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Submitted by TJ Gregson
To all of you DMB fans out there that are waiting to see a show, you are in for a big treat! Mind you, this was my first ever DMB show, but I will never forget it. Only in Ames, Iowa can you be hanging out by the tour buses around 4pm and get Boyd, Leroi, and Carter's autograph in about an hour span. All three were very nice to the small crowd hanging out. They posed for pictures, signed CD's, shirts, etc. I do not think that anyone was refused an autograph. No sign of Dave the whole time out there though. Oh well, on to the show. The opening band was OK I guess. The guy next to me said they kindg of sounded like a mix between Weezer and Flaming Lips. Maybe a little. I thought that they were a litlle too hard for DMB fans, but the crowd was nice to them, but we wanted Dave & Company. At about 8:10, here they come! The crowd gave them about a 3-5 min. standing ovation. Dave was waving and walking around enjoy the crowd. Song#1-What Would You Say - Very nice to start out with. It got everybody on there feet dancing and signing. Song#2 - When The World Ends - Good song from Everyday - Some people sat down, but I liked it live. I am glad that played this now and not later. Song #3 - One Sweet World - This song was very groovy - I had a feeling at that point, that the really good songs will be coming later in the show. Song #4 - Rhyme & Reason - Good crowd reaction to this one. A lot of singing form the crowd - We did have a small drug bust in our section - some dude was lighting up a bowl, and some old dude comes down and starts wrestling with him and carries the guy out. Song#5 - The Space Between - Not one of my favorites, but everyone else was really in to it. It did sound a lot better live then on the CD. Song #6 - You Never Know - Great song. 1st time that I have heard it. I really like it. #7 - Grey Street - Yet another good song - they could have subbed Bartender or Busted Stuff here, but I will not complain. Song #8 - If I Had It All - I never really listened to this song on Everyday, but this song really won me over live. This seemed to be the "Bathroom Break" song for a lot of people...BIG MISTAKE because the lines were very long and they missed this - Song #9 - Crush - My personal favorite - Long Jams in this one. If I had to guess on lentgh - 10 Mins...longer? Boyd was on it tight with this one. Dude rocks. His arms are like cannons. Song#10 - What You Are - This one rocked too. WOW! Good energy. Sounds much better live. Dave was really singing hard on this one - and he has throat troubles? Not tonight. SHOCKER OF THE NIGHT!!! Song#11 - Jimi Thing - This was by far the biggest surprise for me - my sister wanted to here this song soooooo bad. I think that every single person was dancing & singing to this one. It included another long jam out sessions with everyone getting a turn. Beautiful! Song#12 - Where Are You Going - Very good song - Can't wait to hear more of this song. I thought it was a little short on time. Maybe 3 or 3 1/2 mins. It may have been me. Song#13 - The Stone - Better live then on the CD. Song#14 I Did It - YAWN! - God I cant like this song. I swear no one was standing, but everyone was signing which was weird. Am I the only one that can't stand that song. Song#15 - Dont Burn The Pig - Sweet! I dig this song, they could have played it earlier, but I am glad they played it. Song#16 - Tripping Billies - Kick Ass! Another big suprise for me. They jammed out on this one too. Dave was dancing all around. They left the stage and people started chantting DAVE,DAVE,DAVE!!!! After like what seems forever, Dave came out alone and said that he wantyed to play a song from an old friend of his, and that he wanted to "F" it up a little bit, or some thing to that effect. The crowd went crazy! Song#17 Waste - He played the song alone, and I think that he messed up the first part of it because after a few lyrics, he stopped, lauhghed and pointed in the crowd and started over again. Still, the song was very mellow and cool. The crowd went nuts when he was done. The rest of the boys came out for their final song. Song#18 - Ants Marching - A great song to finish up a great evening. Thank you DMB for coming to Ames and really treating us to a super show. I will never forget it. I am sure that Dave will be OK for the rest of the shows. His voice was fine. He was really whaling on a couple of songs, not the sign of a person with troubles with the vocals. I also wanna thank the couple from the Twin Cities that we hung out with before the show and tell them that we are sending the weird Omaha guy with that signed dollar up to see you guys real soon!!! Peace........
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