Hello poppies! It is July and time for another round of celebrate-a-state, where I random pick a state and celebrate the icons that hail from that state, plus toss in a few new and the good for good measure. So … Read the rest
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PopOff! #83: Pride Disco Ball 2021 Live From Cat Club SF
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs! I present to you your 2021 Pride Disco Ball record live from the Cat Club in SF and edited together at The Bear Cave.
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PopOff! #82: CA Homegrown #4, Vertical Tasting
Hello Poppies! It is July and it is time for my annual celebrate a state series. And as is tradition I always start with my home state of CA. And this celebration we do a vertical tasting of hits from … Read the rest
PopOff! #81: Gender Bending Muisc
Hello Poppies, Bear Cubs today’s episode is done in conjunction with the Song Bar. This week’s theme focuses on and celebrates gender and queerness it it’s many forms. Enjoy!
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The Hot Take on the Hot Takes Debut EP
It is a good sign for a new band when I as a reviewer find myself with one of their songs stuck in my head. Even more promising is when I’ve only heard the song maybe 3 times. And honestly … Read the rest
PopOff! #80: Pride Rocks
Hello Poppies for the 80th episode of PopOff! I serve you a healthy buffet of queer acts in punk, rock, metal, and alternative music. This is an edited version of my 1st Fridays live shows with less chatter and more … Read the rest
PopOff! #79: New & New Wave
Hello poppies, this episode I celebrate one of my favorite genres with dose of classic new wave mixed with a heavier dose of new acts keeping those sounds alive a fresh. Plus, a whole hour devoted to local Bay Area … Read the rest
REVIEW & COMMENTARY: MONTERO (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME)
I am unsure where to begin with this because as a song review, I could get that written in about a paragraph. The style is on trend for tik tok music right now. It has got the overused and cliché … Read the rest
PopOff! Attack Of The Cover Versions: Covered In Tapestry (Celebrating 50 years)
Hello poppies! Please enjoy this Attack of the Cover Versions as we celebrate the icon Tapestry album, which turns 50 this year by playing the entire album on covered form. Let’s get to it.
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PopOff! March Madness Bonus Beats: Setting Standards
It’s March Madness at The Bear Cave, and that means all women all month long. And this bonus set is all about the classic USA pop song book and maybe some new standards in the cannon. Enjoy!
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PopOff! #77: CA Home Grown Grooves Vol 2
Hello poppies! Please enjoy this set of all female acts from CA focusing on the new and the good plus a few darn good classics mixed in. This mix has been edited from the live stream for less chatter and … Read the rest
PopOff! #76 Presents: Punk Playhouse and Aquanett & Air Guitars
It’s all women, all month long. And this was the Friday set was recorded on KBEAR radio so get ready for some ladies who know how to rip it up!
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PopOff! #75 – 6th Annual Biiter Ball: Love Can Go To Hell
It is time for the annual bitter ball where I give a middle finger to romance because love stinks! The most dour, sour, jaded, and angry love songs from any era any genre get a play today. And I dedicated … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats Attack Of The Cover Versions: Supreme Covers
For your Bonus Beats, it’s Attack Of The Cover version as I pay tribute to the passing of Mary Wilson of The Supremes with 10 “supreme” covers of their Motown hits. Enjoy!
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PopOff! #74 Black History Month Country Music Edition
On today’s episode on PopOff! I present the Black History Month edition of my Sunday live stream Country BBQ. Constantly naming names to people who claimed country music has no black musicians and to prove to the rest Charley Pride … Read the rest
PopOff! Bonus Beats: Sun Song Salutations
To celebrate Imbolic and the first day of Spring according to Celtic calendars I have here a set welcoming the sun. Let these songs brighten your day. Enjoy!
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Retro Review: Thriller by Toto feat. Michael Jackson
No, this isn’t an actual retro review. It is a click bait headline. And another edition of DJ Bear over thinking things. But before when even get into Thriller and the associated commentary I must tell you a lesson learned … Read the rest
PopOff! Song Bar Collab #73: Let’s Raise A Glass To Kicking Ass
Hello poppies! It is follow the leader time! And for round 16 we gives nods to Birthday lady and national treasure Dolly Parton as well as MLK. Let’s hit the road!
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PopOff! Song Bar Collab #73: Let’s Raise A Glass To Kicking Ass
Hello poppies and bar patrons in the collab between the Song-bar and PopOff! we start of 2021 with some inspirational intonations from some of pop’s finest.
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PopOff! Bonus Beats: National Hangover Day
Hello poppies! Please enjoy these special bonus beats celebrating National Hangover Day as we venture forth in 2021.
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