there are times in life when you have to admit some of your deepest, darkest secrets. this is one of those times. i am a huge dave matthews band fan. there, i said it.
i usually try to cover up this fact these days, because i don't like to be typecast by others or to limit myself into not trying out other music. but the fact remains the same, i am as big a fan as anyone out there.
monday night, i attended the dmb concert in atlanta. this last minute opportunity (which i am VERY grateful for, thank you lauren) was completely unexpected, and almost not possible with my work schedule. but, i knew i had to fit it in, and i'm really glad i did. i may have had a few issues with the setlist overall, but i heard old live favorites like tripping billes, ants marching, bartender, and seek up, and got to enjoy some newer gems like you might die trying, cornbread, sledgehammer (peter gabriel cover), and so damn lucky (maybe the surprise highlight of the night). the show was full of energy, even from the lawn, and i'm so pumped to hopefully hit another show soon.
i sometimes take for granted the amount of talent that this band exudes. carter beauford makes me wish i were a drummer. jeff coffin made me forget about leroi moore being out with injury. rashawn ross makes the trumpet cool again. this band makes me proud to be a musician.
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4 comments:
Amen brother. Amen.
I'm still stuck in the "Crash" phase. Gosh, that band. Loving them is in everyone's DNA....whether one accepts it or not.
Collective talent perhaps unrivaled. People wonder why I hate bands like nickelback and 3 doors down. It's because musically, they are toddlers playing in the sandbox compared to the virtuosity that exists in DMB. Mentally handicapped toddlers at that.
And Karli, I will forever be in the "Crash" phase. That was the best album they've made (in my opinion). So damn good.
After this many years, they continue to sound fresh and continue to grow and change as musicians. I think that is what blows me away about dmb. Their lyrics are like rabbit holes that you can go down for as long as you like, honey. It's like watching the olympics: musical edition.
Truly, the best in the world at what they do.
i would best compare DMB to english muffins...we all love them but just don't want to admit it, or maybe we do!
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