There's always a stack of books in tow. But Goodwin doesn't seem to care so much for the words themselves as the sounds and textures they create, these strings of lines. A word at the tip of my tongue. A short while later, Tiner enters the tune and blows out a breathy call on a low note, later pinching, bending and spiraling his notes in a sort of dialogue between his horn and Goodwin. For details, call 664-3093.
Local musicians know about struggling.
Which is why they're so quick to help out a fellow friend in need. So local bands and performers are pooling their talents to raise funds to whittle away at those bills. For details, call 325-7161. Melendez started drumming at Emerson Junior High and went on to join the drumline at Bakersfield High School later. From there, he focused more on religious music with slots in Redemption and Damascus Road.