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The Official Bearapalooza Podcast

The History , The Artist , The Movement and the Magic that is Bearapalooza

6 years ago, singer-songwriter Freddy Freeman put together a concert of musicians and performers of the Bear community, and called it Bearapalooza. Since that first show in 2002 in New York City, 2002, Bearapalooza has traveled around the USA , touching the lives of countless musicians and music fans, bringing a special sense of diversity and pride wherever it goes,and has grown into a national musical celebration of ursine brotherhood. Bearapalooza has had successful music festivals in New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Nashville, and Florida , showcasing the incredible talents of Bear artists like Yolanda, Max Christopher, Tommy Johns, Kendall, The Future Villain Band, Bigg Nugg, Nekked, Charlie Brown, the Bootlickers, Elijah Black, Martin Swinger, Bobaloo, Andy Northrup, Freddy Freeman, Dave Montana and so many others. Since . After 6 years and 12 festivals later, Bearapalooza has been covered in Attitudes UK, Time Out NY, The Church Street Freedom Press, the NY Blade, Philadelphia Gay News, Seattle Gay News, and many other national and local publications, and has been featured on various Radio Programs and Podcasts such as Sirius OutQ, B-Talk, BearPodcast, HomoPod Radio, Queer Music Heritage on KPFT in Houston, Quest of Life on WRPI in Troy NY, the Bear Radio Network and many more. The first Bearapalooza was also featured in a story on the PBS program "Under the Pink Carpet"

The magic continues in 2008 as we plan to celebrate the music, the family, the history and the phenomenon that is, Bearapalooza! Founder Freddy Freeman and co-producer Michael West once again are taking this celebrated concert event nationwide in 2008. With shows all around the Country, an upcoming feature in "A-Bears-Life" magazine, a documentary film in the works, and much more, it looks like 2008 will be the year of Bearapalooza Nation.

Founder Freddy Freeman says" Bearapalooza has something to offer everyone whether you are a bear or not, because we celebrate diversity, positive body image, and positive attitudes about gender. Plus the music is top notch quality work by amazing artists crossing all genre lines. "I am proud to once again be showcasing these talented artists and celebrating this diverse community.

The Bearapalooza Family:

Mike Ator - Troy Rusnack - Bigg Nugg - Nekked - Jesse Kerrison - Future Villain Band - Andy Northrup - Lil' Fuz - Freddy Freeman - Max Christopher - Tommy Johns - Kendall - Charlie K. Brown - Roger Mapes (formerly Yolanda) - Michael West -Steven Gellman - Josh Zuckerman - Ron Morris - Jeff Altergott - Elijah Black - Dave Montana - Toshio Mana - Kerry Land - Sideshow Bennie - Martin Swinger - Tim Toonen - Ursa Major - the Bootlickers - Midnite Circus - Ernie Lijoi - Kenny Lockwood - Kris Landherr - Urban Folk Collective - Money in Both Pockets - Ego-Is-Him - The Future Villain Band - Gordon Michaels - Swin Dunbar - Grady Challis - Don Harvey - Bobaloo - Matthew Temple - Shannon Grady and many more!