Dave Matthews Band's 1996 Concert History

Dave Matthews Band was formed in Charlottesville, VA in 1991 by South African native singer and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, the late LeRoi Moore, who played a wide variety of instruments from the saxophone to the flute, violin player Boyd Tinsley, drummer Carter Beauford, and keyboardist Peter Griesar (who left the band in 1993), all of whom Dave met in Charlottesville. In 1998, the band played shows with keyboardist Butch Taylor, although he was not officially a member of the band.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1996
Dave Matthews Band
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Hampton Coliseum Newport News, Virginia, United States
Dec 30, 1996
Dave Matthews Band / bella fleck& the flecktones
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Dec 29, 1996
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones / Dave Matthews Band
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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Dec 28, 1996
Dave Matthews Band
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Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Dec 16, 1996
Dave Matthews Band Town Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 08, 1996
Dave Matthews Band / Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise

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Charleston Civic Center Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Dec 07, 1996
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Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Dec 06, 1996
Dave Matthews Band / Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise
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John F. Savage Hall Toledo, Ohio, United States
Dec 05, 1996
Robert Bradley Blackwater Surprise / dave mathews band
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Joyce Center, University of Notre Dame South Bend, Indiana, United States
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Dec 03, 1996
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Wings Stadium Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Dec 02, 1996
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State Farm Center Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Dec 01, 1996
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Omaha Civic Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Nov 20, 1996
Dave Matthews Band / G. Love & Special Sauce

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Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 19, 1996
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Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 17, 1996
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RIMAC Arena, UC San Diego La Jolla, California, United States
Nov 16, 1996
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Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 15, 1996
Dave Matthews Band / G. Love & Special Sauce
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Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Studios Hollywood Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 12, 1996
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Sleep Train Arena Sacramento, California, United States
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Nov 09, 1996
Meshell Ndegeocello / Dave Matthews Band
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Cow Palace San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 07, 1996
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Dave Matthews Band / Meshell Ndegeocello

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KeyArena at Seattle Center Seattle, Washington, United States

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Dave Matthews Band on Jun 11, 1996 [603-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Jun 11, 1996
 Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
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Dave Matthews Band on Oct 2, 1996 [605-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Oct 2, 1996
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Dave Matthews Band / Ben Harper / freddy jones band on Jun 22, 1996 [092-small]

Dave Matthews Band / Ben Harper / freddy jones band
Jun 22, 1996
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Dave Matthews Band on Oct 16, 1996 [540-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Oct 16, 1996
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Dave Matthews Band on Jun 8, 1996 [226-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Jun 8, 1996
 Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne on Jul 13, 1996 [947-small]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne
Jul 13, 1996
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Rock am Ring 1996 on May 24, 1996 [596-small]

Rock am Ring 1996
May 24 - 26, 1996
 Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Dave Matthews Band on Sep 29, 1996 [068-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Sep 29, 1996
 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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Dave Matthews Band on Apr 30, 1996 [189-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Apr 30, 1996
 Richmond, Virginia, United States
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne on Jul 13, 1996 [736-small]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne
Jul 13, 1996
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne on Jul 13, 1996 [737-small]

Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Bob Dylan & His Band / Dave Matthews Band / Die Sterne
Jul 13, 1996
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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Dave Matthews Band on Jun 18, 1996 [052-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Jun 18, 1996
 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is Dave Matthews Band?

Dave Matthews Band, also known as "DMB” by fans, is an American rock and jam band, known for their unique, improvisational live performances and classic hits like the 1996 Grammy winning “So Much to Say,” “Crash into Me,” and “Satellite.” The band experiments with a variety of genres including jazz, soft rock, folk rock, funk rock, alternative rock, roots rock, indie rock, and more.

Who is Dave Matthews in the Dave Matthews Band?

Dave Matthews is the front man of the Dave Matthews Band. Between 1990 and 1991, he gathered the original founding members and brought the Dave Matthews Band to life. In 1994, they released their multi-platinum debut album Under the Table and Dreaming.

When did Dave Matthews Band start?

In 1990, Dave Matthews approached Carter Beauford with a few demo tapes. After listening to the demos, Beauford agreed to become the drummer and second member of what would soon become the Dave Matthews Band. Around the same time, Matthews approached LeRoi Moore who joined on saxophone in 1991.

The trio discovered that they need more instrumentals to produce the sound they desired and brought on Stefan Lessard on bass and Boyd Tinsley on violin. Though Tinsley would not join the band formally until 1992, the first known David Matthews show was performed on Marc 14, 1991 at a local Charlottesville venue called TRAX.

Where is Dave Matthews Band from?

Dave Matthews Band was formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991 by Dave Matthews and other founding members LeRoi Moore, Stefan Lessard, Carter Beauford, and Boyd Tinsley.

Who died in Dave Matthews Band?

One of the founding members of DMB LeRoi Moore died on August 19, 2008 due to a punctured lung and broken ribs that originated from an ATV accident several months prior.

How old is Dave Matthews?

Dave Matthews is 57 years old and was born on January 9, 1967.

Where is Dave Matthews from?

Dave Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and regularly traveled between South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States as a child. He eventually immigrated to the United States where he formed Dave Matthews Band in 1991.

How tall is Dave Matthews?

Dave Matthews is 6’ 1” (188.0 cm) tall.

What should you wear to a Dave Matthews Band concert?

A leather jacket is an obvious choice when attending a Dave Matthews Band concert. Underneath, you should wear a pair of jeans and a T-shirt, preferably something DMB-related. To completely prepare for the show, you can rock Doc Marten boots or lace-up sneakers.

How long are Dave Matthews Band concerts?

Dave Matthews Band show mostly lasts between 2 to 3 hours. However, the show can run shorter or longer depending on the artist, encore, opening acts, and other factors.

How many concerts has Dave Matthews Band had?

Dave Matthews Band has had 2,545 concerts.

What genre is Dave Matthews Band?

Dave Matthews Band is most often considered to be Rock, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Jam Band, Neo Mellow, Jazz Rock, Acoustic Rock, and Jam.

When is the next Dave Matthews Band concert?

The next Dave Matthews Band concert is on April 27, 2024 at 3Arena in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland.

When was the last Dave Matthews Band concert?

The last Dave Matthews Band concert was on April 25, 2024 at Royal Albert Hall in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Dave Matthews Band play live?

The songs that Dave Matthews Band performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 20, 2024 concert at Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Tuscany, Italy:

  1. When the World Ends
  2. The Stone
  3. Idea of You
  4. Seven
  5. #41
  6. The Ocean and the Butterfly
  7. Madman's Eyes
  8. The Best of What's Around
  9. Monsters
  10. Grace Is Gone
  11. Spaceman
  12. So Damn Lucky / Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
  13. Busted Stuff
  14. The Space Between
  15. Dancing Nancies
  16. Everyday
  17. Ants Marching
  18. Some Devil
  19. Pantala Naga Pampa
  20. Two Step

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