The Bitter Liberals in the Studio 12.14

One year to the day after the Newtown children’s massacre we found ourselves in the studio recording two songs compelled by that awful event. We took our time working this go ’round, recording three songs properly and producing 5 sketches. All of these songs will show up on a new CD sometime sooner rather than […]

The Bitter Liberals in White Post, VA 01.03.14

The Bitter Liberals are pleased to present new material for 2014 to be debuted in White Post, VA. What: The Bitter Liberals in concert with new songs for 2014 Who: Allen Kitselman (guitar/vocals), Mike Jewell (conga/vocals), Gary McGraw (violin/vocals), Clark Hansbarger (guitar/vocals) When: Friday, January 3rd, 2014, Doors open at 7:00 pm, music starts at […]

Mary Daniel Fundraiser Success

On a sultry Thursday evening in Clarke County near Millwood, citizens spanning the political spectrum from both major parties gathered to meet and chat with Mary Daniel, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates 33rd District. The Bitter Liberals entertained attendees with a two set concert of all original music. In this video (courtesy of […]

The Bitter Liberals Highly Amused by Tea Party Nut

Here’s a good one. Apparently the Bitter Liberals are a major threat to the Tea Party whack jobs, yes we are! Candidate and right wing radical Larock uses the name of our band as a political ploy. We have some news for you Larock, we’re named after an antique cocktail. Here’s the recipe for a […]

Concert/Fundraiser for Mary Daniel 9.12.13

The Bitter Liberals are pleased to announce a fundraiser for Mary Daniel, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates 33rd District. We think Tea makes for a boring party. We would rather drink Liberals. What: The Bitter Liberals in Concert Who: Allen Kitselman (guitar/vocals), Mike Jewell (conga/vocals), Gary McGraw (violin/vocals), Clark Hansbarger (guitar/vocals) When: Thursday […]

Bitter Liberals at Glen Echo Park 8.1 Rain or Shine

Come one come all to our concert tomorrow night at Glen Echo Park, rain or shine! We will be playing in the bumper car pavilion which is covered and has plenty of room for audience to stay dry. The chance of rain tomorrow is 30%, but that will not put a damper on our original […]

Road Trip: The Bitter Liberals near Washington DC at Glen Echo 8.1.13

Have you been to the bumper car pavilion at Glen Echo Park? (Some of us have done modern dance there. Others of us grew up nearby.) It’s road trip time. Well, the Bitter Liberals would love to have you and your urban friends join us for a special FREE concert at Glen Echo park on […]

The Bitter Liberals at Undisclosed Location 7.6.13

The fundraiser for ABC was a blast last night in Clarke County. Thanks for your generous support of an excellent cause, and for a damn good time. Special recognition to Joe Faber and Mike Aaron who joined us onstage (or in barn as the case may be) on keys and bass, respectively.