Press Release - "Singer and Songwriters Freddy Freeman (founder of Bearapalooza, Out Musician of the Year nominee) and Kendall (website) (LOGO video artist and 100% Beef model) are hitting the road to promote Freddy's album 'Break the Silence' and Kendall's new CD 'Truth Changes'.

Kendall has put together a mini-musical, short performance piece of the album, and they will be joined by guests in different locations like Marc Peurye, Elijah Black, Jeff Altergott, Steve Reeder, Toshio Mana, Jesse Kerrison and Tommy Johns. Many of the dates are sponsored by local bear clubs. They will be appearing in Albany, NY - Syracuse, NY - Rochester, NY, Chicago, IL - Detroit, MI - Indianapolis, IN - Columbus, OH - and Louisville, KY. Come out and see them in your area! Get dates, times and venue locations on the Bearapalooza site".

The results are in from the 'Best of the Bears' awards, held by 'Got Fur...?'. The best Bear site for 2008 is BearNation.us (website - article). This is the 3rd year that these awards have been held (results for 2006 and results for 2007). This was the 1st time that PlanetBears was nominated, for Best blog and Best Resource, however we didn't win in either (PlanetBears isn't a blog so that makes sense, however we are a resource... maybe next time).

I should also note that 'Got Fur...?' has been bumped around quite a bit in the past while. They went from MySpace to Ning (articles) to now finding their home here at The Complete Bear. Anyhow, here are the results as posted on the Bear Bones blog:

Bear of the Year - Ron Suresha

Best Movie Bears - SF Movie Bears

Best Bear Website – www.bearnation.us

Best Bear Blog – bTalk

Best Bear Podcast - bTalk

Best Bear Porn Site - Butch Bear

Best Bear Video – Bear Oasis (Pantheon)

Best Bear Porn Star – Jim GagBear

Best Bear Business - The Complete Bear

Best Bear Celebrity – Chris March

Best Bear Club/Organization – Northeast Ursamen

Best Bear Run - Lazy Bear Weekend

Best Bear Bar - DugOut (NYC)

Best Bear Fundraiser – Lazy Bear Weekend

Best Bear Campsite - Hillside Campgrounds

Best Bear Accommodations – Hillside Campgrounds

Best Bear Publication - 100% Beef

Best Bear Play Party - Steamworks

Best Bear Resource – The Complete Bear

Best Bear Artist - KillerBob

Best Bear Performer – Elijah Black

The fall issue of BearParty Mag (website - articles - profile) by the makers of CyberBears is now available and should be hitting your local Bear Bar. There are 25,000 copies printed so surely you can find a copy of one somewhere (cover).

From BearParty: "With the strange weather we've been having lately, there's no way to know what kind of fall we should expect. 2008 has been one of those years full of wild contrasts, from celebrations of gay marriage in California to financial and political turmoil all around the globe. Global warming is changing the face of our planet, and divided economic, political, and religious interests are battling. Somehow, as resources get tighter, the interests of disenfranchised gay people always seem to end up out in the cold. But as we struggle to see light at the end of the tunnel, let's focus on the things we can all be grateful for, such as this community of Bears and Bear-lovers we're all a part of, wherever we may be.

Whether you're on your own right now, or sharing the company of friends and lovers, our convenient Bear community event guide has listings for places to gather and beat the cold all around the world. And if you can't get away, we've also put together a warm and sunny gallery featuring a hot, furry daddy Bear named Dave. Just the sort of guy you would want to curl up with on a cold night, and maybe share a Black Russian, like the one we have featured in our Open Bar section. Then you could pop in that Elijah Black CD, kick back, and maybe check out the hot artwork by Bear artist Danyol on the wall. And hey, if the evening goes well, you might want to get some inspiration from a video or two directed by our featured backroom interviewee, Chris Roma from HotOlderMale ".

Elijah Black is one hot Bearish musician who has been real busy of late making some great stuff. Now you might remember seeing Elijah as he was part of the Bear-quintet that made up Bears on the Run... or you might have seen him playing a gig at Bearapalooza. Well lately Elijah has been working with his band and the results are quite phenomenal.

He has recently completed a new video from his April '08 CD 'Better Man' and its from his song 'Smile for Me'. You can see the video here on YouTube (here's Elijah's YouTube page) and from someone who listens to music all day long (that be me), when I heard this song the very thing I did was turn it up. This is just brilliant, and he's got such a voice, such talent. You need to check it out.

Also, there's some voting going on at Logo Online - you get to vote for your favourite video, and yup, Elijah's video is there for you guys to vote for. Check out the other videos if you like (there's a lot of them) but you will have to admit that Mr. Black has a voice that can soothe any hardened heart. He has definitely put a smile on my face.

Also, visit his MySpace page as well as his official (louder than life) site ~ ElijahBlack.com. You can pick up his albums from there and see a bunch more pics and learn a lot more about him.

Bears on the Run was a huge success and this year they are now tackling the East coast. The tour lineup will be including: Bobaloo, Elijah Black, Shannon Grady, Kendall, and Matthew Temple. The towns they will hitting are Toronto, Buffalo, Albany, Provincetown, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York City.

They are looking for sponsors and they are excited to have LOGO TV as one of their sponsors this year. If you'd be interested in sponsoring Bears on the Run or you'd like to book these guys, contact Shannon (website), or Bobaloo (website ~ TubeBear profile).

There's a brand new look happening over at Bearapalooza. There's video clips, tunes, a blog, links, and a list of their upcoming shows for 2008. Head on over and give it a gander.

From their webpage: "After 6 years of bringing you 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, the magic continues as we plan to celebrate the music, the family, the history and the phenomenon that is, Bearapalooza! Founder Freddy Freeman and co-producer Michael West once again are taking this celebrated concert event nationwide in 2008. And this will be the biggest year yet!".

The month of October is just around the corner and that means that there are 6 talented cute husky Bears that are coming to an American town near you. The event is called Bears on the Run. Shows begin in Dallas, TX on October 19th and it will end Wichita, KS on November 4th. In between those cities, they will be visiting Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis and Tulsa... phew.

Now who are the men that make up Bears on the Run. You can find out more about them here, but below is the lowdown: There's Bobaloo (website - TubeBear profile), Shannon Grady (website), Matthew Temple (website), Nakia (website - TubeBear profile), Elijah Black (website), and Kendall (website). Honestly, if you're near any of those towns or you just have to drive an hour or even 2 to see these guys, then do it... it will be one event I'm sure you will not forget.

From the Bears on the Run site: "Over the last few years, outlets like Bear Radio Network, Bearapalooza and Woobie Bear Music, along with a host of supportive Bear runs, bars and podcasts, have given Bear musicians, songwriters and performers a place to share their talents. This fall, 6 performers will head out in a van for the 1st ever Bear tour which will span 12 cities and 7 states including Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma.

The tour is called Bears on the Run and showcases the talents of Bobaloo (a comedian from Los Angeles, CA - TubeBear profile), Kendall (a songwriter and performance artist from Buffalo, NY), Matthew Temple (a folk singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN), Nakia (a Blues singer/songwriter from Austin, TX), Elijah Black (a rock singer and songwriter from Akron, OH) and Shannon Grady (a singer and songwriter from Minneapolis, MN). Along for the ride will be two videographers who will capture performances as well as life backstage and on the road to be edited into a documentary.

The tour's founder Shannon Grady (a singer and co-host of the popular podcast bTALK) hopes that the tour will grow and open up doors for other Bear artists and find new audiences for their work".

I wonder if Paul McCartney was thinking of these guys when he was singing Bears on the Run. So what do you get when you put 6 very cute and talented Bearish men together on a stage...? A great evening, that's for sure. Bears on the Run will be playing in 11 towns from October 19th thru November 2nd, so make sure to check out their site to see if they are playing in your city.

Who are the guys who make up Bears in the Run...? There's Bobaloo (website), there's Shannon Grady (website), there is Matthew Temple (website), then there is Nakia (website), there is Elijah Black (loud rockin' website), and then the final hunk is Kendall (website).

Also, they are looking for sponsors for this event so if you're interested, click here to learn more how you can support what looks like one superb road show.

This is not the Brady Bear Bunch - altho imagine what the show would have been like with these 6 talented good looking men... instead this team makes up a new ensemble of talent known as the 'Bears on the Run'. Their site is still in the making however this much I can tell you: this team is comprised of 6 artists (4 musicians, 1 performance artist and 1 comedian), and come this October, they will be traveling to Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Nashville, Lexington, Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago and St. Louis. Phew... that's one hell of a road trip. They are also seeking out sponsors so if you have a Bear friendly business and would be interested in sponsoring, then read this page to find out how you can become a sponsor.

Now to the important part - the good looking men who make up 'Bears on the Run'. To learn more about each of them, then click on that link above (or click here)... however here is a quick run down of the players who make up this band. There's Bobaloo (website), there's Shannon Grady (website), there is Matthew Temple (website), then there is Nakia (website), there is Elijah Black (loud rockin' website), and then the final hunk is Kendall (website). I will post more about Bears on the Run when I get word, but for now just double check that list of cities they will be playing and if you're in the vicinity of any of them... well... prepare to get yourself a ticket or 6 for you and your friends because this is one show you really should not miss.