Bakersfield. His early exposure to live music growing up consisted of him going to underground shows in and around Bakersfield. Soon after he started forming bands and writing his own music and has been doing it ever since. Currently his solo set has various country and rock songs with both originals and cover songs.”
Matthew Marcus McDaniel
Matthew Marcus McDaniel LIVE at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - $5
Matthew McDaniel is a versatile musician, known for his dynamic performances as a one man band. His music spans across genres like blues, soul, rock & roll, acoustic, and Americana, with a singer-songwriter touch. Combining technical skill and raw emotion, Matthew captivates audiences with authentic melodies and heartfelt lyrics, creating a deep connection with his listeners. He has earned recognition for his unique style, performing on prominent stages and building a loyal fanbase.
"‘…Music that you can feel…’ the only way to describe the music that comes from the depths of Matthew Marcus McDaniel. No nonsense rock n roll, with sultry soul singing encapsulating the blues. Matthew devotes himself to substance to bring soul to his craft leave his mark on the world. His obsession is to bring creativity and passion to music in an attempt to transcend space in time.”
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!
Miss Leo & HER COUNTRY BAND
Good Medicine presents: MISS LEO & HER COUNTRY BAND live at Club Car Bar!
8:30pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
"Miss Leo (“Leo” Lauren Williams) is the California Soulgrass Songstress with a memorable and unique take on Americana music. Rich with imagery of the west, her original music effortlessly channels the full spectrum of emotions as she sings the relatable stories of humanity, drawn straight from her own life experiences. Her buttery vocals and heartfelt delivery are paired seamlessly with distinct and dynamic country-style guitar playing."
Savannah Creech
Good Medicine Presents: SAVANNAH CREECH live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
Dave, Brian & the 40 hour workweek
Good Medicine Presents: DAVE, BRIAN & THE 40 HOUR WORKWEEK live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“Singing/songwriting duo based in Atascadero on the Central Coast of California. Folk/Rock/Country/Punk”
Line Dancing Night at Club Car BaR
WEEKLY LINE DANCING NIGHT presented by NEON BOOTS LINE DANCING!
Join us every week for a boot-scootin’ good time that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a skip in your step!
Doors: 6pm
Line Dance Lessons: 6 - 7pm
Social Line Dancing + Swing: 7 - 9pm
Entry is just $10
LIVE DJ (Country + pop remixes) provided by DJ RRAMA
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
More information at the link below.
See you there!
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!
Kyle huskey
The most wonderful day of the year - IS HERE! Join us for a full day of fun as our small town comes to life for the highly anticipated annual July 4th celebration! Please note that Main Street and Crocker St. will observe closures beginning at 8:30am. Town parade begins at 9:30am.
CLUB CAR BAR: OPEN 8AM - 2PM
Get the party started early as we open CCB before, during and after the parade! We’ll have cocktail specials and Jell-O shots - Plus LIVE MUSIC by Kyle Huskey from 11:30am - 1:30pm (Free entry, all ages welcome).
“Originally hailing from Tennessee, Central Coast singer-songwriter Kyle Huskey brings soulful acoustic covers and originals to the stage, with family and storytelling at the forefront of his focus”
More parade info here: https://www.templeton4thjulyparade.com/info
4th of July at Templeton Mercantile
The most wonderful day of the year - IS HERE! Join us for a full day of fun as our small town comes to life for the highly anticipated annual July 4th celebration! Please note that Main Street and Crocker St. will observe closures beginning at 8:30am. Town parade begins at 9:30am.
THE COFFEE SHOP: OPEN 6AM - 2PM
Start your Independence Day off right with your favorite latte, coffee, tea and fresh baked pastries.
PIG IRON: OPEN 8AM - 2PM
Enjoy delicious breakfast burritos, morning cocktails + patriotic cocktail specials, Jell-O shots (we don’t judge), and our full food menu!
CLUB CAR BAR: OPEN 8AM - 2PM
Get the party started early as we open CCB before, during and after the parade! We’ll have cocktail specials and Jell-O shots - Plus LIVE MUSIC by Kyle Huskey from 11:30am - 1:30pm (Free entry, all ages welcome).
More parade info here: https://www.templeton4thjulyparade.com/info
The Heavy Cats
Good Medicine Presents: THE HEAVY CATS Live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite.
“THC performs classic & newer rock music, with precision musicianship & three-part harmonies”
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093014117606
Noach Tangeras
Good Medicine Presents: NOACH TANGERAS live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
https://soundcloud.com/noach-tangeras
Line Dancing Night at Club Car BaR
WEEKLY LINE DANCING NIGHT presented by NEON BOOTS LINE DANCING!
Join us every week for a boot-scootin’ good time that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a skip in your step!
Doors: 6pm
Line Dance Lessons: 6 - 7pm
Social Line Dancing + Swing: 7 - 9pm
Entry is just $10
LIVE DJ (Country + pop remixes) provided by DJ RRAMA
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
More information at the link below.
See you there!
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!
Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar
Join us for our monthly Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar!
Directly following Stephen Style's’ ticketed concert (7pm - 9pm)
21+
Free entry
Full bar will be available
Stephen StyleS
Good Medicine & Numbskull Productions Present: STEPHEN STYLES
Doors 7:00pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
Join us for Karaoke Night at Club Car Bar after the concert! (9:30pm, 21+, free entry)
“Styles’ roots run deep in the soil of country rock music. He is the son of Wayne Moore, bassist for the highly influential ‘60s musical group, Nashville West whose members also included Clarence White, Gene Parsons and Gib Gilbeau, all of whom recorded with and became members of The Byrds (with Roger McGuinn) and The Flying Burrito Brothers (with Chris Hillman and Gram Parsons)
Styles has become a mainstay and a standout at song writer’s festivals throughout The West, and has been support for the likes of Brantley Gilbert, Trace Adkins, Joe Nichols, Eric Pasley, Easton Corbin, Thompson Square, Dustin Lynch and many more
When Styles was preparing to record his latest batch of songs, he knew he wanted it to reflect on his life. The STORIES, PLACES, PEOPLE that colored his experiences and the place in which he comes from.”
BROCK VAN PELT
Good Medicine Presents: BROCK VAN PELT of The Charities LIVE at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available onsite
Jonathan Low-Fi w/ katie chappell
Good Medicine Presents: JONATHAN LOW-FI W/ KATIE CHAPPELL live at Club Car Bar!
7:30pm - All Ages - $5 Cover
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase
Born and raised in Fresno, California Central Valley song slinger Jonathan Low-Fi writes original tunes of love, sorrow, struggle and grace. Writing through a lense of Folk and Americana, Low-Fi leans on his experience growing up watching trains pass by and wandering around The Sierra Nevadas.
https://jonathanlow-fi.bandcamp.com
Line Dancing Night at Club Car BaR
WEEKLY LINE DANCING NIGHT presented by NEON BOOTS LINE DANCING!
Join us every week for a boot-scootin’ good time that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a skip in your step!
“Hey singles! Line dancing is a non-awkward way to come alone or with your wing people to a party!
Meet some new friends by default on the dance floor
Grab a red, yellow, or blue cup and play some Flip Cup with us in the middle of the dance floor!”
Doors: 6pm
Line Dance Lessons: 6 - 7pm
Social Line Dancing + Swing: 7 - 9pm
Entry is just $10
LIVE DJ (Country + pop remixes) provided by DJ RRAMA
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
More information at the link below.
See you there!
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!
RetroActive w/ Sandy VaVoom
Good Medicine Presents: RETROACTIVE w/ SANDY VAVOOM live at Club Car Bar!
8pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
The Soda Crackers w/ archer mozé
Good Medicine Presents: THE SODA CRACKERS WITH ARCHER MOZÉ live at Club Car Bar!
7pm - All Ages - Tickets available now at the link below!
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase onsite
“When a band’s square-shaped business card has a photographic image of a saltine on one side and the two types of tunes available on the other – Country and Western – that’s an instant clue something unique is on this musical menu.
With a goal to bring back the “classics,” The Soda Crackers – a five-piece band whose average age barely cracks the 30-something barrier – are in full swing these days. Make that – full Bakersfield Sound with a nice helping of Western Swing thrown in as a side dish of sorts.
What started as a group of Southern Californian musicians – all with other “day jobs” – gathering in garage jam sessions turned into their first paid performance in April 2021 for a slot at the “Western Swing Out Weekender” in Tehachapi, Calif., a mountain community just east of the home to The Bakersfield Sound.
Bakersfield is also “home base” for two of the Crackers – brothers Zane and Felix Cooper Adamo – so booking additional gigs in Kern County seemed like a natural next step for the band.
The Soda Crackers have brought their honky-tonk playlist to multiple venues throughout Taft and Bakersfield, including performances at Oildorado Days, the Taft Moose Lodge anniversary event, the opening of The Bakersfield Sound exhibit at the Kern County Museum, the Kern-tucky event in the Kern River Valley, special events at The Cuyama Buckhorn and, as a bucket-list highlight in April, gracing the stage at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace.
“I was born and raised in Bakersfield and grew up on Western Swing music,” says Zane Adamo, 29, who serves as the band’s rhythm guitarist, lead vocalist and second fiddler. “My brother, Cooper and I started taking fiddle lessons when we were 6 and 5, then played locally with a group of musicians who knew and loved The Bakersfield Sound and Western Swing genres when that was THE music of the time.”
Back when the Adamo brothers were too young to drive themselves to the local senior centers where they once performed, the little fiddlers served up what their older audience craved – a chance to turn back time.
And now, The Soda Crackers introduce The Bakersfield Sound and Western Swing to concertgoers closer to their ages as well. Among the band’s most popular musical renditions are: “Faded Love,” “Folsom Prison Blues, Lone Star Beer & Bob Wills Music,” “Swingin’ Doors,” “Love’s Gonna Live Here,” and “Mind Your Own Business.”
And just for a dash more “local ingredients,” lead fiddler Felix Cooper Adamo adds his own vocals and a crowd-pleasing Kern County-fied verse to “I’ve Been Everywhere, Man” that mentions just about every little local town, including Arvin, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco and Porterville.
“We knew there could be an audience for these songs being played by a new generation of musicians,” Zane Adamo says. “It’s been great to see the music live on with original fans of it and then find some new fans along the way.”
Western Swing is the unmistakably Texas-style sound popularized by fiddle legend Bob Wills in the 1930-40s dance halls. It traveled through Texas, Oklahoma and the lower Great Plains, combining country string bands with old-time fiddle traditions and big-band jazz.
Dust Bowl migrants brought the music with them as they headed west for better prospects, which directly influenced Bakersfield greats, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, who would each contribute to the twangier, edgier Bakersfield Sound.
What the two musical styles have in common – and where The Soda Crackers happily pick up the baton with their own stamp – is getting people out on to the dance floor. Sometimes, even when there isn’t room for one!
“Nothing makes us happier than to watch people move around tables and chairs and make space for dancing – that’s what this music is meant for,” Adamo says.
In addition to the Adamo brothers, The Soda Crackers also include Nick Green on pedal steel; Jesus “Chuy” Holguin on stand-up bass; and, when he has availability, much in-demand Bakersfield drummer, Cesareo Garaza. Other “local guest Crackers” have been known to add to this musical recipe as well.
Although available for hire, The Soda Crackers don’t charge people to attend their concerts. Tips, of course, are always welcomed – especially since most of the band members drive over the Grapevine for the opportunity to serve up their special dish of The Bakersfield Sound and Western Swing.
Soda crackers (the food version) might be cheap, but gas sure isn’t!”
Emilee Morrison
Good Medicine Presents: EMILEE MORRISON live at Club Car Bar!
Doors 6pm - All Ages - Free Show
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase
“Emilee Morrison's debut album, released in October 2024, features four deeply personal songs, each crafted to resonate with listeners on a meaningful level. “I Hear You Now” pays tribute to Emilee’s grandfather, affectionately known as Papa, who passed away when she was a teenager. Through this heartfelt ballad, Emilee shares the wisdom imparted to her about the importance of never settling in life or love. She hopes this song will inspire others who are navigating the complexities of relationships to hold on to their values and dreams.”
Line Dancing Night at Club Car Bar
WEEKLY LINE DANCING NIGHT presented by NEON BOOTS LINE DANCING!
Join us every week for a boot-scootin’ good time that’s sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a skip in your step!
Doors: 6pm
Line Dance Lessons: 6 - 7pm
Social Line Dancing + Swing: 7 - 9pm
Entry is just $10
LIVE DJ (Country + pop remixes) provided by DJ RRAMA
Full bar + food menu will be available for purchase (Kitchen closes at 9pm)
More information at the link below.
See you there!
Trivia Night at pig iron
Trivia Night every Tuesday evening outside on the patio at Pig Iron!
Free Entry. All ages welcome. Game starts at 7pm.
Full bar + food menu available for purchase. Enjoy Taco Tuesday specials til 9pm - $3 Cowboy Tacos, $10 Margaritas, $4 Modelo and $5 805 Cerveza.
Bring your team, bring your brain, flex your knowledge + WIN PRIZES!