Dave Matthews Band

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.

Influenced by: Phish, The Grateful Dead, Steely Dan, Herbie Hancock

Active:

1991-present

Scene:

Charlottesville, VA / East Coast jam

Side projects

• The Lillywhite Sessions

• Dave MatthewsSat, Oct 3
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• Blues TravelerTue, Aug 11
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• Big Head Todd & the MonstersWed, Nov 18
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• Big WreckSun, Nov 8
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• O.A.R.Fri, Jul 24
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• PhishSat, Jul 18
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• Grahame Lesh & FriendsFri, Aug 7
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• Foo FightersSat, Oct 3
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