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The Barman's Daughter

by Shawna Virago

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The first single from Shawna's upcoming album Blood In Her Dreams. Underneath the overdrive is rockabilly song about a daughter keeping the family drinking establishment alive, and keeping the family secrets hidden. Ain’t life grand?

Shawna Virago's forthcoming album, Blood in Her Dreams, is not just a musical release; it's a manifesto of resilience, a narrative of defiance, and a testament to the power of authenticity.

“The fairy godmother of trans country artists, Virago writes and performs a potent mix of folk, alt-country, and punk that grew out of the crucible of eighties LA. Her music is easily on par with the great country lyricists – Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt and Lucinda Williams.” - Rainbow Rodeo

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THE BARMAN’S DAUGHTER

Last Night Last Night
I worked late behind the bar on Geary Street
The drink flowed plenty as water
It’s the life of the Barman’s Daughter

Rumor says I done him in
On account no tears of mine were spilled
I found him after his heart burst
Pockets out and greasy hand stuck in the till

Last Night Last Night
I worked late behind the bar on Geary Street
Fighting and dancing spent in equal measure
It’s the life of the Barman’s Daughter

I always knew the power of work
He never did a good turn in the place
I swear he hated me out of the gate
Can I help I take after my mother’s face

Last night last night

So I gave a half-assed Faithful Departed
The old guard gave praise he did not deserve
Then the freaking water closet broke
And a line out the door retching in the curb

Last Night Last Night
I worked late behind the bar on Geary Street
Marlboro reds and doubles on his altar
It’s the life of the Barman’s Daughter
It’s the life of the Barman’s Daughter

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released March 22, 2024
Shawna Virago

The Barman's Daughter

Music/Lyrics: Shawna Virago


Shawna Virago: Vocals, guitars, bass, harmonica

Lien Do: Drums, percussion

Grace Coleman: Additional percussion & background vocals


Produced by Shawna Virago and Grace Coleman


Engineered/Mixed by Grace Coleman

Mastered by Lien Do

Recorded at Different Fur Studios, SF CA

Additional recording at El Studio, SF CA


Photography: Lindsay Gauthier
Cover designed by Sandrine Albouy



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Shawna Virago is one of America’s first openly transwomen to tour nationally, performing as her true self since the early nineties.

"The fairy godmother of trans country artists, Virago writes & performs a potent mix of folk, alt-country, and punk. Her music is easily on par with the great country lyricists – Guy Clarke, Townes Van Zandt and Lucinda Williams." - Rainbow Rodeo.

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