DMB Road Crew Notes

*collected and shared by debbie bodnar*
*since my friends at dmbalmanac.com have started to include the road crew notes for each show on thier site, i have decided that i did not need to continue updating these pages. of course i will still include the road crew notes in the newsletter, but if you happen to miss an issue...
be sure to visit their awesome site for any crew notes past where i left off here.*

2005

We've made it to Australia. Everyone is excited about playing our first show tonight here in beautiful Melbourne. We'll put some photos up on the site in the next few days.


-- The DMB Crew

Sunday, March 20
7:26 AM EST(AU)

We played our first show in Australia last night. It was amazing. After not having played live in over five months, the band was obviously very ready to get their groove on. The gorgeous Palais Theatre, just off the coast of Port Phillip Bay in St Kilda proved to be a more intimate setting than we've grown accustomed to playing in recent years. Dave joked with the audience directly from the lip of the stage, sans microphone. We've got the morning off in Melbourne before we return to the theatre for another show this evening. Hooroo for now.


-- The DMB Crew

Monday, March 21
9:15 AM EST(AU)

We're having an amazing time down here in Australia and feel very welcomed by the locals. Last night DMB performed American Baby live on a nationwide TV show called Rove Live. The response to the new single has been spectacular. Tonight's show in Brisbane was a sure sign of things to come. The audience really seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. We're off to Byron Bay in the morning where we'll be playing a festival along with our old friend Angélique Kidjo. We are all looking forward to catching her set. See you back here soon. Good onya, mate!

-- The DMB Crew

Thursday, March 24
1:50 AM EST(AU)

DMB took Byron Bay by storm last night. Many turned out at the festival to catch the set. Dave sat in with Angélique Kidjo during her set singing "Iwoya", a duet they recorded together for her album "Black Ivory Soul". She then joined DMB on stage singing her wonderful rendition of "Satellite". Stefan opened Watchtower with a solo which included the Australian National Anthem, causing the audience to roar with excitement. We're enjoying our first day off in a week. Flying to Sydney this afternoon for shows on Saturday and Sunday. Hooroo, mates.

Just wrapped up our last show in Australia at Sydney's State Theatre. An amazing time was had by band and crew. We can't wait to get back here. We're flying home in the morning, then starting to gear up for Jazz Fest in New Orleans at the end of April. See y'all there.

Monday, March 28
1:57 AM EST(AU)

We're winding down after the first show of the tour tonight in St. Louis. The band left the stage exhilarated after ttheir performance. This year's show will surely tickle each of your senses. The audio, lighting and video systems continue to push technological and creative envelopes while complimenting the band's magic on stage. Don't miss it! See you tomorrow in Tinley Park.

-- The DMB Crew

Thursday, June 2
12:20 AM CDT

The tour is definitely well on it's way and it's going to be a fun one. We played to a packed house tonight outside of Chicago. In addition to the new songs that the band is playing, they are mixing in classics and some of the more rare tunes in their repertoire. We're sure to hear more of these as the tour progresses. We can't wait for the next show. See you on Saturday.

-- The DMB Crew

Friday, June 3
12:19 AM CDT

It was the perfect night for a DMB show. Tonight we played our first of
two gigs in Burgettstown, PA. DMB put on an powerful set which was
echoed by the reaction of the audience. This house was rockin'! Everyone is
getting into the new songs. We're already beginning to hear them evolve
as they get played live more often. Stand Up took a notable turn this
evening as the band toyed with the arrangement. We're psyched to be back
here tomorrow. Until then...

-- The DMB Crew

Sunday, June 5
12:23 AM EDT

What a fun night tonight! Robert Randolph and the Family Band has
joined us on the road for a few gigs. They're an amazingly musical bunch and
definetly worth checking out. DMB asked Robert to sit in on Louisiana
Bayou this evening. His pedal steel stylings added a fitting dimension
to this yet maturing song. Thanks to the Pittsburgh fans for the
hospitality over the past few days. We're headed to Columbus for shows on
Tuesday and Wednesday. Hope to see y'all there.

-- The DMB Crew

Monday, June 6
12:10 AM EDT

DMB very obviously had a blast on stage tonight. They started strong
with Everyday, spurring the audience to sing along at full volume. Dream
Girl followed, which opened with an impromptu intro. About mid-way
through the set they brought it way down with an eerily beautiful version
of Out Of My Hands. Robert Randolph graced us with his presence once
again this evening, this time joining in on both Louisiana Bayou and
Watchtower, bringing the house down. See y'all right back here tomorrow.

-- The DMB Crew

Tuesday, June 7
11:43 PM EDT

-- The DMB Crew Thursday, June 9
12:18 AM EDT

The rain didn't stop DMB from rockin' Bonnaroo this evening. Sharing the stage with such great talent amongst the artists playing the festival is a great honor for all of us. Alison Krauss and Union Station opened the show today. We've been looking forward to checking out their set for some time now. The Allman Brothers followed and did not disappoint. Warren Haynes stuck around after the Allman's set and sat in with DMB on Jimi Thing. Robert Randolph also came by and joined in on Louisiana Bayou and Watchtower. The audiences response to the whole show was fantastic. We're driving to Indianapolis for shows on Sunday and Monday. Hope to see y'all there.

-- The DMB Crew

Saturday, June 11
12:43 AM CDT

We're just wrapping up a couple great nights in Indiana. The remnants
of tropical storm Arlene paid us a visit, drenching everything in
sight. It made for some real dramatic moments during the
performances. The set lists varied, consisting of a pleasing mix of
old and new tunes. In addition to many of the newer standards, they
pulled out some favorites including Seek Up and Dancing Nancies. The
introduction to All Along The Watchtower tonight came out of nowhere,
augmented by a stellar lighting show. With Robert Randolph sitting
in, the band kicked into a completely improvised funk groove mixed
with overtones of Thriller, trading licks and laughs. We all had a
blast here over the past few days. See you on Cleveland on Wednesday.-- The DMB Crew

Tuesday, June 14
12:46 AM CST

The energy level at Blossom tonight was astonishing. This venue, originally designed for symphony, is a giant wooden fortress taking the appearance of the hull of an old ship. It holds an immense natural reverberation, while a bit of a challenge for the audio crew, makes for a rich experience for audience and band alike.We enjoyed a pleasant day off in Cleveland yesterday. Some of the crew headed down to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and ended up spending half the day. A highly recommended destination for those visiting this great city. We're chillin' for a couple days before the performances in Hartford this weekend. Catch y'all on the flip-side.
-- The DMB Crew

Wednesday, June 15
11:57 PM EDT

We're just getting off the stage after our first of two shows here in
Hartford. The band invited their old friend Rashawn Ross on trumpet
to sit in on Louisiana Bayou. We've seen him before as he's played
with Soulive and Yerba Buena, among others. See you back here
tomorrow.-- The DMB Crew

Saturday, June 18
11:25 PM EDT

Solid couple nights in Hartford. The consistently zealous crowd here never goes unnoticed. We'll be back on Wednesday. See you in Scranton.-- The DMB Crew

Monay, June 20
12:08 AM EDT

Tonight DMB played Scranton, PA for the first time ever. The show also marked the first sell-out for this venue. There is a nice vibe here, nestled in the hills. In addition to the aesthetic beauty of the surrounding forest and great weather, the crowd is LOUD! The tent roof reflects the energy back at the audience and band. We're driving overnight to Virginia Beach for a show tomorrow. See you there.-- The DMB Crew

Wednesday, June 22
11:57 PM EDT

We couldn't have asked for better weather these past couple days. DMB
played a loud and tight set tonight, augmented by Navy planes from
the local air base flying overhead. Lots of friends in the house as
we are so close to home. We're hangin' on the beach tomorrow before
heading to Hershey for a show on Saturday.-- The DMB Crew

Thursday, June 23
11:55 PM EDT

It got as hot as 106 degrees out here today and only cooled as far as the low 80's but that didn't seem to slow the band down much. We're usually here in July, but it seems July's weather has arrived early this year. A surprise tonight was Dancing Nancies, which wasn't originally on the set list, but got added after an earlier tease for it got a big cheer. The whole night was nice and varied with plenty of ups and downs. We're heading back into Virginia. See y'all tomorrow!-- The DMB Crew

Saturday, June 25
11:50 PM EDT

We're as close to Charlottesville as we'll be getting this tour. The
band ripped through a great set for the hometown crowd. Welcomed back
by many, Say Goodbye returned to the fold tonight. Hunger for the
Great Light is quickly becoming a loud crowd pleaser. Robert Randolph
took a break from recording to come down and join the band on a few
songs, promptly blowing the roof off the place. See y'all in
Charlotte on Tuesday!-- The DMB Crew

Sunday, June 26
11:41 PM EDT

Tonight's show in Charlotte was as good a reminder as any of how great it is to be alive! DMB really put on an amazing show. The venue here is a little smaller and more intimate than the last few amphitheaters we've been in lately. The band had a noticeably enjoyable time playing together for the enthusiastic crowd. Tonight saw the return of "Time Of The Season" in a more up-beat set list. The arrangement on Dreamgirl took a bit of a turn as the band experimented with some new chord changes at the tail end of the tune. Can't wait to see where it goes tomorrow. See y'all in Raleigh
-- The DMB Crew

Hello from Raleigh! Hope you enjoy the new design to our little
corner of the internet. We heard a well rounded set of songs tonight
from the guys. We're gearing up for the big Live 8 show this weekend
sandwiched between our two shows in Saratoga Springs. DMB will be
hitting the stage at around 1:30 Saturday afternoon. If you're not
one of the million or so people who will be in attendance, look for
the televised broadcast. See y'all at SPAC on Friday.

The DMB Crew

The DMB Crew
Friday, July 1
11:04 PM EDT

What an incredible experience we all had today. We got an early start on site for the Live 8 show. It was amazing how many people were already there when we arrived at 6:30 AM. It was quite a scene back stage as the eclectic mix of bands prepared for their turn to play. DMB rocked 4 strong songs for their set which was said to have been watched by millions worldwide. Immediately following the set in Philly, we rushed to the airport for a quick flight back to Saratoga Springs and arrived with about an hour and a half to go before set time. Just enough time to gather our thoughts before putting on another show. Admittedly, we were all a bit tired after the whirlwind we had just been through, but that changed immediately when DMB hit the stage to the roar of the eagerly awaiting audience. The band members were so moved by the energy of the crowd tonight that they took a moment between songs to thank and applaud the audience for their exuberance. We're going to take a couple days off to recover before we hit Camden on Tuesday for the first of two shows there. Have a happy and safe holiday weekend.DMBand.com Road Page Notes
Well, we had an excellent couple days off in Philadelphia. Just the
place to hang out over the 4th of July. You could tell from the first
note that the guys came to play tonight! Carter played so hard that
he broke his snare drum during the beginning of Ants Marching. It's a
great thing to watch as he and the drum tech change out a drum in the
middle of a tune. They played a fun and energetic set through and
through. See you back here in Camden tomorrow night.

The DMB Crew
Tuesday, July 5
11:41 PM EDT

Our second night in Camden proved as good as the first. Hunger For
The Great Light, a newer staple, is rocking hard while tunes like Out
Of My Hands and Stolen Away are consistently very soulful and
emotional moments during the shows. We're watching as many of the new
songs are quickly becoming DMB classics. Tonight we leave the "City
of Brotherly Love" for the city that's the "Cradle of Liberty". See
y'all in Mansfield on Saturday.

The DMB Crew
Thursday, July 7
12:07 AM EDT

*since my friends at dmbalmanac.com have decided to start adding the road crew notes to each show on their site, i have decided to stop updating this page, since i have been busy with school stuff.i will still include the road crew notes in each newsletter, though!