August 7th, 2008

Charity Buzz is back with 3 new packages to bid on for the September 10th, "Stand Up for a Cure" Benefit Concert for Lung Cancer Research.

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Auction 1: 2 rooms for 2 nights hotel accommodations (9/9/08, 9/10/08) at The W Hotel, Times Square, Dinner for 4 at The Palm Restaurant on Manhattan's East Side, 4 invitations to exclusive pre-party at MSG, 4 tickets to see DMB on floor 2, row E.

Auction 2: 4 tickets to see DMB at MSG on September 10th, 4 invitations to exclusive pre-party at MSG and 2 meet and greet pases with Dave Matthews post show. Attendees will speak with Dave, take picture(s) and receive an autograph.

Auction 3: 4 tickets to exclusive pre-party at MSG and 4 tickets to see DMB, floor 2, row J. Valid September 10th ONLY.

Bidding for the three packages ends August 19

August 6th, 2008

Last night at the Riverbend Music Center, Dave Matthews Band continued to provide more surprises and excitement to an already remarkable 2008 Summer Tour. This tour has had it's share of highs and lows, but DMB always makes "The Best of What's Around". 

With an unfortunate ATV accident  on June 30th, 2008 that left Leroi Moore injured and unable to continue on with the tour, DMB called on Jeff Coffin, saxophonist for Bela Fleck and The Flecktones. While DMB and fans alike are wishing for Leroi's speedy recovery, Jeff has been a pro stepping in for Leroi providing his unique style to the DMB sound.

Jeff is filling in for the remainder of the 2008 tour, however he did have a previous commitment to Bela Fleck and the Flecktones last night in Philadelphia, PA. This left the Dave Matthews Band with no replacement to fill Leroi or Jeff's shoes with the Saxophone. This marks only the second time ever in DMB's history that they have played a show with out a Sax. The only other time is when Leroi had to miss a show due to an illness in his family back almost 14 years ago on 10.16.94.

The show was not with out any horns at all with Rashawn Ross onstage with the trumpet, but even with the lack of the sax during the Cincinnati show, DMB did not shy away from heavy hitters like, "Crush" and "#41". "The Idea of You" was played for the first time in a month, along many other standards that have been played throughout the 2008 tour.

"If your Lucky" Dave mumbles, responding to the numerous chants for Halloween throughout the start of the show. DMB later gave into the crowd and played an impromptu version of  "Halloween", but not before a fake out of  Everyday which would later be played in full later in the show.  Read the Road Crew Notes. "Halloween" is played not nearly as frequent as it used to be in early years. The last time it was played was in Las Vegas, 03.24.07.

DMB topped of what might be one of the most unique shows of the tour with a strong performance of "Two Step" with an extended solo by Carter Beauford.

With ongoing speculation of how a DMB show would sound with no saxophone,  while not their ideal scenario, the show must go on and they did not disappoint.

AUDIO DOWNLOAD - Everyday fake - Halloween - Water/Wine

The tour continues on August 7th in Virginia Beach. Jeff Coffin will return to join the band for the remainder of the tour. Send good thoughts and well wishes to Leroi.

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August 5th, 2008

Talking Heads 1983 song "Burning Down The House" was played for the first time ever by DMB at Louisville Slugger Field on August 1st, 2008.  Dave Matthews Band have been playing a number of new cover songs during the 2008 Summer Tour. 

"Burning Down The House" was originally written and released by Talking Heads and can be found on their album "Speaking in Tongues".

You can find audio downloads of "Burning Down The House" and many other Covers songs played during this years tour on our forum..

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July 31st, 2008

People.com reports that Julia Roberts will be hosting the "Stand Up for a Cure" charity event at Madison Square Garden on September 10th, 2008 and will be introducing Dave Matthews Band.  It was announced in May that DMB would be holding the charity concert for "Stand Up for a Cure" which will raise money for Lung Cancer Research. 

Julia Robert has previously worked with Dave Matthews Band  for their music video "Dreamgirl" from their 2005 album studio album "Stand Up".

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July 23rd, 2008

July 30th, 2008 - UPDATE: Track List Now Posted

As a show of solidarity with the Dalai Lama and Tibet, twenty musicians have come together to release an album on the eve of the Beijing Olympics. The CD is entitled Songs for Tibet The Art of Peace. Artists include: Sting, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Alanis Morissette, Ben Harper and many others. These acoustic recordings - some original for the project and some acoustic recordings of previously released songs - express our common vulnerabilities and experiences in pursuing happiness, peace and freedom.

This CD celebrates Tibet and the Dalai Lama while raising awareness of their situation at this historic moment.

All proceeds that The Art of Peace Foundation receives will fund world peace initiatives that are important to the Dalai Lama.

The full track list is currently unavailable.

Beginning August 5th, the week of the Olympics opening, 'Songs for Tibet' will be available worldwide exclusively through iTunes. On August 12th, it will be available through all retail channels worldwide, including Amazon.

Disc 1 1. Hide & Seek 2 (Imogen Heap)
2. Send Your Love - Art of Peace Remix (Sting)
3. Versions of Violence - Recorded in dressing room in Cologne, Germany (Alanis Morissette)
4. Belief (John Mayer)
5. Better (Regina Spektor)
6. We Are All Made of Stars - 2008 (Moby)
7. Making Noise (Damien Rice & The Cheshire Project)
8. More Than This - Campfire Take (Vanessa Carlton)
9. Nothing Fades- Kosen Rufu Version (Duncan Sheik)
10. Where Are You Going - Live in Barcelona (Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds)
Disc: 2
1. Song Of Sand - Great City Version (Suzanne Vega)
2. All The Good In This Life (Garbage)
3. Hope - Live for The Art of Peace (Rush)
4. Madonna On The Curb - Peace Mix (Jonatha Brooke)
5. In These Times - the Concord Mix (Joan Armatrading)
6. All My Mistakes - Featuring Tarira (Teitur )
7. Alive In The World (Jackson Browne)
8. Better Way - Live in Six Fours les Plage (Ben Harper)
9. The Heart Of The Matter Underlying Mix (Rupert Hine)
10. To Heal - and Restore Broken Bodies (Underworld)

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July 18th, 2008

 
UPDATE: Last night LeRoi Moore was readmitted to the University of Virginia Health System due to complications stemming from his recent accident.  Our thoughts and prayers are with LeRoi and his family.

July 1st, 2008

 
UPDATE: Leroi's condition has been upgraded from serious to fair.. via dmband.com

June 30th, 2008

Today DMB made an important announcement reguarding an incident involving, saxophone player, Leroi Moore. He was injured today in an ATV accident and at this current time remains in serious condition. 

The hospital has a free e-card service, if you would like to send one to LeRoi.

The official announcement from dmband.com

An Important Announcement From DMB

06/30/2008

LeRoi Moore was injured today in an ATV accident on his farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia.  LeRoi was immediately transported to the University of Virginia Health System for treatment where he remains in serious condition.

Please join us all in wishing LeRoi a speedy and complete recovery.

Beginning tomorrow in Charlotte, NC, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones saxophonist, Jeff Coffin, will be sitting in with Dave Matthews Band while LeRoi recovers.

 

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones saxophonist, Jeff Coffin, will be sitting in with Dave Matthews Band while LeRoi recovers. Jeff Coffin has been a guest with the Dave Matthews Band many times.

All of us at dbtp.org wish Leroi Moore as fast and speedy recovery!

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July 15th, 2008

This summer, music fans across the country can enjoy the Mile High Music Festival in Colorado, no matter where home is! On July 19^th-20^th, AT&T blue room will be webcasting exclusive live coverage of the event starting at 5 PM ET.

This year’s lineup features Dave Matthews Band along with artists such as John Mayer, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, O.A.R, and more!

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In addition to great live video of the concert, fans can join the AT&T blue room Twitter channel to stay up to date on news and behind-the-scenes info, straight from the ground at the Mile High Music Festival.

Visit the AT&T blue room at 5PM on July 19^th to enjoy the live webcast of this year’s Mile High Music Festival!

Dave Matthews Band will take the stage on Sunday, July 20th at 8:45 MT and 10:45 ET

Join other DMB fans in our chatbox starting at 8pm MT and 10pm ET

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July 15th, 2008

It was announced nearly two months ago that the annual Farm Aid concert would be performed on September 20th, 2008. In a press conference this morning John Mellencamp announced that the concert will be held at the Comcast Center in Mansfield, MA.

On Wednesday, July 16th at 11am EDT, FarmYard members will be able to login and attempt to purchase two tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. These great seats are set aside for our loyal FarmYard members.

Tickets will be available to the public via ticketmaster on July 28th. 

Headlining the show as always will be board members, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews. Additional artists for the show have yet to be announce but Farm Aid's official site will have all the current news and updates about the event.

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July 13th, 2008 

Since 2005, the start of spring in Argentina brings with it much more than a change of seasons. As the sun warms and bids goodbye to the South American winter, music begins to fill the air. This year will be no exception. This September will celebrate the fourth annual Pepsi Music Festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina.This music marathon is Argentina’s largest and longest music festival. In the past, this festival has lasted up to 11 days with more than 200,000 in attendance. Past performers have included many bands from around the world including Marilyn Manson, Black Eyed Peas, The Wailers, and many more.

This year, the Pepsi Music Festival scheduled for October 3rd, 2008, and has over 160 bands participating. At this time, the festival plans are to have a grand opening night and 4 “thematic” nights.  Confirmed for opening night Saturday, September 13th are The Hives in the Pepsi Music Stadium and presumably Dave Matthews Band. International Night currently includes KISS.  Calamaro Night will feature Argentinean musician, composer and icon, Andrés Calamaro.  Other nights include National Night and Reggae Night.

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July 10th, 2008

Sugar Will, one of 5 new songs to debut in 2004, makes it's long overdue return, last night in Tampa, FL. Sugar Will was played heavily during the 2004 summer tour and then never heard from again, aside from 2 very brief teases in 07.  

Download Sugar Will from 07.09.08

Of all the new 2004 songs, Crazy Easy is now the only song that remains unplayed since that tour. Good Good Time has yet to be played again in a full band setting, but was played during the Dave & Friends cruise in 2006.

The 2008 Summer tour has been full of random song debuts, covers, and even with unfortunate departures by fellow band members, DMB show no signs of slowing down.  

It should come as no surprise to fans that DMB will play what they want, when they want. Even if it takes years, you can never really count any song out. #34 is a perfect example of this. "The Long Black Veil" and "The Space Between" are among other songs to see some play after quite some time.

Some may recall the survey that Stefan held on his website IZStyle.com last year, asking fans what songs they would like to hear again. Sugar Will was among many songs on that list, however "Sweet Up and Down" was the song to make the huge comeback in 2007. 

Sugar Will has added to the excitement of an already unique tour. Time will tell what else DMB has in store for the remainder of the 2008.

You can find Sugar Will audio downloads of yesterday's performance as well as many other versions on our forum.