FeedPaul Parker Aged To Perfection
Written by NetBear on February 2, 2010 – 10:30 am -I remember hearing Paul Parker’s Right On Target track at a Castro bar during the 80’s. At a time of so many girlie voices in dance music, I loved the sound of his manly voice. The next day I hit my favorite record store, Butch Wax Records, and got my first look at him. This handsome mustachioed singer was my new favorite.
Over the years Paul Parker has consistently maintained a masculine look, featuring some kind of of facial hair. Today he’s sporting a goatee and showing a little snow on the roof for his new album. Paul has turned into the salt and pepper daddy that we all knew he would be.
See more photos of Paul Parker…
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Castro Wifi Networks Expose Wicked Underbelly
Written by NetBear on January 3, 2010 – 5:48 am -When visiting San Francisco every every gay bear and his grandmother has to go visit gay mecca, also known as The Castro. In its new for 2010 family-oriented and wholesome format everything looks sparkling, shiny and squeaky-clean corporate.
But just beneath the surface lies the dark and sleazy (and furry) underbelly of the Castro. Want proof? Just check the WiFi networks from The Sausage Factory.
Something this funny could not be Photoshopped. So don’t let your dear sweet granny check Wifi in the area from her iPhone. She might get a surprise.
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Glee Bear Makes Bearracuda Poster Appearance
Written by NetBear on December 10, 2009 – 6:07 am -Remember that video we featured of the three bears performing a lip-sync parody of I Say A Little Prayer from Glee? Quite a few of you were smitten with the lead, Jason Whipple. Well, guess who is the cover cub of a new Bearracuda poster?
Parodying a now famous Rolling Stones cover with Janet Jackson, we bet there are quite a few who would want to play Mr. Hand with furry Jason.
But even if you don’t get the part, you can often see Jason in the Castro. And if you’re at the right place, you can hand him your Christmas package in person. 
Keep up with Jason at his website and follow him on Twitter.
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Bearded Guy Designs Make Us Horny
Written by NetBear on November 30, 2009 – 6:12 pm -Yes, there’s something about these provocative t-shirt designs that give us that warm, fuzzy feeling inside. Or could it be the cute models?
We’ve seen some of their t-shirt designs around the Castro. Bearded Guy Designs are definitely on the edgy side. Some of their t-shirts might even make you blush. The Bearded Guy doesn’t pull a punch. But that’s half of the fun these days.
Bearded Guy Designs is definitely worth a look if you have a hard to please guy on your holiday gift buying list.
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Bo Dixon In The Castro This Tuesday
Written by NetBear on November 18, 2009 – 9:52 pm -Big muscle bear and calendar man Bo Dixon will be appearing at A Different Light Bookstore in the Castro this Tuesday evening, November 24th.
The line is going to be around the block to Starbears. But it will be worth it to sneak a peak, a handshake and maybe even a hug from our favorite hunk. The calendar signing goes from 7:30PM to 9:30PM at A Different Light Bookstore @ 489 Castro Street between 17th & 18th Street. See you there!
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Jerry Frost Art Showing At Castro Starbucks
Written by NetBear on October 2, 2009 – 1:07 pm -San Francisco based abstract artist Jerry Frost will be showing some of his abstract paintings at the Castro neighborhood Starbucks (also known as both Starbears and Bearbucks) through October.
I’ve always enjoyed seeing Jerry’s creations at art shows and his web site. But now we’ll all get a chance to see some of his imaginative and colorful paintings up close and personal. Jerry had this to say about his art:
“My artistic journey is a process which allows me to express many levels of my life through color, texture and illusion of atmosphere on a two dimensional surface. Pushing and pulling the paint to a place of comprehensive completion is always my goal.
My palette evolves with each series. Color expresses the here and now for me. As life progresses, my color choices unfold. The work is abstract, suggestive, and always emotional. As I work the surface I simultaneously see a sense of direction, and yet I feel as if some other force is at hand and if I am open to the experience the magic will go through me. When a painting is unsuccessful, I realize that I was fighting the flow and trying to control it. When this dichotomy occurs I can play it back in my mind and see the struggle.
Oil on canvas is my medium. My tools are putty knives; smudge rags and an occasional pencil. The only brush strokes seen in my work since the eighties are in my signature, however the signature is usually scratched into the surface of the paint. Putty knives seem to be more economical and thinners are not needed so the earth gets a little break. Although my work is by no means traditional, I started painting with the basic foundation of realism. For me this was the only way to come to a place where abstraction would have depth.
I find that it is the viewer that completes the creative process. I hope you enjoy the endeavor.”
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Bob Mould Band On Tour In October
Written by NetBear on September 17, 2009 – 12:07 pm -If you’ve been to Starbears in the Castro recently there’s a good chance you’ll see rocker Bob Mould in between rehearsals and the gym. He’s been busy getting ready to take The Bob Mould Band on tour next month. The band kicks off the tour in Toronto at The Mod Club on October 5th and wrap up in San Diego at Belly Up.
In between, they make stops at Irving Plaza in New York City, the 9:30 Club in DC, Troubadour in Los Angeles, and more.
See the full tour schedule for The Bob Mould Band…
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Dance Radio Station Energy 92.7 KNGY FM Sold
Written by NetBear on September 11, 2009 – 10:36 am -Popular bay area Gay and Lesbian themed dance music station Energy 92.7 has been sold at a bargain price of just $6.5 million.
Joe Baylist and his partners in Flying Bear Media, paid $33.7 million for the Alameda frequency five years ago. Despite having a signal that didn’t cover much beyond San Francisco, Bayliss said, “we had a very successful business.” But, he admitted, “all the cash flow goes to the bank. Anybody who bought anything from 2004 till now, 99 out of 100 of those properties are going to be underwater. All those companies look foolish for how much they paid, considering what those assets are worth now.”
As of 3PM yesterday the station is no more. Apparently the entire staff was let go and the station has been renamed 92.7 REV – The Revolution featuring hip-hop and pop music. Fans of the station are invited to come party with the Energy staff tonight at The Lookout from 5PM to 9PM.
Watch a Robyn performance sponsored by 92.7…
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Furry Dudes Gone Nuts From Funny Or Die
Written by NetBear on September 8, 2009 – 11:41 am -If you’ve ever watched the Comedy Channel for their late night programming you’ve probably been bombarded those obnoxious Girls Gone Wild infomercials. It was only a matter of time before somebody did a parody like Dudes Gone Nuts.
Thankfully there seem to be quite a few bearded guys who like to go nuts, including this scruffy guy. Where ever could they film so many wacked-out dudes? That’s easy… Halloween in the Castro!
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Paul Parker Previews Chargin’ Me Up
Written by NetBear on August 11, 2009 – 6:24 pm -If there’s a voice that personifies the ultra-masculine Castro clone days of gay life in San Francisco, one name comes to mind. Paul Parker has the voice of a man’s-man. And he’s back with some new high energy music that will knock your socks off.
Read more about Paul’s upcoming album and get his preview download…
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Marriage Equality 2010 Sign From The Castro
Written by NetBear on June 3, 2009 – 12:10 pm -After visiting the go-go bears at Bear Party last Sunday afternoon, me and the husbear decided to go to the Castro to have dinner. While walking around the neighborhood we noticed some interesting signs and postcards.
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At first I was a little perplexed. But within a few seconds you get the meaning of this somewhat cryptic iconography. Very cool, eh? Print out the large version and show it to everyone you know. It will help get the message out for marriage equality while making for some fun conversations.
The signs have a small URL printed on them for America United For Marriage. But at present there is a placeholder web page displayed. Hopefully the authors of this great imagery will surface soon.
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Milk Movie Now Available On DVD And Blu-ray
Written by NetBear on March 11, 2009 – 11:45 am -Thirty years before Barack Obama broke through a significant political color barrier, Harvey Milk tore down a similar wall that was obstructing America’s gay community from holding political office. The Milk movie is now available on DVD
Without hope life is not worth living.
You’ve got to give ‘em hope.
There are so very few movies available that serve to inspire and encourage gay people while accurately chronicling our history. Milk is a movie that every gay man and his grandmother should see. Like being “out,” it’s a movie to be discussed, shared and celebrated with our family, friends and acquaintances.
