View Larger Map Local Bakersfield, CA Music Scene Bakersfield is mainly known for its country legends such as Buck Owens and Merle Haggard. It's also been the home of Korn, Adema, Bill Aken and American Idol contestant Amy Adams. The town has been immortalized in country music by the song "Streets of Bakersfield" by Dwight Yoakam. Bakersfield's metropolitan area had over 800,000 residents in the 2010 Census. Campuses include California State University at Bakersfield and Bakersfield College. The local scene is covered by The Bakersfield Californian and Bakersfield News. OP Stylee is a reggae/rock band that has had multiple members including vocalist Otis Paul Gipson, drummer/keyboardist Daniel Burt, guitarist Mike Day and bassist/drummer/keyboardist Mark Powell. The band has over 10,000 fans on Reverbnation. Their song "Kiss Me" has an instantly likeable groove with the flavor of an international hit. © Playlist Research. All rights reserved. |