The new Dave Matthews Band Album is coming out within minutes of this post. So to commemorate the occasion the band decided to put on a very intimate show at a small venue Holding about 2000 seats. For those who could not get in the people at FUSE and HULU decided to put the concert on for free. So that people like yours truly would get to watch the event.
The concert was a great success. The group is one of the best live performers out there currently I have been so lucky as to see them 6 times live and will be going for my 7th show this summer, but lets focus on this show.
The crowd was obviously into it the entire time and you could tell the band was feeding off that especially Carter Beauford on the drums. Dave was into it as well. He even got into a little dancing spree which he later revealed to the crowd that he threw his back out while doing. His interactions with the fans were great. Always making them laugh
But possibly the best moment took place while talking about the late LeRoi Moore. As he alluded to many times during the show this album was for him. The first track off the album is dedicated to him and Dave announced that the song "Why I am" is for LeRoi. Several chants of his name went off through out the whole show.
He led off with 'Funny the Way It is" which got the crowd into it and and then went onto 5 straight songs off the new album. The band was very excited about the new album. Infact Dave Matthews was quoted as saying if people will only listen to one of his albums he hopes its this one. I especially enjoyed Time Bomb and Alligator Pie.
They are much better live then they are on album so whether the album will be as good is yet to be seen.
All the fan favorites were well recieved including The Dreaming Tree, Everyday and Too Much. He wrapped up the first set with Two Step.
I would've loved to watch the encore but I felt compelled to watch Conan's first broadcast.
He opened up with a great montage of him running across the country from New York to Las Angeles.
His opening monalouge had him appear very greatful and included jokes about his new life in LA. And an exceptional joke about going to the Lakers. I'm excited to see what Conan can do with this time slot.
Thanks for reading. Stay Safe Out There
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