Dave Lenahan - "Die on this Barstool" Music Video
Embargoed until 11.21.2025
ABOUT THE MUSIC VIDEO:
Dave Lenahan brings his latest single, “Die On This Barstool,” to life with a video that feels like stepping straight into a well worn, Friday night memory. Shot inside a classic dive bar, Lenahan opens with a wry, perfectly delivered line: “I don’t think it would be bad to go out doing what you love.” It’s a cheeky preface that sets the tone for the next three minutes. It’s an affectionate ode to the people, moments, and music that shape a life spent in bars.
Perched on a barstool, Lenahan takes center frame, performing with the kind of ease that only comes from years of living the songs he writes. The video doesn’t overreach or rely on heavy narrative. Instead, it lets the atmosphere and the lyrics breathe. As he delivers lines like, “In fact the last thing that I wanna hear is, The cry of fiddle and ole steel guitar, With an empty shot glass, a beer in my hand…”
The camera sweeps across the room, catching nods, smiles, the fiddle player, and the camaraderie of the “old honkytonk crew” he sings about. The visuals echo the song’s central message: that for some, the barstool isn’t just a seat, it’s a second home.
It’s an honest portrait of community, music, and the kind of night where the band is tight, the drinks are cold, and the world feels right for a little while. In a genre that thrives on authenticity, Lenahan delivers it without hesitation. If you watch closely you will find some fun references to the lyrics including a special gold plated sign on the back of Dave's barstool.
“Die On This Barstool” plays like a toast to the places that keep us going. It’s intimate, entertaining, and rooted in the kind of truth country fans recognize immediately. With this music video, Dave Lenahan invites you to pull up a stool and live in it with him.
ABOUT THE SONG:
For many, the local bar becomes a second home. It’s a place to escape whether you're celebrating, heartbroken, feeling rowdy, or just looking for a laid-back night with friends.
In Dave Lenahan’s “Die on a Barstool,” he takes that love to the extreme. From the very first note, the song paints a sonic picture of your favorite honky tonk on a summer Friday night, a stiff drink in hand. You can almost feel yourself there. “These spirits got my soul feelin’ just right, here in my home away from home,” he sings, and the groove hits like the warm buzz of your first few sips.
Quick-witted and charmingly defiant, Lenahan leans into his barroom devotion with lines like: “This happy hour heaven never gets old, These hardwood floors are my streets of gold, Everybody in this bar treats me like a star, If I kick the bucket don’t wanna see no tears, In fact the last thing that I wanna hear is, The cry of fiddle and ole steel guitar.”
A fusion of rootsy fiddle and classic country swagger carries the track into a breakdown that makes it nearly impossible to stay seated. You can feel the conviction in his voice, he would die on that barstool, and he means it. As a self-proclaimed bar star, he signs off with a final wish: “All I ask is a plaque on the back of my chair, So everybody knows I went with a smile right here.”
Dave Lenahan is here for a good time, and “Die on a Barstool” captures that feeling to the last drop. It’s a toast to the kind of place, and the kind of night, you never want to leave.
BIOGRAPHY:
Dave Lenahan, a seasoned Nashville-based singer-songwriter with roots in Cleveland’s golden era of rock, continues to craft heartfelt narratives that blend his unique fusion of Cleveland rock and Americana.
Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Lenahan was shaped by legendary artists such as Michael Stanley, Dan Fogelberg, and The Eagles. Beginning guitar at age 11 and sharpening his craft in church choirs and worship bands, he spent four decades in radio before dedicating himself fully to songwriting. As Cincinnati coordinator for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), he has co-written hundreds of songs and shared stages with indie and Americana talents at venues like The Bluebird Café and The Listening Room.
His 2023 debut album, Or Something Like That…, introduced his warm, rootsy sound to a broader audience and set the stage for his upcoming concept album Absalom. His project is inspired by a forgotten 19th-century cemetery near his home, a site he helped uncover with the help of fellow songwriters and historical researchers. Songs like the haunting title track “Absalom” and “Father of Peace” have earned Top 10 finalist honors in the World Songwriting Awards.
“Baby I’m Gone,” alongside tracks such as “Die On This Barstool,” “First,” and “Faces in the Glow,” was recorded with Grammy-winning producer Alan Sanderson (Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Fiona Apple, B.B. King, Counting Crows, Elvis Costello, Ziggy Marley, Ryan Adams, Weezer, and The Rolling Stones) in San Diego. The album features collaborations with acclaimed writers including Jessica Nixon, Taylin Rae, and Norm McDonald. Previously recorded by Chancey Williams, “Baby I’m Gone” has become a standout fan favorite and frequent show-closer for Lenahan.
With over 1 million Spotify streams, including the viral “Squirrel Train” by Pamela Hopkins (which reached #1 on Australia’s OZCMR chart), Lenahan’s impact extends beyond music. As host of The Songwriter Connection podcast, winner of the 2024 Elite Music Award for Podcast of the Year, he highlights rising and established songwriters with insight and humor.
Writing nearly 100 songs annually and performing over 100 shows each year, Dave Lenahan remains deeply committed to mentorship, community, and authentic storytelling. With Absalom on the horizon, he continues to push creative boundaries while honoring the heartfelt narratives that define his work.
Verse 1
Boys, I’m living my best life
These spirits got my soul feelin’ just right
Here in my home away from home
It might be crazy talk y'all
But, I’ve been thinking about my last last call
And, I know how I wanna go
Chorus
With empty shot glass
A beer in my hand
Sing me back home
Sung by the house band
Surrounded by
My old honkytonk crew
Yeah, if I could choose
I’d wanna die on this barstool
Verse 2
This happy hour heaven never gets old
These hardwood floors are my streets of gold
Everybody in this bar treats me like a star
If I kick the bucket don’t wanna see no tears
In fact the last thing that I wanna hear is
The cry of fiddle and ole steel guitar, with an
Chorus
With empty shot glass
A beer in my hand
Sing me back home
Sung by the house band
Surrounded by
My old honkytonk crew
Yeah, if I could choose
I’d wanna die on this barstool
Verse 3
All I ask is plaque on the back of my chair
So everybody knows I went with a smile right here
CHORUS
With empty shot glass
A beer in my hand
Sing me back home
Sung by the house band
Surrounded by
My old honkytonk crew
Yeah, if I could choose
I’d wanna die on this barstool
PRODUCTION:
Writers: Dave Lenahan, Taylin Rae
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: BARBARA POTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
ALBUM ART: (HEART SONGS MUSIC GROUP)
PRODUCER: PACIFIC BEAT RECORDING
Alan Sanderson: Grammy Award-Winning Recording Engineer and Producer
Alan Sanderson is a celebrated recording engineer, mixer, music producer, and studio owner whose remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With over three decades of experience, Alan has worked with some of the most iconic artists in the world, including Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Fiona Apple, B.B. King, Counting Crows, Elvis Costello, Ziggy Marley, Ryan Adams, Weezer, and The Rolling Stones. His expertise in capturing timeless soundscapes has earned him both critical and commercial acclaim.
DISTRIBUTION: HEART SONGS MUSIC GROUP/SOULSPAZM
PUBLICITY: PUBLICITY NATION PR
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Barbara Potter Photography