Dave Matthews Band: with guests, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Sep 5, 2008 (Friday) to
Sep 7, 2008 (Sunday)
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Performing Arts - Music | September 5 - 7, 2008 every day | 7 p.m. | Greek Theater
Sponsor: Another Planet Entertainment
The Dave Matthews Bands exotic configuration allows them to weave various stylistic strands (jazz, pop, Middle Eastern, African) into an oddly hypnotic sonic tapestry. Armed with popular records and a devoted grassroots following, DMB has galvanized a community of music fans, releasing multi-platinum live and studio discs year after year. A charismatic and outspoken front man and songwriter, Dave Matthews has stretched the boundaries of rock and pop, integrating jazz, classical, and world music influences with the lyrics of a natural born storyteller.
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Dave Matthews Band
The South African vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews formed the Dave Matthews Band in Virginia in the early '90s. Featuring Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, Boyd Tinsley, and Carter Beauford, the group's music presents a more pop-oriented version of the Grateful Dead crossed with the worldbeat explorations of Paul Simon and Sting. The band built up a strong word-of-mouth following in the early '90s by touring the country constantly, concentrating on college campuses. In addition to amassing a sizable following, their self-released album Remember Two Things sold well for an independent release; soon, they were attracting the attention o...Dave Matthews Band tour dates and bio
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
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