Meet The DBTP Staff and Forum Moderators

Chris

My name is Chris. I have been a fan since 1994 and have never looked back. Words really can’t describe the emotions I feel when I listen to DMB, so I made a website in honor of them.

Been going to shows since 1998. How many you ask? I lost count. I decided to create this fan site, basically because I wanted a place to compile everything that is related to the Dave Matthews Band and share my fandom with other fans. Even with the numerous other fan sites, which I have enjoyed visiting over the years, I wanted to create a place to go that had multiple DMB resources.

It is a work in progress, but I hope you enjoy you stay here at dbtp.org and I hope to catch you all at a show sometime soon!

Cheers, Chris.

Libby

Hi! My name is Libby. I grew up in Guatemala, Central America and currently use my Spanish as a teacher in a 5th grade Spanish Immersion program. I am very active in my church and sing in the choir and worship teams. I love music! I am a Nascar fan and a hockey fan (Go Hershey Bears and Red Wings!)

I’m in my mid 40’s and a mom of two teenagers - daughter (almost 18) and a son who is 14. This past summer I married a wonderful man I met on a DMB fan site!! He is the very best!

I first got into DMB when a friend of mine at work shared some of Dave’s lyrics with me. I got totally hooked on reading his lyrics and analyzing them. Then I decided to listen and felt a whole new dimension to the words. I went to my first concert in June, 2005 and have been a die hard fan ever since! I've only had the chance to go to 7 concerts and the most recent was on my honeymoon! I'm an avid collector of concerts and have too many to count! (My husband is currently trying to catalog and organize them for me.)

I thoroughly enjoy being part of a DMB community and meeting fans from across the nation.

Libby 

Julie 

I'm from NW Indiana--but so far northwest you might as well call it Chicago!

I didn't always like DMB, in fact I use to claim to 'hate' the band.  But that was until I actually stopped to listen to it! Now I can't get enough of it.  I've never been one to like something just because 'everyone else is doing it'.  When DMB hit mainstream with 'CRASH', I wanted nothing to do with it.  Then some very persistent friends forced me to listen to disc
after disc until I became a closet fan.  But I'm out now!  And it's rare to have a conversation with me these days that doesn't lead to a DMB discussion! 

I love to travel for shows!  Since I was able to start getting out to shows in 2004, I've been to Alpine, Deer Creek, Chicago, Cincinnati, New Jersey, and even AMSTERDAM!  I always wanted to do more, but couldn't find friends willing to travel with me.  But now, even that won't even stop me from getting where I want to go! If you see me out somewhere, be sure to stop and say 'Hi'!

I love helping out with DBTP, since I'm always browsing through anyway!  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to send me a PM.  I'll help you out the best I can!

Olindo

Howdy. Name is OLindo but ya'll can call me O. I'm from the Great White North we all like to call Canada but now call TN my home.

I listened to the band from time to time back in the 90's but it was not as bad as it is today. I was more into the Canadian scene as far as music goes. Once I got my hands on Lilywhites Sessions in 2001 I was hooked because the mood of the album reflected the time period so perfectly on what I was going through. I started going to shows in 2002 and I try to hit up at least one new venue per year. I have seen the band in TN, VA, GA, IL and IN.

My show collection is quite something I am proud of to have. I always try and help out with something someone may be looking for so that’s how I came to be part of this amazing site. If you need any shows or certain songs don’t be afraid to ask or you can check out the shows I do own in my signature and I will see what I can do help out. Looking forward to meeting some great fans this summer.

Hayley

Hi, I'm Hayley. I'm a licensed psychologist, writer and huge DMB fan. For me, it was love at first sight when I first saw the band on David Letterman in 1995. Since then I've gone to as many shows as time and money would allow, and spent countless hours enjoying my favorite live versions of songs. It's not uncommon for me to go through "phases" where I listen to nothing else!

I'm really excited to be writing articles for DBTP. It gives me a chance to talk about some of the amazing themes and spectacular stories behind the music. Turns out psychology and DMB mix quite well together! Next year I'll be presenting at a conference called Creativity and Madness in Santa Fe, and the topic will be Dave!

Thanks for reading, and I'm always open to article suggestions, and eager to meet other fans.

Peace, Love, and DMB
Hayley

Amy

Hello =) My name is Amy. I live in North Carolina. I am 34, a wife, a stay at home mom to 3 kids, and totally crazy about DMB!

My “addiction” began around 2001. I had been what you might call just a “radio fan” of the band for awhile, but it wasn’t until I borrowed my sister’s EVERYDAY cd that I became hooked. It was at this point that I started to explore the bands history and was blown away by what I had been missing out on. DMB became a constant for me at this point. Although music has always been a big part of my life, I have never encountered a band who’s music and lyrics grabbed hold of my head and most importantly , my heart....they way DMB has.

I also love making graphic art, gardening, reading, and college basketball. GO DUKE!!

I really enjoy my time spent here at dbtp, the best online community for DMB fans I’ve found so far.... It was a blessing to find so many other fans who felt the same way I do. I have made many great friends here and look forward to making many more. If there is anything I can help you with here at the site, don’t hesitate to ask.....cause I do.. my best.. for you =)

Peace,
Amy