Live Trax 47: 6/8/97 Hartford, CT

[miro_eight]

the flow is great, that's for sure. i'm very happy i bought this one. it's definitely one of the more interesting shows released to date. and that seek up is without a doubt my favorite version ever

[birdsfan09]

Wow what a release! Mix is fantastic and Bela guesting on so many songs is amazing. Only complaint is that the track markers. It doesn't seem like the songs flow into each other naturally; like I've got a release on shuffle. It seems like management cut some of the "in between" time between songs. Either way, this will be one of my favorite releases. Well done!

[daveMathews48]

Does anyone think Carter broke or dropped a stick during the outro of Two Step? Like around 11:30? Could be a lot of reasons it ended the way it did. No matter what it was Carter took charge and ripped through it like usual.

[daveMathews48]

Originally Posted by birdsfan09

Wow what a release! Mix is fantastic and Bela guesting on so many songs is amazing. Only complaint is that the track markers. It doesn't seem like the songs flow into each other naturally; like I've got a release on shuffle. It seems like management cut some of the "in between" time between songs. Either way, this will be one of my favorite releases. Well done!

I noticed that too.. I thought it was weird knowing Béla is guesting and not hearing Dave announce it to the crowd. Especially with the jibber jabber included after the opener.

[daveMathews48]

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Ho Lee Fuck this Two Step!!!!!

Sofa King good.

Haha yes! I love what the banjo adds to the flavor. His opening lick with the twang resolving up is great.

[Hilly]

This is a pretty fantastic Live Trax.

[RSSR]

Originally Posted by Hilly

This is a pretty fantastic Live Trax.

Thanks for releasing it.

[camptravisr]

Finally decided to purchase this one and I'm glad I did. My favorite DMB is more the 2000's sound with Butch, but this show sounds great. Fantastic Seek Up, BOWA, Say Goodbye, Lie In Our Graves, and others. If you're on the fence, grab it! Two Step sounded like a bit of a wreck, but I'll give them a pass :-)

[rhizingbines]

Tried to download this for my drive to Pensacola but there was an error during the download and Warehouse won’t let me re-download it until I call their customer support... which isn’t open on the weekends.

[westoliver23]

Originally Posted by camptravisr

Finally decided to purchase this one and I'm glad I did. My favorite DMB is more the 2000's sound with Butch, but this show sounds great. Fantastic Seek Up, BOWA, Say Goodbye, Lie In Our Graves, and others. If you're on the fence, grab it! Two Step sounded like a bit of a wreck, but I'll give them a pass :-)

I think wreck is a strong word. It certainly swerved off the road but regained control. I honestly miss these moments in the modern band. Just the willingness to risk a bit in and see where it goes.

[Dave&Tim41]

Still listening to this whenever I listen to DMB. The Bela run is fantastic; LIOG (which I usually don't listen to very often for some reason) is a staple for me.

[musicdav24]

Originally Posted by cjobes

Yep. It’s correct on the inside track list though.

I received my copy today. I noticed it was not factory wrapped but placed inside a protective plastic case (line the Japanese cardboard LP replica releases are protected with) and there is a “label” with the CD1 track listing covering the original spot where it was printed on the back cover. Anyone know why and if this was because of the typo? Thanks.

[daveMathews48]

Still strange we don’t hear Béla introduced but we have what’s at the end of Track 1

[read1985]

When is this yearly sale you are referring to???

Originally Posted by cry_minarets458

Anymore, unless there’s a bonus disc, I just wait til the yearly live trax sale and buy what ones I’m missing. That being said, I think I have missed a bonus disc or two over the past few years given my current stance in the subpar banding this band bands.

[RSSR]

God damn, aren’t we due for an announcement of what the next LT will be!?

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by read1985

When is this yearly sale you are referring to???

Usually around Black Friday/holiday season if I remember correctly. It’s a decent percentage off, 25% or something.

[Whiteyxc514]

On my first listen. Love this Two Step!

[daveMathews48]

Originally Posted by Whiteyxc514

On my first listen. Love this Two Step!

Me too! Béla sounds great in it - I wonder how many times he’s taken solos on Two Step?

[Route_2]

Originally Posted by daveMathews48

Me too! Béla sounds great in it - I wonder how many times he’s taken solos on Two Step?

The almanac says 21 times.

http://dmbalmanac.com/GuestStats.aspx?gid=9&sid=13

[Route_2]

^You probably meant solo and not just a guest spot, though. That I don't know.

[daveMathews48]

Originally Posted by Route_2

The almanac says 21 times.

http://dmbalmanac.com/GuestStats.aspx?gid=9&sid=13

Also Dave has played it solo 21 times

[daveMathews48]

Originally Posted by Route_2

^You probably meant solo and not just a guest spot, though. That I don't know.

Of those 21 Two Step’s Béla guested on, three have been officially released:

12.31.96 LT7
6.8.97 LT47
11.30.98 DMBlive

Without having heard them all to tell which have solo spots I grouped them according to how long the band plays:

* only guest
% with Tim
^ with Butch
@ with Jeff, Béla, Futureman, Victor

Under 10 Minutes
12.28.96 * (Béla’s first time guesting)
12.29.96 * (DMB25 #41)

10-15 Minutes
12.30.96 *
12.31.96 * (LT 7)
6.6.97 *
6.7.97 *
6.8.97 * (LT 47)
6.7.98 *
11.30.98 (DMBLive Philly) ^%
12.5.98 ^%
5.30.99 ^# (Dave played w/ 2 broken ribs)

15-20 Minutes
11.20.98 %
11.28.98 ^
12.1.98 ^%
12.7.98 ^% (WH5v1 Crush)
5.22.99 ^
5.26.99 ^

Over 20 Minutes
12.2.98 ^%
9.16.00 ^@
9.19.00 @
4.21.02 ^@

[comeandsee41]

this is an incredible show. top 3 LT release. absolutely fantastic.

[Madnana]

I was just re-listening to this Two Step and noticed that the Almanac is way off on the lyrics: http://www.dmbalmanac.com/Lyrics.aspx?iid=20024&sid=13

I mean, I know it's hard to understand what Dave is singing sometimes, but this one is 100% wrong.

[TwoStep2888]

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

this is an incredible show. top 3 LT release. absolutely fantastic.

[DMBucky41]

How's this show compared to LT 7? I'm in need of a new LT, but was wondering how similar the Bela songs are between the two. Thanks in advance!

[comeandsee41]

Do yourself a favor and get this one. LT7 is terrific but there’s no reason not have both. I find Bela clearer on this release.

[DMBucky41]

Originally Posted by comeandsee41

Do yourself a favor and get this one. LT7 is terrific but there’s no reason not have both. I find Bela clearer on this release.

Sold! Thank you for the feedback. Glad to hear Bela is nice and clear on this one.

[Acester25]

Wow... how in the world did I miss this?! I literally have had this show as my signature for as long as I can remember!

Naturally I went to dmband.com but... where is the show for purchase?! I don't see LT 47 anywhere.

[tyler3440]

Originally Posted by Acester25

Wow... how in the world did I miss this?! I literally have had this show as my signature for as long as I can remember!

Naturally I went to dmband.com but... where is the show for purchase?! I don't see LT 47 anywhere.

Here it is man

https://davematthewsband.shop.musict...saAlvtEALw_wcB