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In 2013, Rolling Stone put DMB on its list of the “50 Greatest Live Acts Right Now,” observing, “Two decades in, DMB still know how to surprise their fans.” The group’s 2014 North American summer tour may be its most surprising yet.
“A Very Special Evening with Dave Matthews Band” will feature the group delivering two sets per evening, performing songs from throughout its career. Dave Matthews Band will wind through numerous configurations – from electric to acoustic, from full-throttle numbers featuring the entire band to more intimate moments featuring small groups of band members – including a stripped-down pairing of Matthews with guitarist Tim Reynolds, performing as an acoustic duo, as they occasionally do when the band is off the road. A variety of guests will join the band throughout the summer.
"I was talking to Carter about how much I still like just sitting around playing music together. It's how we started – in the basements of Carter's and my mom's houses,” says vocalist/guitarist Dave Matthews. “Our shows are loose, but we started thinking that maybe this summer we should make them looser and bring some of that feeling to the stage. It seems like the opposite of a safe plan, so why not?"
“Everyone was really psyched about the idea, so we’ve been busy figuring out how to turn it into the best possible experience for our fans,” says drummer Carter Beauford.
The North American outing will kick off this May in Woodlands, TX and the group will headline The Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA on August 29-31 in its traditional Labor Day weekend stint. This year’s shows at The Gorge will also feature a Caravan stage with performances by additional artists.
An online presale for all shows will begin on Thursday, January 16, at 10:00 AM ET at www.warehouse.davematthewsband.com for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association. Citi is the official credit card of the Dave Matthews Band Summer 2014 Tour.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program beginning on Monday, February 3, at 10:00 AM local time for all shows except the August 29-31 dates, which will be available beginning on Monday, February 17, 10:00 AM local time. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 7, at 10:00 AM local time for all shows EXCEPT the August 29-31 dates, which go on sale Friday, February 21, at 10:00 AM PT. For further details, see below or visit http://davematthewsband.com.
Last summer’s Dave Matthews Band run topped Billboard’s Hot Tours chart in September 2013.
Dave Matthews Band has sold a collective 37 million CDs and DVDs combined. The group has teamed up again with Rob Cavallo, who produced 2009’s Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, to record a new album that will be released later this year.
With Away From The World entering the Billboard 200 at No. 1 in 2012, Dave Matthews Band became the first group in chart history to have six consecutive studio albums debut atop the chart. The band ranked as the biggest ticket seller worldwide of the past decade and has sold over 19 million tickets since its inception.
2014 TOUR DATES
Date City/State/Province Venue Public On Sale Date
5/16 Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/17 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/21 Tulsa, OK Bok Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/23 Pelham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/24 Atlanta, GA Aaron’s Amphitheatre @ Lakewood 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/30 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
5/31 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/6 Bangor, ME Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/7 Mansfield, MA XFINITY Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/10 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/11 Darien Center, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/13 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/14 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/20 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/21 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/24 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/25 Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/27 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
6/28 Burgettstown, PA First Niagara Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/2 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheater – Summerfest 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/4 Chicago, IL FirstMerit Bank Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time at Northerly Island
7/5 Chicago, IL FirstMerit Bank Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time at Northerly Island
7/9 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/11 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/12 Hartford, CT XFINITY Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/15 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/16 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/18 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/19 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/22 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/23 Raleigh, NC Walnut Creek Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/25 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach 2/7, 10 AM local time
7/26 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live 2/7, 10 AM local time
8/22 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
8/23 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
8/24 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
8/26 Bend, OR Les Schwab Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
8/29 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre 2/21, 10 AM local time
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
8/30 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre 2/21, 10 AM local time
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
8/31 George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre 2/21, 10 AM local time
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
9/5 Chula Vista, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre 2/7, 10 AM local time
9/6 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 2/7, 10 AM local time
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