NEWS ARCHIVE

New Record Available for Pre-Order
4/19/2002 3:33:15 PM

The next Dave Matthews Band record will soon be available for pre-order. The link will be posted here, so please check back often.

Stefan Performs at All Star Gov't Mule Show in NYC, 4/17/02
4/18/2002 5:30:00 PM

At New York's Beacon Theater, Gov't Mule's performance included an all star line up of guest musicians, including Stefan Lessard on "Beautifully Broken". Stefan also played on Gov't Mule's ATO Records release, The Deep End Vol. 1, featuring 13 of the best bass players in the world. Click here to visit the ATO Records web site.

We are pleased to announce additional tour dates:
4/17/2002 8:54:39 AM

7/20 in Darien Center, NY
7/23 in Mansfield, MA
7/31 in Manassas, VA

Click here for a full list of dates.

April 15th and 16th Madison Square Garden Performances Postponed
4/16/2002 1:30:58 PM

Regretfully, on Doctor's orders, the 4/15 and 4/16 Dave Matthews Band performances at Madison Square Garden have been postponed. These shows have been rescheduled to May 28 & 29. Tickets for Monday April 15 will be honored for the Tuesday May 28 show and tickets for Tuesday April 16 will be honored for the Wednesday May 29 show. If necessary, refunds are available at point of purchase until May 1.

Dave Matthews at Willie and Friends
3/27/2002 12:20:22 PM

Due to doctor diagnosed strain on Dave Matthews' vocal chords, Dave Matthews was unable to appear at the Willie and Friends concert on Sunday, April 14th.


Dave Matthews Band is auctioning premium seats on two different auction sites for the 2002 Tour.
3/22/2002 3:08:58 PM

The auction section of the Dave Matthews Band web site will offer the chance to bid on center section tickets in rows one through five. Click here to visit the page and to place your bids.

Dave Matthews Band is also auctioning front row tickets through Yahoo! Auctions. Click here to visit the DMB booth on the Yahoo Auctions site.

2nd Leg of Tour Announced!
2/10/2002 12:05:50 PM

The second leg of the DMB 2002 Tour has been announced. Click here to view a full list of dates.

ATO Pictures' Amandla! Deal
2/7/2002 2:41:44 PM

For Immediate Release
February 1, 2002

ATO RECORDS & NEWLY FORMED, ATO PICTURES STRIKE DEAL WITH AMANDLA! (A REVOLUTION IN FOUR PART HARMONY)
Winner of Two Awards at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival

ATO Records and ATO Pictures, the newly launched film production company, are pleased to announce a unique partnership with Kwela Productions, creators of the Sundance award-winning film Amandla!, a stirring film about the music and songs of the anti-apartheid movement of South Africa. Through the partnership, ATO Records will produce and distribute the Amandla! soundtrack as well as a compilation record of US and South African artists inspired by the film.

Amandla! ,which means “power” in Xhosa, was made over a ten year period and reveals the critical role that music played in the the struggle against apartheid from 1948 to the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela and the ANC to political power. Amandla! shows how music was not only a unifying force through the forty year struggle, but also a means to inspire and motivate the people to continue resistance. “As filmmakers our goal was to capture the infectious spirit of this music, creating an unforgettable experience for audiences.” Says director, Lee Hirsch.

Amandla! won both the Documentary Audience Award and the Freedom of Expression Award at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. The film received standing ovations, winning over the critics and audience alike. Roger Ebert called Amandla! both “sorrowful and joyous…the widest range of emotion of any film at this year's Sundance” and proclaimed “the music will no doubt inspire a CD to rival "Buena Vista Social Club." Elvis Mitchell of the New York Times called Amandla! a “celebration” and “one of the best films” of the Sundance Film Festival. David Rooney from Variety declares the movie, “...a stirring account of courage and spirit in the face of unendurable hardship and injustice.”

"This documentary is a marvel, an extraordinary achievement. While it is the story of South Africa, the message is universal. Not one person should miss this film. Not one" says Matthews.

According To Our Pictures (ATO Pictures), a film production company, was recently formed by the founders of ATO Records, Jonathan Dorfman and Temple Fennell, two award winning filmmakers from South Africa and the United States. ATO Pictures intends to have two to three films in development by the end of 2002. The company is currently reviewing submissions for feature projects from independent filmmakers.

According To Our Records (ATO Records) was formed in 2000 by Dave Matthews, Dave Mathews Band manager Coran Capshaw, and Matthews/Capshaw associates Michael McDonald and Chris Tetzeli. The ATO Records artist roster to date includes David Gray, Patty Griffin, Gov’t Mule, Ben Kweller and Chris Whitley. Matthews, Hirsch and Simpson will work alongside Capshaw, McDonald and Tetzeli as executive producers of the records.



Notice Regarding Opening Acts
2/7/2002 11:54:55 AM

Despite misinformation that has been circulating, the Dave Matthews Band 2002 tour WILL include opening acts.We plan to post the opening act information as soon as it is confirmed.

Dave Matthews Band performs at Grammies
1/25/2002 10:38:55 AM

On Wednesday, February 27, Dave Matthews Band will be performing Grammy nominated "The Space Between", live at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards Broadcast. Check local listings.

DMB on NBC's NBA All Star Game
1/25/2002 10:37:29 AM

On Sunday, February 10, prior to tip-off of the NBA All-Star Game, the NBA will premier its new public service campaign, featuring the song "Everyday". Check local listings.

Dave Matthews Band to Perform at The Olympics
1/25/2002 10:33:31 AM

DMB will be performing at the opening of the Olympic Medals Plaza on Saturday, February 9. Tune in to the NBC Highlights Show following local nightly news to watch two songs from the performance. Check local listings.

Everyday Video on the WB
1/25/2002 10:31:53 AM

Tune in to the WB Network on Tuesday, February 5, where Everyday will be featured as the "WB Music Video Of The Day" at 8am, 3pm & 5pm ET.

Dave Matthews Band, The Videos, on Cable TV
1/25/2002 10:28:43 AM

Beginning, Monday, January 28 and continuing through at least Sunday, February 10, MusicChoice Presents: "Dave Matthews Band. A Video Retrospective." The one hour program will feature DMB videos and director's commentary from the DVD, as well as "Everyday" and with director Chuck McBride's comments. It will be broadcast throughout the US on cable outlets. Check local listings.

DMB Teams up with Ben & Jerry's
1/25/2002 10:25:55 AM

Dave Matthews Band has joined Ben & Jerry's, SaveOurEnvironment.org, and Music Matters to create One Sweet Whirled, the newest flavor available now at most scoop shops and in grocery stores beginning this February. The partnership will focus on a campaign to fight global warming. Stay tuned for more details.

Dave Matthews Band Wins 3 Awards at 2001 MY VH1 Music Awards
12/3/2001 2:07:19 PM

Sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to vote for Dave Matthews Band to win at the 2001 My VH1 Music Awards. The band won three awards: My Favorite Group, Must Have Album for Everyday and Damn I Wish I Wrote That! (Song of the Year) for "The Space Between." Check VH1 for re-airings of the Awards show.
The Awards show will re-air on VH1 at the following times:
12/8 - 2pm ET, 8pm ET
12/9 - 2pm ET
12/10 - 10pm ET

Dave Matthews Band Teams with MTV and SHiNE to Award Scholarship
12/3/2001 12:04:10 PM

Congratulations to Andrew Borchini, Charlottesville winner of the Shine / MTV Fight for Your Rights $50,000 scholarship.


Check out the “Everyday” video on MTV, MTV2, and VH1.
11/17/2001 2:55:22 PM

Request to see it on TRL by calling 1 800 DIAL MTV (342-5688) Mon - Fri, between 3pm and 3:30pm ET. You can also vote online, anytime, at MTV.com, or by clicking here.

Click here to watch the video.

Everyday video on MTV
11/14/2001 6:29:46 PM

The “Everyday” video will premier on MTV during TRL on Friday, November 16, between 3:30pm and 5pm ET. You can also see it on MTV2 Friday at noon and on VH1 beginning Monday.

Dave Matthews Solo Acoustic At Hanover Grand
11/2/2001 3:34:55 PM

Dave Matthews will be performing solo acoustic at Hanover Grand in London on November 12. Due to the small size of the venue, a limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase through a special lottery system. Details about the lottery follow.

1. To enter the ticket lottery, send an email to the designated address below. This email must be received by 6pm GMT on Wednesday, November 7, and will serve as your entry for the opportunity to purchase two (2) tickets. All information provided on the email must pertain to the person wishing to attend the show. Once the email entry has been submitted, no exceptions or changes to the entry will be permitted.

2. Prepare an email with the following information:

Full Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email Address:
Number of Tickets (up to 2):

3. Send your email entry to:

davematthews-hanovergrand@clearchannel.co.uk

4. A drawing will be conducted on Thursday, November 8, to determine who has been selected to purchase tickets for the show. All applicants, whether successful or not, will be notified via email on Thursday, November 8, to the address provided on the form. If you have been selected, detailed instructions as to how to obtain your tickets will be on the email notification.



Dave Matthews Band Cancels International Tour Dates
10/23/2001 7:25:41 PM

Dave Matthews Band has decided to cancel the international tour dates previously planned for November and December. In light of recent global events, the band, their crew, and management all feel it important to be close to family and friends. At this time, no plans have been made to reschedule the canceled engagements listed below.

Sincerely,
Dave Matthews Band

Chris Whitley and Buddy Guy to open select shows
6/11/2001 5:47:10 PM

Chris Whitley's Rocket House featuring DJ Logic is confirmed as support for the following dates:

July 29 & 30 - Saratoga, NY
August 1 - Hershey, PA

Chris Whitley's Rocket House is confirmed as support for the following dates:

August 3 & 4 - Hartford, CT

Buddy Guy is confirmed as support for the following dates:

July 6 & 7 - Chicago, IL shows


2001 MTV Movie Awards
6/8/2001 4:41:34 PM

Dave Matthews Band performed at the 2001 MTV Movie Awards, which aired on Thursday, June 7th.

Repeat airings are as follows:

Sat. 6/9 12 noon and 6pm (ET)

Sun. 6/10 10am and 4:30pm (ET)

Tue., 6/12 6:30pm (ET)

Dave Matthews will appear on the 1000th episode of Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. The show airs tonight, Friday, June 1 on ABC. Check local listings.
6/1/2001 11:45:21 AM



Other events in Las Vegas at the same time as DMB
5/2/2001 5:51:49 PM

House of Blues:
May 26 Galactic - 1AM

Mandalay Bay Casino-Mandalay Beach Stage:
May 25 Blues Traveler

Railhead at Boulder Station Hotel:
May 25-26 Spoon

MGM Grand:
May 25-28 George Carlin

Paris Hotel & Casino:
May 25-27 Howie Mandel

Cox Pavilion:
May 25 Vince Gill

The Joint/Hard Rock Hotel:
May 24-27 "Improv Allstars" - It features the stars of the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway"

Las Vegas Hilton:
May 26 Toto

Sunset Station Casino:
May 27 Doobie Brothers

Huntridge Theatre:
May 26 Leftover Salmon - 1AM
May 27 Buck-O-Nine

New shows added to Dave Matthews Band Tour 2001!
4/27/2001 5:00:13 PM

We are pleased to announce additional tour dates for Dave Matthews Band Tour 2001. These shows will be offered as Warehouse Ticketing Series 5:

Fri August 3, Meadows Music Theatre, Hartford, CT
Sat August 4, Meadows Music Theatre, Hartford, CT

Warehouse Ticketing Series 5-2001
Ordering Begins:
12:01 a.m., EST, Saturday, April 28, 2001
Ordering Ends:
11:59 a.m., EST, Monday, May 7, 2001
Lottery Runs:
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Confirmations issued:
Monday, May 14, 2001

Public On-Sale Date:
Both shows go on sale 10AM EST on Saturday, May 19, 2001. Check Tour Dates page for more info.


Opening Acts:
4/19/2001 3:22:53 PM

April 21:
Soulive

April 28 - May 2:
Terrance Simien

May 8 - May 15:
Soulive

May 18 - May 22:
Macy Gray / Angelique Kidjo

May 26 - May 27:
Widespread Panic / Macy Gray / Angelique Kidjo

June 3 - June 20:
Macy Gray / Angelique Kidjo

June 22 - June 24:
Jim White

July 6 - July 15:
Macy Gray / Angelique Kidjo

July 20 - July 27:
Junior Brown


Dave Matthews Band Supports Feed The Children
4/17/2001 6:42:53 PM

Join the Dave Matthews Band in helping hunger-relief agency, Feed the Children to feed America’s hungry children by bringing a can of food, or non-perishable food items to any of the following shows:

4/21 Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
5/22 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
5/26-5/27 UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
6/11-6/13 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
7/15 Texas Stadium, Irving, TX
7/20 National Car Rental Center, Sunrise, FL
7/21 MARS Music Amphitheatre, West Palm, FL
8/28 Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

FTC volunteers will be at their 18-wheeler in the parking lots to accept your donated food items when you arrive. All food collected is given to local area children and families in need. If you cannot attend the concert, you can still help by sending in a gift to Feed the Children, and mark your check for the Dave Matthews Band “Feed America’s Children” food campaign.

Feed The Children
PO Box 36
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73101-0036
405-942-0228 (phone)
405-945-4177 (fax)
800-627-4556 (toll free)


April 22nd Scott Stadium Show Cancelled
4/10/2001 6:41:40 PM

The event organizers, with the consent of Dave Matthews Band management, have decided to cancel the Sunday April 22nd performance at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia; the sold out Saturday, April 21st show at Scott Stadium will go on as scheduled. The band members and their management apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment this cancellation may cause the band’s fans or to the community.

Said Dave Matthews Band manager Coran Capshaw, "We decided to launch the 2001 tour in Charlottesville for two reasons. We wanted to provide our hometown fans a truly special local show while simultaneously raising money for Bama Works Fund, the band’s charitable fund that focuses on the needs of the Charlottesville-Albemarle community. Through this special benefit engagement the band wished to give thanks to both their fans and to a community who have been extremely supportive through the past ten years.

"The ticket demand for the first show greatly exceeded our expectations and our plans. While I initially thought the fans and the community would be further benefited by the addition of a second show, I now believe we should work within the limits of one show. The April 21st event will generate more than $850,000 for the Bama Works Fund. To date, ticket sales for the second show do not assure sufficient additional net proceeds for the charitable fund to justify the strain on the community that the second show may bring."

The band appreciates the great outpouring of support they have received regarding both the performance and the charitable efforts the show will support.

In addition to the April 21st show in Charlottesville, Dave Matthews Band will headline two shows at the Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek (April 28 and 29), RFK Stadium in Washington DC (June 9) and the Virginia Beach Amphitheater (July 27).).

Refunds are available at the place of purchase. Tickets purchased at a Ticketmaster outlet should be returned to the same outlet for a full refund. If you ordered tickets over the phone or on line you must mail your tickets back to the following address to get a full refund:

Ticketmaster Refunds
P.O. Box 62429
Virginia Beach, VA 23466-2429

If you purchased tickets by credit card at the Scott Stadium box office you must mail your tickets back to the following address to get a full refund:

Ticketmaster
Attn: Scott
4445 Corporation Lane
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

If you purchased tickets by cash at the Scott Stadium box office you must mail your tickets back to the following address to get a full refund:

SFX Music Group
Attn: DMB/Scott Stadium
3550 Cellar Door Way
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

If you purchased tickets through the Warehouse, you will receive an automatic credit to your account by Wednesday, April 18, 2001.

Per Ticketmaster’s refund policy, the $3.50 per order handling fee will not be offered for ticket orders placed via the internet or phone for the 4/22 cancelled show in Charlottesville, VA. Dave Matthews Band will provide this refund to anyone qualified. To obtain this refund, send your request to:

Red Light Management
Attn: Refunds
PO Box 1911
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Include your name, address, and phone number and a brief explanation.


Carter Beauford to Perform in Superjam
4/3/2001 3:25:19 PM

Superjam will take place on Sunday, May 6th at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. The lineup will feature:
Carter Beauford - drums
John Medeski - keys
Meshell Ndegeocello - bass
Joshua Redman - sax
Marc Ribot - guitar

To find out more about the superjam, click here.

The ticket price is $35 (+ $1 Preservation fee) and tickets go on-sale Friday, April 6th at 11:00am CST
Tickets will be available though all Ticketmaster outlets
(504) 522-5555 or Ticketmaster.com

The Saenger Theatre
143 N. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 524-2490


Additional Tour Dates Announced for Dave Matthews Band Spring and Summer Tour 2001!
3/14/2001 6:30:09 PM

We are pleased to announce additional tour dates for Dave Matthews Band Tour 2001. These shows will be offered as part of Warehouse Ticketing Series 3:

Tue 7/17 San Antonio, TX South Texas Amphitheatre
Fri 7/20 West Palm Beach, FL Mars Music Amphitheatre
Mon 7/23 Tampa, FL Tampa Ice Palace
Wed 7/25 Nashville, TN AmSouth Amphitheatre
Fri 7/27 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Sun 7/29 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Mon 7/30 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Wed 8/1 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
Tue 8/7 Ottawa, ONT Corel Centre
Wed 8/8 Montreal, PQ Molson Centre
Fri 8/10 Toronto, ONT Molson Amphitheatre
Fri 8/24 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Sat 8/25 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Sun 8/26 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Tue 8/28 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center

Warehouse Ticketing Series 3-2001
Ordering Begins:
12.01 a.m., EST, Saturday March 17, 2001
Ordering Ends:
11.59 a.m., EST, Monday March 26, 2001
Lottery Runs:
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Confirmations issued:
Monday, April 2, 2001

Public On-Sale Date:
All shows go on sale Saturday, April 7, 2001. Check Tour Dates page or local listings for times.

Note that the following shows have been added to Warehouse Ticketing as Series 2. The request period for Series 2 will extend through Monday, 3/19 at 11:59AM. For public on sale information and a list of all tour dates, please visit the Tour Dates page.

Sat 5/19 San Francisco, CA PacBell Park
Mon 6/4 Detroit, MI Comerica Park
Tue 6/12 E.Rutherford, NJ Giants Stadium
Sun 6/17 Foxboro, MA Foxboro Stadium
Sun 6/24 Camden, NJ E-Centre
Sat 7/7 Chicago, IL Soldier Field Stadium

In other news, the video for "I Did It" can be seen on MTV, VH1, and MTV2. Please continue to request "I Did It" on TRL by calling 1-800-DIAL-MTV between 3:30 and 4:00pm EST.


CNN World Beat will air Dave Matthews Band piece this weekend.
3/14/2001 3:04:04 PM

CNN World Beat will air a short Dave Matthews Band segment this weekend. It will air three times over the weekend in the U.S.: midnight (ET) on Saturday, March 17 (9pm PT), 4:30am(ET) on Sunday, March 18 (1:30am PT), and 3:30pm (ET) on Sunday, March 18 (12:30pm PT). In addition, it will run five times over the weekend in every region of the world, from Friday to Wednesday. Please tune in.


DMB's Most Recent Release - Everyday
2/27/2001 4:30:51 PM

Dave Matthews Band is pleased to announce the release of their fourth studio album, Everyday. Recorded in Los Angeles this fall, the album features 12 completely new songs from the band. The song titles are as follows: "I Did It;" "What You Are;" "The Space Between;" "When the World Ends;" "So Right;" "Dreams of Our Fathers;" "Everyday;" "If I Had It All;" "Mother Father;" "Sleep To Dream Her;" "Angel;" and "Fool To Think." Everyday marks the first time that Dave Matthews Band has worked with producer Glen Ballard.

We are pleased to announce that Neil Young & Crazy Horse will be performing before DMB at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville on April 21.
2/26/2001 5:52:36 PM

We are pleased to announce that Neil Young & Crazy Horse will be performing before DMB at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville on April 21.


Tune in to MTV, VH1 and MTV2 to see the video for
2/21/2001 1:43:53 PM

Tune in to MTV, VH1 and MTV2 to see the video for "I Did It". Request "I Did It" on TRL by calling 1-800-DIAL-MTV between 3:30 and 4:00pm EST.

Dave Matthews Band will appear on the SFX Radio Network 2/22 - 2/25.
2/15/2001 1:45:51 PM

February 22-25, Dave Matthews Band will appear on SFX Radio Network's world premiere broadcast of the new album Everyday. This will be a 90 minute show which will feature interviews and several tracks from Everyday. The show will air from February 22 - 25.


Dave Matthews Band will be performing on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, Feb 24 and on Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, Feb 26.
2/14/2001 1:46:45 PM

Dave Matthews Band will be performing on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, Feb 24 and on Late Show with David Letterman on Monday, Feb 26.

The Charlie Rose Show will air a one hour special on Dave Matthews Band on Monday, February 26. Check Local Listings.
2/13/2001 1:47:18 PM

The Charlie Rose Show will air a one hour special on Dave Matthews Band on Monday, February 26. Check Local Listings.

Dave Matthews Band was featured on Charlie Rose's segment on 60 Minutes II on Tuesday, January 23.
1/23/2001 1:14:10 PM

Dave Matthews Band was featured on Charlie Rose's segment on 60 Minutes II on Tuesday, January 23.

Pre-Order New DMB CD
12/21/2000 9:39:52 AM

Dave Matthews Band is pleased to announce its fourth studio album, Everyday, will be released in the States on Tuesday, February 27. Recorded in Los Angeles this fall, the album features 12 completely new songs from the band. The first single, "I Did It," will hit radio in early January. The other song titles are as follows: "What You Are;" "The Space Between;" "When the World Ends;" "So Right;" "Dreams of Our Fathers;" "Everyday;" "If I Had It All;" "Mother Father;" "Sleep To Dream Her;" "Angel;" and "Fool To Think." Everyday marks the first time that Dave Matthews Band has worked with producer Glen Ballard.


Fall Tour 2000 Support Acts Announced
10/26/2000 1:31:34 PM

We are pleased to announce the following support acts for the upcoming December tour:

Support Act: Angelique Kidjo
12/3 - Target Center
12/4&5 - Allstate Arena

Support Act: funky METERS
12/7 - Gund Arena
12/8 - Bryce Jordan Center
12/9 - Pepsi Arena
12/11 - Fleet Center

Support Act: Steve Earle and the Dukes
12/12&13 - Madison Square Garden
12/16 - Providence Civic Center
12/17 - First Union Center/Philadelphia, PA


My VH1 Music Awards
10/23/2000 1:33:25 PM

The My VH1 Music Awards list of final nominees has been announced. Please visit here to vote for Dave Matthews Band in the Best Live Act and Givin' It Back categories. The awards show will air live on November 30.

Announcing Dave Matthews Band Fall Tour 2000 Dates!
10/13/2000 1:34:54 PM

Sunday, December 3, Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Monday, December 4, Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Tuesday, December 5, Allstate Arena, Rosemont, IL
Thursday, December 7, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH
Friday, December 8, Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA
Saturday, December 9, Pepsi Arena, Albany, NY
Monday, December 11, FleetCenter, Boston, MA
Tuesday, December 12, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Wednesday, December 13, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Saturday, December 16, Providence Civic Center, Providence, RI
Sunday, December 17, First Union Center, Philadelphia, PA

Public On-Sale Date:
All shows will go on sale Saturday, October 28, 2000

Check Tour Dates pages or local listings for public on-sale times and Warehouse Ticketing request period.


Dave Matthews Band Re-enters Studio
10/6/2000 2:40:50 PM

Beginning Monday, October 9, Dave Matthews Band will re-enter the studio to begin recording their fourth studio album, this time with producer Glen Ballard.

The band has enjoyed the short break following the Summer tour and is looking forward to working with Ballard. The band expects to record some of the new songs that were played on tour, as well as additional songs that have been written recently, and all involved are extremely excited about the project.


Boyd Tinsley to Perform at Democratic Party Benefit
9/29/2000 2:43:26 PM

Boyd Tinsley will perform with Richmond singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum at a concert to benefit the Democratic Party of Virginia on Thursday, October 5. The show will begin at 9:00 pm at Whitlow's on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Boulevard, in Arlington, VA.

"We are thrilled to have a musician of Boyd Tinsley's caliber and reputation perform on our behalf," said Democratic Party Chair Kenneth R. Plum.

Tinsley served as President of the Virginia Teen Democrats while in high school.

Tickets for the benefit are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. To order tickets or get further information, call 804-644-1966, ext 224 or email dawn@vademocrats.org.


Bill Graham Presents the 14th Annual Bridge School Benefit Concert
9/18/2000 2:47:20 PM

Two very special acoustic concerts to benefit The Bridge School, a program for the communicative and educational development of children with severe speech and physical impairments.

Saturday, October 28th at 5 PM
Sunday, October 29th at 2 PM

Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, CA

Performers include (in no particular order):
Neil Young
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Dave Matthews Band
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
Beck
Foo Fighters
Tegan And Sara

Tickets will go on sale Sunday, September 24, at 10:00 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets, Shoreline Amphitheatre Box Office and on-line at: www.sfx.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Advance tickets are $48.00 for reserved and $38.00 general seating plus applicable service and facility charges. Ticket prices are inclusive of parking.


Indigenous and The Getaway People open for Dave Matthews Band beginning August 19
8/14/2000 2:49:01 PM

Dave Matthews Band announces that Indigenous will perform at the August 19-20 dates in East Troy, WI, and at the August 22 date in Cleveland, OH; The Getaway People has been confirmed for August 23 in Hershey, PA and August 25, 26, and 27 in Hartford, CT. David Gray was initially scheduled to perform on these dates, but has canceled due to the illness of a family member.

David Gray will return to the States for an August/September tour. Check www.atorecords.com for a complete list of dates.


Boyd Tinsley donates proceeds from Twix commercial to
8/9/2000 2:51:31 PM

As many of you may have noticed, Boyd is currently appearing in the new M&M/Mars TWIX commercial. All the proceeds from Boyd's fee have been donated to two important charities; the H.O.P.E. Columbine Fund and Feed the Children.

HOPE ("Healing of People Everywhere") is the foundation established by the families of those injured and killed in the massacre at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, in April 1999. The foundation is raising funds to complete the conversion of the existing school library, where most of the students died, into an atrium, and to construct a new library to the west of the school.

"Like all Americans I was shocked and profoundly saddened by the shootings at Columbine," said Tinsley. "When I found out what HOPE was doing, I felt that if I could help out, I would."

Says Rita Kahn, co-chair of HOPE: "The benevolence of individuals such as Boyd who are helping heal the wounds of Columbine is simply astounding. We at HOPE are deeply moved by Boyd's display of generosity." And Nancy Kernow, sister of Columbine victim Steven Kernow added: "I'm absolutely overwhelmed; I cannot thank Boyd enough. He's really opened his heart to our cause."

After hearing of Boyd's donation during the filming of the Twix commercial, M&M/Mars was inspired to match Boyd's contribution and made a donation to HOPE as well.

Boyd contributed the other portion of his earnings to the Oklahoma City based Feed the Children. This donation provided nine semi-tractor trailers loaded with food to help underprivileged children and their families across the nation.

To follow up this donation, on July 23rd, Boyd personally went to South Chicago to help Feed the Children deliver food and toys to thousands of families. Through Boyd's truck sponsorship, almost a million meal supplements are helping needy children and families in Kentucky, Texas, Virginia and the inner-city of Chicago.

Feed The Children is a nonprofit, charitable organization providing physical, spiritual, educational, vocational/technical, psychological, economic and medical assistance and other necessary aid to children, families, and persons in need in the United States and internationally.

Boyd hopes his donations will further inspire fans and artists alike to get involved and help raise awareness for these important organizations. For more information or to make donations contact:

HOPE Columbine Fund:
http://www.hopecolumbine.org

Feed the Children:
http://www.feedthechildren.org


Al Green joins Dave Matthews Band in Chicago for All Access filming
6/20/2000 2:52:51 PM

On June 30th at Soldiers Field Stadium in Chicago, Al Green will join Dave Matthews Band on stage for filming of a special duet that will be featured in the forthcoming IMAX concert film, All Access.

All Access will feature some of today's most dynamic Rock & Roll performers on IMAX Theaters' eight-story high screens and unsurpassed sound system. Additional performances in the film include Carlos Santana with Rob Thomas; Phish's Trey Anastasio with B.B. King and The Roots; Moby; Macy Gray; Kid Rock; Sting with Cheb Mami; and George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars with Mary J. Blige. All Access will be featured in the 250 IMAX theaters in 26 countries. For additional IMAX information check www.imax.com.

All of you who are heading to shows this summer, please stop by the tour bus and tents in the parking lot near the main venue entrance and say hello to our friends from musictoday.com, RCA, and Intel. They will be working together to offer you unique audio/video opportunities such as live 360 degree concert footage and other surprises as the tour progresses. A Warehouse member will also be on hand for those of you who would like more information on the fan association.

Thanks and we hope to see you at the shows.



Complete List of Opening Acts for the Summer 2000 Tour
6/1/2000 2:54:08 PM

Me'Shell Ndegeocello will perform at Polaris Amphitheater and Deer Creek Amphitheater June 19th through June 23rd.

Guster will perform at Deer Creek Amphitheater and Riverbend Amphitheater June 24th through June 27th.

Ozomatli and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will perform at the stadium shows June 29th- July 25th.

Medeski Martin & Wood will perform at Coors Amphitheater, Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion, Sacramento Valley Amphitheater and Shoreline Amphitheater July 28th through August 2nd.

Mavericks will perform at Gorge Amphitheater August 4th, 5th and 6th.

David Gray will perform at Alpine Valley. Blossom Music Center, Hershey Park Stadium and Meadows Music Theater August 19th through August 27th.

Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, GTE VA Beach Amphitheater, Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek and Blockbuster Pavilion Charlotte August 29th through September 2nd.

Vertical Horizon will perform at AmSouth Amphitheater, TD Waterhouse Centre, MARS Music Amphitheater, Tampa Ice Palace and Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheater September 4th through September 10th.

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones will perform at Woodlands Pavilion, Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheater, Riverport Amphitheater and Sandstone Amphitheater September 12th through September 20th.


Dave Matthews appears on Austin City Limits
4/28/2000 2:55:25 PM

The Austin City Limits acoustic session hosted by Emmylou Harris and featuring Dave Matthews, Patty Griffin, and Buddy and Judy Miller will begin airing on PBS May 6. Please check your local listing as all dates and times are subject to change.


Two More Openers Confirmed
4/26/2000 2:56:04 PM

Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band will perform at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, GTE VA Beach Amphitheater, Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek and Blockbuster Pavilion Charlotte August 29th through September 2nd.

Vertical Horizon will perform at AmSouth Amphitheater, TD Warehouse Centre, MARS Music Amphitheater, Tampa Ice Palace and Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheater September 4th through September 10th.


Two New Shows and Opening Act Announced
4/20/2000 2:58:36 PM

Two new shows have been added to the Dave Matthews Band tour and these shows are immediately on sale through Warehouse Ticketing. Both shows will be on sale to the public at 10.00 am local time on Saturday, May 6th 2000.

Aug 19, 20 Alpine Valley Music Theatre

David Gray will open for the Dave Matthews Band during the tour at the following shows:

Aug 19, 20 Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Aug 22 Blossom Music Center
Aug 25, 26, 27 Meadows Music Theatre



Additional Opening Acts Confirmed
4/20/2000 1:57:18 PM

Me'Shell Ndegeocello will perform at Polaris Amphitheater and Deer Creek Amphitheater June 19th through June 23rd.

Guster will perform at Deer Creek Amphitheater and Riverbend Amphitheater June 24th through June 27th.

Ozomatli and Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals will perform, in that order, at the stadium shows June 29th- July 25th.

Medeski Martin & Wood will perform at Coors Amphitheater, Glen Helen Blockbuster Pavilion, Sacramento Valley Amphitheater and Shoreline Amphitheater July 28th through August 2nd.

David Gray will perform at Alpine Valley, Blossom Music Center and Meadows Music Theater August 19th through August 27th.


Listener Supported DVD update
3/15/2000 2:59:26 PM

It has come to the attention of RCA Records and DMB that there have been a small number of problems associated with the playback of the "Listener Supported" DVD. Our research indicates that this is due to a hardware conflict with a limited number of JVC DVD players that were manufactured prior to February 3, 1999. Recently manufactured "Listener Supported" DVDs do not exhibit playback problems. Those who have experienced this conflict may return their DVD to the address below. A replacement will be sent as soon as possible.

Jane Austin
c/o BMG Music Library
1540 Broadway
34th Floor
New York, NY 10036



Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals as Middle Act for Stadium Shows
3/8/2000 3:00:37 PM

Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals will take the stage as the middle act for Dave Matthews Band stadium shows beginning Thursday, June 29th at Soldier Field in Chicago through Tuesday, July 25th at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Stay tuned for more information on opening and middle acts as they are confirmed.


Listener Supported DVD
3/7/2000 3:01:31 PM

For those of you who have experienced problems with the Listener Supported DVDs, thank you for contacting us. We are in touch with the parties involved and are doing our best to resolve the situation in a timely manner.


Dave Matthews Band Donates to Local Park
2/3/2000 3:02:21 PM

by Davide Dukcevich
Staff Writer
Daily Progress

Great-grandmother Nancy Luck became a lifelong Dave Matthews Band fan Wednesday — without ever having heard a note of the group’s music.

The 65-year-old Esmont resident was won over by a $250,000 gift the rock group set aside for the construction of a park in her southern Albemarle County community. An anonymous donor added another $250,000 to contribute toward construction of the park.

The 13.6-acre site, soon to feature basketball courts, soccer fields and picnic tables, is located across the street from the Yancey Elementary School on Route 627, about 20 miles south of Charlottesville.

"The children here need a place to play," Luck said, adding that she currently has to drive her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to parks in Scottsville and Charlottesville. "The community needed something like this."

Dave Matthews Band manager Coran Capshaw agreed. "In these times of economic prosperity, there are some pockets here that could still use some help," he said.

Albemarle officials say the proposed park is a central ingredient to the revitalization of Esmont, a community of approximately 1,200. The new park, according to county spokeswoman Lee Catlin, will be the "crown jewel" of efforts by the county and Esmont residents to rehabilitate the area.

Esmont residents persuaded county administrators in 1996 to consider building the park.

Two years later, the Board of Supervisors approved spending $41,900 to purchase the site. The county had scheduled to set aside about $50,000 a year to build the park, according to Patrick Mullaney, Albemarle’s director of parks and recreation. Because the project’s cost is estimated at $650,000, it probably would have taken about seven years to get construction under way, he said. But thanks to the massive gift announced Wednesday, work is expected to begin in about a year, officials said. "I can’t recall a donation of this size being made to the county — certainly never for county parks," Mullaney said. Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley said the Esmont Park donation was part of an ongoing series of contributions the group has made.

The band gave $45,000 last year to the renovation of Charlottesville’s Washington Park. The group also has offered to help pay for the $80,000 renovation of the skateboard park on McIntire Road, said Charlottesville Chief of Recreation Johnny Ellen said.

In addition, the group has made contributions to Meals on Wheels, the Charlottesville Free Clinic and the Shelter for Help in Emergency. Virginia’s General Assembly recognized the rockers last year when legislators passed a resolution praising their beneficence. "All of us had the opportunity to leave [the area] after we got successful," said Tinsley, a North Garden resident. "[But] we all love this place. As long as we’re here, we want to contribute to the community."

Asked if county residents could expect the group to appear at the new park for an impromptu performance, the musician answered, "you never know."

The five-member Dave Matthews Band was formed in Charlottesville in 1991, playing together for the first time in public at a party for all of 40 people. Since then, the group has sold millions of albums and become one of the world’s more popular bands. The half-million dollar gift was made through the Charlottesville-Albemarle Community Foundation, a philanthropic endowment that funds charities in the Charlottesville area. The Board of Supervisors has yet to decide on a name for the park. But regardless of the name, Nancy Luck said, the park will make Esmont history. The Christian music fan said her only regret is that her father isn’t alive to see its construction. "There used to be nothing here," she said. "At least his great-great-grandchildren will enjoy it."



Santana Receives 11 Grammy Award Nominations
1/15/2000 3:03:44 PM

Dave Matthews Band would like to extend their congratulations to Carlos Santana on his 11 Grammy award nominations! Included in the list of nominations is "Love of My Life", which features Dave Matthews on vocals and Carter Beauford on drums. Best of luck Carlos!


Listener Supported DVD to be released February 8
1/2/2000 3:06:47 PM

Dave Matthews Band is happy to announce that a DVD version of Listener Supported will be available starting February 8th. Listener Supported is the latest in a series of live albums and was recorded at their sold out performance on September 11, 1999 at the Continental Airlines Arena. An hour long version of this show was originally broadcast on PBS as part of their "In The Spotlight" series. This is the first time Dave Matthews Band has released a show on either VHS or DVD.


Listener Supported Downloads
12/20/1999 3:35:50 PM

Listener Supported is now available in Liquid Audio format on davematthewsband.com Click here to listen.


Dave Matthews Band Named VH1 Artist of the Year
12/15/1999 3:45:27 PM

Congratulations to the Dave Matthews Band, winner of the VH1 Artist of the Year award! Thanks to all who showed support by voting!


PBS to Re-Air "In the Spotlight"
12/1/1999 3:46:33 PM

Dave Matthews Band, An "In The Spotlight" Special, will re-air during PBS pledge week beginning Monday, December 6 at 9:30pm. If you missed the performance the first time, be sure to catch it this time. This broadcast contains footage from the sold-out Dave Matthews Band concert that took place at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ on September 11th.


Dave Matthews Breaks Middle Finger
11/19/1999 3:48:47 PM

Dave Matthews broke the middle finger on his left hand on Thursday, November 18, while horseback riding on the set of his current film project, "Where The Red Fern Grows". It is a small fracture and we expect a speedy recovery.


DMB Live Double CD and Video Available November 23
10/30/1999 3:34:57 PM

Dave Matthews Band will be releasing a live double CD, entitled Listener Supported, tentatively scheduled to be in stores on November 23. This CD will feature songs from the September 11 PBS concert at Continental Airlines Arena. In addition, Dave Matthews Band will be offering a VHS long-form video of the same show, also due out on November 23.

Boyd and Emily Tinsley Welcome Noah Jacob into the World
10/26/1999 3:50:21 PM

Congratulations to Boyd and Emily Tinsley who welcomed eight pound one ounce Noah Jacob into the world at 1:52 pm on October 26. We send our best wishes to the Tinsley family.


Dave Matthews Band To Give Away a New Car in Conjunction with the Re-Launch of Their Website
10/8/1999 3:53:34 PM

Dave Matthews Band has teamed up with Subaru to create a giant giveaway to occur in conjunction with the October 8 re-launch of the band's official website, http://www.davematthewsband.com. U.S. citizens 18 years or older, who visit the site between October 8th and November 15th can enter the sweepstakes to win deluxe prizes including a free 2000 Subaru Outback.

Grand Prize: A free 2000 Subaru Outback, a digital camera, DMB concert tickets and an all-expense paid trip to Subaru World Extreme sports events.

Second Prize: An all-expense paid trip for four to the Subaru Gorge Games at Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood, Oregon. July 10-16, 2000.

Third Prize: One Subaru 600 Limited Edition/Specialized Rockhopper FS Extreme mountain bike.

Fourth Prize: 50 winners will receive Dave Matthews Band merchandise.

Because Florida law prohibits sweepstakes, residents of the state are not eligible to win the above mentioned prizes. See the Dave Matthews Band website for the complete rules and regulations.


Liquid Audio Download Update
9/20/1999 3:55:54 PM

The Dave Matthews Band tracks from Liquid Audio will now be available for download beginning Tuesday, October 5th, rather than Wednesday, September 29th. This will enable us to provide you with the best possible experience in terms of quality, convenience and choice. We are working hard to add the finishing touches to the mixes so that you will enjoy a superior music experience. Thank you for your patience.


Dave Matthews Band Concert Special to Air Nationally on PBS on September 29th
9/15/1999 3:57:46 PM

On Wednesday, September 29, at 10:30 p.m. EST, PBS will air nationally Dave Matthews Band: An IN THE SPOTLIGHT Special (check local listings). Presented by Thirteen/WNET in New York, this one hour concert special will be filmed at the band's sold out September engagement at Continental Airline Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. As Rolling Stone said recently, "Dave Matthews Band is one of a handful of acts that have emerged in this decade to progress from tiny dives to headliner status - and, of that select group, the only one that consistently draws crowds rivaling those of classic-rock acts of the Sixties and Seventies." IN THE SPOTLIGHT will give folks across the country the opportunity to see Dave Matthews Band for free and in the front row center.

Dave Matthews Band recently wrapped up their 60-date U.S. spring/summer tour. Taking a break for the remainder of this year, the band will head into the studio in early 2000 to record their fourth album for RCA. Look for another live release from Dave Matthews Band late this fall and a studio release to come next year.