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Bass Drum Of Death

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  • Formed: Oxford, MS

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Hailing from Oxford, Mississippi, the lo-fi duo Bass Drum of Death make bluesy garage rock. On record, Bass Drum of Death is singer/guitarist/bassist/drummer John Barrett, who began recording his rambunctious D.I.Y. rock in 2007. Live, the band also features drummer Colin Sneed. Bass Drum of Death released the EP Stain Stick Skin on Fat Possum in 2008. The full-length debut album, GB City featuring the single "Young Pros" followed in 2011.

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Date Venue Location Tickets
05.18.13 Tolhuistuin Amsterdam, North Holland Netherlands
05.19.13 Tolhuistuin Amsterdam, North Holland Netherlands
05.21.13 White Trash Fast Food Berlin, BE Germany
05.22.13 Feierwerk Munchen, BY Germany
05.23.13 Molotow Hamburg, HH Germany
05.31.13 Le Clacson Oullins, B9 France
06.14.13 Wild Buffalo Bellingham, WA US
06.15.13 Biltmore Cabaret Vancouver, BC Canada
06.16.13 The Center Spokane, WA US
06.17.13 BellTower Pullman, WA US

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Who Are…Bass Drum Of Death

By Ian Cohen, eMusic Contributor

You can never accuse John Barrett of having his heart in the wrong place when he explains the genesis of what would eventually become Bass Drum of Death: "Basically, the whole purpose of me ever [playing songs] live was because I could get free drinks and make a little money and girls would talk to me. It worked a lot better than if I was just going out normally." Indeed, while their debut LP GB… more »