Bakersfield Sound Underground: Recent Comments

Comment on Sample a track from last solo project to be completed at the old Buck Owens Studios

Jerry The Saxman — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:38:40 GMT

Very historic.

Comment on Redneck, White and Blue: From Dr BLT to you!

Jerry The Saxman — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:33:44 GMT

What a sad song! I hope that it's not autobiographical.

Comment on Jerry's Trout Pizza: Episode 3: Hick Hop Honky-tonk

Dr BLT — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:33:55 GMT

Very creative stuff! Thank you!

Comment on Jerry's Trout Pizza: Episode 3: Hick Hop Honky-tonk

Lynn Kenney — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:50:42 GMT

As Ian takes the last few gulps of coffee, he turns his back away from the bar and slides off the bar stool. He unfolds himself with a long tall stretch and saunters over to the stage. Standing in front of the stage, he takes a long look at the lone guitar resting in its case. Ian notices something quite remarkable on the neck of the guitar,near the top where the strings are tuned was the initials of the greatest cowboy singer of Bakersfield. He rubs both his eyes to get a clearly look. Jumping back he notices the initial of Dr. BLT. So amazed by what he sees, Ian shouts out, "How in the blue blazes did that get here?"

Comment on Jerry's Trout Pizza: Episode 3: Hick Hop Honky-tonk

Carol McCabe — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:05:06 GMT

However, as Ian reached the door to welcome the newcomers, the doorknob suddenly transformed into the head of Carl Jung! The “doorknob” then spoke, “You’re about to be visited by three ghosts tonight. I’m the first ---the Ghost of the Past.” So I hear you’ve been dreaming about groundhogs most nights.”
“Well”, said Ian, “the dreams all begin with the groundhog slowly emerging from his hole. Then I see that he has a little mustache and swastika sewed onto his arm and he starts chasing me with a machine gun.”
“When do these dreams occur?”asked Jung.
“Usually before a concert,” explained Ian.
“I’m thinking now, that it may represent my mother. She really detested music – all music, and she went ballistic when I developed a musical career. Maybe unconsciously, I’m worried about the audience having a negative reaction to my songs.”
“That’s enough work for now,” said Jung. I’d now like to introduce you to the Ghost of the Present, Fritz Perls.
“Tell me what’s going on within you right at this moment.” demanded Perls.
“I think I’m either dreaming or I’ve entered the Twilight Zone,” murmured Ian.
“So, you’re either sane or insane. I think the two parts of you need to have a conversation. We’ll start with sanity communicating to insanity in the empty chair. Go ahead,” ordered Perls.
Ian addressed the imaginary underdog. “Listen here, insanity. You have never appeared before in my life. You can’t just think you’re going to show up now and take over without a fight!”
“Good,” exclaimed Perls. “Now move to the other chair and be the underdog.”
Ian switched chairs and said, “OK, I know that I’ve just appeared out of nowhere, but sometimes that’s just how I work.”
“Enough for now,” stated Perls. “It’s time to meet the Ghost of the Future, Dr. BLT.”
Dr. BLT walked in slowly strumming his guitar. “What would you like to talk about? I have many different hats for any type of problem you’d like to address,” he said as he pointed to his guitar case. Inside the gray furry lining, Ian noted hats of many shapes and colors.
“Well, I guess I feel most comfortable with the cowboy hat you have on now,” said Ian.
“Good, that’s my favorite,” said Dr. BLT.
“I need to talk about my mind----I think I’m losing it,” responded Ian.
“So, what you’re saying is that it’s a ‘Matter of Time’ before you lose your mind?” asked Dr. BLT.
“Exactly, it’s not a matter of when, so I’m caught in a bind,” said Ian. “Hey, do you mind if we talk somewhere else?”
“There’s a couple of horses saddled up outside”, replied Dr. BLT. “I have a ranch that I think you’d like to visit. We’ll have to travel through some canyons in your mind to get there, but I assure you, we’ll be riding trails that set the captive free.”
“So, you’re kind of a ‘Psychological Cowboy,’” stated Ian.
“I prefer the term, ‘Sheriff of your Psyche,’” responded Dr. BLT as they rode off into the sunset.

Comment on Jerry's Trout Pizza: Episode 3: Hick Hop Honky-tonk

Gary — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:22:00 GMT

Love it, great job as usual BLT!!

Comment on Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down: Johnny Cash's spirit to be recaptured in first meeting of alternative to traditional church

Personal essay — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:05:42 GMT

well, what can i say, tell me more about the subject as well

Comment on It Never Snows (On the Streets of Bakersfield): A Kern County Christmas classic?

Nielen — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:29:07 GMT

It is a great song and it has great talent behind it! I see a big hit!

Comment on Cup 'o Joy: The Homer Joy interview goes underground

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Comment on Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down: Johnny Cash's spirit to be recaptured in first meeting of alternative to traditional church

admission — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 11:27:47 GMT

Very interesting meeting as I think! Johny Cash is a good man11his songs keep our believe in God!