Dave Matthews Band's 1997 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, 1997
Dave Matthews Band Dobson Ice Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Dec 12, 1997
Dave Matthews Band The Dome at America's Center St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 05, 1997
The Rolling Stones / The Smashing Pumpkins / Dave Matthews Band / Third Eye Blind

Bridges To Babylon Tour

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Miami Orange Bowl Miami, Florida, United States
Nov 04, 1997
Farm aid
Beck / Willie Nelson / John Mellencamp / Neil Young / dave mathews band / John Fogerty / Billy Ray Osiris / Steve Earle / Leon Russell / Chris Knight / Allman brothers band
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world amphitheatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Nov 01, 1997
The Rolling Stones / The Smashing Pumpkins / Dave Matthews Band / Matchbox Twenty

Bridges of Babylon

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Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 01, 1997
Oct 19, 1997
The Smashing Pumpkins / Neil Young / Blues Traveler / Dave Matthews Band
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Shoreline Amphitheatre San Francisco, California, United States
Oct 18, 1997 –
Oct 19, 1997
Bridge School Benefit 1997
alannis morrissette / Dave Matthews Band / Blues Traveler / Kacy Crowley / Lou Reed / Smashing Pumpkins / Neil Young / Metallica
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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 18, 1997
Oct 04, 1997
Farm Aid 97
Willie Nelson / Neil Young / John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Dave Matthews Band / Yo La Tengo / Billy Ray Cyrus / Allman brothers band
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World Music Theatre Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Aug 01, 1997
Dave Matthews Band The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Houston, Texas, United States
Jul 11, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos

Dave Matthews Band

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The Gorge Amphitheatre George, Washington, United States
Jul 10, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos / Bob Dylan / Dr. John

Summer 1997 Tour

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Portland Meadows Portland, Oregon, United States
Jul 08, 1997
Dave Matthews Band
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Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 07, 1997
Dave Matthews Band
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Concord Pavilion San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 06, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos

Dave Matthews Band

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Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 06, 1997
Jul 05, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Jul 03, 1997
Dave Matthews Band
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Wolf Mountain Amphitheatre Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Jul 02, 1997
Blues Traveler / Dave Matthews Band
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Jul 01, 1997
Dave Matthews Band
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, Colorado, United States
Jun 28, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos

Summer 97

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Deer Creek Music Center Noblesville, Indiana, United States
Jun 27, 1997
Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Chicago Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Jun 27, 1997

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Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos / Bob Dylan / Dr. John on Jul 10, 1997 [311-small]

Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos / Bob Dylan / Dr. John
Jul 10, 1997
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Bridge School Benefit 1997 on Oct 18, 1997 [534-small]

Bridge School Benefit 1997
Oct 18 - 19, 1997
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Bridge School Benefit 1997 on Oct 18, 1997 [535-small]

Bridge School Benefit 1997
Oct 18 - 19, 1997
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Dave Matthews Band on Jun 10, 1997 [759-small]

Dave Matthews Band
Jun 10, 1997
 Wantagh, New York, United States
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Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos on Jul 11, 1997 [334-small]

Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos
Jul 11, 1997
 George, Washington, United States
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Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos on Jul 11, 1997 [335-small]

Dave Matthews Band / Los Lobos
Jul 11, 1997
 George, Washington, United States
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The Rolling Stones / The Smashing Pumpkins / Dave Matthews Band / Matchbox Twenty on Nov 1, 1997 [756-small]

The Rolling Stones / The Smashing Pumpkins / Dave Matthews Band / Matchbox Twenty
Nov 1, 1997
 Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Bridge School Benefit 1997 on Oct 18, 1997 [497-small]

Bridge School Benefit 1997
Oct 18 - 19, 1997
 Mountain View, California, 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 20, 2024 at Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

When was the last Dave Matthews Band concert?

The last Dave Matthews Band concert was on April 17, 2024 at Gasometer Halle in Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

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 10, 2024 concert at Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark:

  1. When the World Ends
  2. So Much to Say
  3. Anyone Seen the Bridge
  4. Too Much
  5. Walk Around the Moon
  6. Madman's Eyes
  7. Lying in the Hands of God
  8. #41
  9. Lover Lay Down
  10. Kill the Preacher (Partial)
  11. Why I Am
  12. Virginia in the Rain
  13. Gravedigger
  14. Spaceman
  15. Pantala Naga Pampa
  16. Rapunzel
  17. Sister
  18. You Might Die Trying
  19. Come On Come On
  20. So Damn Lucky
  21. Something to Tell My Baby
  22. Two Step

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