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World Records Article – October 14, 2025

Alejandro Escovedo brings his alt-country to World Records

(by: Pat Evans – article from The Bakersfield Californian – October 14, 2025)

“Search “alternative country” and up comes a list of artists that includes Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Corb Lund, Sturgill Simpson, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Son Volt and an artist performing right here in Bakersfield this Saturday night:
Alejandro Escovedo…” October 18, 2025

“…What followed has been a remarkable career as he continued to release collections of songs that caught the attention of critics and fans who wanted more than what they heard on the radio. The authenticity of his music lends integrity to his lyrics. His songs are about real people quickly turning pages of their lives peppered with love, loss, dreams and yearning…

…He visits Bakersfield with his band this Saturday night in support of his 19th solo album, “Echo Dancing.” Bakersfield had an important musical period decades ago when local artists created a sound intended to be an alternative to what was coming out of Nashville at the time. It’s going to be great to have this important “alternative” artist give us an evening that pulls from an astonishing life and career.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at World Records, 2815 F St.

Local musician Olen Taylor will open the show.

Admission is $40.

Call 661-325-1982 for information or to buy tickets…”

click to read complete article from The Bakersfield Californian

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