Isaak to play Fox in April
BY MATT MUNOZ Californian staff writer mmunoz@bakersfield.com
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday for an April 5 concert by guitarist/vocalist and actor Chris Isaak at Bakersfield's Fox Theater.
Isaak's upcoming tour marks a return to his musical roots after releasing last year's "Beyond the Sun," an album paying tribute to the classic Sun Studios rock 'n' roll and country era.
The release features covers of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," plus hits from Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and others.
Originally from Stockton, Isaak has released 15 full-length albums and has appeared in more than 23 feature films and TV shows, including Showtime's "The Chris Isaak Show," which chronicled the life of a fictional musician of the same name. Known for his suave singing style, swooning vibrato, and for wearing brightly decorated rhinestone Nudie suits, Isaak has cultivated a devoted female fan base.
Tickets range from $35 to $60. For more information visit Vallitix.com or call the Fox at 324-1369.
Tickets are currently on sale for a May 5 appearance by comedian Carlos Mencia, also at the Fox.
It's been awhile since Mencia has been seen on stage following the cancelation of his long-running TV show on Comedy Central and after being accused of plagiarism by comedian Joe Rogan in a viral video seen by millions. Now he's back with a clean slate and a new stand-up tour coming to Bakersfield.
Tickets are $40.50. For more information, visit Vallitix.com or the Fox box office at 2001 H St.
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