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    MATT MUNOZ: Artists work it out at Rabobank

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 06:01 PM

    Last week's visit by Latin singer Juanes was no average tour stop. The Grammy-winning artist, who kicked off his "Loud & Unplugged" tour before a full house at Rabobank Theater on Friday, spent a number of days rehearsing and doing press below the radar.

    But Juanes isn't the only megastar attracted to Bakersfield. "Rehearsal requests are about one to two times a year," said Ed Dorsey, Rabobank Arena assistant general manager, of the frequency of inquiries into renting the venue.

    "Whether they happen or not depends on venue availability. There are other venues that do a lot more than we do. We have hosted Elton John, Jewel, Trey Anastasio from Phish, Neil Diamond, Korn, Britney Spears, Incubus (twice), Journey, Foo Fighters (twice) and Juanes. We have also hosted two-week rehearsal periods with Disney On Ice."

    A number of factors account for the city's appeal, Dorsey said. "One...

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  • Broadcasting pioneer Rodewald dead at 86

    Thursday, May 23 2013 12:03 PM

    Don Rodewald, a genial daily visitor in the homes of thousands of Bakersfield viewers during the early,...

  • Not all the beers -- just the best ones -- at festival

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 05:38 PM

    Although Budweiser bills itself as the "King of Beers," it's no match for a god. Coming down from the...

  • Korn on mission to find cure for diabetes

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 05:34 PM

    The members of Grammy-winning hometown heroes Korn will be preparing to head overseas for the European...

  • Omelet cooked in a bag: Not as weird as it sounds

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 05:28 PM

    If the phrase "hobo breakfast" has you thinking of a Chaplin-esque tramp boiling a shoe or drinking a...

  • Conductors converge for 80th anniversary of chorale

    Wednesday, May 22 2013 05:26 PM

    The Bakersfield Masterworks Chorale celebrates its 80th birthday with a look at its past and an eye to...

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  2. Korn on mission to find cure for diabetes

  3. Conductors converge for 80th anniversary of chorale

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  5. Districts' music focus wins national praise

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