2007 DMB News Archive
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DMB 2007: A Year in Review
Friday, December 28, 2007 December 28th, 2007
By Chris Urzi
Dave Matthews Band provided fans with another memorable year in 2007. There was no stone left unturned as the band kept busy as always and gave fans some surprises along the way. They traveled the country and made their way to Europe and Australia. The year would never be complete with out a few charity events, some contests, a few live releases, a couple DVDs, and how about a few new songs to boot.
Dave Matthews started off the 2007 year in Europe with a short 14 show run, visiting cities like, Dublin, Oxford, Milan, Paris, Brussels, Berlin and Amsterdam. He spent a little time performing solo shows in 2006, but for 2007, long-time friend Tim Reynolds joined Dave for the Europe tour. Tim has joined Dave for many shows in the past, but came as a little surprise, only being announced a few days prior to the first show. 
Not wasting any time, Dave Matthews was eager to debut new song “Cornbread”. This song continued to be played by Dave and Tim a few more times, but took on a life of it’s own during the 2007 US Summer tour, being the most played song of the tour.
"Can’t Stop"**, new song from 2006 was played for the first time solo and only once by Dave & Tim. The song has yet to be played again by the band since the 2006 summer tour.
Willie Nelson's new album with "Gravedigger" in stores Jan 29th, 2008
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Updated on Monday, January 7, 2008 by
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December 18th, 2007
As reported nearly a year ago, Willie Nelson will be releasing his next album with a cover of Dave Matthews song, "Gravedigger".
Willie's new album entitled "Moment of Forever" will hit stores on January 29th, 2008.
Willie Nelson will also include covers by Kris Kristofferson and Bob Dylan on the upcoming album. Kenny Chesney will be featured on the album on song "Worry B Gone"
While other artists like Keller Williams, Howie Day, John Mayer, Jimmy Buffett and even Stevie Nicks have covered DMB songs, none of these artists have layed down any of these covers in the studio.
For more info on Willie Nelson Click Here.
Click Here to watch the "Gravedigger" Music Video
Full Album Track List:
Stefan to play benefit concert with Yukon Kornelius Band
Monday, December 17, 2007 December 17th, 2007
STEFAN LESSARD of Dave Matthews Band, ED ROBERTSTON of Barenaked Ladies and ADAM GARDNER of Guster will join together to perform a special benefit concert on the evening of Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at the Pickle Barrel Nightclub in Killington, Vermont. The trio, playing together as the band Yukon Kornelius, will be joined on-stage by special guests such as Eric Fawcett from N.E.R.D. Stage and screen actor Jason Biggs will host the event!
All proceeds from the Yukon Kornelius concert will benefit charitable organizations, including the Vermont and New Hampshire Food Banks as well as Reverb, the non-profit organization which works to educate and engage musicians and their fans to practice and promote sustainability.
Dave Matthews Band Surveys Fans for Opening Acts in 2008
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 December 12th, 2007
As Dave Matthews Band has done in the past, they have called on fans again for a survey. This seems to be a running tradition every year as they ask fans what Top 5 artists they would like to see as opening acts for the upcoming tour.
Even though there has been no official word on a 2008 tour, it would seem highly unlikely that there would not be at tour with a survey like this and the fact that Stefan said he pretty much guarantees a summer tour, stated in a recent interview.
Some of this past years opening Acts included, Xaiver Rudd, Toots and The Maytals, The Wailers, Umphreys McGee, The Root, Peter Yorn, Robert Randolph & The Family Band and more...
Who will support the DMB 2008 Tour? Click Here to vote for the 5 artist you would like to see. Only ONE VOTE per person will be accepted.
Stefan, Son Safe after House catches Fire
Thursday, November 29, 2007 November 29th, 2007
Stefan Lessard and Son escaped unharmed after a fire destroyed their home this morning around 7:30AM.
Firefighters arrived 12 minutes after the 911 call was made. 6 fire companies and 40 firefighters fought the blaze.
Officials have no reason to believe arson or foul play was involved in the fire, according to Lee Catlin, Albemarle spokeswoman.
Firefighters do not yet have an estimate of the damage, but the house and its contents were considered a total loss.
Read the full report at WVIR News.
All of us at dontburnthepig.org extend our thoughts and prayers to Stefan and his family.
Stefan Lessard on Sirius Jam On 17 - Nov 20th @ 5pm EST
Monday, November 19, 2007 November 19th, 2007
Stefan Lessard will be stopping by the Sirius Satellite Radio studios to join Stef Scamardo on Jam On 17.
The interview will broadcast tomorrow, November 20th, 2007 at 5PM Eastern Standard Time. If you miss it, there will be a re-broadcast:
Nov. 21 @ 9 pm ET and Nov. 22 @ 12 pm ET.
Sirius Jam On features music from various "Jam Bands" old and new, with artists like, The Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic, Gov't Mule as well as Dave Matthews Band... just to name a few.
This is not the first time that members from the Dave Matthews Band have stopped by the Sirius Studios.
Dave, Boyd and Stefan were interviewed about the new "Stand Up" Album back in the summer of 2005.
For those that don't have Sirius radio, there is a FREE 3-day trial that you can sign up for on Sirius.com
Experience the world of satellite radio for the first time and tune in to catch Stefan's Interview on Jam On 17.
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Audio of this Interview is now available on the forum in Post #1
Stefan talked about: Piedmont Park, DMB Charites, New IMAX Movie and a movie he will be working on in January, Work in the Studio and working on the new album, How #27 was named and the origin of other numbered songs and the Live Trax Series.
Dave Matthews Interview with Rolling Stone and New Song: Round and Round
Friday, November 16, 2007 November 16th, 2007
Dave Matthews Band just finished a short little run of shows for the 2007 season. If you missed the live webcast of the "Worlds Loudest Pep Rally", don't worry...AT&T Blue Room will be showing highlights of the shows later in the month.
On Tuesday, November 13th, DMB played the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ as their last "Public" show of the year. DMB delivered for the fans with some great jams and special guests Eric Krasno from Soulive and Robert Randolph. Dave Matthews also played new song "Round and Round" for the first time.
"Round and Round" clocked at about a minute and is likely not finished yet, but it was explained by Dave that it was inspired by his son, who was born on June 19th, 2007. The songs lyrics has the line "Kill the king, kill the king, kills the kings and clowns"
"Kill the King" was one of a few new songs road tested during the 2006 tour, being played only 7 times.
Click Here to download "Round and Round" **Forum Registration is Required**
Dave Matthews also stopped by the Rolling Stone offices before the 2 free Pep Rally shows at West Point on November 14th & 15th.
Piedmont Park Show 09.08.07 to be Released on CD/DVD
Friday, October 26, 2007 Updated on Friday, November 16, 2007 by
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October 26th, 2007
DMB will be officially releasing "The Green Concert" at Piedmont Park, performed in Atlanta Georgia on September 8th, 2007. The show will be released on CD and DVD. Pre-orders are now being taken on dmband.com.
All CD and DVD Live at Piedmont Park Pre-Orders will receive a bonus 4-track disc of live songs from the DMB 2007 summer tour. Pre-Order the CD and DVD together and receive a bonus disc with 8 live DMB tracks from the 2007 summer tour!
Check out an un-finalized copy of the track listing for the bonus cd
Dave Matthews Band to Play last Show(s) of the year in November
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 October 24th, 2007
Dave Matthews Band announced United States Military Academy winners of the AT&T World's Loudest Pep Rally Contest. DMB will be performing two free shows on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 and Thursday, November 15, 2007 at the Eisenhower Hall Theatre, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. The second free concert was added in order to insure that all Cadets have the opportunity to attend the Pep Rally! Over 3 million votes were received.
AT&T Blue Room will have a live webcast of the show.
There will be a very small number of free tickets to Warehouse members and are now available to request. Any Warehouse members can go to the website and click on ticketing for more information.
For More Pep Rally Discussion Click Here.
In addition...Dave Matthews Band will be playing their last public concert of 2007 on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the IZOD Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band will be joining DMB for all three of these shows.
Warehouse members can now request tickets for this show until October 29th, 2007. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Leroi Moore gets "Smooth" in new Honda Ridgeline Promo
Sunday, October 14, 2007 October 14th, 2007
Leroi Moore jams on his saxophone in a new Honda Ridgeline Commercial.
"Tough Meets Classy" is the new theme for the Honda Ridgeline promo spots released last week on television. Honda released four different themes to promote the new 2008 Honda Ridgeline, each to talk up specific vehicle attributes.
The "Tough meets classy" theme features women drinking tea with Chuck Norris stopping by to crash the party; "Rugged meets spacious" has a lumberjack floating in space; "Tradition meets innovation", has a father at Thanksgiving dinner whipping out a laser knife to cut the turkey; and "Rough meets smooth" takes place on a fishing boat battling savage seas, and huge waves swamping the sailors on deck. On deck with the sailors is impeccably dressed LeRoi Moore jamming on saxophone.
Watch the Honda Ridgeline Promo with Leroi Moore