With « Hit the Bars », Dr. Don swaps the hammer for harmonies, delivering a track that’s equal parts tribute and temptation. Underneath its rowdy charm and Friday-night rhythm, this country-rock gem hides a tender blueprint: the overlooked grit and solitude of construction workers, and the yearning that pulses beneath their hard hats. “It’s a construction zone / Lots of men that are toned”, he sings with a wink, layering desire over drywall. Between stacked vocals and chunky riffs, Matt Johnsen lays down thunderous drums straight from San Francisco, while Dr. Don, on his signature Gibson axes, swings between work boots and romance boots. The whole thing feels like a last call for the lonely-hearted and Slash Music is proud to introduce this anthem for the builders of dreams.
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“It’s a construction zone / Lots of men that are toned” – Dr.Don
Dr. Don – The Working Man’s Poet Is Back With a Vibe Shift
Born in Seattle, schooled in life, and raised by chords and chaos, Dr. Don has been digging deep trenches since September 2022, clocking in an astonishing 54 original releases. But 2025 has been rough terrain for the singer-songwriter until now. After dark, introspective detours, « Hit the Bars » and the earlier « Ruled by Time » shine like neon signs of recovery. His protagonist? A muscle-toned laborer hiding heartbreak beneath his hard hat, keeping trim and hopeful in case love strolls into the bar. With production polished by Scott Cavuoto and mental health stitched into the lyrics, Dr. Don continues his mission to turn pain into purpose. His next single lands July 14, but until then, raise a glass, crank up the volume, and stay tuned, Dr. Don might just be rebuilding himself one chorus at a time.
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