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Dave Matthews Band (... known by the acronym DMB) is a United States-based band, originally formed in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991 by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dave Matthews. Other band members include saxophonist LeRoi Moore, bassist Stefan Lessard, electric violinist Boyd Tinsley and drummer Carter Beauford. Since 1998 the band has performed most of their shows with keyboardist Butch Taylor who, while not officially named a member of the band, is a fixture on stage. For 2006 and 2007, the band added trumpet player Rashawn Ross — most noted as the live trumpet player for Soulive — to the stage. It is not yet known if his presence will be permanent. Moore, Beauford, Ross, Tinsley and Taylor also perform backup vocals.
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What sets the Dave Matthews Band apart from other jam-inclined festival veterans is the solid foundation of catchy songs upon which all their instrumental explorations lie. Fans appreciate the way Matthews' songs change from one performance to another, as he always infuses the hook-packed structure of their favorite songs with fresh improvisational jams. His heartfelt singing layers unpredictable (but memorable) melodies on top of bouncy chords that seem to fit together effortlessly - sort of like rubber jigsaw puzzle pieces. Matthews ... subtly incorporates some Latin rhythms and world fusion into his bouncy jam rock/pop, which gives his songs more sonic texture and extra dimension. With such elements at his disposal, Matthews and his band can confidently take risks playing live, which tends to make his performances (and bootlegs) a little more interesting than his polished and somewhat harmless studio recordings. 2003's Some Devil is Matthews' first solo outing.
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Dave Matthews Band now has a significant chunk of their live catalog on the iTunes Music Store, rather than just the studio tracks that they've been offering since April of last year. They're sticking to their nationally-distributed live releases (Live at Red Rocks, Listener Supported, etc.), keeping their Live Trax series for sale on their site. The band has been enormously reluctant to sell digital audio through iTMS, preferring their own proprietary sales system through their website. Thanks to Dave F. for the tip.
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Pat Green has toured with major artists including Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and the Dave Matthews Band, and has sold out his own headliner shows in venues such as the Houston Astrodome and Dallas' Smirnoff Center. A massive cult star in the Texas music industry for years, Green's new CD, Cannonball, has made him an emerging country superstar nationally.
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On April 25, 2006, Dave Matthews Band announced a $1.5 million challenge grant to help build the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village. The band returned to the studio in March 2006 (with the resultant album slated for release in winter[24]) before embarking on their annual summer tour. It features 51 shows across North America, having begun May 30 in St. Louis, Missouri, and concluded with a one-night stand on September 22-23 in the band's home town of Charlottesville, Virginia. The summer's notable locales for the 2006 tour were a two-night stand at Boston's Fenway Park and their first ever performance at the Hollywood Bowl. The Boston performance that took place on July 7 and 8 is featured as the sixth release in their "Live Trax" series. Along with the original five members and Butch Taylor, this featured new addition Rashawn Ross touring with the band full time.
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Dave Matthews Band released their third studio album on April 28, 1998, "Before These Crowded Streets." The critically acclaimed recording debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart; it was the band's strongest debut to date. Another live effort, "Listener Supported," followed a year later. The new millennium... saw the band back in the studio with Glen Ballard to record their fourth studio album. "Everyday" was released in February, 2001. The following summer, the band issued "Busted Stuff."
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