BirchoFest: A Musical Homage to Michael ‘Bircho’ Birch

Little Rock's music community is coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of a much-loved figure, Michael ‘Bircho’ Birch, with an inaugural two-day music festival named BirchoFest. This special event will span across two popular local venues, White Water Tavern and Vino's, featuring a host of bands who share a connection to Birch's musical journey.

Remembering Bircho Through Music

Birch, who passed away nearly four years ago, was a key member of the music scene in Central Arkansas. His musical prowess was especially evident as a drummer for the well-regarded band Trusty from the '90s, as well as Big Boss Line and The P-47s. The festival lineup includes many acts linked to Birch, with performances by his previous bands and those of his contemporaries and friends.

BirchoFest Line-Up Highlights

The two-day musical lineup is as follows:

Friday, Feb. 2, White Water Tavern, 7 p.m., $10 at the door
Vast Waste
Loch Ness Monster
Trafficking Melodies
Stifft Beat
Zilla
Ashtray Babyhead

Saturday, Feb. 3, Vino's, 5:30 p.m., $10 at the door
mömandpöp
Widowpaw
Go Fast
John McAteer and his Demands
Big Boss Line
Benadriil
The P-47s

Organizers Brent LaBeau and Donavan Suitt are not only commemorating Birch's influence on the local scene but are also aiming to establish BirchoFest as an annual tradition to keep his spirit alive in the community.

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