Kara Hansbarger in Concert with Bitter Liberal Dad

Bitter Liberals Allen Kitselman and Clark Hansbarger make up the more ancient half of the band backing Kara Hansbarger. Kara & Co will play a show at the The Opera House in Shepherdstown, WV Thursday April 3rd. Music starts at 7pm. Bitter Liberals fans will not be disappointed. More information and advance tickets here: The […]

The Bitter Liberals: Studio work on Again (CD#2)

Clark Hansbarger and I spent six hours in the studio yesterday with Will Shenk working on the new Bitter Liberals CD. National Media Services has added a new soundproof recording room to their arsenal (there are now four rooms separated by glass). The mixing console and monitor room are being recombobulated too. But the NMS […]

Bitter Liberal Allen Kitselman’s Master Songwriters Show SOLD OUT

There are stories and deep emotions behind all Bitter Liberals songs. Having two master songwriters in one band is a fantastic treat. Master songwriter and bitter liberal Allen Kitselman will talk about songwriting, story telling, and his muse, interspersed with live performance of his songs next Saturday in Leesburg. We’re proud to say that the […]

Bitter Liberal Allen Kitselman on Songwriting: Leesburg 3.29.14

Bitter Liberal songwriter Allen Kitselman will be playing a songwriters series concert on March 29th in Leesburg. The venue is very intimate, and this show will sell out fast. If you want to hear Allen explain some of the motivation behind his songs as he plays them for you, get a ticket today. The rest […]

The Bitter Liberals Love Loudoun 3.8.14 Show

Great show last night at Franklin Park Arts Center. An appreciative crowd of over 100 came to be part of it. Thank you! We can rock. We can roll. The title song for the new CD is Again. Here is a live version. A pre-release studio mp3 is also available. We love playing our music […]

CD2 Title Track: Again (download it now)

Clark Hansbarger and I were in the studio today creating final mixes for the new CD, which according to Leesburg Today is called Again. As always, working with Will Shenk at National Media Services in Front Royal was a joy. Hard and tedious work, but very rewarding. Here is a pre-release mp3 file of Allen […]

The Bitter Liberals with The Train Wreck Endings – Purcellville, VA: Saturday 3.8.14

We’re back in Purcellville, VA in the gorgeous auditorium at Franklin Park Arts Center. This venue has reserved seating, so pick out your seats today! We’re playing a double bill with Andy Hawk’s band the Train Wreck Endings. Should be a complete blast. What: The Bitter Liberals and The Train Wreck Endings Who: Allen Kitselman […]

The Bitter Liberals at Franklin Park Arts Center in Purcellville 3.8.14: Save the Date

The Bitter Liberals will play a concert at Franklin Park Arts Center on Saturday March 8th. We’re doing a double bill with Andy Hawk and the Train Wreck Endings. This concert has reserved seating, so get your seats now on the net if you plan to join us. We hope to see you there!

The Bitter Liberals Love Berryville: BRH 2.21.14 Show

We always love playing our hometown. 130 people came out to fill the house at BRH Friday. The audience was engaged, appreciative, and a little sassy. Just like we like it. What a show! We played some fan favorites. And some new songs, including Tammy Lee. Worry me no More is one of the new […]