Another summer has come to an end. I don’t know what happened, but this summer seemed to fly by faster than the rest. And there weren’t even that many concerts! Do you realize that if you do not count M3 (which was technically a spring concert) I only went to one concert this summer? It was the Puddle Of Mudd show at the Starland Ballroom. Other than that, I saw no summer concerts. How is that possible? I know for some shows, there was scheduling conflict, but still, I am very surprised. Hopefully I can make up for that with some great fall concerts.
And to celebrate the end of the summer, I have decided to take some time off. I need a little time to gear up for the fall, recharge my batteries, and come back ready to rock through the rest of the year. Next week, The Guru will be dark, as I gear up for the all. I will see you all in a week, and as always, thanks for visiting The Guru.
Here’s what rocked this week:
(Technically) One Last Go-Round For DMB Caravan
The last scheduled DMB Caravan takes place this weekend at The Gorge, in Washington. However, due to the East Coast hurricane of last weekend, the Governor’s Island Saturday and Sunday shows have been postponed with new dates taking place on September 16th – 18th. So, if you can’t make it to the west coast this weekend, you have one more shot to see DMB in 2011. Single day tickets for the make-up shows are available tomorrow morning at 10:00AM.
Pearl Jam’s Destination Weekend
Not to be outdone, Pearl Jam is also celebrating their 20th anniversary with a mini festival of their own. Alpine Valley, Wisconsin is the destination and Pearl Jam is the headlining act. There are some other good bands performing as well including The Strokes and Mudhoney (just to a name a couple). There will be a Pearl Jam museum on site as well as tons of cool, collectible merchandise. It should be an incredible weekend for any Pearl Jam fan.
Bret Michaels Going Solo
The Poison frontman is hard at work on a solo album that will feature guests galore, including (he hopes), Pop Evil. Well, if Pop Evil is on the record, consider at least one copy sold (to me). Everything Pop Evil does is just awesome! As for a solo record, I still don’t understand why Bret isn’t in the studio with his bandmates making another Poison album. Looks like the 2012 tour will be the same old, tired setlist and Poison will have to be someone’s opening act…again.
Tenth Anniversary For Slipknot
Slipknot has announced a 10th anniversary edition for 2002’s Iowa. I find it hard to believe that Slipknot has been around for 10 years. Are they already elder statesmen in the world of hard rock? How did I get so old, so fast? Where the hell does the time go?
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Natural Disaster Edition
This past Tuesday around 2:30 PM, the unthinkable happened. I actually experienced an Earthquake. Having lived in Northern New Jersey for most of my entire life, I’ve never felt an earthquake before. When my entire office building shook, I knew something was wrong, and an earthquake was my first thought. Then I laughed at myself for how silly that sounded. Turns out, it wasn’t so silly after all.
Although it originated in Virginia, the effects of the quake were felt as far north as Massachusetts. It was a scary feeling for a few moments, as no one around me was sure of what had happened. We quickly evacuated the building, but minutes later got the all clear to head back inside. Feeling the building shake (albeit mildly) made me wonder what people who have lived through large Earthquakes feel like. The one I experienced was a 5.9. I would never want to witness an 8.0.
And now there’s news of a huge hurricane heading our way. At least this is a natural disaster that I am used to…
Here’s what rocked this week:
The Great Kat - The World’s Fastest Guitarist?
Here’s an interesting piece. This article is on Long Island Native Katherine Thomas, known as the Great Kat. Her current CD, Beethoven Shreds, is available now. So, is the Great Kat the world’s fastest guitarist? I guess we’ll have to check out the CD to find out. In the meantime, read over this great article that will fill you in on all the details.
Say It Loud: The Genius of James Brown
Debuting at the Grammy Museum this September is an exhibit to none other than the Godfather of soul. The exhibit will focus on James Brown as the “Godfather of Soul” – blazing a trail in American music by blending gospel, pop and soul- as well as show Brown’s role as a trendsetter in both fashion and dance. The exhibit will also illustrate how Brown used his music and celebrity to positively impact the Civil Rights Movement and race relations of the 1960’s. The exhibit will open to the public on September 17, 2011.
Want To Go To An Indie Music Campout?
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven will be rolling into the Joshua Tree region of California next month to co-host their 7th annual CAMPOUT music festival. CAMPOUT will take place September 15th, 16th and 17th at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace in the High Desert of Southern California. The locale of this fest ties in perfectly with Cracker’s own history as their signature album Kerosene Hat was recorded there back in 1993 in the now-closed movie soundstage next to the Palace. This year’s edition of CAMPOUT looks to be one of the best ever. Tickets are available now.
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Postponed
The DMB Caravan was supposed to take over New York City this weekend. However, due to the impending hurricane, the governor of New York has declared a state of emergency for Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, the only festivities that will take place are on Friday night. The rescheduled dates of Saturday and Sunday will be announced in the near future. If you have tickets to these two nights, hang onto them. Single day ticket holders have also been invited to use their ticket for Friday night’s show.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 267
Albums Remaining: 1,786
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Although it originated in Virginia, the effects of the quake were felt as far north as Massachusetts. It was a scary feeling for a few moments, as no one around me was sure of what had happened. We quickly evacuated the building, but minutes later got the all clear to head back inside. Feeling the building shake (albeit mildly) made me wonder what people who have lived through large Earthquakes feel like. The one I experienced was a 5.9. I would never want to witness an 8.0.
And now there’s news of a huge hurricane heading our way. At least this is a natural disaster that I am used to…
Here’s what rocked this week:
The Great Kat - The World’s Fastest Guitarist?
Here’s an interesting piece. This article is on Long Island Native Katherine Thomas, known as the Great Kat. Her current CD, Beethoven Shreds, is available now. So, is the Great Kat the world’s fastest guitarist? I guess we’ll have to check out the CD to find out. In the meantime, read over this great article that will fill you in on all the details.
Say It Loud: The Genius of James Brown
Debuting at the Grammy Museum this September is an exhibit to none other than the Godfather of soul. The exhibit will focus on James Brown as the “Godfather of Soul” – blazing a trail in American music by blending gospel, pop and soul- as well as show Brown’s role as a trendsetter in both fashion and dance. The exhibit will also illustrate how Brown used his music and celebrity to positively impact the Civil Rights Movement and race relations of the 1960’s. The exhibit will open to the public on September 17, 2011.
Want To Go To An Indie Music Campout?
Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven will be rolling into the Joshua Tree region of California next month to co-host their 7th annual CAMPOUT music festival. CAMPOUT will take place September 15th, 16th and 17th at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace in the High Desert of Southern California. The locale of this fest ties in perfectly with Cracker’s own history as their signature album Kerosene Hat was recorded there back in 1993 in the now-closed movie soundstage next to the Palace. This year’s edition of CAMPOUT looks to be one of the best ever. Tickets are available now.
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Postponed
The DMB Caravan was supposed to take over New York City this weekend. However, due to the impending hurricane, the governor of New York has declared a state of emergency for Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, the only festivities that will take place are on Friday night. The rescheduled dates of Saturday and Sunday will be announced in the near future. If you have tickets to these two nights, hang onto them. Single day ticket holders have also been invited to use their ticket for Friday night’s show.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 267
Albums Remaining: 1,786
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
1,000 Dollars Or A Weekend With Dave Matthews Band
The Dave Matthews Band recently performed their first of four festivals to celebrate their 20th anniversary. This first festival took place at Bader Field in Atlantic City, New Jersey. I was unable to attend the concert due to prior commitments (a wedding for my wife's side of the family) which actually disappointed me...a lot. My wife, in an attempt to make me feel better about the situation, appealed to my frugal side.
"Think of the money you saved by not attending," she stated.
That, of course, got me thinking. How much money did I save and was that savings worth not seeing the first ever Dave Matthews Band Caravan music festival.
First, let me breakdown the anticipated cost of attending the concert.
General Admission Tickets - $250
Hotel for two nights near Bader Field - $200/night (with tax and fees) - $400
Gas to and from Atlantic City - $100 (I figure a tank full each way)
Food, Beer, Etc. - $75/day - 3 day total - $225 - that's a high estimate, but you never know what beer or food will cost, how much I will eat/drink and if I will go out for dinner after the show...
Total cost = $975, which I can safely call $1,000.
Next is the bigger question. Is the $1000 saved worth missing out on one of the greatest events in DMB history? As a huge fan of the band, I'd have to say no, but I don't say that lightly. $1,000 is a LOT of money, especially for someone like me that is still paying off the debt of my 20s. BUT, the experience that money would bring is second to none. Three nights of the Dave Matthews Band. Other bands I love like OAR, Guster, From Good Homes, Ray Lamontagne, and The Flaming Lips (just to name a few). It's a rough call, but I would have to say it would be money well spent. You only live once, right?
Next year, if the band continues on in their typical touring fashion, I think that I am going to either take a trip to Washington to see their annual Gorge 3-night Labor Day weekend event, or I am going to try and attend as many nearby area shows as I can. If I start saving the money now, I should be able to have it saved by next summer. Then it's just a question of making sure that I can get the time off from my day job...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Taking Some Time Off Edition
Starting tomorrow, Cousin Ryo is taking some time off. My nephew is visiting for the weekend and there are several projects that I need to complete, both around the house and for the blog. I thought this would be a great time for a blog-vacation. The Rock And Roll Guru will return to its regularly scheduled programming on Monday, July 18th.
To those readers who look forward to the weekend reviews of concerts and new music, I apologize. There will be none this weekend. They will be back when I return to The Guru. While I’m away, be sure to check out the best of the guru to catch up on some great pieces you may have missed. For those of you that love reviews, be sure to browse the concert page or the music you need to hear section. They contain all the reviews you can handle and then some. I’ll see everyone on July 18th.
Here’s what rocked this week:
Rock And Roll = Endangered Species?
The Cutout Bin asks this question with a solid article discussing how the format of rock has changed over the years. Around the nation, less and less radio stations are playing rock only. Fortunately for me, I subscribe to satellite radio and therefore get all the rock formats that I can handle. Currently, I am enjoying Octane, which plays nothing but modern rock. Judging from the bands and songs I’ve heard on that channel, the future of rock and roll is very safe indeed.
The 10 Most Uncelebrated Kiss Songs
Over at Hard Rock Hideout, I wrote a piece capturing the forgotten Kiss songs that need more credit. Kiss is a band whose catalog is vast and it’s hard for the band to give every song its due. I singled out the 10 songs that I feel deserve more attention than they get.
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Round Two
The second of four DMB Caravan shows kicks off today in Chicago. The full schedule has been released and once again the lineup looks incredible. With bands like OAR, The Flaming Lips, Yonder Mountain String Band, and David Gray, I must admit that I am a little upset I will not be in Chicago this weekend. I can’t wait to see what songs DMB plays for their three nights this time around. It’s going to be hard to beat the Atlantic City setlists, but I am sure the band is up for the task.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 160
Albums Remaining: 1,893
For more news, reviews, rants, raves, odd upates, and general music trivia, you should follow me on twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
To those readers who look forward to the weekend reviews of concerts and new music, I apologize. There will be none this weekend. They will be back when I return to The Guru. While I’m away, be sure to check out the best of the guru to catch up on some great pieces you may have missed. For those of you that love reviews, be sure to browse the concert page or the music you need to hear section. They contain all the reviews you can handle and then some. I’ll see everyone on July 18th.
Here’s what rocked this week:
Rock And Roll = Endangered Species?
The Cutout Bin asks this question with a solid article discussing how the format of rock has changed over the years. Around the nation, less and less radio stations are playing rock only. Fortunately for me, I subscribe to satellite radio and therefore get all the rock formats that I can handle. Currently, I am enjoying Octane, which plays nothing but modern rock. Judging from the bands and songs I’ve heard on that channel, the future of rock and roll is very safe indeed.
The 10 Most Uncelebrated Kiss Songs
Over at Hard Rock Hideout, I wrote a piece capturing the forgotten Kiss songs that need more credit. Kiss is a band whose catalog is vast and it’s hard for the band to give every song its due. I singled out the 10 songs that I feel deserve more attention than they get.
Dave Matthews Band Caravan Round Two
The second of four DMB Caravan shows kicks off today in Chicago. The full schedule has been released and once again the lineup looks incredible. With bands like OAR, The Flaming Lips, Yonder Mountain String Band, and David Gray, I must admit that I am a little upset I will not be in Chicago this weekend. I can’t wait to see what songs DMB plays for their three nights this time around. It’s going to be hard to beat the Atlantic City setlists, but I am sure the band is up for the task.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 160
Albums Remaining: 1,893
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Monday, July 4, 2011
The Dave Matthews Band Caravan - Atlantic City, New Jersey
So you didn’t get to make it to Atlantic City for the first ever Dave Matthews Caravan event. Your wife dragged you to a wedding instead that basically put you out of commission for the entire weekend---oh wait, that was me. However, if you, like me, were unable to make it to the Caravan, fear not. Cousin Ryo has scoured the internet for some great coverage and I’m kind enough to share my findings. I still wish I could have seen this live. Anyone want to buy me a plane ticket to Washington for the September Caravan?
Local News Coverage
Dave Matthews Band Takes Over A.C. by LocalNews-GrabNetworks
Dave And Tim – Lie In Our Graves
The Flaming Lips
OAR – Heaven
Guster – This Could All Be Yours
Ray LaMontagne – Trouble
David Gray – Babylon
Dave Matthews Band – Everyday
Dave Matthews Band – Good Times, Bad Times
Dave Matthews Band – Sweet Emotion
Dave Matthews Band – Halloween
Local News Coverage
Dave Matthews Band Takes Over A.C. by LocalNews-GrabNetworks
Dave And Tim – Lie In Our Graves
The Flaming Lips
OAR – Heaven
Guster – This Could All Be Yours
Ray LaMontagne – Trouble
David Gray – Babylon
Dave Matthews Band – Everyday
Dave Matthews Band – Good Times, Bad Times
Dave Matthews Band – Sweet Emotion
Dave Matthews Band – Halloween
Friday, June 24, 2011
Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Dave Matthews Band Caravan Edition
The Caravan begins today. As most regular readers of The Guru know, Dave Matthews Band is doing four shows this year (and only four). Each show is in a major city, with DMB set as the headlining act for all three nights of each festival. The first event kicks off today in Atlantic City, New Jersey. These festivals will probably go down in DMB history as some of the greatest performances the band ever gave and I have a strong feeling that DMB is going to pull out some real gems during their three headlining nights.
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend this festival, thanks to a wedding that is taking me away all weekend. I’m sure I will be able to find several clips on the internet come next week, but I am still disappointed that I cannot attend the first ever Caravan. However, you can attend if you’d like. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the box office at Bader Field. For more details visit www.dmbcaravan.com
Here’s what rocked this week:
Free Caravan Sampler
Looking for some free music? The Dave Matthews Band is offering the Caravan sampler, free on ITunes. It includes songs from O.A.R., Gomez, Dawes, and of course, the Dave Matthews Band. Free is a price that’s hard to argue. Head on over to ITunes and pick up your copy today.
New Music Coming From Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger has been hard at work recording a new album, but not with the Rolling Stones. It’s a super group called Super Heavy and features Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame. The album is due out in September. There is no word on whether the band will tour behind the record.
More Music From Chickenfoot
This was some of the best news I read all week. Chickenfoot is mixing their new album. I didn’t even know that the band recorded a new album or planned to release any new material. I honestly thought Chickenfoot was a “one and done” band. Now there are even rumors of a tour. That’s some great news indeed!
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 132
Albums Remaining: 1,921
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Unfortunately, I am unable to attend this festival, thanks to a wedding that is taking me away all weekend. I’m sure I will be able to find several clips on the internet come next week, but I am still disappointed that I cannot attend the first ever Caravan. However, you can attend if you’d like. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the box office at Bader Field. For more details visit www.dmbcaravan.com
Here’s what rocked this week:
Free Caravan Sampler
Looking for some free music? The Dave Matthews Band is offering the Caravan sampler, free on ITunes. It includes songs from O.A.R., Gomez, Dawes, and of course, the Dave Matthews Band. Free is a price that’s hard to argue. Head on over to ITunes and pick up your copy today.
New Music Coming From Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger has been hard at work recording a new album, but not with the Rolling Stones. It’s a super group called Super Heavy and features Dave Stewart of Eurythmics fame. The album is due out in September. There is no word on whether the band will tour behind the record.
More Music From Chickenfoot
This was some of the best news I read all week. Chickenfoot is mixing their new album. I didn’t even know that the band recorded a new album or planned to release any new material. I honestly thought Chickenfoot was a “one and done” band. Now there are even rumors of a tour. That’s some great news indeed!
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 132
Albums Remaining: 1,921
For more news, reviews, rants, raves, Every Album Challenge updates, and other odds and ends, you should follow me on twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Baseball Edition
Last night, for my birthday, Mrs. Vie got me one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received in my life --- Ken Burns’ box set documentary on baseball. It’s the updated edition that includes two bonus discs covering the modern era. Long time readers know how much I love the game of baseball. This gift made me as excited as a child. I can’t wait to start watching it. I almost called in sick to work so I could stay home to watch the entire thing in one setting. Well, maybe after I start watching it….
Here’s what rocked this week:
The Wheatley Chronicle Talks About The Caravan
Over at The Wheatley Chronicle, I stumbled across an excellent article discussing the upcoming Dave Matthews Band Caravan. Greg Hermann does a great job of discussing the band, the upcoming festival, and most importantly the fans. And since he counts himself amongst them, he knows how great they are from a first-hand experience. I think the four Caravan dates are going to be some of the best things to ever occur in Dave Matthews Band history.
A Man, His Ukulele, And An Unruly Critic
Eddie Vedder has released his second solo album, this one titled Ukulele Songs. It’s, you guessed it, and album with nothing but songs played on the Ukulele. According to Jaymie Baxley at Slant Magazine, that’s not so good. However, what I really love about this is the comments section. Personally, I may have to get a copy of this and review it myself.
Blink 182 On Tour With My Chemical Romance
Teaming up for The Honda Civic Tour, it’s Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance. No word yet on when the new Blink album is coming, or if there even is a new Blink album, but tickets for their tour go on sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 103
Albums Remaining: 1950
For more news, reviews, rants, raves, taunts, chuckles, and some other useless trivia, you should follow me on twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
Here’s what rocked this week:
The Wheatley Chronicle Talks About The Caravan
Over at The Wheatley Chronicle, I stumbled across an excellent article discussing the upcoming Dave Matthews Band Caravan. Greg Hermann does a great job of discussing the band, the upcoming festival, and most importantly the fans. And since he counts himself amongst them, he knows how great they are from a first-hand experience. I think the four Caravan dates are going to be some of the best things to ever occur in Dave Matthews Band history.
A Man, His Ukulele, And An Unruly Critic
Eddie Vedder has released his second solo album, this one titled Ukulele Songs. It’s, you guessed it, and album with nothing but songs played on the Ukulele. According to Jaymie Baxley at Slant Magazine, that’s not so good. However, what I really love about this is the comments section. Personally, I may have to get a copy of this and review it myself.
Blink 182 On Tour With My Chemical Romance
Teaming up for The Honda Civic Tour, it’s Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance. No word yet on when the new Blink album is coming, or if there even is a new Blink album, but tickets for their tour go on sale tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM.
Every Album Challenge Update
Albums Listened To: 103
Albums Remaining: 1950
For more news, reviews, rants, raves, taunts, chuckles, and some other useless trivia, you should follow me on twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
It’s Festival Week once again at The Rock And Roll Guru. This week I will be discussing five select festivals including the highs, the lows, the bands on the bill, the places to go, and why you should attend.
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
http://www.dmbcaravan.com
Dave Matthews Band Caravan
http://www.dmbcaravan.com
June 24 – 26, 2011
Bader Field
Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 8 – 10, 2011
Lakeside
Chicago, Illinois
August 26 – 28, 2011
Governors Island
New York, New York
September 2 – 4, 2011
The Gorge
George, Washington
Overview
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in style, Dave Matthews Band has decided to do their own festivals this year. The first festival will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in late June. DMB will headline every night of each festival, which guarantees an amazing experience for the fans.
Ticketing
Tickets are available through the official festival website (www.dmbcaravan.com) and are sold in packages. The general admission tickets for the 3-day event are $195. These can be purchased in installment payments of $65 each. The VIP package costs a heck of a lot more but provides a lot more as well. For $825 fans will get premiere reserved seating at each stage, a VIP hospitality area that includes food and beverages (beer, water, or soft drinks), and a gourmet buffet dinner.
Lineup
Obviously Dave Matthews Band will be headlining this event. They have announced a headlining set for each night of each festival. That alone makes the tickets worth the price. Every festival will have different bands on the bill. OAR has been confirmed for both the New Jersey and Chicago festivals. Other acts include Guster, Ray Lamontagne, David Gray, The Flaming Lips, From Good Homes, TR3, and a special acoustic performance from Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. So far, the lineups are amazing. Visit the official website to see which acts are performing in which cities.
History
This is the first time that the Dave Matthews Band have decided to host their own festival. While the band has played three night stints in the past, most notably their annual Gorge performances, they have never taken on their own festival. However, DMB is noted for doing things right. I expect that the festivals will run smoothly and with two stages, there should be hardly any waiting time in between acts.
Places To Stay
The official website lists nearby hotels for each of the festival cities. For Atlantic City, the prices of the rooms were a bit high (approximately $180 per night), but a little research should yield some decent results if you don’t mind staying a little further away from the festival. If you decide to go with the hotels that are listed on the website, a shuttle service to and from the concert each day is available. That would save the hassle of parking and paying parking prices.
Overall
DMB Caravan is going to be an amazing experience. With exceptional bands on the bill and a headlining set from DMB every night, this festival is worth the price. Add in the fact that these are the only shows that Dave Matthews Band will be performing in 2011 and it all adds up to an incredible event worth traveling to. If you have the time and the money, cousin Ryo highly recommends seeing one of these festivals this summer.
Ryo’s Final Word
It’s my hope that DMB releases a live concert from each of these festivals, or perhaps a set of highlights from the four. Even though I won’t be able to listen to them until the end of the Every Album Challenge, I would still like them to be there when I emerge to own new albums again.
Bader Field
Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 8 – 10, 2011
Lakeside
Chicago, Illinois
August 26 – 28, 2011
Governors Island
New York, New York
September 2 – 4, 2011
The Gorge
George, Washington
Overview
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in style, Dave Matthews Band has decided to do their own festivals this year. The first festival will take place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in late June. DMB will headline every night of each festival, which guarantees an amazing experience for the fans.
Ticketing
Tickets are available through the official festival website (www.dmbcaravan.com) and are sold in packages. The general admission tickets for the 3-day event are $195. These can be purchased in installment payments of $65 each. The VIP package costs a heck of a lot more but provides a lot more as well. For $825 fans will get premiere reserved seating at each stage, a VIP hospitality area that includes food and beverages (beer, water, or soft drinks), and a gourmet buffet dinner.
Lineup
Obviously Dave Matthews Band will be headlining this event. They have announced a headlining set for each night of each festival. That alone makes the tickets worth the price. Every festival will have different bands on the bill. OAR has been confirmed for both the New Jersey and Chicago festivals. Other acts include Guster, Ray Lamontagne, David Gray, The Flaming Lips, From Good Homes, TR3, and a special acoustic performance from Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. So far, the lineups are amazing. Visit the official website to see which acts are performing in which cities.
History
This is the first time that the Dave Matthews Band have decided to host their own festival. While the band has played three night stints in the past, most notably their annual Gorge performances, they have never taken on their own festival. However, DMB is noted for doing things right. I expect that the festivals will run smoothly and with two stages, there should be hardly any waiting time in between acts.
Places To Stay
The official website lists nearby hotels for each of the festival cities. For Atlantic City, the prices of the rooms were a bit high (approximately $180 per night), but a little research should yield some decent results if you don’t mind staying a little further away from the festival. If you decide to go with the hotels that are listed on the website, a shuttle service to and from the concert each day is available. That would save the hassle of parking and paying parking prices.
Overall
DMB Caravan is going to be an amazing experience. With exceptional bands on the bill and a headlining set from DMB every night, this festival is worth the price. Add in the fact that these are the only shows that Dave Matthews Band will be performing in 2011 and it all adds up to an incredible event worth traveling to. If you have the time and the money, cousin Ryo highly recommends seeing one of these festivals this summer.
Ryo’s Final Word
It’s my hope that DMB releases a live concert from each of these festivals, or perhaps a set of highlights from the four. Even though I won’t be able to listen to them until the end of the Every Album Challenge, I would still like them to be there when I emerge to own new albums again.
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