Mikey and Allen Play a Gig: The Angostura Liberals Debut Friday

Mike Jewell and I met in August, 1970. I was sitting alone, dejected after my parents uprooted me from an idyllic life in New Jersey and moved me to what seemed like a rural wasteland in Loudoun County. With no friends, I was feeling really sorry for myself, sitting alone tossing rocks into the water […]

The Angostura Liberals Open for Curtis McMurtry March 15th

The Angostura Liberals (a particular kind of bitters) will open for the multi-talented Curtis McMurtry at the Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville on March 15th. Buy tickets here. Last seen together with Curtis’s famous musician father James McMurtry in Waterford, Curtis and his fine band played just before the Bitter Liberals for an enthusiastic […]

The Bitter Liberals Join Where’s Aubrey in Berryville

Thanks to Michael Hobert for capturing this video of “Has it Ever Been This Good” performed on 2.16.13 as the last song in a Where’s Aubrey benefit concert for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. The Bitter Liberals joined Where’s Aubrey in performing six original songs during the second set. Clark Hansbarger played the bass. Allen […]

The Bitter Liberals in the Winchester Star

A story in the Winchester Star about the upcoming Where’s Aubrey benefit for the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center at the Barns of Rose Hill (Saturday night, get tickets here) prominently features the Bitter Liberals. Great coverage for the benefit. Hope to see you there.

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), […]

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: […]