Raleigh show

[thedrumster12]

Just got back from a tight show in Raleigh tonight. It got really chilly out there tonight, hopefully it warms up for Charlotte on friday.

Bartender: Was expecting OSW, but this was a pleasant surprise, I love the curtain and everything.

#27: Not my favorite, but will take it. Band seemed a little out of it.

Why I Am: Was looking foward to hearing this one, I really dig this song and they looked to be coming around.

ASTB->Too Much fake-> Ants marching: I was a little surprised when ASTB started and was completely fooled by the Too Much fake. Ants is always good.

YMDT: Was digging this song for a while, but starting to wear off. Carter is fun on this one.

Spaceman: probably my least favorite of the 3 new ones, but its growing on me, solid.

Cornbread: Fun, crowd pleasing song. I went to the bathroom and smoked a J.

Raven: Wasn't sure if this would stick around for NC, but it was awesome. Super stoned.

Dancing Nancies->Warehouse: Love this combo. Crowd was so loud during Nancies. Would have been upset if they didn't go into Warehouse. First one of the tour and it was tight.

Funny the Way it is: I'm digging this tune, they did it justice.

So Damn Lucky: Carter rips and tim melts. Good stuff.

#41: Best song i've seen in person. Carter and Coffin were dueling for a what seemed like 5-10 minutes. Absolutely amazing.

Grey Street: Always a winner, crowd loves it, dave was spot on. I enjoy coffin and rashawn's outro

Two Step: Probably my favorite song of the boys and they nailed it.

Blue Water: Was thinking this would be played after last show. Dave was all over the vocals, it was short, but sweet. Chilling.

AATW: Sweet stuff, always a good closer. Dave was on fire. Sang vocals from Stairway to heaven to accompany tim's solo. Crowd was nuts. Great way to end a great night.





Overall, the boys seemed in high spirits tonight. Carter and Dave seemed like they were having the time of their lives and were very talkative. Tim wasn't overpowering as some have stated and boyd although some what emotionless was playing spot on. MVP goes to Coffin though. he literally blew my mind.

[thedrumster12]

Oh and I really enjoyed the Avett brothers who opened. Definately have to get my hands on some of their albums

[brundt3]

Best Watchtower I've ever heard - loved the Stairway lyrics. Glad Raven made the set list tonight. Bartender was a sick opener. And even though I'm not a fan of YMDT, it was probably the best I've ever heard. Coffin and Carter really hit it off on that song.

[MattsTheStone]

Agree with everything. Great show.

[Minarets#40]

Originally Posted by thedrumster12

MVP goes to Coffin though. he literally blew my mind.

I'm not entirely sure how this works, but it sounds like it hurt.

[symbian]

Loved last nights show. All star performances, Boyd didnt seem like he was into it though.

Fun times.
Live Trax?

[Acester25]

Originally Posted by thedrumster12

AATW: Sweet stuff, always a good closer. Dave was on fire. Sang vocals from Stairway to heaven to accompany tim's solo. Crowd was nuts. Great way to end a great night.

Really?! I've always wanted them to do this. I'll definitely have to check out the tape for that one!

[davethebuilder]

Watchtower was ubelievable. Because of the dreaded City of Raleigh 11 o'clock noise ordinance (someone was really thinking when they plunked down a major outdoor concert venue in the middle of a residential area...or did the venue come first?) I think Dave realized that he was going to have to make the one-song-encore a good one.

It seemed like he didn't want to quit after that. He still had the spirit all up in 'im. After Watchtower ended he walked back-and-forth from the drum riser to the mic a couple of times and, although he didn't say it, Boyd kind of did a "C'mon Dave, it's time to go" move.

Also, I've seen some posts indicating that it's time for Cornbread to go away but there's no denying the energy that it injects. I love it!

[A.K.A]

my watertower vid was still uploading when i left for work this morn on youtube. and i cant check it here as youtube is banned at my job. but if the upload is done search "DAVE MATTHEWS BAND - 4/22/09 RALEIGH ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER ENCORE" i think that is the title i put up on it.

and its there please post the link in a pm for me so i can post it in a thread.

thank you

jason

[A.K.A]

here is the vid http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/sh...d.php?t=247519

[mattwest1]

awesome show!!!! the jam after #41 was unbelievable with coffin and carter...warehouse was awesome to hear....really early too much fake-> ants was sick...stairway to heaven verse was awesome. and i wanna steal dave's coat he was wearing last night because he looked like a total badass.

[DMB_2_Step_Gurl]

WOW! what a great show last night was.
i took a friend to experience her first dmb show. she loved it.
i was super cold!!!
i saw a good many leaving because of the cold!
anyways the sax player is he from bella fleck??? i couldnt figure out who he was. i believe he was playin with them last year right??
i need to get more up to date. i havent been on antsmarching since 03 wow

[DmBand801]

Originally Posted by DMB_2_Step_Gurl

WOW! what a great show last night was.
i took a friend to experience her first dmb show. she loved it.
i was super cold!!!
i saw a good many leaving because of the cold!
anyways the sax player is he from bella fleck??? i couldnt figure out who he was. i believe he was playin with them last year right??
i need to get more up to date. i havent been on antsmarching since 03 wow

yes to both.

[Da Birds]

Raven was sick, probably best version I've ever heard. First show for me after a 5 year break and I had a fucking blast.

[Casey Jones]

#41, Warehouse, and Grey Street were my highlights. Of the new songs I liked Funny the Way It Is the most live, even though it was my least favourite on tape. Tim started fucking up Two Step with his gay ass electric guitar and killed my mood, but in came Carter to save the day and rescue the song with his amazingness. Watchtower was awesome but I was disappointed we didn't get another song in the encore.

[Ascf33]

Grey St and #41 reached new heights last night.

[phatpig]

Anyone grab a setlist? I want to know what the encore was supposed to be.

[madyloy]

Originally Posted by phatpig

Anyone grab a setlist? I want to know what the encore was supposed to be.

Im pretty sure it was supposed to be a full Blue Water and then Watchtower, cause it looked like he got waived off to hurry as he went back out

[madyloy]

Originally Posted by symbian

Loved last nights show. All star performances, Boyd didnt seem like he was into it though.

Fun times.
Live Trax?

absolutely live trax. In fact i already clicked the Live Trax button.

[davembfan85]

I was standing stage right for this show, but was a little disappointed. Dave seemed like he needed a bit of a break, like it was just another performance. The show in Charlotte was a little bit better, but so far I'm a little disappointed in his production of old songs. FtWiS was much better in Charlotte than in Raleigh, that's just my opinion though... <3 to everyone in Cary, NC, and thank you Tim and Jostin for the passes <3

[phatpig]

Charlotte was a better show, but there was nothing wrong with Raleigh. Raleigh had a lot of stuff I was not wanting to hear and then they go and repeat like 8 tunes in Charlotte which I was disappointed in. Can't fault them I guess since it wasn't a 2 nighter, but they do need to realize a lot of people go to both shows.