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Dave Matthews Band July 18, 2009 Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, WI Ants Rating: |
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User: 04calcondon
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Eh.. Good show, but not Great.. Lessards twitter says they were jet lagged so not so "crisp" as he put it.. and I would have to agree.. not disappointed though, good show.. nite two dominated it though
User: 22step
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FIRST DMB SHOW...still kicking myself for leaving after saturdays show! fucking missed sundays ...dumb bitch made me leave! fell in love with DMB and have been a huge fan ever since!
User: 27DMB40
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This was my 2nd show and my 1st at Alpine Valley. The show was good, the set list was pretty good but the new songs were awesome to hear live. The atmosphere was awesome. Everybody tailgating and parting and being on the lawn was an experience. I ran in when the gates opened and got a great view from left center. The sound was good and loud.
User: 42graystreet
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4 stars for it being a little short. Still had a great time. The Stone and LITHOG was definately the highlights.
User: aaaace
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Short
User: Adam42185
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Had a good time, how can you not at a DMB show. That being said, I could only go first night at alpine due to my schedule and after having seen the seconds night set I feel jipped. Why dont they play incredible shows every night with incredible sets every night? Its kind of lame.
User: AdamBomb35
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Though they were tired, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Good energy.
User: adamortiz11
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Mediocre set...The Stone was the highlight. A lot of people don't like Smoothrider but I liked this years version personally. Crush was solid, Coffin is great during that song.
User: ajwedee
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My first show, ill never forget it
User: Alpinevalley04'
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The sound system sounded off the boys were off.
Worst Alpine show I have seen. Im postitive at least half the spearkers on the left stack were not working. I really hope they make up for it at Deer Creek because that was some garbage. Fix the damn sound mix you bastards it was totally off. Very hard to hear the interplay between jeff and Rashawn because of this. I am a hardcore fan. Very diappointing especially since the last 3yrs have been killer.
User: andymc88
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Show was great. Stone was a nice treat.
User: angel41
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202mm
User: apthompson
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good show....I hate the hill
User: aschuetz
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This was a very good show. Alpine usually is, and I was very satisfied with the show.
User: b.mcalister
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very short concert not one of the best that I have seen
User: Bailey4500
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Band seemed off, and show was short. Speakers were out or something by the left lawn cause it was quiet and I had to listen to drunks talking as loud as they can. Seriously you a-holes, this is about the music, go back to your frat parties if you wanna get sloppy and annoying. Anyway pavilion on Sunday, to hell with these lawn heathens.
User: banser5
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Not even as close to as good as N2 was but still a solid show, it was a lot of fun.
User: bballrunk09
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Unreal atmosphere
User: bd300
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Excellent setlist. Good blend with lots of fine individual improvs. Not the best ever, but up fairly high on the scale.
User: Becca J
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This was my first DMB show ever.
User: bharmeling
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New CD. LOVED it in concert.
User: biggame1717
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It was my first Dave concert, and I thought it was great. We drove 9 hours to see it as well.
User: Biggshaw
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good list, wierd flow
User: Birds_and_Ants
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Could never give under three stars for a DMB concert, but the band was tired. Carter and Tim were awesome as usual, but Dave and the rest of the band were out of it towards the end. Also Smooth Rider should never be in a set list again.
User: bizfan
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3rd show at Alpine Valley for DMB. You have to love how relaxing it can all be...... other then trying to leave at the end of the show haha.
User: blkatchngnclrs
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Not as good as last year, but overall a good show. Can't really go wrong with dmb at alpine. I enjoyed hearing the new stuff live. Not the ideal setlist, but every song was solid. Although Smooth Rider isn't a favorite, I thought it was a lot better than I expected it would be live and I was pleased. Highlights were Crush (Tim and Jeff's trade-off), SMLAM, LITHOG, and Spaceman>Cornbread. Best version of Cornbread I've heard. Jeff was amazing tonight.
User: bloodybob
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I had really high expectation as this was my first Alpine show.
Expectations that the show did not meet.
Good performance, but uncreative setlist and very chatty crowd (front of east lawn).
User: bluerapunzel
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Loved the venue, loved the crowd, had a blast. My only complaint is Smooth Rider and Bayou. Can ALWAYS do without hearing those!
User: bojangles24
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Kind of disappointed. The Stone was good, Crush was good, new songs were fun.....but just overall disappointed.
User: boldm002
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I think we all know Dave can do better--A bad Dave concert is better than any other concert-- and that will never change for me!
User: bradsjimithing
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Since it was my first show, i was blown away. Maybe they werent SO crisp, but dmb is dmb, and they rocked the place
User: brianm69
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I know on paper not one of the best but since I was able to bring my 9yr old Daughter to her first it was tops in my book.
User: bustedstuff88
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Took my younger brother out to the beautiful hills of Wisconsin for his first DMB show and my 6th. He\'s been a DMB nut ever since, but probably more because of N2 than this show.
User: caliemerald99
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Great show full of energy and new tunes!! 201 MM
User: caring
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Good
User: cbags05
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I have not been to a show in a very long time. This was a terrible set, terrible crowd, terrible traffic after the show....worst experience at any concert I've ever been to....on my birthday.
User: ccn5834
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Great to here the new songs, but definetly not what I was expecting out of alpine. The Stone was great to hear. I had great seats and it seemed like the guys were having a good time, which was good to see.
User: cdekk02
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Great show. Great encore to end it.
User: Cheerful Giver
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Fun to be part of a new album launch!
User: chuckcushman10
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A lot of new songs, SMLAM was excellent. From the Stone on, it was pretty solid, So Damn Lucky is just fantastic live. Grey Street, PNP-->Rapunzel, Ants was a fantastic way to go out. Shorter show...that was a little surprising for Alpine. I was close enough to see that the band was having fun up there. I can't say that they were flat or going through the motions. I don't understand why people sitting on the lawn bitch about things. There are always going to be drunk high school kids acting like idiots, GET OVER IT! Get pavillion seats, it can be done, you just have to put in some effort and watch the boards. I've never had to pay more than face and I've sat in the seats every year here since 2000. Can't wait for Sunday night, it's always the best show at Alpine.
User: ckdhaven
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I would never rate any show less than 3...
The boys can play anything they want as long as they want..I will stand and listen until they turn on the house lights...
User: clcfball11
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worst experience I have ever had at a DMB concert, and not just because of the weak show/setlist itself. My area of 201 BB far to the left was a complete joke. I thought I was at a Nickelback or Chris Daughtry concert. white trashy, mindless, drunk people who probably had randomly heard funny the way it is on a top 30 radio station and bought a pair of tickets. Two girls got in a fight and threw beer on eachother, some of it consequently landing on my girlfriend seeing her first show (Great first impression, huh). People were barely there for the show. Everyone was bumping into us, moving past us back and forth to go to the bathroom or get more beer, way more than usual.
Luckily, sunday was the exact opposite of the above. Amazing setlist, show, and crowd.
User: cmoehling
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rad show
User: coffejor
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Seemed short and his set-list left something to be desired. My first Dave concert at Alpine that I'm unhappy with (luckily the second night was amazing!).
User: crentist
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First show ever. Jacked
User: crushme29
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First time at Alpine. LOVED IT
User: Dark_Prince
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First show I've been to, but what felt like a sub-par set list for a majority of it, only a few stand out tracks and performances.
User: daveindyman
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The good: Loved all of the new songs. The run from LITHOG to Why I AM.
The bad: The return of Smooth Rider?? Really?? Bayou.... man played out by now. More Stand Up material played than Crash.
The ugly: A guy in a Cubs Soriano jersey puking next to us in the pavilion.
A very average to below average show for a venue such as Alpine.
User: DBTpig5
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Had a great time at the tailgate, went up and found some friends during the show and had a blast! So what they brought back Smooth Rider and Bayou, I had a blast
User: Digeriwho420
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My first Dave experience, and it could not of been better
User: Dipping Billy
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This show was just ok. It seemed like they were lacking energy just coming off their european tour and all. The Stone was amazing however.
User: DMB1005
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great show, the crowd was a little bad but it just seemed like a typical concert. It was a great show, but thats Alpine Valley, great needs to become unbelievable.
User: DMBALPINE#1
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Good Show, but not the best
User: DMBfan013
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Boys were jetlegged....you could tell
User: dmbfolife'
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What the F. Decent show. Not good for Alpine though. A midset Ants wouldn't have hurt anybody.
User: dmbfwn
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Fairly good show, great Stone. The show just seemed to lack something and was over early for Alpine.
User: DMBgig87
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Good as always
User: DMBgodro
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The crowd and band energy was strong, but the setlist was anything but.
User: dmbowa
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Good, solid show.
User: dnaoshvegas16
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Alpine is great!
User: dowling25
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Show was a little disappointing. Highlights of the night were Nancies, Crush, and LITHOG. The Stone was amazing. The jam was ahhhh soooo sicckkkk. Hoping for a better set tonight though.
User: dragonfly0187
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Wasn't the best show I have been too. But it was fun. The crowd didn't seem into it.
User: dreamingtreejdb
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sick
User: DT41
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Just OK for alpine
User: egrxc
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Good show for my first Alpine. Average - but not one of the worst or best. Enjoyed Dave's dancing to Cornbread with glasses and necklace.
User: ElevenMT
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First show since Central Park and 15th full band show overall...by far the worst show/experience of them all. Within the first four songs we had a kid pee in front of us, another puke in front of us, and then just to our left we had another one gratuitously making out with a girl while sticking his hand up her shorts...maybe at 27 i'm getting too old for this?! I know it's sacrilege to be negative about the band on here but i'm that fan who hasn't enjoyed the run of everyday, stand up, & (gasp) Big Whiskey; therefore, it's quite easy to see how I think this was the weakest setlist of the tour thus far. The sound up on the lawn near the top was also terrible as it was not loud enough making it easy to hear all the conversation around you and it went in and out between being full sounding and thin. Never did I think I'd walk out on a DMB show in my life, but I did tonight leaving as Alligator Pie was starting ... and I actually don't regret it as my wife and I were able to avoid all the traffic going home. As much as I hate to admit it, it is now clear to me that the band has continued to evolve and grow in a way that just doesn't do it for me anymore ... such is life.
User: emitch2000
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Terrible setlist that included Smooth Rider and Bayou. I wish they hadn't brought these out for a show @ Alpine. Very standard show. Only highlight was The Stone. N2 will be so much better. Too bad i am not going.
User: Emma_Krupa1002
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LAWN seats:
Me, Eddie, Mike [+Bark River crew]
*Umphrey’s McGee as opener: OUTSTANDING!*
*Bark River Campground*
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User: everson234
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Too much from Big Whiskey. Not enough of his classics
User: fillup
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I was expecting a few more gems after what they dropped on us last year at Alpine. But I can't say I was disappointed. The crowd had a great energy and it was a really fun show. I was glad to see the return of the Smooth Rider, I can't understand why there are some people that don't like that song. Must be my first show ever where they didn't play a sing song from "Crash".
User: footballteen25
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Decent show, energy was pretty high. Highlights the stone and nancies. Hopefully the set will be better tonight. Kind of wish they would bring back older songs that are not from Stand Up. They did improve SR a bit though.
User: funnywayitis
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I was a DMB virgin until this show! Being on the hill was definitely an experience.
User: Garrettnettz
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meh
User: Geary
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Kind of an underwhelming set list, but was still grooving nonetheless.
User: GeorgiaBean
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Lots of Big Whiskey...lots of dancing and singing along.
User: Georgia_Bean
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Had a sweet time atop the West Lawn hill with some very nice folks...but something about the show was off (the lights with a mind of their own were amusing, however). Looking forward to seats tonight!
User: GGAll-Stars
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Kinda weak for an Alpine show
User: graceisgone41
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of 53 this was def. the worst i have ever seen dave at. 2nd night was amazing tho. think dave forgot to put down the wiskey bottle on the way back from europe.
User: greenteawarrior
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This was my first Dave show, so needless to say i was impressed by the experience. the encore was worth the whole set i though
User: greybart41
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Energy on stage seemed a little low key and it was obvious they had just come off of a week break with the flubs. Seen better and seen worse. I do love Alpine though.
User: heine41
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Can't complain about a DMB concert, but left this one looking forward to N2
User: hhdoc2002
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Solid, Conventional, nothing special. Just wasn't feeling it. The guys seemed they still had jet lag and were a little off. In a venue where they usually overwhelm the crowd with their set lists, performance, or unique covers, this time they definitely underwhelmed the crowd and had the DMB devotees leaving disappointed. Throw out Stone, Smooth Rider, & BWGK songs and you have last year's set list. Just play Live Trax 15 again and you have the same concert.
User: HRDMB
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very fun show!
highlights: funny opener, smooth rider, lying in the hands of god, so damn lucky, seven, the stone, alligator pie, and the encore
love the venue!
User: iamcpap
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Too hammered to remember much, but So Damn Lucky is always a favorite of mine!
User: IndyDMB
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band was just a little off tonite.
User: jahuck
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Weird setlist, but still a good time.
User: JasonCoz
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First time with seats at Alpine. Don't call yourself a fan and get shitty because a song you don't like is played. I promise you I don't like all the same stuff you do, but think you still deserve the right to enjoy it.
User: jaydebrobinson
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Not as long as previous shows I been to.
User: JDDMB
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I was 3rd row center! AH-Mazing! Will post some superior pics later.
User: jeepers11
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User: jeffgklp
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This would have been a 5, but I compared it to Sunday night and personally liked Sunday's show better.
User: jenn920
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All DMB shows are great, but this one was a little to the point. Dave barely spoke, and they all seemed a bit jet-lagged since they had just gotten back from Spain. Still a really fun show, just not as much of the Dave Speak we are used to. It also helped that we had absolutely fantastic seats with a great view of the whole stage. Thank you WH!
User: jerrygarcia50
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So-so
User: Jess_ie
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First time that close! And seats too … WH was good to me that year!
User: jgonsior2005
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nothing stood out about this show
User: JHahn812
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Went by fast. Didn't play as long as usual. Always great to see DMB live though.
User: jhed#41
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best two step and #41 i've ever heard....
enjoyed thankyou...but would have rather heard watchtower....
User: jimiwestphal
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Spaceman into Cornbread is becoming my favorite one two punch. Didn't seem like it caught the crowd but Bayou is catching on for me. Especially those last 2 1/2 - 3 mins. 4/5
User: jmband
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standard set if you want to call it that, but musically it was great, stefan was amazing even with the jet lag and what not
User: JMort
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seemed a little out of it, but still a good show
User: jmythg
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Jaymie, Jess, Dan, Nate, Kristen, Nick, Mike, Keith, Vance, Mike, Cory, JJ, and Andy
User: JohnDMB
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Excellent energy from the band, but a lackluster setlist - even for a N1. Highlights were The Stone, and a tight rendition of Crush.
User: JohnoGT2
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My 8th show at Alpine and 20th overall. What happened? I've never had to work so hard to try and get myself into a show before. The sound on the east lawn was awful - so very quiet. Dave is up there wailing and I was questioning if his mic was even on. No body was singing near us and I think the entire place forgot to sing 'Fools Rush In' at The Stone outro - ugh.
Highlights were Crush, Grey Street and The Stone. All songs I have heard before, nothing too crazy, but great tunes.
This is my 5th year of Alpine Shows and in my opinion, N2 has always superceded N1. I feel that tonight can ONLY be better. I am quite positive that being in the front row of 102 will help too!
User: jrox12
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First concert...amazing
User: jsrcrb
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Seats were better than I thought they would be. They will be a bit better tonight - still not what I am used to - I am spoiled. I have 6th row for my wife in DC in a couple weeks and pretty good seats for tinley IL in September. Loved most of the new songs. Had 2 extra seats that my daughter Megan and her friend sat in and Jordan and Jack were in the lawn.
User: jst007
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Front row Previewed Lawn area, center stage. Phenomenal view. Best version of Smooth Rider EVER
User: JulieLinck
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Even though Mr. Moore was not able to perform, Jeff did an excellent job filling in and the set list was amazing!
User: Kevin C
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Nice.
User: kevski99
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loved it!
User: Keyz
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Just ok. Ive seen better
User: kfaster
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Amazing
User: killtheking40
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Front row- most sites gave bad reviews but front row made it good show for me.
Carter gave me a drumstick as well!!
User: Klong41
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Short but sweet.
User: krazymeesen
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Can a show not be good?
User: krik000
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Good show!! Love DMB this was my 22nd show 23rd tomorrow
User: krispeds
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First DMB show for me so I have no comparison. I thought it was a great show!
User: ktluvsdave
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They never disappoint though N2 blew this show away. The new songs sound great live.
User: LittleBaby928
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how can you go wrong with dmb at alpine valley??
User: littlebartender
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Huge lack of energy. Not one of the best shows I've seen, butlistening to it after the fact, it sounded solid
User: lockman21
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Brutal.
User: lofsfire3592
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Pretty good show love the new album and it was a good show case. Boyd rocked.
User: Look4LoveInHere
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First show, got really drunk, don't remember much! Hell of a time though!
User: lorourke77
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The show was what I expected - lots of new songs with some oldies mixed in. The crowd seemed to be really into the new ones. Would have rather heard something better than Smooth Rider. Loved Nancies. I thought they were going to go into a delayed Warehouse since the lights kept going, but it turned out to be a malfunction. I'm a fan of Bayou, but I thought it sounded terrible. It wasn't mixed right or something.
User: lovejoy_dds
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Loved hearing the new songs played live. First time hearing Jeff Coffin play live, too. Man that guy can blow!
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User: mandemiowa
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Set list not the best, but its still DMB. Stone was the highlight. Ants encore was good, but it needed more.
User: mdog34
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Sunday night better but still no dave show is ever below a 4 in my book.
User: memuller23
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A good show, wish that i had gotten a poster at the show, had to get it off of EBay for $$$$
User: mexiluvin
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Not the best show. The band seemed a little rusty from the trip back from Europe. Kinda mad I missed the Sunday show which was OBVIOUSLY the sh*t!
User: mizzoudmb
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quit complaining......just be pumped to see the show and be in an incredible venue. If your a big fan and want to actually hear the music dont be a skeet ass and buy a pavilion ticket. Any pavilion seat at alpine is good because of the angle. The crowd was great singing the wise men say outro on the stone.
highlights- nancies, stone, hands of god, dreaming tree, so damn lucky, and ants
---smooth rider wasn't actually that bad
User: mjgorman
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Lots of fun, bad set.
User: mnlax12
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First show, loved it, pissed I didnt go to night 2
User: mpascua
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Always a pleasure but it seemed a bit rusty.
User: musicspeaks
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Alright setlist. Performances were pretty good and Dave was extremely happy.
User: Nickel97
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It was too crowded and people were too wasted. However I was pumped for Jeff Coffin and Tim Reynolds, and really dug the stuff from "Before these Crowded Streets"
User: OldmantimeFTW
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Good show but Sunday was much better.
User: OneSweetFan34
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Great show with new songs. First time in the pavilian at Alpine. My 5th show overall (wuss, I know). Was a special treat to get so close.
User: onetomworld
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Got to hear the Groogrux tracks live first time. Camped out nearby. Saw people get arrested by cops on ATVs for peeing on cornfields. Myersk27 won the signed poster and went nuts. Quite fun.
User: organicllygrown
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I was in the 2nd row for this show...my first ever in Alpine!! what more do i need to say. it was a dream come true!! i never thought i would get 2nd row from the warehouse!! ;) im still flying high~
User: orturo
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Dank
User: Phinelivin
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First Dave show ever. Totally wish I saw him the 2nd night. Overall a great night
User: phreakyb
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Great Show but I couldn't see shit!! Stuck int he lawn by the section right where a pole is and where the VIP section where everyone can stand up. Oh well....still had a fucking blast!!
User: pickleweasel61
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First dmb concert of my life...
User: pig ftw
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Show was a blast as always, set list was just okay but still had a great time!
User: pj4real29
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Dave Matthews Band concert #27 and counting. The show was peppered with many new songs from Big Whiskey and three songs from the album Stand Up. I'm guessing Mark Batson had something to do with the setlist. The highlights of the Big Whiskey songs included Spaceman, Why I Am, Seven, and Alligator Pie. All very good to hear live. Other highlights of the show included old fan favorites such as Crush, Dancing Nancies, Ants Marching and The Stone. Also the drunken obese baffoon dancing in the row directly in front of us wearing a shirt which said "The bad man punted Baxter" was an unexpected and unpleasant surprise. Also on a side note I don't think I've ever seen so many douche bag White Sox fans in one place at one time and I've even been to a White Sox game at Comisky Park. And of course it woudn't be a show at Alpine Valley without waiting two hours to get out of the parking lot after the concert. Until next time...
User: pjkdmb326
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Ugg...don't get me started. Out of over 40 shows this is the first one I wouldn't have minded walking out on. Horrible sound, light issues, a crowd that wasn't into it and weak closer.
I'm not a big complainer but this was definitely a low point coming off of the two Vegas shows and what I usually expect from Alpine. I think next year I will fly to SPAC from LA instead of Alpine.
Plus, my extra-disappointing since this was my girlfriend's first Dave show and I was really hoping for a strong showing. Sucks they didn't play You and Me...thanks a lot The Secret.
Crush was good and the Stone after was nice but without a Wise Men crowd the balloon deflated again.
User: plfurman
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after the last two years... night one was a complete letdown. speakers on left lawn were not working and such a short concert. crowd didnt seem as much into it either. maybe too high of expectations for alpine.
User: pzindahizzy
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Meh...the usual
User: Rachel Lauer
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So memorable. i loved it!
User: rafatmit
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Kind of a disappointing show for Alpine. The Big Whisky songs sounded good, but too much Stand Up. The Stone was a nice perk, though.
User: raid24
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I really enjoyed it, first time seeing a lot of the new songs. So Damn Lucky and Nancies were the highlights for me, and I loved LITHOG!!!
User: Ramsizzle
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First DMB show since the Stand Up tour. Loved seeing songs off the new album. Tim and the stage setup made the show. No songs off of Crash but Crush-->The Stone-->Alligator Pie stretch, Dancing Nancies, and the Encore were really sweet.
User: Renegade28
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eventful ! great show, the fact we got to the show at all was a miracle traveling from Ireland.
User: ReshawnsawmeRol
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Super tight concert, i was def messed up for this one.
User: rge45
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Almost 6 months later - can't get over how much better Night 2 was than Night 1. Also first experience at Alpine. Someone explain why the getting out part has to be so horrible.
User: Riplip
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After 20 shows..worst one. Band seemed flat..dave hardly spoke to the crowd. Disappointing setlist. Let's hope 2nd night is better.
User: Route2
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not impressed, seemed short.
User: ryanlyrek
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Great show. Loved seeing Shake Me for the first time.
User: secretlysmiling
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Strange... very strange.
User: seekup34
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The individual songs were played very well. strange set though, no real flow and a real poor lawn crew this night
User: sgalla
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Free.
So Damn Lucky - very nice
User: shelleykj
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It sounded great - at least what I heard in my passed-out state. Got a little TOO into the spirit of the event...
User: sillyseth15soc
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Out of 6 alpine shows this was the worst. weak setlist. highlights were seven, crush, lying in the hands of god for me.
User: simolicious
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The band looked bvery healthy and excited to jam. I really liked the set list upbeat and rockin. It was great to be there with Eric, Liz, Mike(3 vergin Alpiners) and Doug. Had a great time!
User: smoothrider4140
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hmmm...1st off, Welcome Back..to the States and to Apline!
Mixed feelings about the show. Think I stayed so tuned in cause I was 7th row center. Good mix of songs.
Funny was predictable but its starting to grow on me! YMDT, Coffin is def coming into his own. Shake Me Like A Monkey was fun cause thats the sign I brought in (more on that) and there was a bit of a mixup with the lights prior to the start. Smoothrider & Bayou??? yeah, everyone was scrating their heads...Think it left a lot of disappointed fans. Not as good as last years N1 but i'm not gonna complain!!!! Encore was solid and....
I got my stick...rushed to 2nd row and stood up on a chair, showed Carter my sign, he looked, smiled and tossed a stick to me!!! Sign said 'Shake Me Like A with a drawing of a Monkey!!! Clever
User: smtsastb
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Not bad. could have done without Smooth Rider and Louisiana Bayou
User: snooter511
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Great show, So Damn Lucky killed.
User: solareclipse713
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I think we all know the one phrase to describe this show: JET LAG
I few surprises... Smooth Rider and Louisiana Bayou in particular... but both of these from the Stand Up album, so what is one to say?
User: sslatte
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Good show...but not night 2...
User: stav1404
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dont remember much
User: stonemry
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don't understand all the comments about it being a stinker, i had a really amazing time, energy around me on the lawn was fantastic. n2 blew it out of the water obviously but i thought it was a very solid show. loved hearing the stone, rapunzel, crush...LITHOG was sickkkkk
User: stream9184
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Wow was demand high for the show this year. First time since 202 that i could not come up with tickets. I'll admit i was greedy and based up even a couple pavillion tickets hoping for something better and then ended up with nothing. Listened to the show on the golf course. It sounded great and was an experience in itself. Setlist is on par with many of the average shows this year.
User: SuperL8
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Very Chill but wish there was a shocker song.
User: swarm63
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This was not the best DMB show by any means, it just didn't seem like they were on i guess 2 weeks with out a gig can cause rust
User: swflyinmanvar
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meh...nothing special...
User: Swid007
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This was an average Dave at Alpine show. Too much going on at the front of the lawn; migrated to the very top and jammed out there. Hearing BTCS songs near the end were sweet.
User: talairys
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I thought it was a decent show. Any other venue in America, and this probably would have been a 5. Suffered a bit from the common set list, but the guys did bring some good energy. I love Rapunzel, Stone, etc, so happy about that.
User: TeriV
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They were tired-jet-lagged. First show back from Europe.
User: thaDEEPend
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any show at alpine will get me goin.
User: TimmayJ
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Alpine is always a good show, can't wait till they really jam on the new tracks
User: tonynurre
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Drank a little too much for this show
User: tovabamos
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A great first DMB concert. It was very good i thought, and I loved every minute of it.
User: Tripping Billy7
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Worst Alpine show I have ever been to. Didn't seem like the band had too much energy. Stephan even tweeted how jet-lagged he was. Very few solos featuring Boyd or Stephan. First time I was ever disappointed after a show.
User: TromboneKenny
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Disappointing for an Alpine set. Ants as an encore closer? How cliche.
User: ttnsccr14
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Solid performance!
User: wakeboard3584
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Awesome
User: Wakelova33
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I personally loved the show...up beat, lots of fast paced songs...I don't think they ever slowed it down. Just seemed to keep on catching energy we loved it!
User: Warehaus
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Im never gonna complain about a show I was at, but if I just saw the setlist without going, I would've thought a little negatively of it, especially for Alpine
User: warehouseofhrdy
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My first Alpine experience was everything I thought it would be. As far as the crowd, they were electric. I have been to both Alpine and the Gorge now, and Alpine's energy is amazing and blows away the Gorge. The music was great. Dancing Nancies was great. Shake Me Like a Monkey was everything I hoped it would be. Smooth Rider was a nice surprise, though it seemed to suck some of the energy out of the set. Crush is becoming one of my favorites because of the "duel" between Tim and Jeff. The highlight of my night though, was The Stone. I just can't get enough of that tune!
User: watchtower41
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Great energy throughout, this show certainly did not disappoint for opening a 2 night stint
User: watchtower5
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For the first show back in the US I was hoping for a little better setlist. Thats ok though, Sunday the 19th was awesome!
User: WhiteyDMB
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My seventh show. Definitely a great show and a great time, but honestly I know the boys can do better. The setlist was ok. It wasn't the best I've seen, it wasn't there worst. I have high hopes for Sunday though, and I think they are really going to blow us away. There's a ton of great songs that weren't played tonight. And I always am of the opinion that Sunday is always the best day at Alpine. Fun show, though.
User: wnt2believe
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Not quite sure about all the complaints well over 30 shows for me and this was a very well rounded show not the best but not bad at all and as as far as smooth rider very nice to hear been a bit and for bayou totally differnet beat carter had going they worked it really well little different very solid sorry to all you preschoolers who drink too much and cant remember anything except they didnt play crash encore was dissapointing though but Sunday holy shit first time I felt Sunday was better usually other way around!!!!
User: woita
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Great energy throughout! Surrounded by great people as we all danced the night away. Smooth Rider was fun!
User: wzphoto
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acoustics weren't great on the lawn - obnoxious teenagers sang every word to every song off key for the first hour - once they left I really enjoyed the show
User: zaj128
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Decent show anywhere else... bit of a letdown for the opening concert for the 2nd leg of the summer tour tho, especially at Alpine... Very nice encore tho, great pnp>rapunzel and ants