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Matt Munoz

Bakersfield
As seen in: The Real Talk Podcast with Matt Munoz, Apple Podcasts, C-Suite Market Update, Holistic Women's Health, The Bakersfield Californian, KUTX-FM (Austin, TX), El Popular News, The Jeff Gerstmann Show - A Podcast About Video Games
Covers:  Local and international entertainment: music, movies, cultural events, hyper local news.
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MATT MUNOZ: Humor, hardships, hometown heart in 'Gentefied'

MATT MUNOZ: Humor, hardships, hometown heart in 'Gentefied'

The Bakersfield Californian — Born and raised in Bakersfield but baptized in East Los might be the way to describe the artistic upbringing of Marvin Lemus, co-writer and director of the new Netflix Latinx dramedy "Gentefied."
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MATT MUNOZ: Celebrating the tenor of Scott Thompsett's legacy

MATT MUNOZ: Celebrating the tenor of Scott Thompsett's legacy

The Bakersfield Californian — How do you pay tribute to a friend to whom you owe the beginnings of your musical career? For me, Scott Thompsett was that friend. Beyond being a bandmate for decades, he was also a professional mentor and part-time guidance counselor without a judgmental bone in his body.
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MATT MUNOZ: Live and let listen when it comes to music in office

MATT MUNOZ: Live and let listen when it comes to music in office

The Bakersfield Californian — Working in office spaces can create dilemmas depending on the proximity between cubicles and desks. The strong smells of food, colognes and perfumes, all of which in any combination can permeate open workspaces to the point of nausea.
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MATT MUNOZ: Final season of 'Vida' celebrates Latinx culture

MATT MUNOZ: Final season of 'Vida' celebrates Latinx culture

The Bakersfield Californian — Remember those scattered feelings of contentment and rage watching the series finale of "Game of Thrones"? "You mean that's it? No way. We deserve one more season," you'd say before cursing profusely, threatening to cancel your app subscription. It never happened of course, but we show-binging loyalists are known to be an emotional bunch.
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MATT MUNOZ: What's streaming? DJs keep jams flowing on social media

MATT MUNOZ: What's streaming? DJs keep jams flowing on social media

The Bakersfield Californian — Musicians aren't the only ones jumping into the livestream entertainment game, as DJs are also proving to be an equally effective ally against boredom during the COVID-19 quarantine. Day or night, especially on the weekends, some of the world's biggest turntable masters in hip-hop, reggae, Latin, rock and beyond can be found online providing endless streams of music for the world to enjoy.
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MATT MUNOZ: Local musician helps make love connection on 'The Bachelor'

MATT MUNOZ: Local musician helps make love connection on 'The Bachelor'

The Bakersfield Californian — Hollywood got a taste of Bakersfield-laced Cali country this week during an episode of ABC's "The Bachelor" thanks to an appearance by the Just Dave Band, featuring Bakersfield native Dave Bernal. The episode, which aired Monday, found this season's bachelor, Peter Weber, and contestant Victoria Paul out and about, visiting a western wear shop and getting some touchy-feely line dance instruction.
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MATT MUNOZ: Raw slice of 'Vida' returns for season two

MATT MUNOZ: Raw slice of 'Vida' returns for season two

The Bakersfield Californian — When season two of "Vida" premieres on Starz Thursday, actress Chelsea Rendon won't be short of celebratory milestones. The SoCal Montebello native is part of the primarily female Latina cast on the critically acclaimed drama that's breaking ground with characters and subject matter once considered "too taboo" for viewers.
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Ride the Lightning: Popular music festival heads to Buena Vista on Wednesday

Ride the Lightning: Popular music festival heads to Buena Vista on Wednesday

The Bakersfield Californian — After months of hype, talk and debate, the Lightning in a Bottle festival is ready to strike. Kicking off Wednesday at Buena Vista Recreational Aquatic Area, this cavalcade of music, food and wellness has big plans to elevate the dancing feet and consciousness of Kern.
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MATT MUNOZ: Spin us right round for Record Store Day

MATT MUNOZ: Spin us right round for Record Store Day

The Bakersfield Californian — This year's Record Store Day in Bakersfield is looking to be one of the best yet with both Going Underground Records and World Records hosting a full day of festivities. Founded in 2008 to celebrate independent record store spirit and culture, Record Store Day (RSD) today has become the calendar date for music collectors around the globe.
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MATT MUNOZ: Music the heartbeat of 'Oildale'

MATT MUNOZ: Music the heartbeat of 'Oildale'

The Bakersfield Californian — Bakersfield will get a taste of Hollywood on Saturday for the red carpet world premiere of "Oildale" at the Fox Theater. Filmed on location in Bakersfield last year, the movie focuses on a group of homeless veterans searching for a place to belong.
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MATT MUNOZ: Memphis delivers blues, barbecue and a blast from the past

MATT MUNOZ: Memphis delivers blues, barbecue and a blast from the past

The Bakersfield Californian — A city historically known for its music and spicy food as it is for being the birthplace of the American Civil Rights Movement, Memphis delivers a dose of good ol' Southern hospitality. Unless it involves Los Angeles or San Francisco, this homebody rarely travels long distances.
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MATT MUNOZ: The music future is female thanks to Itze Garcia

MATT MUNOZ: The music future is female thanks to Itze Garcia

The Bakersfield Californian — In an age where young artists are charmed by the allure of Insta fame and reality TV, Bakersfield singer Itze Garcia prefers a time-proven slow burn shot at the big time. Still digging into her studies as a senior at East Bakersfield High, the 18-year-old, curly maned diva has been making joyful noise all over Kern County with a powerhouse voice beyond her years.
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MATT MUNOZ: We need to jazz up promotion for long-running festival

MATT MUNOZ: We need to jazz up promotion for long-running festival

The Bakersfield Californian — Last week, the mainstage lineup for the 2018 Bakersfield Jazz Festival was released. Not through an official news release but a Facebook post from CSUB music educator and festival director Jim Scully. According to the post, this year's lineup will include drummer Carl Allen, pianist Lao Tizer, soul jazz outfit The Funky Knuckles, guitarist Dave Stryker, pianist Amina Figarova and Latin jazz icon Poncho Sanchez.
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MATT MUNOZ: Bakersfield's Derek Mears, the man behind the hockey mask, recalls famous role

MATT MUNOZ: Bakersfield's Derek Mears, the man behind the hockey mask, recalls famous role

The Bakersfield Californian — An appropriate question as we approach Friday the 13th: Is machete-wielding, hockey mask-wearing Jason Voorhees a misunderstood miscreant, tragic figure, or just a really evil dude? Bakersfield actor Derek Mears, who played the lead character in the popular 2009 reboot of the "Friday the 13th" movie franchise, has some strong opinions on this one.
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MATT MUNOZ: Remembering fellow music fan who loved her family, community

MATT MUNOZ: Remembering fellow music fan who loved her family, community

The Bakersfield Californian — It's never easy to say goodbye to old friends, even harder is saying farewell to friends whose lives were just hitting their stride. Only 33, Bridget Soto tragically passed away late last month while in San Bernardino to attend a music festival.
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