Dead Man's Bones Tickets

Dead Man's Bones is a distinctive indie/folk rock project formed in Los Angeles in 2007 by actor-musician Ryan Gosling and musician Zach Shields. Merging moody guitar work with choral arrangements, the duo created a sound that stood out in the late 2000s music scene. Though the project has not announced new activity since 2012, its studio album remains a noteworthy entry in the genre, celebrated for its gothic folk textures and collaborative spirit with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir.

Here you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from their discography, and a look at past live performances and tours. If you’re seeking tickets or information about similar acts, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss options.

Biography overview

• Formed in 2007 in Los Angeles by Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields, blending indie rock and gothic folk influences.
• Released one studio album, Dead Man's Bones, on October 6, 2009, via ANTI- Records.
• Notable for collaborating with the Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir and for a unique production approach led by Tim Anderson.
• Genres include indie rock, folk rock, and gothic folk, with a cinematic, atmospheric sound.
• Highlight tracks include "In the Room Where You Sleep" and "Name in Stone"; videos released in late 2008 and 2009 respectively.
• Past live experiences featured a North American tour in October 2009 with local choirs in each city and a puppet-theater residency in Los Angeles (September 2009).
• Some songs appeared in film/TV such as The Conjuring (2013) and Teen Wolf (2011). Official activity is listed as 2007–2012 on major references, with no confirmed 2025 activity announced.

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