Hello poppies, please enjoy these Bonus Beats.
Rolling Stone released their new list of 200 greatest singers of all time and while you can argue placement all day, there are some omissions so egregious one has to wonder if Rolling … Read the rest
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PopOff! Winter Ball 2022: 1982
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs! Here it is, your annual PopOff! Winter Ball. This time in a super-mega-extended set celebrating the new wave, post-punk, synth-pop singles, songs, and club hits of 1982. The first half is my set from the … Read the rest
WE NEED MORE KFOG: WHY LOCAL RADIO MATTERS
If the 90s and 00s are hip again I say we bring back the KFOG mentality and ethos to mainstream radio. For those in the Bay Area you know. For those outside of the Bay Area you know because you … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Soundtrack To My Life Vol. 10, The Crying Game
PopOff Bonus Beats: Soundtrack To My Life Vol. 10, The Crying Game
Hello poppies and bear cubs please enjoy these bonus beats a selection of songs that helped me get through some rough times in my life. Don’t worry it’s … Read the rest
POPOFF! COMMENTARY: WHEN THEY GO
This is piece I have been working on for some weeks and with the recent passing of three major musical icons, Loretta Lynn, Gal Costa, and Christie McVie I feel this piece is even more timely. Even if I still … Read the rest
POPOFF! COMMENTARY: IF CORPORATIONS ARE PEOPLE, TICKETMASTER IS A SERIAL ABUSER
And those who play with them are complicit in the abuse. As complicit as those who colluded with Cosby or Wienstein or the Catholic church.
Before I get flooded with comments about how artists (and fans) have no choice let … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Dance Crazes With Guest DJ Wendi
Hello Poppies please enjoy these Bonus Beats with special guest DJ Wendi and she delivers you a history lesson of dance crazes in dance music. It’s a whole lot more than just you “left foot in and your left foot … Read the rest
POPOFF! CONCERT REVIEW: Gogol Bordello Round 2 (AKA Good Luck With That Beer).
I to see Gogol Bordello again! I don’t see a lot of acts more than once (unless they are local). So that tells you the first round was a good enough show for a second helping. And this time I … Read the rest
PopOff! #95: Howl-O-Ween Spooktackular 2022
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs it is time for my PopOff Howloween Spooktackular. This year I countdown my fifty favorite spooky themed songs.
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique … Read the rest
PopOff! Attack Of The Cover Versions: Bloody Good Covers
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs for your bonus beats it is a collection of covers of classic seasonal cuts, cut up and reassembled. Enjoy!
PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a … Read the rest
POPOFF! COMMENTARY/REVIEW: Muna Round 2
As I have been doing recently, I offer my little mini get to the point review first. Just for those of you who don’t like to read long stories that take scenic routes.
The Muna show was a blast. It … Read the rest
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEW: The Human League – Dare
POPOFF! RETRO REVIEW: The Human League – Dare
Bear’s Haiku Retro Album Review:
One hit that won’t die.
Whole album a synthpop classic.
Back to front it’s fire.
Let’s just get this out of the way up front, everyone young … Read the rest
PopOff! #92: New Wave City – 30 Years, 30 Acts, 30 Songs
On this episode of PopOff! I celebrate the 30th anniversary of the very local and very iconic SF roaming dance party New Wave City and the DJs who make it all happen. It will be 30 songs by 30 acts … Read the rest
POPOFF! CONCERT REVIEW: SURF ROCK SERVED 3 WAYS
I am supposed to be preparing for my burning man trip but… LIVE LOCAL MUSIC! Never a bad night with live music, so for $25 on Wednesday I got 3 for 1 on stellar surf rock.
Is there any music … Read the rest
POPOFF! CONCERT REVIEW: a-ha & the Oxbow River Stage Napa July, 29th: Only Highs No Lows
POPOFF! CONCERT REVIEW: a-ha & the Oxbow River Stage Napa July, 29th: Only Highs No Lows
For those of you who hate blogs with preamble about grandmothers or the history of hush puppies and wish the author would just get … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Fired Up Females, Alternative Edition
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs! Please enjoy the fired-up set of females from the alternative and punk scenes in honor of current affairs. Whenever the world gets frustrating or really angering I always turn to music. And I hope this … Read the rest
PopOff! #94: Top 25 Countdown: Never Underestimate The Power Of A Woman
Hello poppies! On this episode I countdown the top 25 most iconic songs with some variation of “woman” in the title. You can make a small wager with your friends to try and guess what will be my number one.… Read the rest
PopOff! #93: Annual Pride Disco Ball 2022
It is my annual Pride Disco Ball for 2022. One great year a whole lot of great club hits. Plus a countdown of the top 10 club hits of the chosen year! So dress in your brightest colors and let’s … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Fired Up Females, Country Edition
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs please enjoy the fired-up set of country females in honor of current affairs. Whenever the world gets frustrating or really angering I always turn to music. And I hope this set is part of the … Read the rest
The Tipping Point
This is going to be a long trip, I have stuff to say so… buckle your seat belt.
A well meaning employee of the Concord Pavilion told me, “You can’t dance here.” Those who know me, know them’s fighting words. … Read the rest