HR from Bad Brains – at B Ryder’s – Bakersfield, CA

Tim Gardea Productions has been on a roll for booking great bands in Bakersfield this month. Last Sunday, B Ryder's dance floor was the site of a pit for the second time in one week! The one and only HR from Bad Brains came to Bakersfield to spread a little Rasta Love amongst the patrons that made it out, despite the fact that most of them had a dreaded work day ahead. If you couldn't make it.... Don't fear Big Wheel Magazine was amongst  those who partook in Sunday's festivities. Check out some pics and a cool video to see what you missed.

While HR played mostly reggae tunes, there was no mistaking that this man was (and still is) the voice for Punk Rock! Many Bad Brains fans made it out as well as hippied out Rasta dudes wearing flip flops and hemp necklaces.  Never the less. Style didn't seem to matter as the crowd danced together to the sweet melodies that HR and his band projected out on the people gathered around the stage.

The set was great! While the music was mellow at times, his band put a raw edge to it  with bad ass solos here and there. Before you could get bored they would switch up the pace, giving a great happy medium. As everyone expected, HR performed a few Bad Brains tunes, including "Re-Ignition" and "Pay to Cum" , that incited some decent pit activity.

Some video from the show

 

After making it through a brutal workweek and a busy weekend, I can't think of a better way to have spent  my Sunday night, what an awesome show!

-J.Moncrief-
Big Wheel Staff Reporter

 

 

 

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