Philadelphia's Bigger Lovers -- singer/guitarist Bret Tobias, guitarist Ed Hogarty, bassist Scott Jefferson, and drummer Patrick Berkery -- debuted in 2001 with How I Learned to Stop Worrying, a critical favorite that aligned the quartet with like-minded Big Star/Byrds/Band devotees like Pernice Brothers, Waxwings, and Beachwood Sparks. In the can since 1999, the album was shelved when its original label -- North Carolina's Mood Food -- went belly up. When the LP did finally appear, it bore the insignia of Black Dog, a Mississippi-based indie. Luckily, some of this label drama was alleviated by strong critical response to Worrying, as well as solid European distribution. The band proved to be a great live act too, and seemed to circle the U.S. a few times over the next year. The Bigger Lovers returned to wax in August 2002 with Honey in the Hive (Yep Roc), a more concentrated fix for their power pop jones. This Affair Never Happened appeared two years later.
whats up? i found this site and thought i'd tell everyone, it shows you if anyone at school likes you. i dont know how it works but its really cool, it told me a couple different people who have crushes on me. you gotta try it!
Great show and I know it's not my fault the band is breaking up.
My favorite Bigger Lovers moment was getting to see Brett play solo acoustic in London, as it was pure luck i was in the city as the same time as him. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.
p.s. Any chance of getting the setlist posted or maybe even a bitorrent of the show?
about last night...
bitter sweet is right. a legendary event for lovers of the lovers. y'all really know how to end on the right note....
Thank you for all your time, thank you for creating, sharing.
simply, thank you.
Respect... Shitty fucking news, but respect to you all nonetheless. HEY SCOTT! So what's next MOFO??? You'd better keep me posted on your next phaze of musical endeavor! The "Tip-Toe" bassist plays on!!! He'd better, or I'll kick his ass! LOL!
Love ya Bro! Been too long since I've seen you! - Arv
Hi Scott! It's Arv -- once from The Kennett Paper -- now proud publisher of Barhopper Magazine! At least TWO of us from that little weekly rag broke away and pursued our dreams. Glad to hear about your follow-up to HITH. BTW -- here's a hot tip on some music you might like -- Keep an eye open for a guy named Paul Lewis... good stuff! I mentioned TBL to him when I interviewed him a while back. OK -- I'm rambling now -- Keep in touch and let me know if you do any more MD or DE gigs anytime in the future.
Hey guys...greetings from Charlotte! When are you coming to play in Charlotte? Thanks for adding me. When are you coming to play in Charlotte? Maybe the Situationals can open for you guys. When are you coming to play in Charlotte? I'm looking forward to your next album (whenever it comes out). When are you coming to play in Charlotte?
