Beer With Bear

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 mo...

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...

  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 throughou...

  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 S...

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 Brazi...

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 start...

 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 gre...

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]  https:...

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 fo...

Episode 86 featuring our guests from Gothenburg, Sweden: The Test Pilots! Joined by Frank Quaranted, we recorded this episode via StreamYard, enjoying coffee while they had some Booze. We discussed their last trip to LA, their connection with fellow Gothenburg band The Nevrotix, and their incredible three-piece sound and approach to psychobilly plus more.   [Episode Links] https://linktr.ee/ beerw...

Episode 85: "The Four Strings" Featuring psychobilly bass players from Klax, The Reckless Ones, The Syndicates, and The Quaranteds. In this episode, I shake things up by hosting a panel of legendary psychobilly upright bass players via StreamYard. Joining me are past guests Steven from Klax, Bebop from The Sindicates, Zander fromReckless Ones, and Kris from The Quaranteds. We have a blast catching...

Episode 84 with Rawl Paredes. In this episode, I chat with Rawl Paredes, He's a photographer, videographer, indie filmmaker, and podcaster. We discuss our mutual friends, his journey from a nine-to-five job to full-time content creation and photography, and his love for horror movies and music. Rawl is making waves in the horror community with his podcast "Rawl of the Dead," "Spooky Photography,"...

    "Welcome to Episode 83 of 'A Beer with Bear'! This two-part holiday hangout features De La Rocka and friends, including talented musicians from the psychobilly scene like Dax Dragster (The Godless Wicked Creeps), Vlad Urban (Os Catalepticos, The Sick Sick Sinners), Ryan (The Graveyard Kings), Hanna Hush, Panu (De La Rocka), and Peter Sandorff (Hola Ghost, former Nekromantix).   In the first ha...

Welcome to Episode 82 with Ben 9K, a talented drummer for bands like The Rhythm Shakers, The Volcanics, Thee Toe Tags, and The Rezurex. When he's not drumming, he co-founded Dogula, a dog rescue clothing company. Frank, George, and I had a great conversation with Ben about his journey through multiple bands, his work in the rap industry, growing up in Stockton, CA, and the origin of Dogula.    Con...

Hey folks in episode 81, we chat with The Hammer Heads—Joe on upright bass, Mike on guitar and vocals, and Eric on drums. Traveling from Colton, CA, they join us to share their journey in the LA psychobilly scene. Don't miss their debut EP, available digitally now, and be sure to follow them on social media for more updates!   - Listen to The Hammer Heads: [The Hammer Heads on Spotify]( https://op...

Episode 80: Courtney Kostrick (Fishgutzzz) Join us as I reconnect with Courtney Kostrick, aka Fishgutzzz, a former upright bass player and founding member of the Goddamn Gallows. We dive into bass playing, his departure from the band, his solo project, and life after touring, covering new topics we missed in Episodes 20 and 61.    Don't forget to check out those episodes for more!    Connect with...

This is episode 79 with Carol B. Rebbel who is the guitarist and singer for one of psychobilly's finest the As Dia Batz.   Frank and I caught up with Carol this past spring via StreamYard. We discussed her upbringing in Brazil, the early days of the band, and their initial performances. Sadly, we also talked about how As DiaBatz came to an end and what she has been up to since, including her new c...

 Episode 78, I reconnect with Jesus (Chuy), singer and founding member of Chuy and the Bobcats. We chat about the early days of the band, their time with Wild Records, life in Mexico, the new lineup, and what's next for Chuy. Enjoy!   -[Graphic Design by Jeremie Fletcher Bourcy -[Mixing and post production by Ryan Myles   For more episodes and updates Follow Beer With Bear Podcast :// linktr.ee/ b...

This is Episode 77 featuring Rick Stojak, a renowned drummer for various bands, notably one of psychobilly's finest, the Barnyard Ballers. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rick via StreamYard earlier this year. We delved into his extensive music career, including his involvement in past projects and tours, as well as his journey joining the Barnyard Ballers back in 1995. Rick a...

Episode 76 With Spike Marble of The Hula Girls! Is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcast.  . . Spike is a photographer, graphic designer, the singer, and guitar player for his band The Hula Girls, and the host of the spikes Breezeway Cocktail Hour. George and I had the pleasure of visiting Spike at the Breezeway, his home bar and the set of his YouTube show....