The Bearapalooza Family:
Mike Ator - Troy Rusnack - Nekked - Jesse Kerrison - Future Villain Band - Andy Northrup - Lil' Fuz - Freddy Freeman - Max Christopher - Tommy Johns - Daniel Cartier - 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!
Seven 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 continued in 2008 as we celebrated the music, the family, the history and the phenomenon that is, Bearapalooza! Founder Freddy Freeman and co-producer Michael West took this celebrated concert event nationwide in 2008. With our Northeast Road Trip, shows all around the Country, a feature in "A-Bears-Life" magazine, a documentary film in the works, and much more, 2008 was 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. Please stay tuned for more details and show info! Got questions? Drop us an e-mail: info@bearapalooza.com
Hiya Hot Boies! Is there anything going on New Years in Nashville i must see i'll be there for a long weekend. Can some one show me the way? Please and Thank you Always Miss Emma
The House of LeMay is very excited to announce that its fun new movie is available on DVD. The hit of the Vermont International Film Festival. You don't want to miss it! Order your copy now at www. slingbacksandsyrup. com.
Bears Empire 2009, the greatest bears event on earth, is scheduled to be held in Rome, from 1 to 6 January 2009. Not only sex and fun but also guided tour of the city, bear dinners and sauna party.
GET READY NOW!!!
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1ST 2009 - 10:00 pm - WELCOME PARTY @ KAPPA SEX CLUB
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2ND 2009 - 08:00 pm - BEAR PIZZA @ FLUX 23 - 10:30 pm - BEAR SEX PARTY @ FREQUENCY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3RD 2009 - 01:00 pm - BEARS AT THE COLOSSEUM - 06:30 pm - BEAR APERITIVE @ COMING OUT - 11:30 pm - IMPERIAL PARTY @ ALPHEUS (GORGEOUS I AM)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH 2009 - 02:30 pm - BEAR SAUNA @ EMC - 08:00 pm - BEAR DINNER @ ASINOCOTTO - 11:00 pm - GLADIATOR PARTY @ SPICE DISCO
MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH 2009 - 11:00 pm - ATLANTIS: THE LOST EMPIRE - 03:00 am - BEAR SAUNA @ EMC
Hope everyone has a great time at the show in TN this weekend. Thanks for the invitation to play... if I wasn't already booked I would be there! Hugs to everyone!
So far I have been able to get video footage edited and posted of Freddy and Swin performing at Bearapalooza Nashville on August 29th, 2008. Check 'em out. GRRRRREAT performances!!! Jeff