dmb in Vegas

Yes, we tripped on down to Vegas and caught the Dave Matthews Band on May 8th. It was an amazing show. The band was in high spirits and the crowd was great. MGM Grand’s Garden Arena proved to be a good place to see the show. It was nice to simply stream in minutes before the show without all the long lines and baloney that other places (like the Gorge) put you through to get in. The Arena is steep enough that you have good sight lines and the sound system was LOUD. I think I am still waiting to regain all my hearing.

The set list was great and included several new songs from the upcoming album:

Tripping Billies *

Spaceman *

Corn Bread *

Seven *

So Damn Lucky *

Out Of My Hands

You Might Die Trying *

Funny The Way It Is *

#41 *

Why I Am *

Where Are You Going

Jimi Thing *

Rhyme And Reason *

Burning Down The House *

Two Step

Encore:

Rye Whiskey +

All Along The Watchtower *

Special Guests:

* Jeff Coffin

+ Dave Solo

Loved ‘Spaceman’ and ‘Why I am’ (which is a song written for Leroi). I cannot wait to hear the studio versions when Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King arrives in stores on June 2nd.

We stayed at The Paris which was a nice place to stay. The pool was large and had ample seating. We saw comedy shows at both The Improv at Harrahs and The Comedy Stop located in the Planet Hollywood Casino. Very funny and a nice break from the tables in the casio.

All in all a great quick trip and another grand DMB experinece.

~ by Jason on May 15, 2009.