1. I have copied my post from the "Best U2 Stage Walk on" thread and am pasting it here in a new thread, because I feel it is more appropriate.

    This is in response to djrlewis, who hasn't yet heard of Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to briefly explain because, even if they're not your cup of tea, I think every popular music fan should at least know about Dave Matthews Band. This is just the tip of the iceberg (if you're interested, of course), but I think it is a decent, accessible introduction...

    Dave Matthews Band became superstars around 1994 in the United States. It's a shame they haven't reached that level of popularity everywhere, but they are definitely one of the biggest bands in the world today. Dave Matthews regrets that the band is named after him, because it's misleading and singles him out. They really are a band in the deepest sense of the word.

    They single-handedly changed the face of American music. Nobody had heard anything like them before or since. They're already guaranteed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because they transcend a "genre;" you just say "Dave Matthews Band," "DMB," or even just "Dave" and people know who you're talking about. There's no Killers / Bravery rivalry here, nobody who really sounds like them, nobody you can claim they ripped off of... it's just Dave.

    In the beginning they were especially popular with the stereotypical, suburban upper middle class American "college crowd," so to speak, but they now have mass widespread appeal across ages and countries.

    They're a "jam band," and they are incredible musicians, but they still put out songs that are extremely popular. Get this, they have 3 black guys, 2 white guys (one is from South Africa), no electric guitarist, lead singer / acoustic guitarist (Dave Matthews), bass guitar, drums, lead violin(!), and saxophone.

    They have much in common with U2:
    -Live is where they live, by far.
    -They have repeatedly worked with Steve Lillywhite.
    -They played a famous gig at Red Rocks and made a fan-favorite album out of it: "Live at Red Rocks 8-15-95"
    -They have a HUGE diehard fanbase who tapes and trades shows.
    -They encourage taping but not selling bootlegs. I think they actually have a taper's section, but I could be wrong.
    -They also cover "All Along The Watchtower" (their version is different, but incredible).
    -They are also vehemently hated for stupid / ignorant reasons by small constituents of people who simply don't "get" their appeal.

    Only a Few Representative Songs (not necessarily the most famous singles):
    -Ants Marching
    -Dancing Nancies
    -Warehouse
    -Crush (famous bass line)
    -Everyday / #36 (two separate songs usually played one into the other live, sort of like The Cry / Electric Co.)
    -Satellite
    -Two Step
    -What Would You Say

    Fantastic Albums for Starters:
    -The Central Park Concert: represents them live, large collection of songs spanning most of their career to date.
    -Under The Table And Dreaming
    -Crash

    Sample song: "Ants Marching (live)"

    Watching the whole thing at once may be an acquired taste for a beginner, so here's some important parts not to miss:
    0:00 - 2:15: an extended jam based on the opening riff
    2:15: the "proper" opening to the song
    4:15 - 4:30: famous line, "People in every direction / no words exchanged, no time to exchange"
    3:40 - 3:55: one of the choruses
    6:35 - 6:50 a key turning point in the song right before it finishes

    ...any other Dave fans feel free to adjust or comment on what is posted above.
  2. DMB started out great, and climaxed their career with Before These Crowded Streets. They never made a better record, and they never willl. Before These Crowded Streets is incredible. Their new stuff is aweful. Everyday was a nightmare, Busted Stuff was bearable, and I don't even want to mention Stand Up. Nonetheless, they are excellent live. Crash, Under the Table and Dreaming are both great records, but nothing beats Before These Crowded Streets.
  3. Originally posted by u2met86I have copied my post from the "Best U2 Stage Walk on" thread and am pasting it here in a new thread, because I feel it is more appropriate.

    This is in response to djrlewis, who hasn't yet heard of Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to briefly explain because, even if they're not your cup of tea, I think every popular music fan should at least know about Dave Matthews Band. This is just the tip of the iceberg (if you're interested, of course), but I think it is a decent, accessible introduction...

    Dave Matthews Band became superstars around 1994 in the United States. It's a shame they haven't reached that level of popularity everywhere, but they are definitely one of the biggest bands in the world today. Dave Matthews regrets that the band is named after him, because it's misleading and singles him out. They really are a band in the deepest sense of the word.

    They single-handedly changed the face of American music. Nobody had heard anything like them before or since. They're already guaranteed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because they transcend a "genre;" you just say "Dave Matthews Band," "DMB," or even just "Dave" and people know who you're talking about. There's no Killers / Bravery rivalry here, nobody who really sounds like them, nobody you can claim they ripped off of... it's just Dave.

    In the beginning they were especially popular with the stereotypical, suburban upper middle class American "college crowd," so to speak, but they now have mass widespread appeal across ages and countries.

    They're a "jam band," and they are incredible musicians, but they still put out songs that are extremely popular. Get this, they have 3 black guys, 2 white guys (one is from South Africa), no electric guitarist, lead singer / acoustic guitarist (Dave Matthews), bass guitar, drums, lead violin(!), and saxophone.

    They have much in common with U2:
    -Live is where they live, by far.
    -They have repeatedly worked with Steve Lillywhite.
    -They played a famous gig at Red Rocks and made a fan-favorite album out of it: "Live at Red Rocks 8-15-95"
    -They have a HUGE diehard fanbase who tapes and trades shows.
    -They encourage taping but not selling bootlegs. I think they actually have a taper's section, but I could be wrong.
    -They also cover "All Along The Watchtower" (their version is different, but incredible).
    -They are also vehemently hated for stupid / ignorant reasons by small constituents of people who simply don't "get" their appeal.

    Only a Few Representative Songs (not necessarily the most famous singles):
    -Ants Marching
    -Dancing Nancies
    -Warehouse
    -Crush (famous bass line)
    -Everyday / #36 (two separate songs usually played one into the other live, sort of like The Cry / Electric Co.)
    -Satellite
    -Two Step
    -What Would You Say

    Fantastic Albums for Starters:
    -The Central Park Concert: represents them live, large collection of songs spanning most of their career to date.
    -Under The Table And Dreaming
    -Crash

    Sample song: "Ants Marching (live)"
    [YouTube Video]
    Watching the whole thing at once may be an acquired taste for a beginner, so here's some important parts not to miss:
    0:00 - 2:15: an extended jam based on the opening riff
    2:15: the "proper" opening to the song
    4:15 - 4:30: famous line, "People in every direction / no words exchanged, no time to exchange"
    3:40 - 3:55: one of the choruses
    6:35 - 6:50 a key turning point in the song right before it finishes

    ...any other Dave fans feel free to adjust or comment on what is posted above.


    ive heard of DMB but I dont know where to begin in terms of albums. Which albums are the best in your opinion? I like his voice... haha Ive heard great things but dont quite know exactly were to begin. can u please help?
  4. Originally posted by u2met86
    ...

    This is in response to djrlewis, who hasn't yet heard of Dave Matthews Band. I'd like to briefly explain because, even if they're not your cup of tea, I think every popular music fan should at least know about Dave Matthews Band. This is just the tip of the iceberg (if you're interested, of course), but I think it is a decent, accessible introduction...



    Wow, U2met86, thanks for all that info. I won't have time until the weekend but I'm going to check some of this out (I'm guessing they're on iTunes?).

    Always keen to find out new bands.

  5. I have been listening to them for years. There live concerts are so awesome and amazing! Just last year I started downloading good quality bootlegs and I have gotten off some amazing things.
  6. SET LISTS
    09/16/2011
    DMB CARAVAN 2011
    Randall's Island
    New York, NY


    Everyday
    Seek Up
    Crash Into Me
    #27
    Seven
    Granny
    Say Goodbye
    Funny The Way It Is
    Dive In
    Grey Street
    Black Jack
    Spaceman
    Rhyme And Reason
    Lie In Our Graves
    Pantala Naga Pampa
    Rapunzel
    Shake Me Like A Monkey

    Encore:
    Sweet *
    Gravedigger
    Tripping Billies
  7. SET LISTS
    09/17/2011
    DMB CARAVAN 2011
    Randall's Island
    New York, NY


    One Sweet World
    Big Eyed Fish
    Bartender
    Break Free
    Why I Am
    Stay Or Leave
    Crush
    Shotgun
    Drive In Drive Out
    You and Me
    #41 *
    Cortez The Killer *
    So Much To Say
    Anyone Seen The Bridge
    Too Much
    Stay (Wasting Time) +
    Encore
    A Whiter Shade of Pale ~
    Two Step
  8. SET LISTS
    09/18/2011
    DMB CARAVAN 2011
    Randall's Island
    New York, NY


    The Stone
    Squirm
    Alligator Pie
    Don’t Drink the Water
    Proudest Monkey
    Satellite
    Warehouse
    Write A Song
    Burning Down The House
    Out Of My Hands *
    Lying In the Hands of God
    Jimi Thing
    Corn Bread
    Digging a Ditch
    American Baby Intro
    American Baby
    You Might Die Trying

    Encore:
    Sister +
    Lie In Our Graves (reprise)
    Ants Marching (tease)
    Halloween
    Ants Marching

    Encore:
    Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
  9. I posted a few weeks back,but I guess when the sight went down, our chat went with it.Here is another example of how to play 3 shows in NYC,60 songs over 3 nights,without one repeat !!!!

    I of course attended all 3 gigs....
  10. The band will do this again,this weekend.Not one repeat over 3 nights at The Gorge,located in Washington State.

    Also,DMB are releasing a new cd,Away From The World on 09.11.12.Produced by Steve Lillywhite once again....I wish they boys from Dublin would let Lillywhite produce a full album for them again,and break away from the clutches of Eno.
  11. I sincerely doubt there will be zero-repeats...with the new album there's no way they aren't going to do Mercy and Gaucho at least twice.
  12. They did not repeat them at all this summer,when they played 2 gigs in the same city,and Gaucho was released on May 19 (as an mp3,free to the Warehouse fanclub members). Mercy ? You might be right.

    I saw them both nights at Jones Beach (06.12,06.13) and both nights in WPB (07.20,07.21) .Mercy and Gaucho were played just once.

    It would make sense to play Mercy tomorrow night,as the show is being broadcast on Sirius.