Dave Matthews Band live recordings from the 2009 summer tour will soon be available via the DMB iTunes Pass.
The band made the announcement today on its Facebook page. The iTunes Pass includes Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King and promises exclusive tracks and videos, but fans have been complaining because most of the bonuses posted up to now are also available elsewhere. (The only track completely exclusive to the iTunes Pass so far is a live version of "Corn Bread.")
DMB has not said what 2009 summer tour recordings it will release on iTunes, but they could be the first official live recordings of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King songs.
June 30, 2009
June 17, 2009
Black Eyed Peas bump DMB from No. 1 on charts
The Black Eyed Peas' new album The E.N.D. is No. 1 on this week's Billboard 200 album chart, knocking Dave Matthews Band's Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King down to the No. 2 spot.
Big Whiskey sold 128,000 copies in its second week out, compared to 304,000 for the Black Eyed Peas, who earned their first No. 1 album with The E.N.D. Big Whiskey sold 424,000 in its first week and has now gone gold with total sales of more than 553,000.
Big Whiskey sold 128,000 copies in its second week out, compared to 304,000 for the Black Eyed Peas, who earned their first No. 1 album with The E.N.D. Big Whiskey sold 424,000 in its first week and has now gone gold with total sales of more than 553,000.
DMB to release new single 'Why I Am' July 13
Dave Matthews Band's new single, "Why I Am," will hit radio July 13.
A copy of the "Why I Am" promo CD on eBay lists July 13 as the "single impact date." The single's length is 3:39, which is shorter than the 3:54 on the Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King album version.
The first Big Whiskey single, "Funny the Way It Is," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Triple A chart in April and holds that spot again this week.
A copy of the "Why I Am" promo CD on eBay lists July 13 as the "single impact date." The single's length is 3:39, which is shorter than the 3:54 on the Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King album version.
The first Big Whiskey single, "Funny the Way It Is," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Triple A chart in April and holds that spot again this week.
June 16, 2009
Dave Matthews arrested at Dave Matthews concert
A man named Dave Matthews was arrested at the Dave Matthews Band concert Saturday in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Police arrested David Matthews, 20, of Cohoes, N.Y. on a sexual abuse charge after the show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), according to the Albany Times-Union. A 20-year-old woman said she was the victim of sexual abuse and led police to Matthews early Sunday morning, the newspaper said.
His arrest was one of 34 that happened at DMB's two shows at SPAC this year.
At the 2007 SPAC show, a 15-year-old girl said she was raped, but a police investigation found that the acts were consensual, and the girl's mother ended up pleading guilty to buying alcohol for her daughter and her friends.
Police arrested David Matthews, 20, of Cohoes, N.Y. on a sexual abuse charge after the show at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), according to the Albany Times-Union. A 20-year-old woman said she was the victim of sexual abuse and led police to Matthews early Sunday morning, the newspaper said.
His arrest was one of 34 that happened at DMB's two shows at SPAC this year.
At the 2007 SPAC show, a 15-year-old girl said she was raped, but a police investigation found that the acts were consensual, and the girl's mother ended up pleading guilty to buying alcohol for her daughter and her friends.
Single-day Outside Lands tickets on sale June 21
Want to see Dave Matthews Band at the Outside Lands festival, but not attend all three days of the show?
You're in luck. Single-day Outside Lands tickets go on sale June 21. DMB is playing the festival Saturday, Aug. 29. Tickets cost $89.50 or $235 for a VIP pass.
Other acts on Saturday's bill include DMB's friends Robert Randoloph and the Family Band, along with the Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, The Mars Volta and Mastodon. Pearl Jam is headlining Friday's show, and the Beastie Boys are the top act Sunday.
You're in luck. Single-day Outside Lands tickets go on sale June 21. DMB is playing the festival Saturday, Aug. 29. Tickets cost $89.50 or $235 for a VIP pass.
Other acts on Saturday's bill include DMB's friends Robert Randoloph and the Family Band, along with the Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, The Mars Volta and Mastodon. Pearl Jam is headlining Friday's show, and the Beastie Boys are the top act Sunday.
Dave Matthews Band plays 'Halloween' at SPAC
Dave Matthews Band played "Halloween" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Saturday.
It was the first time DMB played "Halloween," the rare crowd favorite, this year. The song capped the end of an amazing encore at SPAC, which began with a Dave Matthews solo version of "#40" and featured full-band versions of "Granny" and "All Along the Watchtower."
Watch the video of DMB playing "Halloween" at SPAC on June 13:
It was the first time DMB played "Halloween," the rare crowd favorite, this year. The song capped the end of an amazing encore at SPAC, which began with a Dave Matthews solo version of "#40" and featured full-band versions of "Granny" and "All Along the Watchtower."
Watch the video of DMB playing "Halloween" at SPAC on June 13:
June 10, 2009
DMB announces concerts at Greek Theatre in L.A.
The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles will host two Dave Matthews Band concerts Sept. 9 and 10.
DMB announced the concerts at the historic venue in Griffith Park this evening. The band has never played at the Greek Theatre before. Warehouse members can request tickets until June 15, and tickets will go on sale to the public June 19.
DMB scheduled these concerts during what had been a weeklong break in the summer tour, between a three-night stand at The Gorge in George, Wash. from Sept. 4-6 and a Sept. 12 date in Chula Vista, Calif.
DMB announced the concerts at the historic venue in Griffith Park this evening. The band has never played at the Greek Theatre before. Warehouse members can request tickets until June 15, and tickets will go on sale to the public June 19.
DMB scheduled these concerts during what had been a weeklong break in the summer tour, between a three-night stand at The Gorge in George, Wash. from Sept. 4-6 and a Sept. 12 date in Chula Vista, Calif.
AOL rates top 10 Dave Matthews Band songs
AOL Radio has issued a list of the top 10 Dave Matthews Band songs, and for a corporate blog, its list is surprisingly in tune with the opinions of hardcore fans.
Here's the list of DMB's best songs, according to AOL Radio:
The only song you can really complain about is "Funny the Way It Is." I understand they wanted some representation from the new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, but "Squirm," "Time Bomb" or "Why I Am" would have been better choices.
For what it's worth, here's my list of DMB's 10 best songs:
Here's the list of DMB's best songs, according to AOL Radio:
- 10. "Grey Street"
- 9. "Satellite"
- 8. "Ants Marching"
- 7. "Warehouse"
- 6. "Crash Into Me"
- 5. "Funny the Way It Is"
- 4. "Say Goodbye"
- 3. "Crush"
- 2. "#41"
- 1. "Two Step"
The only song you can really complain about is "Funny the Way It Is." I understand they wanted some representation from the new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, but "Squirm," "Time Bomb" or "Why I Am" would have been better choices.
For what it's worth, here's my list of DMB's 10 best songs:
- 10. "#41"
- 9. "Crush"
- 8. "The Dreaming Tree"
- 7. "Recently"
- 6. "Lie In Our Graves"
- 5. "The Last Stop"
- 4. "Dancing Nancies"
- 3. "Typical Situation"
- 2. "Two Step"
- 1. "Ants Marching"
DMB's Big Whiskey hits No. 1 on Billboard
Dave Matthews Band's Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King is No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, DMB's new studio album, sold more than 424,000 copies in its first week, according to Billboard. That made it the third-highest debut of the year, behind Eminem's Relapse and U2's No Line on the Horizon.
Perhaps surprisingly, given the amount of hype around Big Whiskey, the album didn't debut as strongly as DMB's last studio album, Stand Up. Stand Up sold 465,000 copies in its first week in 2005.
Still, Big Whiskey is DMB's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 -- a Billboard record -- joining Stand Up (2005), Busted Stuff (2002), Everyday (2001), Before These Crowded Streets (1998) and Crash (1996).
DMB, U2 and Metallica are the only three artists in Billboard's history to have five No. 1 album debuts, and DMB is the only band with five No. 1 album debuts in a row.
Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, DMB's new studio album, sold more than 424,000 copies in its first week, according to Billboard. That made it the third-highest debut of the year, behind Eminem's Relapse and U2's No Line on the Horizon.
Perhaps surprisingly, given the amount of hype around Big Whiskey, the album didn't debut as strongly as DMB's last studio album, Stand Up. Stand Up sold 465,000 copies in its first week in 2005.
Still, Big Whiskey is DMB's fifth consecutive studio album to debut at No. 1 -- a Billboard record -- joining Stand Up (2005), Busted Stuff (2002), Everyday (2001), Before These Crowded Streets (1998) and Crash (1996).
DMB, U2 and Metallica are the only three artists in Billboard's history to have five No. 1 album debuts, and DMB is the only band with five No. 1 album debuts in a row.
June 9, 2009
'Funny the Way It Is' video by DMB premieres
Dave Matthews Band's "Funny the Way It Is" video debuted today on Spinner, an AOL Music blog.
The "Funny the Way It Is" music video features Dave Matthews getting poked, prodded and changed into different outfits in stop-motion animation, much like in his "Eh Hee" video. The other DMB members only appear playing music on a screen behind Dave.
Watch the "Funny the Way It Is" video:
When DMB shot a music video in Grand Central Station last month, AntsMarching.org said it had confirmed that the shoot was for "Funny the Way It Is." But DMB clearly did not shoot this video at the New York landmark. That video shoot was possibly for the next single, which is likely to be "Why I Am."
The "Funny the Way It Is" music video features Dave Matthews getting poked, prodded and changed into different outfits in stop-motion animation, much like in his "Eh Hee" video. The other DMB members only appear playing music on a screen behind Dave.
Watch the "Funny the Way It Is" video:
When DMB shot a music video in Grand Central Station last month, AntsMarching.org said it had confirmed that the shoot was for "Funny the Way It Is." But DMB clearly did not shoot this video at the New York landmark. That video shoot was possibly for the next single, which is likely to be "Why I Am."
June 8, 2009
Watch Jimmy Fallon's 'Dave Matthews GPS' video
The "Dave Matthews GPS" sketch on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" was a highlight of the episode featuring Dave Matthews Band, along with the band's performances of "Funny the Way It Is" and "Why I Am."
Watch Jimmy and Dave in the "Dave Matthews GPS" sketch here:
Watch Jimmy and Dave in the "Dave Matthews GPS" sketch here:
Dave Matthews to start filming movie in October
Dave Matthews' next movie, "The Other Side," will start filming in October off the coast of Massachusetts, according to Variety.
The project has been in the works for quite a while. We first learned about Dave's role as "Colonel Schreck" in early 2007, but the Brittany Murphy role mentioned at the time now apparently belongs to Lindsay Lohan. The movie was supposed to start filming in January 2008 but came across some delays.
Dave also said he was writing songs for the movie in 2007, but it's unknown what happened to those songs or if the producers still plan to use them.
Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi and Alanis Morissette will star alongside Lindsay and Dave in "The Other Side." Variety describes the film as a story about "a grad student who must spend the summer working at a scientific institute on a remote island. She discovers an eccentric community of characters who are hiding a secret about a tragedy that took place many years before."
Dave knows a thing or two about eccentric characters, having played a flamboyant salesman in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" and a Mel Gibson-loving redneck in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
The project has been in the works for quite a while. We first learned about Dave's role as "Colonel Schreck" in early 2007, but the Brittany Murphy role mentioned at the time now apparently belongs to Lindsay Lohan. The movie was supposed to start filming in January 2008 but came across some delays.
Dave also said he was writing songs for the movie in 2007, but it's unknown what happened to those songs or if the producers still plan to use them.
Woody Harrelson, Giovanni Ribisi and Alanis Morissette will star alongside Lindsay and Dave in "The Other Side." Variety describes the film as a story about "a grad student who must spend the summer working at a scientific institute on a remote island. She discovers an eccentric community of characters who are hiding a secret about a tragedy that took place many years before."
Dave knows a thing or two about eccentric characters, having played a flamboyant salesman in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" and a Mel Gibson-loving redneck in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan."
June 1, 2009
Watch video of Dave Matthews Band on CBS
Dave Matthews Band and its new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, were the subjects of an interesting feature story on "CBS News Sunday Morning" yesterday.
The band members opened up about the death of LeRoi Moore and just how close the band was to breaking up in the four years since its last album, Stand Up. Things got so bad that Dave Matthews even sent a letter to the rest of DMB saying he couldn't go on with the band anymore.
Watch the full video of DMB on CBS here:
The band members opened up about the death of LeRoi Moore and just how close the band was to breaking up in the four years since its last album, Stand Up. Things got so bad that Dave Matthews even sent a letter to the rest of DMB saying he couldn't go on with the band anymore.
Watch the full video of DMB on CBS here:
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