Welcome to a Beer With Bear (or any other beverage). A bi-weekly, music podcast interviewing musicians and artists while having a few beers.
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Episode 97 – "The Vampire" with De La Rocka, Dax Dragster & Bebop The DAM-U is back! In Episode 97, I'm joined by De La Rocka, Dax Dragster of Godless Wicked Creeps, and Bebop of The Sindicates to talk about their new single and music video, "The Vampire." We discuss the writing and inspiration behind the track, go behind the scenes of the DIY music video, dive into some of our favorite vampire…
Episode 96 – Connor Patrick of Creepy Customs This week, I'm joined by Connor Patrick of Creepy Customs, creator of screen-accurate horror costumes and prop replicas inspired by Halloween , A Nightmare on Elm Street , Friday the 13th , and more. We talk about how Creepy Customs got started, the work that goes into creating his pieces, and our shared love of horror collectibles and movies. This is…
Episode 95 features legendary SoCal artist Tom Laura, aka "Big Toe." Recorded at the Stowaway Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa, California, this episode dives into the worlds of surf, tiki, and punk rock art. Over some cold drinks, Big Toe, George, and Bear talk about his signature paintings, sculptures, and world-famous tiki mugs found in bars across the country. We also get into his early days in surf…
Recorded last summer at The Bamboo Club in Long Beach, we sat down over tiki drinks just hours before Ryan hit the stage at Alex's Bar. We talk Ryan's origins, his love of garage music, and even the real-world cost of a shrunken head (yep… he knows a guy). We were also joined by Jessica, Ryan's girlfriend, manager, and nurse, who jumped into the conversation and added her own perspective…
In Episode 93, we sit down in person with Djordje Stijepovic, aka BullFiddleCat. Djordje is the upright bass player for Tiger Army, Molotov, Drake Bell, and countless others, along with his own solo project. Frank Quaranted, George, and I had an incredible conversation with Djordje about growing up in Serbia in the 1980s, starting a rockabilly band in fifth grade, and his journey to the United…
Episode 92 – Vlad Urban (Os Catalepticos) Thanks for pressing play! This week I sit down one-on-one with returning guest Vlad Urban, vocalist and guitarist of the legendary Brazilian psychobilly band Os Catalepticos. Recorded this past summer, we dive into the origins of Os Catalepticos, early projects like Os Cervejas, later work with Sick Sick Sinners, and Vlad's experience growing up in Brazil…
Welcome to episode 91. Join us as we sit down with Alicia Romero, a.k.a. Mad Marge, and her husband, Matt Romero, the amazing vocalist and guitarist of the psychobilly band Mad Marge. We took a road trip out to the desert to hang out at their home studio for an in-person conversation with this rocking couple. We talked about the early days of the psychobilly scene, how Alicia and Matt got started…
In this episode, we're diving into the world of psychobilly drummers. Joining us are past guests and friends: Rick Stojak from The Barnyard Ballers, Tanya (Lasagna) Pelayo from The Night Times and Los Blancos, and the ever-busy Ben 9K from Rhythm Shakers, Thee Toe Tags, The Volcanics, and more. We'll explore their techniques, stage presence, and the mental aspects of performing live. It was a…
Episode 89: Four Strings Bass Panel Returns! Featuring past guests and psychobilly bass players Kris from The Quaranteds, Bebop from The Sindicates, and special guest Oliver from The Hillbilly Moon Explosion, who joins us from Switzerland. We chat about music, cars, food, and, of course, bass gear. Links: - [Hillbilly Moon Explosion] https://www.hillbillymoon.com/ - [Beer with Bear]…
Welcome to Episode 88 of Beer with Bear, featuring the Henhouse Stranglers, recorded live in Riverside, California, just outside the Hideaway Bar before their performance for previous guest, the Test Pilots. Joining us from Texas are Lane on vocals, Tristan on guitar, Skully on drums, and Sama on upright bass. We had a fantastic conversation, and they delivered an incredible set. Be sure to follow…
