Europe 2009 CD/DVD Box Set

Europe 2009, the 3 CD/1 DVD Box Set is now available to pre-order at the DMB Store. This new DMB box set is due for a December 22nd release, just in time for Christmas!

Europe 2009 features the July 5, 2009 show in Lucca, Italy on CD and a DVD from the June 26, 2009 show at O2 Academy Brixton in London, England (with bonus tracks from the June 25th O2 Academy show). The Lucca show is nearly a 3 hour performance, one DMB longest shows ever.

The DVD is directed by Sam Erickson (The Road to Big Whiskey Documentary/44 Pictures) and filmed with 10 HD cameras bringing you up close and personal with DMB.

In addition the box set will include a photo book, by C. Taylor Crothers featuring photography from the entire 2009 tour and comes in a sleeve with room to hold a Big Whiskey Super Deluxe edition box set.

The Europe 2009 box set is now available to pre-order via the DMB store for $59.99 and they are offering addtional bundle packages that include a shirt or the 2010 DMB calendar. Or if you want to go all out you can  Order the Europe 2009 Box Set and Big Whiskey Super Deluxe Box together and get the 2010 DMB Calendar included for FREE!

This box set officially brings many of the new "Big Whiskey" songs on a live release for the first time, excluding a few that were released with the Itunes pass.

Check out the entire track listing for the Europe 2009 Box Set.

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

UPDATE: Don't Forget to tune in and watch Dave Matthews Band on Saturday Night Live - November 21st - 11:30/10:30c

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Starbucks Love Project CD features "You and Me"

As part of Starbucks Love Project, starting today in the US, if you spend $15 at Starbucks you'll get a CD with exclusive tracks from U2, DMB, John Legend and Playing For Change.

Starbucks will also contribute $1 from each purchase to the Global Fund to help save lives in Africa.

The tracks on the CD include:

Playing For Change -"All You Need Is Love"

U2 - "I Believe in Father Christmas"

DMB - "You and Me" (acoustic)

John Legend - "Redemption Song"

Offer is valid while supplies last so find a Starbucks and get your hands on a copy.

Warehouse Holiday Season Specials

Like it or not the holiday season is creeping up on us and the DMB Warehouse store is ready to go!

Visit the DMB store now and you will find great deals on many items. The DMB store is offering a Free Live Trax sampler from 2007 on ALL physical goods orders.

All orders placed right now until December 31st can take advantage of the holiday promotion. The DMB Store is offering a Free subscription to Rolling Stone on all orders over $25.

Spend $60 and receive FREE Shipping and the Rolling Stone subscription. (All orders will include the Live Trax sampler!)

2010 DMB Calendars are still available for pre-order until December 11th and don't forget to enter the dbtp.org Tour Photo Contest for a chance to win one of these calendars along with other prizes!

Coming soon: "Europe 2009" a CD/DVD box set which will include footage from Brixton Academy in London on 6/26/09. Amazon.com is already showing some info on this upcoming release, but don't worry, that is not likely to be the final price. Stay tuned for more info!

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The Dave Effect

Last Wednesday night countless rock fans did the unthinkable. They sat through hours of televised country music, even if they watched it on mute. What would possess an otherwise twang-averse person to do this? The promise of a duet with Dave Matthews of course. And those who persevered were rewarded with Dave's amazing voice adding depth and emotion to Kenny Chesney's “I'm Alive,” a timely song about gratitude.

I, on the other hand, cheated, and only watched the video of Dave's performance, so what I'm about to say could be totally off, and I trust that you'll tell me if I am. But to me it was incredible to hear such strong applause when Dave walked on stage, and to see the crowd offer a standing ovation when he finished. Did they do that for everyone? Yes, I know, if I had watched the whole show I would know this. But just the fact that a rock musician can elicit such a positive response from a country crowd is astounding. And that's what got me thinking about Dave's undeniably universal appeal. Just what is it about this singer/songwriter that draws admiration from every audience?

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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...

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.”

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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.

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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.”

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