PWR BTTM Show Picketed by Anti-Gay Protestors
PWR BTTM are the self-identifying queer punk duo of Liv Bruce and Ben Hopkins. Last year, they released their debut Ugly Cherries, and are currently finishing a North American tour before heading to Europe. Last night, anti-gay protestors picketed outside their show at Big Sleepy’s in Jackson, Mississippi, the band revealed on Twitter. In a statement to Spin, they said that they “saw four men with giant signs walking up to [their] show. They posted up outside and proceeded to yell homophobic stuff at the crowd the entire night.” As a result, PWR BTTM “moved the entrance to the show to the back of the venue and blocked off the windows at the front. It was a freaky ass night, but the local police helped us keep things safe.”
Hopkins added that the protestors wore portable cameras: “They were like baiting us to hit them, they wanted to be able to sue us,” he wrote. “We haven’t ever received threats, but I have a feeling this isn’t the last time this will happen. It won’t deter us, nothing will.”
Big Sleepy’s has since apologized to “anyone who felt threatened or unsafe… during the show or at any point by the Christian hate group outside.” Below, see PWR BTTM’s tweets, Big Sleepy’s statement, and PWR BTTM’s remaining tour dates.
Last week, the morning before a show in San Francisco, PWR BTTM’s van was stolen. The van contained all of their gear, as well as that of tourmate Lisa Prank. They have now opened a YouCaring page, where they are seeking donations. The page outlines exactly what was lost and each item’s value. Donate here, and see more information below.
this is happening at the show tn. I am completely unafraid; I am sad for them. pic.twitter.com/dQhjsxxmP8
— pwr bttm (@PWRBTTMBAND) November 17, 2016
These protestors at our show said my asshole was going to fall out, and I was like I think im a better bottom than that
— pwr bttm (@PWRBTTMBAND) November 17, 2016
You can stand out front all you want. But we’re not gonna look at you. pic.twitter.com/HJ9CnkXpwC
— S T E V E N (@GetSiQSteve) November 17, 2016
When the hate group outside our show stood by the window, as blocked them out. Thank you, MS https://t.co/HNkc8nruxP
— pwr bttm (@PWRBTTMBAND) November 17, 2016
The best pic from the @PWRBTTMBAND show last night pic.twitter.com/6Lsq8oS5rz
— lil funyuns (@hiicarolinex) November 17, 2016
PWR BTTM:
11-17 Nashville, TN – The End ^
11-18 Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade ^
11-20 Durham, NC – The Pinhook ^
11-21 Washington, DC – Rock & Roll Hotel ^
11-22 Philadelphia, PA – PhilaMOCA ^
11-23 Somerville, MA – ONCE Somerville ^
12-03 Brighton, England – West Hill Hall *
12-04 Leeds, England – Brudenell Games Room *
12-05 Glasgow, Scotland – Hug & Pint *
12-06 London, England – Shacklewell Arms *
12-07 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Sugar Factory *
12-08 Cologne, Germany – Blue Shell *
12-09 Berlin, Germany – Lido *
12-10 Hamburg, Germany – Molotow *
01-07 New York, NY – Joe’s Pub
01-12 New York, NY – Joe’s Pub
02-23 Oakland, CA – Starline Social Club
^ with Bellows, Lisa Prank
* with the Spook School
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