Annual music festival founded in 2002 by singer-songwriter Freddy Freeman. Originally a concert in New York City, Bearapalooza has grown into a national musical celebration of ursine brotherhood, with successful music festivals in New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Nashville and Florida.	Tony Gilkinson came up with the idea of The BEARatones in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1996. The group was originally created to be a trio but, before the group could even get its feet wet, Tony moved to Seattle, Washington. The original group disbanded but in August of 2004, Tony got the bug again to reform the group. The reformed group debuted at the Northwest Bears Spring Thaw event in April 2005.	Created in Montreal in June 2005, Bear Crusader is a rock band for the bear, cub, leathermen and all the gay community. During their concerts, Bear Crusader play a mix of covers and originals. You can hear covers from Weezer, Good Charlotte, Sum 41, Placebo, My Chemical Romance, Smashing Pumpkins and many others.
Based out of Ohio and representing the gay “Bear” community, Bigg Nugg mixes it up with his top-notch production and spit-fire lyrics on all types of things ranging from personal struggles to equal rights. A musician since his teenage years, the metamorphosis and transition into the artist known as Bigg Nugg was a natural evolution of talent. His lyrics are filled with reflection, insight, passion, and a yearning for the balance of power in a homophobic society.	Brittle Stars From acoustic, post-rock/space-rock stylings, reverb drenched, slow, melancholic acoustic tunes to sonic,detuned drone to layered orchestral minimalist electronics and minimal ambient piano works.....acid stoner drug music basically!	"The Elijah Black Band is getting plenty of notoriety these days. Elijah's band made up of Adam Mercer, Mark Matthews, Matt Cleary and Freddy DeMarco is always ready to play their “thick-necked, muscular, blues-infested rock with a capital ‘R’” -- Malcolm X Abram, Akron Beacon Journal.
With his "ear to the ground, listening for a sound," Freddy Freeman shares what he hears with his audience and his fellow musicians. His sound is filled with warmth, honesty, and soul, but knows no genre, mixing Country, Rock, Folk, and R&B influences into a rich stew of American Pop Music.	Hirsute Pursuit	Kendall Buffalo-based artist who has performed at many festivals and bear/gay events. CDs and mp3s available on his website.
LeRoy Lamb I get inspired enough by the wondrous world around me that I feel the need to sit down and express my thoughts and emotions. Finally, I have chosen and put together enough material to be able to make my first CD. The journey has been a long one, but my dream has finally become a reality......	Martin Swinger focuses 40 years of performing experience into award-winning original songs, traditional and contemporary Americana music, swing and jazz standards.	Matthew Temple grew up in the Pacific North West but now makes his home in Nashville, Tennessee
Max Christopher has been making music since he was 13 years of age and writing songs since he was 15. Honing his skills in numerous bands since the 80s, Max has released “Fresh Chrome”, an album of his own material	Drawing from an eclectic pool of influences, the music of NEKKED is sometimes a raw, sometimes sophisticated mix; “Post-Modern Folk” – folk-style vocals but with electronic production and a bent toward pop, rock and dance.	Rocker Bear - Blues and Soulful Guitar Work

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