DBTP.org Tour Photo Contest

dontburnthepig.org wants to see your Dave Matthews Band tour photos!

Submit your favorite photos to dbtp.org and enter to win a DMB Gift Card and other various prizes.

How to Enter:

Part 1:

Submit/Post 1 of your favorite DMB photos taken during any of the past dmb tours and automatically be entered to win a 2010 DMB Calendar!

PLEASE TAG/LABEL YOUR PHOTO DESCRIBING WHERE AND WHEN IT WAS TAKEN

***We are looking for photo that you took!! Any professional photos and/or dmb road page photos, ect...will be disqualified!!***

All photo entries must be submitted by December 6th 12am PST!

Part 2:

After all photo entries are received the top 15 photos as selected by our dbtp staff will be voted on by your peers and the top 3 votes will win!

1st Place: 2010 DMB Calendar, $25 DMB Store Gift Card

2nd Place: Live Trax Volume 16

3rd Place: DMB Firedancer Keychain/Bottle Opener

Contest Details:

What type of photo can I submit for the contest?

 - The photo must be a picture that you took during any tour season. (no professional shots) It can be of anything DMB related!

How many times can I enter the contest?

 - One time. Just 1 Photo

Where do I submit my entry?

 - On our forum... you do need to be registered to post...it's FREE!

Post your comments and additional questions on our forum! Good Luck!

2010 Dave Matthews Band Calendar Pre-Order

It's that time of year again! Now available for pre-order until December 11th, 2009, The Dave Matthews Band 2010 calendar!

The 2010 Calendar is priced at $13.99 and features live and candid photographs from the 2009 summer tour and Big Whiskey inspired artwork.

The DMB store is also offering an end of tour sale where you will find many shirts and other items for under $20.

dontburnthepig.org is offering a chance to win a 2010 DMB Calendar as well as various other giveaways!! Click Here for more details!

Dave Matthews Band in 3D

In a report by mydesert.com, Dave Matthews Band has a 3D concert film being released in Regal theatres that support 3D movies, coming soon (December 11-17). The concert film will feature DMB's performance from Austin City Limits recorded and filmed back in August and aired on PBS in October. The film will also include additional performances by Ben Harper and Gogal Bordello taken from the All Points West and Lalapalooza.

The concert film is being released by AEG Network Live who is also working on a live Phish 3D Concert event from Festival 8, and will be released in 2010.

"Network LIVE is the #1 provider of live digital entertainment, offering fans unparalleled access to the artists they want—when and how they want it—via broadband, TV, radio, wireless, theatrical and retail."

Other artists like U2 have used the 3D experience to offer fans another medium to see a "live" show. While there is nothing like actually being at a show, this media is a popular and cheaper alternative and much better than just popping in a DVD. More news to come soon...

Comment on our forum

Dave Matthews to perform at The Museum Gala - NYC

The American Museum of Natural History in New York City will host it's annual Museum Gala on November 19th, 2009 and Dave Matthews is invited.

This year's event, hosted by Tom Brokaw, will feature a live performance by Dave Matthews.

"Proceeds go to the Museum’s essential operating support, which helps sustain the groundbreaking exhibitions and inspiring educational programs that communicate the wonders of the natural world and the universe to millions of visitors each year."

You can request a ticket, but the cheapest seat in the house is $1500.

Dave will likely stay in the city that week as he is scheduled with the band to perform on Saturday Night Live that weekend.

Vote and make Dave Matthews Band an official People's Choice Award nominee

Dave Matthews Band is one of many bands that are up for consideration as a nominee for a 2010 People's Choice Award. They are being considered for category "Favorite Rock Band".

Fans now have the power to determine the nominees for the annual awards show.

Click here and vote for Dave Matthews Band and help them become an official nominee for this award!

The top five nominees in each category will be revealed at the People's Choice Awards annual press conference on November 10th, 2009. Only those announced on November 10th have the chance to win a People's Choice Award on January 6th, 2010.

Dave Matthews Band have never received a People Choice Award. Vote now and help them make it happen!

Comment on our forum...

American Express Exclusive: Dave Matthews and Chef John Besh

American Express cardmembers received an email today with an exclusive offer...an offer which includes a solo performance by Dave Matthews!

If you are an AE cardholder and a fan of good food and music, you can enjoy both at the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, CA on November 13th, 2009.

American Express is offering cardmembers an exclusive offer: "Pairings" featuring Dave Matthews and Chef John Besh. This one-time event will feature a solo acoustic performance by Dave Matthews along with multi-course dinner prepared by Chef John Besh.

Click to read more ...

Dave Matthews & Kenny Chesney to perform at CMA Awards

Kenny Chesney & Dave MatthewsPeople.com reports that Dave Matthews will be performing with Kenny Chesney at the 2009 CMA (Country Music Awards) on November 11th, 2009.

They be will performing "I'm Alive" which is featured on Kenny Chesney's album "Lucky Old Sun" and was also included on his "Greatest Hits II" album.

This wont be the first time that Dave and Kenny have shared the stage together. Dave Matthews was a surprize guest at a Kenny Chesney concert on September 7th, 2007 and performed "Where Are You Going". Kenny later covered the same song in 2008 right after LeRoi passed.

The 43rd CMA Awards will air on ABC Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. ET.

Comment on our forum...

Dave Matthews Band Announces 2010 European Tour Dates

It is official. Dave Matthews Band will be kicking off the 2010 tour season in Europe! Dave Matthews mentioned in a recent interview in Guitar & Bass magazine that the band would be visiting Germany in the Spring. The tour will start on February 13th in Sweden and end in Birmingham, England at O2 Academy where they played two show this past summer.

Warehouse members can purchase tickets for Dave Matthews Band’s European tour through a special advance Warehouse presale.

The presales will begin on Tuesday, October 20th at 10:00 a.m. CET and GMT (10 am local time for the city in which the event takes place). The presales will continue until the public onsale begins on Friday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. CET and GMT.

2010 European Tour Dates

Click to read more ...

Dave Matthews Featured on Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Dave Matthews is featured on the cover and interviewed in the December 2009 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine. It has been 10 years since Dave last graced the cover and 1999 with Tim Reynolds and with the band in 1996.

Dave discusses his playing style, his fascination with rhythmic patterns, LeRoi Moore and recording "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King". The article also features some of Dave Matthews guitar riffs from various "Big Whiskey" songs.

Dave continues reflects on comments about being technically uninclined and being ask by Rob Cavallo to play solos on the album..."Funny The Way It Is", "Dive In" and "Squirm" to be exact. Dave says "Rob Cavallo made me play guitar solos on. I was like, “Why don’t you play ’em? Why doesn’t Tim play ’em?” And he’s like, “You play ’em.”

Read the full article

The December issue of Acoustic Guitar is not currently on news stands, however it can be purchased on acousticguitar.com for $4.99 plus shipping.

Comment on our forum...

LeRoi's "Luminous" Legacy

Funny the way it is

Not right or wrong

On a soldier's last breath

His baby's being born.

These lyrics from The Dave Matthews Band's recent hit “Funny the Way It Is” poignantly speak to the story I'm about to tell. In this tale of a musician's dream realized, the soldier is LeRoi Moore and the baby is an album he produced for the jazz/pop/folk artist Samantha Farrell. Both DMB's record “Big Whiskey” and Farrell's work “Luminous” were released after LeRoi's death, yet both carry undeniable influences from the great saxophonist. Samantha's soulful recording is now available on Itunes and a part of her proceeds will benefit LeRoi's charity, which among other things, plants trees and gives struggling children an opportunity to learn music.

In an email to dontburnthepig.org, Samantha describes her serendipitous connection with LeRoi Moore which occurred after her boss, a friend of LeRoi's, generously forwarded her myspace page to LeRoi. After hearing snippets of her music, LeRoi invited a stunned Samantha out to a group dinner where she says, “He sat across from me at dinner. I tried not stare. He was laughing and joking with everyone, telling ridiculous stories and trying to get more than a sentence out of me. I remember punching myself in the leg for being so lamely silent. Then out of no where, he made some obscure Star-Wars (reference) that no one else got and I perked right up; I am a huge sci-fi nerd. Roi was a huge sci-fi nerd. After that shared geekdom was established, it broke the ice and it was like talking to an old friend.”

Click to read more ...

Dave Matthews Band Return to Europe 2010

Europe is in sight for DMB in 2010. In an interview with Dave Matthews in the recent issue of German magazine Guitar & Bass, Dave mentions that they are planning to visit Germany in the Spring for a couple shows.

No official 2010 dates have been announced at this time, but according to Dave, Europe is in their plans.

During an extensive 2009 Spring and Summer tour, DMB spent about a month touring Europe. It seems that they are making a continuing effort to tour Europe in recent years. Let the anticipation for tour dates begin...

Comment on our forum...

Dave & Tim to Play Las Vegas December 10-12th

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds will be playing the Planet Hollywod Theatre in Las Vegas, NV on December 10th, 11th and 12th. The Las Vegas Sun reported in August that Dave & Tim would be one of the fall acts to play at the Planet Hollywood Theatre.

Dave & Tim previous played this venue, at the time known as (Aladdin Theater for the Performing Arts) for the Vegoose Festival on October 28th, 2005. This venue holds 7000 and tickets are sure to go fast as all Dave & Tim shows do.

Members of the Warehouse can request tickets beginning Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 12:00 pm noon ET through Monday, October 19, 2009 at 12:00 pm noon ET. Warehouse member confirmations will be issued by the end of the day on Friday, October 23, 2009. VIP packages are also available. In addition, one free copy of the Dave and Tim CD from the Vegas concerts will be provided to each purchaser of the VIP package. Tickets will go on sale to the public on October 24th.

Rumors have been stirring of a Dave & Tim Fall/Winter tour, but aside from this weekend in Vegas, no other date have been confirmed for any other shows or tour for that matter...Stay tuned.

Comment on our forum...

Dave Matthews Band to play Saturday Night Live: November 21st

DMB on SNL - 1995In a recent jamband.com interview with Jeff Coffin, he revealed that during his busy fall schedule he would be making a stop to do Saturday Night Live with DMB on November 21st. Joseph Gordon-Levitt will be hosting that evening. There is currently no official announcement by DMB management or SNL.

In Jeff's interview with jamband he discusses his solo album, the flecktones and his current gig performing with DMB. Read the complete interview

DMB has previously been on Saturday Night Live in 1995, 1996 and 2001 and Dave & Friends in 2003.

Download past SNL performances here

As the summer tour comes to a close we look back on an incredible tour along side a new studio album which has translated very well on stage. "You and Me" and Why I Am" are likely candidates for the SNL show.

Comment on our forum...

Dave Matthews Band at Austin City Limits Studio

Don't Forget to tune in

UPDATE 10/02/09: Hulu.com will be streaming the Austin City Limits Festival starting Friday, October 2nd. Don't miss DMB's performance on October 3rd. Watch the PBS performance here

October 3rd will be the season premiere of "Austin City Limits" will feature Dave Matthews Band - for further details, please check your local listings and view the entire ACL schedule.

Click to read more ...

Farm Aid visits St. Louis, MO - October 4th, 2009

UPDATE: 09/30/09: Farm Aid will be broadcast live on DIRECTV. A 6-hour live show will air on DIRECTV’s 101 Network from 4:00 - 10:00 pm Central Time. SIRIUS XM Radio will be broadcasting the live Farm Aid concert on Sunday beginning at 2:00 pm Central Time on Willie’s Place, SIRIUS Channel 64, XM Channel 13.

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis, MO will be the setting for Farm Aid on October 4th, 2009. Farm Aid started as a benefit concert on September 22, 1985, in Champaign, Illinois, held to raise money for family farmers in the United States.

Click to read more ...