Zach Bryan’s ‘The Great American Bar Scene’ Drops July 4 – But Fans Can Now Hear Tracks Early At 21 Bars Across The Country
“I will be visiting a few off the list to have a drink with y’all,” Bryan teased.
Zach Bryan; Photo by Trevor Pavlik
Zach Bryan’s new studio album, The Great American Bar Scene, is set to release on Thursday, July 4 via Warner Records, but fans now have the opportunity to hear tracks from the project early in a very unique way.
According to Bryan’s Instagram, he’s hand-picked 21 bars across the country to preview certain tracks from his new album.
“My intent with all this is to give everyone an early glimpse of this album, but more importantly this is in the spirit of bringing people together for a memorable moment,” he explained. “I have chosen 21 bars across the country that embody the spirit of American culture. These bars will play select cuts from The Great American Bar Scene starting June 24th.”
The singer/songwriter admitted he’d love to perform at the local establishments. While that’s not possible, he does plan to visit some of them during the special album preview period.
“As much as I’d kill to play all these timeless bars, it won’t be possible. I will be visiting a few off the list to have a drink with y’all,” he teased.
The following bars are now playing select songs from The Great American Bar Scene.
Brillobox / Pittsburgh, PA
Eagan & Sons / Montclair, NJ
Barnacle Bill’s / Rumson, NJ
Blarney Stone Pub / Seattle, WA
Charlotte’s Room / Toronto, ON
Doobies Bar / Dewey, OK
Fox & Locke / Franklin, TN
Iron Horse Saloon / Oologah, OK
Larry’s All American Cafe / Covington, KY
McGlinchy’s / Philadelphia, PA
Mercury Lounge / Tulsa, OK
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar / Jackson, WY
Old Mountain Tavern / Marlington, WV
Polish Village / Berea, OH
Rooster’s Sports Bar & Grill / Owasso, OK
Sandy Hut / Portland, OR
Saratoga Lanes / St, Louis, MO
The Gold Mine Restaurant and Saloon / Idaho City, ID
The San Fernando / Glendale, CA
The Water Tank / Austin, TX
Shannon Tavern / Boston, MA
The Great American Bar Scene will include 18 tracks, including 17 songs and a poem. It will be available in all formats and will feature the recently released tracks “Pink Skies” and “Purple Gas.”
A double vinyl edition of the record is set for release on October 10.
Of the project, Bryan shared, “I cannot express the beauty in making ‘The Great American Bar Scene’ with my friends and family and with you guys, I cannot wait for everyone to hear it.”
Zach Bryan is currently in the midst of his The Quittin’ Time Tour, which runs through mid-December. The trek includes stops at iconic stadiums and arenas around the U.S.
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