Jeff Coffin to finish out the tour with Dave Matthews Band

July 8th, 2008

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According to Jeff Coffin's official website, he will be filling in for LeRoi Moore for the remainder of the Summer Tour. 

Leroi Moore was seriously injured in an ATV accident and is currently reported to be in fair condition and is going to make a full recovery. In a recent article by "The Hook", DMB publicist Ambrosia Healy reports that Leroi remains in the hospital and will be posting updated information about LeRoi's condition on dmband.com, when there is news to report. 

Jeff will be with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones for two shows on August 5th & 6th. DMB does have a show in Cincinnati on the 5th and there is currently no word if there will be someone to fill in for Jeff at that show or no one at all. This is currently the only conflict that Jeff has with the remainder of DMB's Summer Tour.  

While LeRoi's presence on stage is clearly missed by both the band and the fans, Jeff has stepped up in Roi place. Both Stefan and Rashawn posted blogs about Leroi absence from the stage.

You can find audio highlights from all the 2008 shows on our forum.

To send an email/ecard directly to LeRoi at the UVA hospital, please click here.  Mail may also be sent to LeRoi at the following address:  Post Office Box 1467, Charlottesville, VA  22902 or to fanmail@davematthewsband.com.

Official Announcement from Jeff Coffin's website

Jeff w/Dave Matthews Band:

Jeff will be on tour until the end of the 2008 touring season with Dave Matthews Band. Jeff is subbing for LeRoi Moore, who was involved in a bad ATV accident, and will be with the band for the remainder of the 2008 touring year. Thankfully, LeRoi is expected to make a full recovery. Please visit www.DMBand.com for more info and please keep LeRoi in your thoughts and prayers. Jeff WILL be with the Flecktones on August 5th & 6th when they open for Chick Corea's "Return to Forever" in Philly and Boston.