tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post114463875395954944..comments2008-12-10T14:04:36.522-08:00N.L. Belardeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1145109640485770862006-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:002006-04-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

wow.<BR/><BR/>look at all these comments sparked by your writing, nic! <BR/><BR/>thanks for prodding b-town into some 'serious' dialogue about the arts. we need more of this!

jenravennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1145045227149361022006-04-14T13:07:00.000-07:002006-04-14T13:07:00.000-07:00

see Aaron?! .......you almost need to be a little concerned when nick says "woo"!

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144978023618718852006-04-13T18:27:00.000-07:002006-04-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

Expose it! Expose it all! I want to read the gossip! woo!

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144975393707894882006-04-13T17:43:00.000-07:002006-04-13T17:43:00.000-07:00

I've been doing the TheatreAddict.com thing for less than a month and so far it has been really cool. Events like "The Freak Show" have been examples of how welcoming and exciting the local arts scene is. However, there is a dark, "fuck you" side to some local theatre that is beginning to bug me and one of these days I'll just have to open a can off whoop-ass on it.

Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04963211473991955257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144864347307342342006-04-12T10:52:00.000-07:002006-04-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

.......we also have the NON-Houdini MAN! ;D

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144857233352942482006-04-12T08:53:00.000-07:002006-04-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

Go read theatreaddict.com if you don't like what I have to say. Oh wait, he calls himself the nlbelardes.com of theatre... there's no escape! Go read Bakersfield.com. They have all the news you're looking for.

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144856673010215202006-04-12T08:44:00.000-07:002006-04-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

Way to plug your Lords of Bakersfield novel. What's next for you? Perhaps you could fictionalize the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.

acosperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10292716166475613292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144788861867503282006-04-11T13:54:00.000-07:002006-04-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

.........and experience the FREAKY MOOOOOOOOOOOSICAL?!<BR/><BR/>sorry, hee-hee!

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144782606320989532006-04-11T12:10:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:10:00.000-07:00

Holy moly. I should have stayed until the cows came home.

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144782077556155002006-04-11T12:01:00.000-07:002006-04-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

Silly NL. The freaks were there later, I saw them myself at 8PM. They sang and danced. What you experienced was a freaky art show, the actual freaks were in SIDE SHOW later in the night. Kind of misleading I know.<BR/><BR/>The Freak Show was a blast, and Side Show was an amazing musical. I'll have my articles and pics up later today. Oooh and I recorded some really awesome interviews with

Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04963211473991955257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144780917606820822006-04-11T11:41:00.000-07:002006-04-11T11:41:00.000-07:00

Great review, man.<BR/><BR/>You know... I wanted carnival music, too.<BR/><BR/>And where the hell were the unicycles? Freak shows need unicycles.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for the next show, though.

James Mongoldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14427774419574523477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144776642840607302006-04-11T10:30:00.000-07:002006-04-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

nl, again a pleasure to meet you.<BR/>glad you made it to the freak show and thanks for the perspective.<BR/>it's good to be the biggest something don't you think?<BR/>as for next saturday I'd like to say to all...................... <BR/>PUT YOUR BEST FREAK FORWARD! <BR/>susan

Susanhttp://www.myspace.com/ceramicodditiesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144736846629970142006-04-10T23:27:00.000-07:002006-04-10T23:27:00.000-07:00

Come on, chingpea!.......you saw nlbelardes there! How much FREAKINESS do you think this town can handle!

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144725195140113322006-04-10T20:13:00.000-07:002006-04-10T20:13:00.000-07:00

dang! so no "real" freaks?

chingpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11016830829864032189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144717174729439522006-04-10T17:59:00.000-07:002006-04-10T17:59:00.000-07:00

sound off!<BR/><BR/>the conservatives ain't seen NOTHIN' yet. just wait until the "Bakersfield; Life As It Should Be" show hits this town. thanks for the show coverage, nic! sorry we couldn't book the giant lady swimming in a glass vat of cheetos. next time . . .

jenravennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144689285191287842006-04-10T10:14:00.000-07:002006-04-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

Oh! You wanted to see PRETZEL GIRL?<BR/>.....She (Amber) will be there next Saturday as-SALT-ing YOU!<BR/>;D

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144677855033215502006-04-10T07:04:00.000-07:002006-04-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Lando Commando--you're a Dirty Spanglish freak!

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144677810018429212006-04-10T07:03:00.000-07:002006-04-10T07:03:00.000-07:00

I missed a side show? Yeah, I noticed there was going to be a human pretzel... Was she salted or unsalted?

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144657090194513322006-04-10T01:18:00.000-07:002006-04-10T01:18:00.000-07:00

aaah! People don't appreciate a good 'ol nl rant when they hear one! <BR/> ......but I do understand his tact: <BR/>....waiting for butt-fuck bakersfield to arrive at a level of comprehension in appreciating something (anything) from the narra' norm sternly imposed on us, is frustrating (to say the least) for artists who feel they have to temper their expressions to fast food norms for

A. S. ASHLEYhttp://www.myspace.com/asashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144654943224352662006-04-10T00:42:00.000-07:002006-04-10T00:42:00.000-07:00

Oh, and I see this as constructive criticism more than anything else.. I had an awesome time and plan on going back next weekend for the whole duration.. gotta support local counter cultures wherever they be!

Horationoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144654748539403842006-04-10T00:39:00.000-07:002006-04-10T00:39:00.000-07:00

Aw.. you missed the glowing man from Oildale.. well, I was a bit sunburnt, but chamone! That's somethin!

Horationoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144653130625551752006-04-10T00:12:00.000-07:002006-04-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

So, did you decide to stay and watch the Empty Space's mainstage attraction, "Side Show?" Maybe that would satiate your need for freaks.

Lizard Boynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144650938068454172006-04-09T23:35:00.000-07:002006-04-09T23:35:00.000-07:00

Good observation, Nick! Thank you for taking the time to stop by! So sorry the show itself disappointed you, but a big <B>Thank You</B> for giving the right people (jen and susan) the attention they deserve. If anyone at all, THEY deserved it.

Amberhttp://myspace.com/antiimitationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144644747982741042006-04-09T21:52:00.000-07:002006-04-09T21:52:00.000-07:00

It was a good show. Just having fun talking about Freaks and conservatism.... Oh, and to those who crosslink to me--thanks for your support... But this blog entry focused on print, and regular support/write-ups/reviews, not just hyperlinks. I apologize to those who may be offended by this piece who offer so much encouragement. Otherwise, just be entertained and get the message about artists as

n.l.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16445719353246891145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305501.post-1144641830099543202006-04-09T21:03:00.000-07:002006-04-09T21:03:00.000-07:00

Man...now I'm glad I DIDN'T go! Freak!

Lando Commandonoreply@blogger.com