The Bitter Liberals Take the Civil War to West Virginia

Remember that civil war show that Clark put together? We’re playing it way down south in West Virginia on April 2nd. Details. Who: Clark Hansbarger backed by the Bitter Liberals What: Dream of a Good Death (the Civil War show) Where: Ames Clair Hall in Union, West Virginia When: Saturday April 2nd, 7:30 pm Tickets: […]

Complete Video from the Tin Pan Richmond

Victor Gottlieb, who has become an institution at the Tin Pan in Richmond, shot video during the Bitter Liberals show 2/20. Here is the show in its entirety. Thanks Victor! This show features Charles Arthur with the band as the fifth liberal. Thanks to all who came and helped us celebrate two band birthdays. Charles […]

More Fun at the Tin Pan: Videos and Pictures from Richmond

The Tin Pan gig was an absolute blast! Great cocktails. Great music. Great audience. And the fifth liberal Charles Arthur on stage the whole time to boot. Thanks to all who came. Birthday joy for the two birthday boys! We started the day with some XL102 radio just a smidge too early for Allen (listen […]

Richmond Radio SUNDAY NIGHT 2.21: StudioB XL102

The Tin Pan birthday gig last night in Richmond was quite fantastic, about which more at a later time. Meanwhile, if you missed the gig, never fear: we recorded a radio show Saturday afternoon which will be broadcast tonight on XL102 and posted on the studiobrva website. The podcast will be broadcast at 11pm Sunday […]

Birthday Party Show for (half of) the Bitter Liberals: SATURDAY in Richmond

You all know that the Bitter Liberals are playing a show this Saturday night in Richmond at the Tin Pan. But did you know that we’ll be celebrating two band birthdays? One of us (the young one) will be celebrating turning 50 with fiddle in hand. The other of us (who shall also remain un-named) […]

Bitter Liberals Cocktails in Richmond

The Tin Pan is not only a fantastic place to see live music in Richmond, it is also a superior bar. Barman and co-owner Kevin Liu has written a book on mixology. Longtime Bitter Liberals fans know how McGraw feels about that! In fact, did you know the band itself took its name from a […]

Ready for Richmond: Special Treat Coming Up

Last week’s musica extravaganza was a doozy. Not only did we figure out sets for the Richmond show coming up on the 20th (do you have your tickets?). We also added multi-instrumentalist Charles Arthur to the mix. Charles played some mando, some dobro, and some banjo. You’ll love it! Pack your cases, it’s time for […]

The Fifth Liberal: Charles Arthur

We love it when we get to play music with our friend Charles Arthur. Charles is multi-instrumentalist and full time musician based in Richmond. Watching him perform is a treat. Come see Charles on stage with us in Richmond at the Tin Pan, February 20th! Tickets here.

Road Trip: The Bitter Liberals in Richmond at the Tin Pan 2.20

We’re headed back to the Tin Pan for a gig Saturday February 20 in Richmond. We love the Tin Pan: outstanding cocktails, great eats, comfy seating, and, well, damn good music. That’s where we come in. Join us on our road trip! TICKETS available now (go early for dinner before the show). For us, the […]