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Experience the Dead Bars Universe

Posted by Loren on March 9, 2023

Experience the Dead Bars Universe
Experience the Dead Bars Universe

With 2023 marking the 10th anniversary of Dead Bars, the band has a tour and a special compilation cassette to come. The band will be releasing you Don't Have To Be Cool: Vol 1 this May via Dirt Cult Records, a collection of material not just from Dead Bars, but from the DBU, or Dead Bars Universal -- side projects, previous bands, and influences.

The band formed in 2013, releasing two full-lengths and multiple EPs while solidifying its lineup over the past decade. Tour dates are listed below.

Dead Bars on tour:

5/12 Seattle, WA - Belltown Yacht Club (Tour Kick-Off w/ Constant Lovers, City of Industry)

5/15 Washington DC - Pie Shop (w/ Celebration Summer, American Television)

5/16 Philadelphia, PA - Dolphin Tavern (w/ Spirit Weak, Olivine)

5/17 Ridgewood, NY - TV Eye (w/ Shellshag, Ellen and the Degenerates, Radar)

5/18 Burlington, VT - The Radio Bean (w/ Dead Street Dreamers)

5/19 Montreal, QC - Pouzza Fest

5/20 Montreal, QC - Pouzza Fest

5/21 Montreal, QC - Pouzza Fest

5/22 Boston, MA - Charlie's Kitchen (w/ Perfectly Lethal, Hell Beach)

6/23 Asbury Park, NJ - House of Independents (Night 1 w/ Houston Calls, Junior Varsity - SOLD OUT)

6/24 Asbury Park, NJ - House of Independents (Night 2 w/ Houston Calls, Junior Varsity)

Experience the Dead Bars Universe
Experience the Dead Bars Universe

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