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Waiting to be Liberated... added on 9/5/2010
In keeping with the tradition at the start of a tour, we have updated the list of songs that have been missing from sets for over 1000 days.
The ground rules:
1) These are full band songs only, played in full (yes, we know that can be subjective, but we try hard to be consistent). Songs that were never played full band to begin with, such as Hold Me Down, Save Me, and Dreamed I Killed God are not included. If one of these songs is later played by the full band—such as Funny How Time Slips Away and Deed Is Done—it automatically qualifies for the list.

2) Dave Solo and Dave & Tim versions do not count as returns because they are not full band. The "Last Show" dates refer to the last known full band version. This is, after all, a full band tour. Full band is three or more members of the current touring band.

3) We include only songs that have been regular features during one or more tours. Songs such as Sex Machine, Eyes of the World, Sweet Caroline, and so on are not counted.

4) Studio songs that were played live are counted no matter what. The three songs confirmed finished in the studio but never played live—Dreams of Our Fathers, Trouble With You, and Little Red Bird (the latter has been played, but not by DMB)—are not included.

5) Songs that are in the Defunct category, such as #36 and Leave Me Praying, are not included. However, if any of those songs happens to be played again, it will be moved from the Defunct category and retroactively considered a liberation.

6) Songs that have only ever been played with a particular guest, such as Love of My Life and Road, are not included.

Days since are as of September 5, 2010.
#SongLast ShowDays SinceNotes
1People People 1.26.19936431 based on piano arrangement by Peter Griesar and not played since he left the band, mentioned in 1996 interview and 2010 tweet
2Spotlight 10.22.19936162 confirmed likely to never be played again, mentioned in 1999 and 2010 interviews
3Get In Line 12.31.19945727soundchecked in 1999, mentioned in 2004 and 2010 interviews
4Blue Water 2.25.19955671played several times to varying degrees of completion, by Dave solo, Dave & Tim, and the full band
5Little Thing 4.30.19965241 played by Dave & Tim, Dave solo, teased a lot
6Deed Is Done 6.4.19965206 played by Dave & Tim several times in 1997 and 1999, mentioned in 2010 interview
7Let You Down 6.20.19974825longest missing album tune, played by Dave & Tim in 1997, teased by Stefan in 2003
8For the Beauty of Wynona 9.10.20003647played by Dave & Tim in 2003, Dave Solo in 2002
9Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 5.5.20013410nothing since last full band version
10Waste 5.11.20013404played by Dave solo frequently in 2001 and 2002; played by Dave & Trey at many Dave & Friends shows
11Mother Father 8.26.20013297nothing since last full band version
12Angel From Montgomery 8.26.20013297played by Dave & Tim in 2009
Busted Stuff 5.18.20022932-=LIBERATED on 5.28.10=-
13Angel 7.5.20032619 nothing since last full band version
14True Reflections 7.29.20032595played by Boyd twice in 2007
Kit Kat Jam 7.30.20032494-=LIBERATED on 5.28.10=-
15Captain 7.27.20042231nothing since last full band version
I Did It 9.4.20042192-=LIBERATED on 9.5.10=-
16Crazy Easy 9.8.20042188nothing since last full band version; mentioned in a 2009 interview
Good Good Time 10.2.20042127-=LIBERATED on 7.30.10=-
Cry Freedom 3.27.20051896-=LIBERATED on 6.5.10=-
Hello Again 9.10.20051721-=LIBERATED on 5.28.10=-
17Butterfly 9.11.20051820played by Dave solo several times in 2006 & 2007
Minarets 12.13.20051681-=LIBERATED on 7.21.10=-
18Everybody Wake Up (Our Finest Hour Arrives) 12.15.20051725nothing since last full band version
19Christmas Song 12.15.20051725played by Dave & Tim once in 2007 and once in 2009
20Joyride 6.24.20061534nothing since last full band version
21Kill the King 7.1.20061527nothing since last full band version
22American Baby 8.1.20061496nothing since last full band version
23Steady As We Go 8.6.20061491nothing since last full band version
JTR 9.3.20061363-=LIBERATED on 5.28.10=-
Digging a Ditch 9.9.20061362-=LIBERATED on 6.2.10=-
The Last Stop 9.12.20061418-=LIBERATED on 7.31.10=-
24Break Free 9.13.20061453teased by Dave at a soundcheck in 2007; mentioned in a 2009 interview
So Right 9.22.20061345-=LIBERATED on 5.29.10=-
Cortez the Killer 10.21.20061379-=LIBERATED on 7.31.10=-
25Time of the Season 3.23.20071262nothing since last full band version
26Down by the River 5.27.20071197played by Dave & Tim once in 2009
Still Water 8.17.20071057-=LIBERATED on 7.9.10=-
Some Devil 8.26.20071060-=LIBERATED on 7.21.10=-
If I Had It All 9.14.20071076-=LIBERATED on 8.25.10=-
27Hunger for the Great Light 9.22.20071079nothing since last full band version
Fool to Think 9.26.20071074-=LIBERATED on 9.4.10=-
28Stand Up (For It) 10.1.20071070partially played several times in 2010
29#34 10.2.20071069nothing since last full band version
30Exodus 10.2.20071069nothing since last full band version
American Baby Intro 11.15.20071016-=LIBERATED on 8.27.10=-


No other songs will hit 1000 days before the end of the year; however, as it currently stands, fourteen songs will hit 1000 days during the band's break in 2011, with eight more joining the list by June 2012.

There are currently 118 qualifying songs that are not on the list.
List of Liberations added on 9/5/2010
So far in 2010, DMB has played eighteen songs that they hadn't played in over 1000 days, breaking 2006's previous record of ten. We thought this would be a good time to compile a list of every such "liberation" the band has done in its history. See the most recent "Waiting to Be Liberated" post for the "ground rules."

In total, 38 different songs have been liberated. The Maker and The Last Stop have been liberated the most, at three times each. #40, Big Eyed Fish, Christmas Song, Cry Freedom, Digging a Ditch, The Dreaming Tree, Exodus, Fool to Think, JTR, Pay for What You Get, So Right, and Spoon have each been liberated twice. Of the songs that have ever been liberated, four are currently back to having not been played for 1000 days or more: #34, Christmas Song, Exodus, and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.
#SongLast ShowNext ShowDays Since
1Christmas Song12.8.9312.2.981820
2The Maker5.30.9412.17.981662
3#404.10.956.22.991534
4Exodus5.11.9612.13.001677
5Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard11.17.925.5.013091
6Halloween12.15.989.8.021363
7Typical Situation8.26.006.17.031025
8The Last Stop7.11.996.17.031437
9Pay for What You Get7.7.996.18.031442
10Cry Freedom7.10.996.18.031439
11The Maker8.29.006.18.031023
12The Dreaming Tree8.6.996.18.031412
13I'll Back You Up9.13.006.24.031014
14Spoon11.21.987.29.031711
15#343.23.937.9.054491
16Exodus12.13.009.12.051734
17Christmas Song12.19.9811.29.052537
18JTR8.28.014.29.061705
19Raven7.29.025.30.061401
20Proudest Monkey9.8.025.30.061360
21Digging a Ditch8.31.036.3.061007
22The Dreaming Tree8.7.036.3.061031
23Big Eyed Fish8.8.026.7.061399
24So Right7.19.036.10.061345
25Pay for What You Get8.24.036.20.061031
26The Last Stop8.8.037.2.061059
27Sleep to Dream Her9.9.037.28.061053
28The Maker9.6.033.23.071294
29Sweet Up and Down7.25.008.7.072569
30Fool to Think9.4.049.21.071112
31The Long Black Veil8.1.036.6.081771
32#406.12.016.21.082566
33The Space Between7.13.046.28.081446
34Sugar Will10.5.047.9.081373
35Help Myself9.4.047.12.081407
36Spoon9.14.038.9.081791
37Big Eyed Fish9.12.063.14.101279
38JTR9.3.065.28.101363
39Hello Again9.10.055.28.101721
40Busted Stuff5.18.025.28.102932
41Kit Kat Jam7.30.035.28.102494
42So Right9.22.065.29.101345
43Digging a Ditch9.9.066.2.101362
44Cry Freedom3.27.056.5.101896
45Still Water8.17.077.9.101057
46Minarets12.13.057.21.101681
47Some Devil8.26.077.21.101060
48Good Good Time10.2.047.30.102127
49The Last Stop9.12.067.31.101418
50Cortez the Killer10.21.067.31.101379
51If I Had It All9.14.078.25.101076
52American Baby Intro11.15.078.27.101016
53Fool to Think9.26.079.4.101074
54I Did It9.4.049.5.102192

Honorable mentions go to Pig (971 days between 8.7.99 and 4.4.02), Halloween (995 days between 12.21.02 and 9.11.05), I'll Back You Up (958 days between 8.7.04 and 3.23.07), Raven (962 days between 8.26.06 and 4.14.09), and Sweet Up and Down (988 days between 9.14.07 and 5.29.10).
I like this place, but I have to leave; much better than reality added on 7/24/2010
DMB management announced yesterday that the next installment in the Live Trax series, Volume 18, will be the 6.4.96 show in Virginia Beach. This show kicked off the American leg of the 1996 Summer Tour in support of Crash. Most noteworthy about this release is that it contains one of only two full-band performances of Deed Is Done (all other versions except 10.4.95 were Dave & Tim performances). This will also be the only full copy of the show, as the sources currently in circulation are missing All Along the Watchtower. We have updated our list of full live releases to include this new show.



The following is a table of all of DMB's (and related) official full releases, including upcoming ones. We will continue to update it as other shows are announced.

#DateShow TypeVenueCity, StateRelease TypeRelease Date
18.15.95DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store10.28.97
22.6.96Dave & TimCFL Auditorium (Luther College)Decorah, IAin-store1.19.99
39.11.99DMBContinental Airlines ArenaEast Rutherford, NJin-store11.23.99
412.19.98DMBUnited CenterChicago, ILin-store10.23.01
57.11.01DMBFolsom Field (UC-Boulder)Boulder, COin-store11.5.02
69.24.03DMBCentral ParkNew York, NYin-store11.18.03
76.11.04Dave & FriendsBonnaroo Music FestivalManchester, TNLive Bonnaroo6.12.04
89.6.02DMBThe Gorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WAin-store7.29.04
99.7.02
109.8.02
1112.8.98DMBWorcester CentrumWorcester, MALive Trax11.2.04
129.12.04DMBGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CALive Trax12.17.04
138.27.00DMBMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTLive Trax3.17.05
144.30.96DMBClassic AmphitheaterHenrico, VALive Trax9.2.05
159.9.05DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store11.29.05
169.10.05
179.11.05
189.12.05
198.23.95DMBBaldwin Memorial Pavilion (Oakland University)Rochester Hills, MILive Trax5.26.06
207.7.06DMBFenway ParkBoston, MALive Trax9.26.06
217.8.06
2212.31.96DMBHampton ColiseumHampton, VALive Trax12.12.06
238.7.04DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax3.20.07
243.23.07DMBMGM GrandLas Vegas, NVLive Trax6.5.07
253.24.07
264.22.07Dave & TimRadio City Music HallNew York, NYin-store8.14.07
279.8.07DMBPiedmont ParkAtlanta, GAin-store12.11.07
285.25.07DMBAtlantic PavilionLisbon, PORLive Trax11.6.07
298.29.00DMBSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYLive Trax3.25.08
305.5.95DMBL.B. Day AmphitheaterSalem, ORLive Trax7.8.08
316.7.08DMBBusch StadiumSt. Louis, MOLive Trax10.14.08
327.20.08DMBDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COin-store12.16.08
334.22.93Dave & TimPrism CoffeehouseCharlottesville, VADMBlive12.19.08
344.26.94DMBTown Point ParkNorfolk, VADMBlive12.19.08
3510.22.94DMBBlue NoteColumbia, MODMBlive12.19.08
3610.24.02Dave soloBenaroya HallSeattle, WADMBlive12.19.08
373.29.03Dave & TimHolmes Convocation Center (Appalachian State)Boone, NCDMBlive12.19.08
381.9.04Dave soloChina ClubNew York, NYDMBlive12.23.08
396.28.08DMBNissan PavilionBristow, VALive Trax3.24.09
408.9.08DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax6.2.09
413.26.94DMBIrving PlazaNew York, NYDMBlive7.22.09
426.26.00DMBRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHLive Trax9.15.09
434.10.93DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive9.16.09
445.10.95DMBWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CADMBlive9.16.09
451.27.93DMBThe Flood ZoneRichmond, VADMBlive11.30.09
466.26.09DMBBrixton AcademyLondon, ENGin-store (DVD)12.22.09
477.5.09DMBPiazza NapoleoneLucca, ITAin-store
4812.12.09Dave & TimPlanet Hollywood TheaterLas Vegas, NVin-store2.9.10
4910.24.96DMBFrank Erwin CenterAustin, TXDMBlive2.25.10
507.6.97DMBShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CALive Trax5.4.10
5112.21.92DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive6.8.10
526.4.96DMBGTE Virginia Beach AmphitheaterVirginia Beach, VALive Trax8.31.10
Looking at You is a cover added on 6/24/2010
More than thirteen years since its only two performances, we finally have some solid information about the obscure Dave and Tim song known as Looking at You: it turns out to be cover of Scott Fitzgerald's 1977 song "If I Had Words." While Dave improvised nearly all of the lyrics except the first line (the original comprises just one verse), the melody and that first line are identical. Dave and Tim's cover appears to be more closely based on the version sung in the 1995 film Babe, as this version would have been much less obscure in 1997 than a then-twenty-year-old U.K. reggae/pop song, and the general mood of the version in Babe is more in line with Dave and Tim's.

We have changed the song's name in our database accordingly, and it is now listed as a cover song. Thanks to Brian Siek for bringing this to our attention.
Down by the Bayou added on 6/8/2010
DMB released its oldest live recording to date this afternoon, a December 1992 show from The Bayou in Washington, DC. Just like the previous DMBlive release from The Bayou (4.10.93), there was no previous record of this show. A post in the minarets.net listserv archive makes mention of a show at the Bayou around Christmas 1992, but the poster did not recall the specific date, and he only had the printed setlist from the show's second set as a reference point. We have updated our list of full live releases to include this new show.



The following is a table of all of DMB's (and related) official full releases, including upcoming ones. We will continue to update it as other shows are announced.

#DateShow TypeVenueCity, StateRelease TypeRelease Date
18.15.95DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store10.28.97
22.6.96Dave & TimCFL Auditorium (Luther College)Decorah, IAin-store1.19.99
39.11.99DMBContinental Airlines ArenaEast Rutherford, NJin-store11.23.99
412.19.98DMBUnited CenterChicago, ILin-store10.23.01
57.11.01DMBFolsom Field (UC-Boulder)Boulder, COin-store11.5.02
69.24.03DMBCentral ParkNew York, NYin-store11.18.03
76.11.04Dave & FriendsBonnaroo Music FestivalManchester, TNLive Bonnaroo6.12.04
89.6.02DMBThe Gorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WAin-store7.29.04
99.7.02
109.8.02
1112.8.98DMBWorcester CentrumWorcester, MALive Trax11.2.04
129.12.04DMBGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CALive Trax12.17.04
138.27.00DMBMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTLive Trax3.17.05
144.30.96DMBClassic AmphitheaterHenrico, VALive Trax9.2.05
159.9.05DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store11.29.05
169.10.05
179.11.05
189.12.05
198.23.95DMBBaldwin Memorial Pavilion (Oakland University)Rochester Hills, MILive Trax5.26.06
207.7.06DMBFenway ParkBoston, MALive Trax9.26.06
217.8.06
2212.31.96DMBHampton ColiseumHampton, VALive Trax12.12.06
238.7.04DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax3.20.07
243.23.07DMBMGM GrandLas Vegas, NVLive Trax6.5.07
253.24.07
264.22.07Dave & TimRadio City Music HallNew York, NYin-store8.14.07
279.8.07DMBPiedmont ParkAtlanta, GAin-store12.11.07
285.25.07DMBAtlantic PavilionLisbon, PORLive Trax11.6.07
298.29.00DMBSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYLive Trax3.25.08
305.5.95DMBL.B. Day AmphitheaterSalem, ORLive Trax7.8.08
316.7.08DMBBusch StadiumSt. Louis, MOLive Trax10.14.08
327.20.08DMBDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COin-store12.16.08
334.22.93Dave & TimPrism CoffeehouseCharlottesville, VADMBlive12.19.08
344.26.94DMBTown Point ParkNorfolk, VADMBlive12.19.08
3510.22.94DMBBlue NoteColumbia, MODMBlive12.19.08
3610.24.02Dave soloBenaroya HallSeattle, WADMBlive12.19.08
373.29.03Dave & TimHolmes Convocation Center (Appalachian State)Boone, NCDMBlive12.19.08
381.9.04Dave soloChina ClubNew York, NYDMBlive12.23.08
396.28.08DMBNissan PavilionBristow, VALive Trax3.24.09
408.9.08DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax6.2.09
413.26.94DMBIrving PlazaNew York, NYDMBlive7.22.09
426.26.00DMBRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHLive Trax9.15.09
434.10.93DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive9.16.09
445.10.95DMBWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CADMBlive9.16.09
451.27.93DMBThe Flood ZoneRichmond, VADMBlive11.30.09
466.26.09DMBBrixton AcademyLondon, ENGin-store (DVD)12.22.09
477.5.09DMBPiazza NapoleoneLucca, ITAin-store
4812.12.09Dave & TimPlanet Hollywood TheaterLas Vegas, NVin-store2.9.10
4910.24.96DMBFrank Erwin CenterAustin, TXDMBlive2.25.10
507.6.97DMBShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CALive Trax5.4.10
5112.21.92DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive6.8.10
Liberation List Massacre added on 5/29/2010
The tour gets off to a liberating start with the song JTR being played for the first time since 9.3.06 and Hello Again for the first time since 9.10.05. Busted Stuff and its album-mate Kit Kat Jam were also played full band for the first time since 5.18.02 and 7.30.03, respectively. This Busted Stuff marks the third-longest return of a song in DMB history, behind #34 (3.23.937.9.05) and Me and Julio (11.17.925.5.01).
New Itunes app features DMBAlmanac data added on 5/18/2010





Setlistics has just released a DMB version of their iPhone/iPod Touch app called DMBfanatic which uses official DMBAlmanac data for your mobile dmb tour statistical information needs.

The app features quick access to historical setlists based on song/tour/date/venue/city/state as well as some interesting song statistics that really come in handy when pulled up during a show.

Setlistics has assured us they will be refining the app and building in more improvements on an ongoing basis. Enjoy!
Not a fire... not Leave Me Praying... added on 3/30/2010
After releasing its first live show nearly thirteen years ago in an effort to undercut the rampant bootlegging industry, Dave Matthews Band's management today announced the milestone fiftieth full release. The July 6, 1997, show, from the band's first headlining performance at Shoreline Amphitheatre, will be released as Live Trax Vol. 17 on May 4, 2010.

Several aspects of this show make it a noteworthy choice. Perhaps the most obvious is that it is the first release of a show from 1997 (the 6.16.97 show was reportedly considered for release many years ago but was eventually scrapped). The 1997 Summer Tour had two distinct phases. The first half of the tour featured Béla Fleck and the Flecktones as the opener, while Fleck and others sat in and highlighted those shows; the second half featured Los Lobos as the opening act, and members of the band sat in highlighting those shows. This show is from latter phase of the tour and features contributions from guitarist David Hidalgo and saxophonist Steve Berlin. Management has given several recent hints that a 1997 release was possible: they released the Typical Situation from 7.5.97 and have included the Say Goodbye from the same night on the most recent Warehouse 5/8 compilation.

Another notable characteristic of this show is that it will be the first release of Don't Drink the Water's predecessor, Leave Me Praying. Some people had suspected that this ubiquitous-in-1997 song was somehow the reason for the band's seeming refusal to release a show from 1997; however, if that was true, the band and/or their management have obviously overcome any apprehension they once felt about releasing the song (granted this is all wild speculation, but if that sounds too far-fetched, note that an early version of #41 has yet to be released while several shows and other single songs from Spring/Summer 1995 have been released and all have managed to dodge that song).

Live Trax 17 will also be the first release of the Daniel Lanois cover For the Beauty of Wynona, joining The Maker and Still Water to complete the trifecta of officially-released Lanois cover songs. It is worth noting that Leave Me Praying and For the Beauty of Wynona were songs #2 and #3 on the list of those played the most without an official release. In order to knock two more off the list that have been played more than 10 times in one release, they would need to release a Dave and Tim 1999 show and hit If I Had a Boat and Wild Horses (find out which shows here).


From the band's website:
For the 17th release in the DMB Live Trax series, we chose the Shoreline show from 1997 which is also the first release from that year. This was the band’s third performance at Shoreline Amphitheatre, opened south of San Francisco in 1986 in cooperation with promoter Bill Graham who designed the venue space to resemble the Grateful Dead’s Steal Your Face image.

Highlights of the summer 97 Shoreline show include the debut release of Leave Me Praying (which later evolves into Don’t Drink the Water) and the cover of Daniel Lanois’ For The Beauty of Wynona featuring Los Lobos’ Steve Berlin on sax and David Hidalgo on electric guitar. Jimi Thing features remarkable horn play by LeRoi and Steve Berlin in a musical conversation with Carter’s drums. Hidalgo’s guitar solo in Lie In Our Graves is also worth mention, lending a special sweetness to the song.


We encourage you to show the band that you support their releasing significant shows such as this by purchasing the album. The pre-order ends on April 30.

For those of you keeping tabs, here are a few quick numbers concerning the band's fifty show releases:
In-store releases: 13 (19 shows)
Live Trax releases: 17 (19 shows)
DMBlive releases: 11
miscellaneous releases: 1

Dave Matthews Band releases: 34 (42 shows)
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds releases: 5
Dave Matthews solo releases: 2
Dave Matthews & Friends releases: 1

1991: 0
1992: 0
1993: 2 DMB; 1 D&T
1994: 3 DMB
1995: 4 DMB
1996: 3 DMB; 1 D&T
1997: 1 DMB
1998: 2 DMB
1999: 1 DMB
2000: 3 DMB
2001: 1 DMB
2002: 3 DMB; 1 Dave solo
2003: 1 DMB; 1 D&T
2004: 2 DMB; 1 Dave solo; 1 D&F
2005: 4 DMB
2006: 2 DMB
2007: 4 DMB; 1 D&T
2008: 4 DMB
2009: 2 DMB; 1 D&T
2010: 0

The following is a table of all of DMB's (and related) official full releases, including upcoming ones. We will continue to update it as other shows are announced.
#DateShow TypeVenueCity, StateRelease TypeRelease Date
18.15.95DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store10.28.97
22.6.96Dave & TimCFL Auditorium (Luther College)Decorah, IAin-store1.19.99
39.11.99DMBContinental Airlines ArenaEast Rutherford, NJin-store11.23.99
412.19.98DMBUnited CenterChicago, ILin-store10.23.01
57.11.01DMBFolsom Field (UC-Boulder)Boulder, COin-store11.5.02
69.24.03DMBCentral ParkNew York, NYin-store11.18.03
76.11.04Dave & FriendsBonnaroo Music FestivalManchester, TNLive Bonnaroo6.12.04
89.6.02DMBThe Gorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WAin-store7.29.04
99.7.02
109.8.02
1112.8.98DMBWorcester CentrumWorcester, MALive Trax11.2.04
129.12.04DMBGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CALive Trax12.17.04
138.27.00DMBMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTLive Trax3.17.05
144.30.96DMBClassic AmphitheaterHenrico, VALive Trax9.2.05
159.9.05DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store11.29.05
169.10.05
179.11.05
189.12.05
198.23.95DMBBaldwin Memorial Pavilion (Oakland University)Rochester Hills, MILive Trax5.26.06
207.7.06DMBFenway ParkBoston, MALive Trax9.26.06
217.8.06
2212.31.96DMBHampton ColiseumHampton, VALive Trax12.12.06
238.7.04DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax3.20.07
243.23.07DMBMGM GrandLas Vegas, NVLive Trax6.5.07
253.24.07
264.22.07Dave & TimRadio City Music HallNew York, NYin-store8.14.07
279.8.07DMBPiedmont ParkAtlanta, GAin-store12.11.07
285.25.07DMBAtlantic PavilionLisbon, PORLive Trax11.6.07
298.29.00DMBSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYLive Trax3.25.08
305.5.95DMBL.B. Day AmphitheaterSalem, ORLive Trax7.8.08
316.7.08DMBBusch StadiumSt. Louis, MOLive Trax10.14.08
327.20.08DMBDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COin-store12.16.08
334.22.93Dave & TimPrism CoffeehouseCharlottesville, VADMBlive12.19.08
344.26.94DMBTown Point ParkNorfolk, VADMBlive12.19.08
3510.22.94DMBBlue NoteColumbia, MODMBlive12.19.08
3610.24.02Dave soloBenaroya HallSeattle, WADMBlive12.19.08
373.29.03Dave & TimHolmes Convocation Center (Appalachian State)Boone, NCDMBlive12.19.08
381.9.04Dave soloChina ClubNew York, NYDMBlive12.23.08
396.28.08DMBNissan PavilionBristow, VALive Trax3.24.09
408.9.08DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax6.2.09
413.26.94DMBIrving PlazaNew York, NYDMBlive7.22.09
426.26.00DMBRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHLive Trax9.15.09
434.10.93DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive9.16.09
445.10.95DMBWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CADMBlive9.16.09
451.27.93DMBThe Flood ZoneRichmond, VADMBlive11.30.09
466.26.09DMBBrixton AcademyLondon, ENGin-store (DVD)12.22.09
477.5.09DMBPiazza NapoleoneLucca, ITAin-store
4812.12.09Dave & TimPlanet Hollywood TheaterLas Vegas, NVin-store2.9.10
4910.24.96DMBFrank Erwin CenterAustin, TXDMBlive2.25.10
507.6.97DMBShoreline AmphitheatreMountain View, CALive Trax5.4.10


Last but not least, the following is a chart of songs that are known to have been played ten or more times but have yet to see a full official release:
#SongTimes PlayedNotes
1Sleep to Dream Her46 full band; 1 Dave & Tim; 2 Dave soloThis is the only Everyday song that has not been officially released (except for Dreams of Our Fathers, which has never been played live). This song missed release by being cut from the Folsom Field setlist on 7.11.01
 For the Beauty of Wynona28 full band; 9 Dave & Tim; 5 Dave solo
 Leave Me Praying26 full band; 2 Dave & Tim
2If I Had a Boat25 Dave & Tim
2Baby Blue23 Dave solo; 2 Dave & Tim
4Wild Horses19 Dave & Tim1 release of Dave guesting with the Rolling Stones
5A Dream So Real18 full band
6Dreamed I Killed God13 Dave & Tim
7Oh, Sister2 Dave solo; 9 Dave & Friends
8People Peopleat least 10 full band
Waiting to be Liberated... added on 3/14/2010
In keeping with the tradition at the start of a tour, we have updated the list of songs that have been missing from sets for over 1000 days.
The ground rules:
1) These are full band songs only, played in full (yes, we know that can be subjective, but we try hard to be consistent). Songs that were never played full band to begin with, such as Waste and Hold Me Down, are not included.

2) Dave Solo and Dave & Tim versions do not count as returns because they are not full band. The "Last Show" dates refer to the last known full band version. This is, after all, a full band tour. Full band is three or more members of the current touring band.

3) We include only songs that have been regular features during one or more tours. Songs such as Love of My Life, Eyes of the World, Me and Julio, and so on are not counted.

4) Studio songs that were played live are counted no matter what. The four songs confirmed finished in the studio but never played live—Dreams of Our Fathers (released officially), Trouble With You, Write a Song, (released officially as bonus tracks), and Monkey Man (not released, but known by fans as well as they know most other songs)—are not included.

Days since are as of March 14, 2010.
#SongLast ShowDays SinceNotes
1People People 1.26.19936256 based on piano arrangement by Peter Griesar and not played since he left the band, mentioned in 1996 interview
2Spotlight 10.22.19935987 confirmed likely to never be played again, mentioned in 1999 interview
3Get In Line 12.31.19945552soundchecked in 1999, mentioned in 2004 interview
4Blue Water 2.25.19955496partially played by Dave Solo, Dave & Tim, and full band several times
5Little Thing 4.30.19965066 played by Dave & Tim, Dave solo, teased a lot
6Deed Is Done 6.4.19965031 played by Dave & Tim numerous times, nothing since 1999
7Let You Down 6.20.19974650longest missing album tune, played by Dave & Tim in 1997, teased by Stefan in 2003
8For the Beauty of Wynona 9.10.20003472played by Dave & Tim in 2003, Dave Solo in 2002
9Mother Father 8.26.20013122nothing since last full band version
9Angel From Montgomery 8.26.20013122played by Dave & Tim in 2009
11Busted Stuff 5.18.20022857 played by Dave & Tim in 2003
12Angel 7.5.20032444 nothing since last full band version
13True Reflections 7.29.20032420played at an event by Boyd
14Kit Kat Jam 7.30.20032419soundchecked in 2009
15Captain 7.27.20042056nothing since last full band version
16I Did It 9.4.20042017teased once in 2005
17Crazy Easy 9.8.20042013nothing since last full band version; mentioned in a 2009 interview
18Good Good Time 10.2.20041989played by Dave & Friends on the 2006 cruise ships
19Cry Freedom 3.27.20051813played a handful of times by Dave & Tim
20Hello Again 9.10.20051646nothing since last full band version
21Minarets 12.13.20051552nothing since last full band version
22Everybody Wake Up 12.15.20051550nothing since last full band version
22Christmas Song 12.15.20051550played by Dave & Tim once in 2007 and once in 2009
24Joyride 6.24.20061359nothing since last full band version
25Kill the King 7.1.20061352nothing since last full band version
26American Baby 8.1.20061321nothing since last full band version
27Steady As We Go 8.6.20061316nothing since last full band version
28JTR 9.3.20061288nothing since last full band version
29Digging a Ditch 9.9.20061282nothing since last full band version
 Big Eyed Fish 9.12.20061279-=LIBERATED on 3.14.10=-
30The Last Stop 9.12.20061279teased several times on the Spring 2009 tour
31Break Free 9.13.20061278teased by Dave at a soundcheck in 2007; mentioned in a 2009 interview
32So Right 9.22.20061269nothing since last full band version
33Cortez the Killer 10.21.20061240played with Gov't Mule at a Dave solo show in 2006; usually only played with Neil Young or Warren Haynes
34Down by the River 5.27.20071022played by Dave & Tim once in 2009


Other songs in danger of joining the list by the end of the year are Still Water (hits 1000 days on 5.13.10), Some Devil (5.22), If I Had It All (6.10), Sweet Up and Down (6.10), Hunger for the Great Light (6.18), Fool to Think (6.22), Stand Up (6.27), #34 (6.28), Exodus (6.28), American Baby Intro (8.11), and Dreamgirl (8.11).
New Live Tracks (Not Trax) added on 2/25/2010
DMB management has released a five-song live EP on DMBlive.com. The Haiti Relief Fund EP and a complementary (not complimentary) t-shirt were released on January 29, 2010, and all proceeds go to the relief fund. Of the five tracks, none had been released more than five times. Butterfly is being released for only the second time, and the first time as a Dave solo performance. This is the sixth release for both a newer song, Out of My Hands, and an older song, Cry Freedom (listed as 7.31.03, though actually from 7.31.04). Finally, it is the third release for Dive In. The fifth track is a version of Lying in the Hands of God that was previously released as an iTunes-exclusive bonus track to Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King.

In addition to these five tracks, three more download-only tracks have been released recently on various compilations. The first is the first released Dave and Tim version of The Dreaming Tree from Richmond's 2008 Last Chance For Change concert. It is part of the iTunes-exclusive By the People: For the People soundtrack, released on January 12, 2010. This is only the sixth full release for the song.

On January 19, 2010, MusicForRelief.org released a nine-song, download-only compilation to raise money for Haiti. DMB offered up a full-length live version of Typical Situation from 7.5.97. Outside of humanitarian reasons, this release is significant even though it is the 15th live release of the song: with the exception of an edited version of Crash Into Me (maybe), this is the first released song from the Summer 1997 Tour. It is the first shred of proof that a very localized fire did not, in fact, wipe out ONLY the 1997 Summer Tour side of the DMB show archive room (no such news on Spring - Summer 1998 yet — we'll keep you updated).

Rounding out the not-so-randomly timed, but random releases is the 1.22.10 performance of Hank Williams's Alone and Forsaken from the Hope For Haiti Now telethon featuring Dave and Neil Young. This was the first time the song was performed, so naturally it is the first release for the song.

The most recently announced full show for release is 12.12.09 - Live in Las Vegas, the last night of Dave and Tim's three-night stand at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This release contains the first Dave & Tim releases of six Big Whiskey songs: Squirm, Alligator Pie, Funny the Way It Is, Shake Me Like Monkey, Lying in the Hands of God, and You & Me, as well as the older song Loving Wings. It is the first live release of any type for Little Red Bird and both of Tim's solos, Kundalini Bonfire and his cover of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir.

This release includes a bonus disc entitled Double Down if you pre-order, either 4 songs or 8 songs depending on your avenue. The tracks are taken from the previous two nights' shows. This will be the first Dave & Tim release of Rye Whiskey, #27, Spaceman and Time Bomb. It also contains the first release of the Tim Reynolds original The Wayfarer. This is the first pre-order bonus disc since the 2007 Summer Tour Sampler that came with the Piedmont Park release.

As of right now, Live in Las Vegas will be the 48th full show released by the band. They are closing in on the 50 show milestone; however, the way DMBlive releases are released with little notification, it is possible that by the time this comes out on February 9th, it could be the 49th or even the 50th release. The following is a table of all of DMB's (and related) official full releases, including upcoming ones. We will update it as other shows are announced.
#DateShow TypeVenueCity, StateRelease TypeRelease Date
18.15.95DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store10.28.97
22.6.96Dave & TimCFL Auditorium (Luther College)Decorah, IAin-store1.19.99
39.11.99DMBContinental Airlines ArenaEast Rutherford, NJin-store11.23.99
412.19.98DMBUnited CenterChicago, ILin-store10.23.01
57.11.01DMBFolsom Field (UC-Boulder)Boulder, COin-store11.5.02
69.24.03DMBCentral ParkNew York, NYin-store11.18.03
76.11.04Dave & FriendsBonnaroo Music FestivalManchester, TNLive Bonnaroo6.12.04
89.6.02DMBThe Gorge AmphitheatreGeorge, WAin-store7.29.04
99.7.02
109.8.02
1112.8.98DMBWorcester CentrumWorcester, MALive Trax11.2.04
129.12.04DMBGolden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CALive Trax12.17.04
138.27.00DMBMeadows Music TheatreHartford, CTLive Trax3.17.05
144.30.96DMBClassic AmphitheaterHenrico, VALive Trax9.2.05
159.9.05DMBRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison, COin-store11.29.05
169.10.05
179.11.05
189.12.05
198.23.95DMBBaldwin Memorial Pavilion (Oakland University)Rochester Hills, MILive Trax5.26.06
207.7.06DMBFenway ParkBoston, MALive Trax9.26.06
217.8.06
2212.31.96DMBHampton ColiseumHampton, VALive Trax12.12.06
238.7.04DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax3.20.07
243.23.07DMBMGM GrandLas Vegas, NVLive Trax6.5.07
253.24.07
264.22.07Dave & TimRadio City Music HallNew York, NYin-store8.14.07
279.8.07DMBPiedmont ParkAtlanta, GAin-store12.11.07
285.25.07DMBAtlantic PavilionLisbon, PORLive Trax11.6.07
298.29.00DMBSaratoga Performing Arts CenterSaratoga Springs, NYLive Trax3.25.08
305.5.95DMBL.B. Day AmphitheaterSalem, ORLive Trax7.8.08
316.7.08DMBBusch StadiumSt. Louis, MOLive Trax10.14.08
327.20.08DMBDick's Sporting Goods ParkCommerce City, COin-store12.16.08
334.22.93Dave & TimPrism CoffeehouseCharlottesville, VADMBlive12.19.08
344.26.94DMBTown Point ParkNorfolk, VADMBlive12.19.08
3510.22.94DMBBlue NoteColumbia, MODMBlive12.19.08
3610.24.02Dave soloBenaroya HallSeattle, WADMBlive12.19.08
373.29.03Dave & TimHolmes Convocation Center (Appalachian State)Boone, NCDMBlive12.19.08
381.9.04Dave soloChina ClubNew York, NYDMBlive12.23.08
396.28.08DMBNissan PavilionBristow, VALive Trax3.24.09
408.9.08DMBAlpine Valley Music TheatreEast Troy, WILive Trax6.2.09
413.26.94DMBIrving PlazaNew York, NYDMBlive7.22.09
426.26.00DMBRiverbend Music CenterCincinnati, OHLive Trax9.15.09
434.10.93DMBThe BayouWashington, DCDMBlive9.16.09
445.10.95DMBWarfield TheatreSan Francisco, CADMBlive9.16.09
451.27.93DMBThe Flood ZoneRichmond, VADMBlive11.30.09
466.26.09DMBBrixton AcademyLondon, ENGin-store (DVD)12.22.09
477.5.09DMBPiazza NapoleoneLucca, ITAin-store
4812.12.09Dave & TimPlanet Hollywood TheaterLas Vegas, NVin-store2.9.10
4910.24.96DMBFrank Erwin CenterAustin, TXDMBlive2.25.10
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Last but not least, the following is a chart of songs that are known to have been played ten or more times but have yet to see a full official release:
#SongTimes PlayedNotes
1Sleep to Dream Her46 full band; 1 Dave and Tim; 2 Dave soloThis is the only Everyday song that has not been officially released (except for Dreams of Our Fathers, which has never been played live). This song missed release by being cut from the Folsom Field setlist on 7.11.01
2For the Beauty of Wynona28 full band; 9 Dave and Tim; 5 Dave solo
3Leave Me Praying26 full band; 2 Dave and Tim
4If I Had a Boat25 Dave and Tim
5Wild Horses19 Dave and Tim1 release of Dave guesting with the Rolling Stones
6A Dream So Real18 full band
7Dreamed I Killed God13 Dave and Tim
7Baby Blue13 Dave solo
9Oh, Sister2 Dave solo; 9 Dave and Friends
10People Peopleat least 10 full band
New confirmed shows from DMB's early days added on 2/8/2010
Since the beginning of the site in 2001, we have shied away from adding too many shows from 1991 that don't have any information to support the fact that they actually happened or were planned. There are probably a hundred shows that happened that we do not have listed. Today, we added nine new shows and updated information for two more from 1991 and 1992. This information was culled from the University of Virginia student newspaper archives by one of our admins, Dan.

Unfortunately there isn't any actual song information, but most of these shows are new to any show databases on the Internet. It is possible that one or more of these shows ended up being canceled, all we can tell is that they were planned. Here is a list of what was compiled:

8.31.91 Trax
9.11.91 The Jazz Club (Dave Solo)
9.20.91 Trax
10.8.91 Trax
10.15.91 Trax
1.21.92 (added Will and the Bushmen opener)
1.30.92 Trax (Habitat For Humanity benefit)
2.14.92 Trax
2.26.92 Trax (Alpha Omega Pi's Battle of the Bands)
4.17.92 Trax
9.12.92 (updated venue - Live Arts)
2009 Spring/Summer Tour Song Chart now available added on 2/1/2010


Song Chart prints for the 2009 Spring/Summer Tour are now available for ordering in the store!

All proceeds will go to fund the costs of building new components to the site.

So go ahead and order some charts! Collect as many as you can! Your support is graciously appreciated.
CONTEST ANSWERS added on 12/12/2009
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Larger Than Life... In 3D contest. Winners will be notified via e-mail, and prizes will be shipped soon. The answers to the trivia questions are as follows:

  1. Canada

  2. AK, DE, HI, ID, ME, MS, MT, ND, SD, VT, WV, WY

  3. Back to Alexandra, Caveman, Cortez the Killer, Down by the River, Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Melissa, Road, Rockin' in the Free World, Take Me to the River

  4. 14 (#41, Tripping Billies, and Two Step at the Gorge; Too Much at Deer Creek)

  5. Water into Wine (Aug. 28, 1997 - Aug. 14, 2008)


The movie's one-week run began yesterday and goes through Thursday, December 17.
CONTEST: Larger Than Life... In 3D: Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper & Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello added on 12/9/2009


As you may have already heard, you will be able to see DMB in movie theaters from December 11-17, 2009, in 3D. The film is called Larger Than Life... In 3D, and it features Dave Matthews Band, Ben Harper & Relentless7, and Gogol Bordello. The DMB songs included come from the Austin City Limits Festival performance in October. According to those who have attended advance screenings of the movie, almost the entire ACL Festival show is included, with only five songs being omitted.

Larger Than Life... In 3D will NOT be released on DVD, so seeing it in the theater during its short run will be your only opportunity to see the band's performance in this format. Visit the movie's official website at http://www.inconcert3d.com/ to view a trailer and find out where the closest showing is!

The film's marketing team has provided us with several prizes to award, and we will determine winners by conducting a random drawing from all correct entries we receive answering the following five trivia questions:

  1. In which country, outside of the United States, has Dave Matthews Band played the most shows?

  2. Which states did Dave Matthews Band not play in from 2000-2009 (inclusive)?

  3. Which cover songs has Dave Matthews Band played with their writer(s) as guests?

  4. What is the most number of times a song has been fully played at a single venue other than Trax or the Flood Zone?

  5. What song has had the longest gap between the release dates of its first and second official live releases (full versions only)?


Six prize packages will be awarded as follows:
  • Ticket for two to the film, movie poster, t-shirt, and lenticular image (two packages available)

  • Movie t-shirt (two available)

  • Movie poster and lenticular image (two sets availabe)


All winners will also be invited to participate in the ongoing MyDMBAlmanac beta test. Specific details about the prizes, such as t-shirt size, are not known at this time. Please understand that the prizes are being given to us and these details are therefore out of our control. Prize package contents are subject to change. Send an e-mail with your first and last name, mailing address, and answers to all five questions to contest@dmbalmanac.com. Entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST, December 11, 2009, in order to be entered in the drawing. Limit one entry per person. We will not give out or sell your personal information, nor will it be seen by anyone other than our administrators. We will notify the winners via e-mail and will ship the prizes as soon as possible.
Current Tour
Summer Tour 2010  (Song Chart)
# Shows = 47
# Song Performances = 907
Average # Songs per Show = 19.30
# Different Songs Played = 95
Most Played Songs:
Shake Me Like a Monkey(41)
Seven(35)
You & Me(33)
Corn Bread(29)
Ants Marching(27)
Lying in the Hands of God(27)
Stay or Leave(26)
Funny the Way It Is(26)
Jimi Thing(24)
Don't Drink the Water(24)
Least Played Songs:
Lover Lay Down(1)
Blue Water(1)
Drive In Drive Out(1)
Halloween(1)
The Dreaming Tree(1)
I Did It(1)
What You Are(1)
If I Had It All(1)
Fool to Think(1)
Sleep to Dream Her(1)
Top Openers:
Big Eyed Fish(11)
Minarets(7)
Squirm(7)
JTR(6)
The Stone(3)
Proudest Monkey(2)
Don't Drink the Water(2)
The Last Stop(2)
One Sweet World(1)
#41(1)
Top Closers:
Ants Marching(20)
Two Step(11)
All Along the Watchtower(5)
Jimi Thing(4)
Stay (Wasting Time)(3)
Shake Me Like a Monkey(2)
Grey Street(1)
Time Bomb(1)
Top Encores:
All Along the Watchtower(14)
Some Devil(14)
Time Bomb(12)
Two Step(9)
Ants Marching(6)
Sister(6)
So Damn Lucky(5)
Shake Me Like a Monkey(5)
Little Red Bird(5)
Baby Blue(4)
Teases:
#40(4)
The Last Stop(4)
Corn Bread(4)
Digging a Ditch(2)
Good Good Time(2)
Write a Song(2)
True Dreams of Wichita(2)
Typical Situation(1)
Satellite(1)
Dancing Nancies(1)
#41(1)
Proudest Monkey(1)
Spoon(1)
The Stone(1)
When the World Ends(1)
Water into Wine(1)
Loving Wings(1)
Some Devil(1)
Eh Hee(1)
Take Me Out to the Ball Game(1)
Longest Performances:
#41(21:13)
#41(21:13)
#41(19:01)
#41(18:57)
#41(18:56)
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