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John Bear has written about crime, culture, government and just about everything in between for newspapers and weeklies in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Colorado since 2004. He has a cat named Gary.
Image: Denver Nonprofit Punk Rock Saves Lives Raises Mental Health Awareness Across the U.S.

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Denver Nonprofit Punk Rock Saves Lives Raises Mental Health Awareness Across the U.S.

By John Bear
Image: Deer Creek's Menticide Is a Slab of Doom

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Deer Creek's Menticide Is a Slab of Doom

By John Bear
Image: Put It on Your Playlist: Ska Covers of Country Classics, and More New Releases From Colorado Bands

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Put It on Your Playlist: Ska Covers of Country Classics, and More New Releases From Colorado Bands

By John Bear
Image: The Man Cubs Would Love to Talk About Bruno

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The Man Cubs Would Love to Talk About Bruno

By John Bear
Image: Drag Race's Alaska Thunderfuck on Red 4 Filth and the Club Q Tragedy

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Drag Race's Alaska Thunderfuck on Red 4 Filth and the Club Q Tragedy

By John Bear
Image: Put It on Your Playlist: Blues Rock, Indie Pop and More New Music Releases From Denver

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Put It on Your Playlist: Blues Rock, Indie Pop and More New Music Releases From Denver

By John Bear
Image: Unindicted Co-Conspirators Draw Inspiration From Film Noir and a Street Fight

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Unindicted Co-Conspirators Draw Inspiration From Film Noir and a Street Fight

By John Bear
Image: Put It on Your Playlist: Classic Hip-Hop, Industrial Metal and More New Music Released in Denver

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Put It on Your Playlist: Classic Hip-Hop, Industrial Metal and More New Music Released in Denver

By John Bear
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