List One Question You Would Ask Dave...

[leoromanetz]

Who's better: Jeff/Rashawn combo or Roi

This ain't a question. Clearly roi. The Jeff/rashawn combo is the worst thing that has happened to this band since he died.

[sparky3j]

Originally Posted by chrisjuniper

Why won't y'all play Grey Street properly?

This is been Ask many times over the years, and he's answered it the same every time......

[leoromanetz]

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I'm not trying to ruin their musical careers! I'm not a cruel monster. I'm just keeping them out of live performances with dmb cuz they are bad for the band imo. Maybe they could play on stage with their injuries in wheelchairs but I don't think they'd want to. Seems like the best solution to get rid of them, while not completely ruining their lives.

[sparky3j]

Originally Posted by aeroshady

Came here to post this as well


Serious question: Are you and Trey Anastasio still friends and will you ever play together again?

Back Up Question: Why did the band decide to do away with opening acts for good?

I don't think they have, I think they aborted the 2 set idea very late in the game last year. I would expect opening acts in 2018 if they do not go back in the 2 set direction....we also know the ladies where supposed to make aperances and they also didn't.

[alec]

Originally Posted by SeekNancyUp

Would you ever consider writing a song about exploring the implications of cryonics and naming it "Ice Man"?

Maybe he could rework Monkey Man to fit this.
"Take a walk across the ice, man"

[SeekNancyUp]

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"Take a walk across the ice, man"

I would take anything that remotely resembles Monkey Man!

That would be my second question... not if the band will ever play Monkey Man, but what will it take for the band to play it?

[DMBucky41]

Why did you skip Alpine in 2014?

[SeekNancyUp]

Originally Posted by DMBucky41

Why did you skip Alpine in 2014?

They didn't play Alpine 2014.


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[SeekNancyUp]

Originally Posted by SeekNancyUp

They didn't play Alpine 2014.


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Sorry, I thought that question was directed at me.

But I believe they skipped due to the new live nation venue at northerly island chicago, right?


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[DMBucky41]

No matter the reason, I haven't missed an Alpine since '99 and the one off Summerfest show just didn't feel right.

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[Roose13]

Originally Posted by leoromanetz

I'm not trying to ruin their musical careers! I'm not a cruel monster. I'm just keeping them out of live performances with dmb cuz they are bad for the band imo. Maybe they could play on stage with their injuries in wheelchairs but I don't think they'd want to. Seems like the best solution to get rid of them, while not completely ruining their lives.

What the fuck is wrong with you?

[dmbetc]

Originally Posted by SeekNancyUp

Sorry, I thought that question was directed at me.

you Dave ?

[leoromanetz]

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Hehehe lighten up Francis. I'm just joshin

[SeekNancyUp]

Originally Posted by dmbetc

you Dave ?

LLOL... no just an idiot who's doing this while he's driving... #youneverknow

Just kidding. Not Dave.


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[BTCS_JTR]

Dave, why can't some posters quote correctly?

[SeekNancyUp]

Dave, will you reconsider getting back on twitter?


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[ToySoldier#34]

Not sure how I would ask this but I've always been curious about what Dave feels his strengths and weaknesses are as a musician, what is he currently working on improving, etc. For all of the Driven Documentary, Road to Big Whiskey, etc. type things that has been released there is also a massive black hole when it comes to any knowledge of how Dave sees his musicianship. I can pull up videos of so many musicians that go into depth about their music, how they came up with songs, what they are working on, etc. and there has always been nothing from Dave.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by dpduke5173

How did you come up with the chord inversions/voicings that make up the majority of your guitar style? Did something/someone specifically inspire you to explore that further?

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Not sure how I would ask this but I've always been curious about what Dave feels his strengths and weaknesses are as a musician, what is he currently working on improving, etc. For all of the Driven Documentary, Road to Big Whiskey, etc. type things that has been released there is also a massive black hole when it comes to any knowledge of how Dave sees his musicianship. I can pull up videos of so many musicians that go into depth about their music, how they came up with songs, what they are working on, etc. and there has always been nothing from Dave.

These are two of the more well thought out and interesting questions I've ever seen suggested. Dave is a really interesting, intelligent guy, and it would be interesting to hear him answer a question like that.

I'd be interested in hearing more about what happened around 2000 and 2004. Not in a negative way, but to seriously grasp what was going on to make them go in such drastically different directions and pass on material that was so well received. As some may know, I like Stand Up. I still would have preferred those 04 songs with an albums worth of material in the same vein as what they were writing. I mentioned this in another thread, but I understand Dave probably needed to do his own thing after the Lillywhite/Everyday/Busted Stuff debacle. With that said, had he just taken a little time off after that, I think he could have come back and instead of doing Some Devil when he did, mix some of those songs with finished 04 songs and you have yourself an incredible comeback album.

[willndmb]

If you could play with any one musician, dead or alive, who would it be? (Maybe add in why too)

I always wanted to ask him that. In today's world the answer might be Roi but previously I never thought about it so I can't give what I think the answer would be

[SeekNancyUp]

On your deathbed, what is the last song you want to hear?


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[jakelley87]

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I think whoever came up with this idea is a genius. So intelligent, in fact, that he is incapable of being disturbing to anyone.

[lockman21]

Why does the band always make decisions that seem financially driven?

[Cobo]

Originally Posted by dmb417

What really happened with the band and Butch Taylor, and will he ever guest again

Great question.

I was just thinking about this the other day; Butch has been gone for a decade now and hasn't had one guest slot since his departure. Things can't be good...

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by dmbetc

What is your most embarrassing moment on stage?

Suspected answer:
sharing the stage with BEP

Probably not his answer. People watching from home hated that more than anyone else did.

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by lockman21

Why does the band always make decisions that seem financially driven?

Live 25 wasn't financially driven.

Reading through the thread, they would make billions if they just put it on itunes. They're leaving an endless supply of cash on the table!

[Hilly]

Originally Posted by SeekNancyUp

Dave, will you reconsider getting back on twitter?


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Reading through the threads on this site, if you were him, would you want to be on twitter?

Where's the advantage for him?

[SeeMoreDMB]

Originally Posted by ToySoldier#34

Not sure how I would ask this but I've always been curious about what Dave feels his strengths and weaknesses are as a musician, what is he currently working on improving, etc. For all of the Driven Documentary, Road to Big Whiskey, etc. type things that has been released there is also a massive black hole when it comes to any knowledge of how Dave sees his musicianship. I can pull up videos of so many musicians that go into depth about their music, how they came up with songs, what they are working on, etc. and there has always been nothing from Dave.

You should watch those docs again, and the making of BTCS one, because it's very obvious that Dave is quite self conscious about his abilities. He says in the BTCS doc that he has to believe he is a pathetically desperate lyricist, otherwise he would actually be one. In a Rolling Stone interview he says his non-traditional way of learning guitar has probably helped him. And on Colbert he said he often turns to Carter on stage to make sure he's not screwing up too much.

[aeroshady]

I came up with a few more I would want to ask:

1) Since the time of this interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_CFIs3fZYU do you believe you have become better at sex or reading books?

2) Will you play me a song of your choice?

[#41Tom]

Originally Posted by dmb417

What really happened with the band and Butch Taylor, and will he ever guest again

I'm fairly sure this was a result of him getting laid on tour, and his wife giving him an ultimatum of either her or the band.... I reckon she wouldn't be too happy if he even guested with them because of the history, so that would explain it. Might be wrong though, but I've heard this a few times from what I'd consider decent sources

[aeroshady]

Originally Posted by #41Tom

I'm fairly sure this was a result of him getting laid on tour, and his wife giving him an ultimatum of either her or the band.... I reckon she wouldn't be too happy if he even guested with them because of the history, so that would explain it. Might be wrong though, but I've heard this a few times from what I'd consider decent sources

Butch saying he is available to guest or tour with band on twiter kind of confuses this theory. I also have heard this a bunch, but why would he be so up for a return if it was the case?