The Bitter Liberals to Release CD 13 1.5.13 (cross posting from apothecaryshed)

This posting originated on apothecaryshed 12.23.12. The Bitter Liberals will release “13” a brand new CD of all original music at the January 5th concert at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville. Here is a sneak peak at the front cover of the CD: WHO: Bitter Liberals MUSICIANS: Allen Kitselman (guitar), Mike Jewell (conga), […]

House Concert at Suni’s: The Bitter Liberals 12.1.12 (cross posted from apothecaryshed)

This posting originated on apothecaryshed 12.3.12. Some pictures by Amy Barley from Saturday. Bitter Liberals play their first full length two set concert. Set list Happy Birthday (to Mike) Orphan Girl Half Moon Sky Fall of the Rice Kingdom 100 Cigarettes More Than This Bright Penny 13 Years A Night Like This Laura Lou TMA […]

The Bitter Liberals January 5, 2013

This post originated on apothecaryshed 11.30.12. The Bitter Liberals is a band of focused concentration and joyful collaboration, encompassing many years of musical experience. The Bitter Liberals plays all original music of texture and maturity, featuring rich story-telling, fine vocals, and the seasoned musicianship of Allen Kitselman, Mike Jewell, Clark Hansbarger, and Gary McGraw. WHO: […]

The Bitter Liberals: More Than This (cross posting from apothecaryshed)

This post originated on apothecaryshed 11.11.12. Video from the November 3rd show in Waterford, VA. More Than This is our one and only cover song, originally by Roxy Music. Drink. For Elizabeth. 13 Years. To Rest in Your Arms Again A complete set of sound files courtesy of Ethan Osbourne. In set order. TMA cool […]

The Bitter Liberals in Waterford (cross post from apothecaryshed)

This post originated on apothecaryshed 11.4.12. The Waterford show at the Old Schoolhouse was incredible fun last night. We played to a packed house (250 people bought tickets for a venue that really holds 100 and most of em came). Our heartfelt thanks to the audience for your warm welcome. We absolutely loved playing for […]

The Bitter Liberals Open for McMurtry Nov 3rd (cross post from apothecaryshed)

This post originated on apothecaryshed 10.9.12. After rocking debut in Berryville on September 19th, the Bitter Liberals will open for James McMurtry in Waterford on November 3rd. The Bitter Liberals is a new collaboration between four longtime local musicians, Allen Kitselman, Mike Jewell, Clark Hansbarger, and Gary McGraw featuring all original music inspired by high-end […]

Bitter Liberals Joyous (cross post from apothecaryshed)

This post originated on apothecaryshed 9.20.12. Damn, that was fun. Last night’s debut show was played for a standing room crowd on a school night. Our 40 minute set ended with a standing ovation. We played a set full of originals and we loved every second of it. Clark Hansbarger on guitar Mikey Jewell on […]

The Bitter Liberals (cross post from apothecaryshed)

This posting originated on apothecaryshed 8.23.12. There’s a new band in town. The Bitter Liberals is a brand new collaboration between four longtime local musicians, Allen Kitselman, Mike Jewell, Clark Hansbarger, and Gary McGraw featuring all original music inspired by high-end mixology. We’re playing our first concert at the Barns of Rose Hill on Wednesday […]