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)