Dave Matthews Band

Saw DMB locally 4 years ago in different venue, had no idea this would be so much better! The Greek Theater was incredible for a DMB concert with great acoustics...you could hear the crowd sing along, but not distractingly so....you could still here Dave and crew just fine. Not too loud or soft, and I was in the first row on the upper grass area (next time get there earlier for a cement seat!). The set list started with several acoustic numbers that were thoroughly enjoyable...starting with a nice version of Stay or Leave, followed by a personal favorite Satellite, and finishing up with a terrific version of Ants Marching (outstanding violin solo!). After what seemed like a 30+ minute break, the band came out and rocked the joint, and my highlight was the three backup singers who sounded like those on the Big Whiskey studio album who added incredible depth to Everyday, You & Me, Can't Stop, and the one that got everyone shaking, Burning Down the House. An Encore of The Space Between, Granny, Pantala Naga Pama (pretty but oh so short), and finally Rapunzel rounded out the evening. Counting the break the show finished a little before 11 and a great time was had by all, including Dave and the band, who looked like they thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Lots of banter with the crowd, which was missing from the show 4 years ago but on many live recordings. Like listening to your favorite bar band grow up but playing their own classics and with 8500+ of your best friends! Wish I was going back for more tonight!

When I listened DMB for the first time, I was 15. They were already big in the US and they were only making tours there.
Few years back, I heard, too late, that they've made an European tour.
This year, I couldn't miss it for the world.
And that was amazing.
It could have last 2 more hours that it already did, I couldn't have been happier.

The power they all release in live version, we all know them, because there is a lot of live album : the 10 minutes songs, the crazy solos, the bizarre humour of Dave Matthews...

Still, this show will remain in my soul for a while.
I was astonish by the power that each of the member give on stage.
I was dazzled by the show-light that couldn't go better with the whole concert.

If I could, I would go again tonight.... There are songs that they could not play, and might play the next day.

If you like them, just go for the ride, and sing along!

Dave Matthew's Band is one of the best bands I have ever seen live. Not only do they have the ability to reproduce the amazingly insane musical arrangements they do on their records but they are also able to free jam as they go. Everything gets even more insanely wonderful showing every individual talent that add musicality to this brilliant band. Dave is a charismatic dude and cutely shy (what makes his interactions with audience awkwardly wonderful). The members of the band also have their interaction moments when they almost invite the audience to be part of their creative process. As part of the audience, I've always felt part of the concert since every gig is unique, every concert has its on set list and they pretty much perform as a response to that specific crowd. No concert is the same...

The July 1st2018 show at Summerfest was one to remember!

The setlist was a perfect blend of old tunes and songs from the new album "Come Tomorrow." Samurai Cop moved me to tears - the overwhelming passion from the band reached everyone at the amphitheater.

Though I prefer larger venues set in the country, the vibe at this amphitheater was soaked with easy going fans who were clearly there to enjoy the show.

Here on Out was by far my favorite song of the night, I just wish the rest of the crowd would have been quieter so I could enjoy it more.

This was my 46th DMB show and will definitely remember it forever.

The biggest letdown was the fact that the band did not open for themselves acoustically. Other than that, a solid A- performance!!

Cheers!

My husband and I go to every Dave Matthews Band performance because we love this band, especially because it is at Mansfield Xfinity Center. We love the open airy smaller arena.
The only thing I have to say that could be much better was the acoustics. Usually the band is very enjoyable & you can hear what the singer(s) are saying but this time the noise from the Acoustics over road the lyrics. We had center VIP box seats. I know since I last saw the DMB,
they added this light show. It was kind of blinding & I thought I liked it better when it wasn't so loud & theatrical.
They do not need all that! They are great without any other distractions. The band is FANTASTIC!
Linda Clermont

Oh Dave Matthews, how I love you! What a fantastic show!
The show started with an acoustic set with Dave & Tim Reynolds by themselves performing Bartender. They continued the set with another 8 songs including Satellite, Tripping Billies, and Two Step. After a brief intermission, they began the electric set. The set was 14 songs which included my favorite cover of all time Sledgehammer! It was 2 hours of just pure awesomeness from DMB. Overall, it was a fantastic setlist. It was my third show. I have seen him twice at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach before this show. Definitely a different experience indoors, but SO glad I went.

It was an ok concert. Mainly I would give it that review due to the sound system. You could not understand a word he was saying. We left before the end because everyone stood up ALL night and I really got fed up with the butt view. As we reached the parking lot you could hear the music much better. Interesting.

We pay for seats yet 99% don't sit in them, so the rest are miserable. The sound system is so bad that you can hear it better in the parkiung lot. Next time I'll skip paying for the seat and sit in my car for a more enjoyable show!

The band was great and enthusiastic and generous. As always the sound system at the Molson in Toronto is blarey.

HOWEVER they made this event a will call only on ticketmaster. 20,000 people. Uh, huh.

So we got there an hour early. Waited in line for two hours for tickets we'd already purchased and missed a half hour of the show. AND when we went in there were still thousand of people waiting in the box office line. Eight attendants.

Fortunately for Counting Crows we already have our tickets.

Geez.

Dave is always great, but the people around having their own conversations makes for a horrible time. Had lawn seating with people up and down through your blanket. Wished the event center had more paths so this would limit the problem. Do not seat in the center. The sounds is horrible. Noticed as I was leaving the sound on the side is much clearer and better. Wished I would have known this. Of the 20 concerts I've seen of Dave, my least favorite overall experience; but again the band is always great.

I've seen DMB more than 25 times. This was the second worst show. Thought I would like the double set format. Then saw that it just allowed for more new songs which are not nearly as strong as their older stuff. I understand playing some new stuff, but at least 35-40% of the show was me trying to stay awake, hoping for their usual, strong encore. That was a bigger letdown than the rest of the earlier show. Set list was the weakest I've seen.