Reporter

The 99 Music Fest hosted by Three-Way Chevrolet Cadillac debuted its first appearance at CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 10.

People dressed in summer attire set up lawn chairs and umbrellas over the grassy area of the CSUB amphitheater to relax, shield themselves from Bakersfield’s heat and enjoy Americana music by Ray Wiley Hubbard, James McMurtry, Monty Byrom, The Sheepdogs, Sam Outlaw, Truxton Mile and The Roustabouts.

Americana music is a type of American folk music that incorporates elements from different music styles such as country, blues, folk, rock and roll, rhythm and blues.

“We wanted to do something different,” said Sam Brandon, who works for American General Media, the same company that hosts The Mac and Cheese Festival at CSUB. “So, we partnered with The Bakersfield Californian to throw an eclectic music event.”

The 21 and over music festival featured a second stage where acoustic music was being performed by local bands between performances on the main stage.

“We won free tickets on the radio,” said Martin Downs who was accompanied by his wife Lynette Downs. He added that he tried real hard to win the tickets.

The Downs, who both enjoy eclectic music, were excited to see Ray Wiley Hubbard and James McMurtry, who they expected to be phenomenal.

Aside from the music, people could enjoy food from many local vendors like Johnny Rockets, The Curbside Kitchen, Hungry Hunter Steakhouse, and many more. The alcohol available were from the Barrel House Brewing Co., Shock Top, Widmer Brothers and others, all of which were lined up along the front end of the amphitheater.

“There is really good food,” said Ashley Southworth, who was accompanied by her husband Greg Southworth. “We’ve bought from a couple of different places.”

The Southworth’s just like many other people at the music festival did not let Bakersfield’s heat ruin the good time they were having.