Charger Arts & Entertainment

Dave Matthews Band or bust!

Brooke Randolph, Charger Staff

Screaming fans, packed amphitheater, overpriced souvenirs, and Dave Matthews Band. Can life get any better? On August 4 DMB hit the Starwood stage for a blowout performance of all their greatest hits. Opening with “One Sweet World” and an explosive performance of “Don’t Drink the Water,” the band played on for three hours after their opening band Guster.

The concert was almost drowned out by some menacing thunderstorms after the opening act, but the crowd stayed true to the rain or shine mentality and thoroughly enjoyed the music and, surprisingly, the rain. Crowd pleasers like “Crash,” “ When the World Ends,” “Tripping Billies,” “Satellite,” “Ants Marching,” “Too Much,” and “Drive In Drive Out” were played with grace and style with fantastic solos by LeRoi Moore and Boyd Tinsley.

Dave also mixed it up with a few unknown songs like “Sugar Will,” “Joy Ride,” “Crazy Easy,” and “The Stone” for a more eclectic mix of music. After the crowd was satisfied and the encore was complete, all we were left with were sweaty concert tees, and ringing ears. More importantly we also had the memories of a fantastic performance and the realization that all our theories were correct; Dave Matthews Band is the greatest band in the world!