If you’ve read my other parts in this series or much of my work at all you know I don’t really have, “heroes”. I find ensconcing people you have never met to some kind of royalty status, weird. And when forced to cite some names I always list the many […]
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PopOff! Bonus Beats: Guest DJ, NinaBeatz
Hello poppies please enjoy eclectic and swaying set of bonus beats from guest DJ NinaBeatz perfect for that cocktail hour or your downtempo down time. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me, DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique sonic road trip through the multitudes of genres, […]
PopOff! 20205 Greeting Card
Hello Poppies and Bear Cubs please enjoy your 2025 greeting card to take you on into the new year. Leave the politics in the trash can and double down on everything you love! PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique […]
PopOff! Commentary/Review: Diary Of A Mad Child
If you could go back in time to witness any musical moment, what moment would you want witness first hand? For me it’s the afternoon of Tuesday August 5,1969. Picture this: It’s nearing the end of the Summer of Love. Led Zeppelin’s debut blues- riffs had already dropped, Sly and […]
PopOff! Concert Review: Samantha Fish
You want the straight to the point review well here it is: Bear’s Concert Haiku Review: Samantha Fish Monday crowd moody SRV chops, Benatar pipes Fish torched the place Now for something more substantial. I’ve gotten into the habit looking up the calendars of all the major venues in my […]
PopOff! Presents: Riding The New Wave Vol. 2
Welcome to The Bear Cave for a deep dive high dive into my compilations and collections of my favorite era of music. Lost and forgotten tracks and artists, with a dash of mainstream fare and even some new and good that is keeping the flames alive. PopOff! is an “anything […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: Swing Of Things Vol. 1
This Throwback Thursday the Wheel-A-Rama took us to 1979 and I gave the wheel the boot and took us back even farther! PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique sonic road trip through the multitudes of genres, eras, and musicians […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: 1970 Vol. 1
This week on Throwback Thursday the Wheel-O-Rama sends back to a listening spree all from 1970 a year that featured some absolutely stellar production sound in soul, pop, and rock. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique sonic road trip […]
PopOff! Presents: Rioding The New Wave Vol. 2
Welcome to The Bear Cave for a deep dive high dive into my compilations and collections of my favorite era of music. Lost and forgotten tracks and artists, with a dash of mainstream fare and even some new and good that is keeping the flames alive. PopOff! is an “anything […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: 1988 Vol. 1
On this Throwback Thursday the Wheel-O-Rama sent back to 1988. It was a very pop heavy affair. And be sure to listen live Thursdays because there is often an after party with more music. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: 1985 Vol. 1
Hello Poppies and Bear Clubs please enjoy your 2024 greeting card to get your year started on the good foot. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique sonic road trip through the multitudes of genres, eras, and musicians in recorded […]
PopOff! Presents: Country BBQ Vol 3., Patsy Cline Birthday
PopOff! presents Country BBQ the place for all your hkony-tonkin’, two-steppin’, and drinkin’ needs. With some new sounds and old sounds and new to you sounds. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique sonic road trip through the multitudes of […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: 2004 Vol. 1
This week on Throwback Thursday the Wheel-O-Rama sends back twenty years for more more more from 2004! Yikes we’re that old already! I thought some of these songs just came out last year! PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a unique […]
PopOff! Commentary: The Temple Of Light 2: No Not That Light!
Bear’s Haiku Movie Review: The Conversation Film still relevant Trading freedom for “safety” Hackman, cast- superb The review above is all the review of the film I will be presenting. Because I have to address something. And this may very well read as a man who never has any fun […]
PopOff! Throwback Thursday: Jukebox Junkie
This week on Throwback Thursday the Wheel-O-Rama sends us to not a year but an era I call Jukebox Junkie. A time of greasers and poodle skirt malt shops and classic cars and music from the 50s & early 60s. PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me […]
Do You Hear What I Hear?
What do; Billie Eilish, The Backstreet Boys, Britney, BTS, And The Beatles All Have In Common? The answer in a moment. I am in my 40s. This, I have to admit puts me well into the curmudgeon age range when it comes to music. I always thought it was 50 […]
Somebody Will Get Richer But It Won’t Be The Artists
I’ve been down the rabbit hole of Reddit boards about the AI craze and one analogy that stuck out to me was about how AI is like when people sample music for their new song. The AI (or the person using the AI) is sampling art to create it’s images. […]
PopOff!: Homegrown Music
This Hot Mess Monday set takes us back to the 60s and being that’s it is July, I celebrate my home state with all California acts from the 60s and very early 70s. Enjoy! PopOff! is an “anything goes” musical show hosted by me DJ Bear. Every episode is a […]
PopOff! Presents: Riding The New Wave Vol. 1
Welcome to The Bear Cave for a deep dive high dive into my compilations and collections of my favorite era of music. Lost and forgotten tracks and artists, with a dash of mainstream fare and even some new and good that is keeping the flames alive. PopOff! is an “anything […]
PopOff! Review: The Brat Is Not Very Bratty
I don’t normally review zeitgeist music because it has been covered to death already and I have other avenues that interest me more. But every so often an album/artist comes along that I find myself getting a little annoyed with the press around (see my review of Swift’s Folklore). And […]
















