UPDATE 09/20/09: YouTube Video Clip of Dave discussing and performing a portion of "Baby Blue"
Dave Matthews Band continues to work steady with Reverb and Eco-Village through the Bama Green Project to help educate and encourage fans to take action towards a more sustainable future by "going green".
This year, as the band has done in past years you will find Eco-Village tents set up at venues where donations can be made as well as various contests and giveaways. Pickuppal is still available to fans looking for a ride to shows.
What else does DMB want you to do to support the environmental causes?
Part of what gives the Dave Matthews Band their unique flair is their belief in abundance vs. scarcity. From day one, they have openly encouraged taping at their shows, knowing that these recordings will only further their following. Ticket prices have remained considerably lower than those of similarly popular artists, and the fee for membership in their fan club is a mere $35 per year, which allows enthusiasts advanced purchasing of tickets prior to public sale, among other perks. Unlike many musicians, they have never condemned internet downloading of their work. Instead of greedily protecting their output, they have essentially given listeners a golden key to their treasures. Clearly, the members are not suffering financially from these decisions. Rather, their generosity has served to fuel the flame, exposing the masses to their genius. I love to see successful ventures built on this foundation. It reminds us that the path to the top doesn't have to be littered with the misfortune of others.
When Summer tour dates were announced in February, there were a couple to be announced (TBA) dates on that list. Fenway Park was the first TBA date to be confirmed for May 29-30th. The other TBA date is San Francisco, CA on August 29th.
The artist lineup for San Fransico's Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival was announced today and multiple sources confirm Dave Matthews Band as one the headliners to perform at the festival.
This is the second year for the Outside Lands festival and will include other additional artists Pearl Jam and The Beastie Boys headlining as well as Modest Mouse, the Mars Volta, Black Eyed Peas, Ween, Thievery Corporation, Incubus and Jason Mraz.
The festival will take place from August 28-30th at Golden Gate Park. Dave Matthews Band will headline the festival on August 29th.