The Bitter Liberals Find Aubrey

The Bitter Liberals will join Where’s Aubrey this Saturday at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville during a benefit concert for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. As a special pre-show treat, the BRWC wild animal ambassadors (hawks, owls, foxes and skunks) will make a special appearance BEFORE the show from 6:30-7:15! The doors for […]

The Bitter Liberals to Appear as Special Guests at Where’s Aubrey Show

The Bitter Liberals will join Where’s Aubrey on stage during a benefit concert at the Barns of Rose Hill! We’re psyched to see these two bands merge. BUY TICKETS NOW. This show is likely to sell out. Where’s Aubrey has been playing benefit shows for several years now, raising $11,013 to date. Their next benefit […]

The Bitter Liberals Love Berryville

Wow. What an incredible audience. The 1.5.13 concert at the Barns in Berryville was a blast! We absolutely adore playing for you guys. We played the concert in memory of Mikey’s brother Frank. Thanks to you, we sold out the venue (165 tickets in advance, 210 tickets sold plus guestlist attendees = 230 people or […]

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: […]

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 […]