Once Upon a Time
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
One of the best parts of being at a Dave Matthews Band concert is the way that anticipation gives way to surprise when an unforeseen song is presented. Since we are not privy to the night's set-list beforehand, it's always a treat to hear something unexpected. But even with tunes that aren't high on the rarity index, DMB still finds a way to make every performance unique; otherwise we wouldn't need 98 versions of “Ants Marching” on our ipods, would we? Perhaps one of the most meaningful variations can be found in the impromptu introductions to certain melodies. While researching here on DBTP, I found that Chris, our tireless administrator, took the time to document 12 years of “Two Step” intros (1996-2008)! And after looking through them, I discovered some fascinating patterns that offer a glimpse into the mysterious mind of Dave himself.
















