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 Drakulas, a cover song, & Drunk Dial

Posted by Loren on September 23, 2022

Drakulas, a cover song, & Drunk Dial
Drakulas, a cover song, & Drunk Dial

On tour now, Drakulas has shared news of a brand new 2-song EP with Drunk Dial Records coming out on Oct. 30.

The 7" features one new song and one cover: "Shame" (original) and "Three Sisters" (originally by The Jim Carrol Band. The record fits the label's profile, meaning it was recorded under the influence.

The band includes Mike Wiebe and Rob Marchant of the Riverboat Gamblers and Zach Blair of Rise Against. Read a SPB interview here. And stay tuned for an upcoming interview with Drunk Dial in the near future too!

Tour Dates:

9/22 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre

9/23 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim

9/24 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

9/25 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom

9/27 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater

9/28 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox

9/29 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House

Drakulas, a cover song, & Drunk Dial
Drakulas, a cover song, & Drunk Dial

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