Who is Cali?
It's not too often a true fan gets to interview one of the members of the Dave Matthews Band. Luckily enough for us, Cali of WPBZ in West Palm Beach has queried the band a number of times. Cali's interviews with Dave, Stefan, and Boyd are well known for their in-depth insight to the band and arguably the best ones.
Thanks to Cali, a good friend of AM.org for his kindness, we are now featuring all of his interviews with the band from his days working in Boston and his most recent interview from WPBZ during this summer tour! There are a total of eight different interviews that range in topics, but offer a rare insight to the band. Featured are Stefan, Dave, and Boyd.
Thanks to Cali, a good friend of AM.org for his kindness, we are now featuring all of his interviews with the band from his days working in Boston and his most recent interview from WPBZ during this summer tour! There are a total of eight different interviews that range in topics, but offer a rare insight to the band. Featured are Stefan, Dave, and Boyd.
Dave Matthews Band Members.
Click the underlined titles to download and listen to the interview.
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Stefan Lessard (Snow Sports Expo) (12-8-01)
(Downloaded 958 times)- From the Snow Sports Exp, Cali pimps his touring stats. ;) Stefan talks about snowboarding and his love for it and his ability to get more time on the slops in recently. Talk about Everyday and how it touches home more so then the Lillywhite sessions. Talking about rerecording the Lillywhite sessions (Busted Stuff). The effects of 9/11 on Stefan and the band. Tour Talk for 2002 and thoughts of overseas touring. Talk about the snowboard Stefan has helped design.
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Dave Matthews (Top Secret Location) (7-23-02)
(Downloaded 6138 times)- Cali's first interview with Dave comes from a 'Top Secret Location' in the basement of the studio. A typical crazy interview from Dave talking about drug use and experiences and drinking. Topics discussed include Butch Taylor as part of the band, what is in the silver cup Dave has on stage, singing backup to the crowd during Everyday. Also part of this interview is a performance of Gravedigger.
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Stefan Lessard (Snow Sports Expo) (11-16-02)
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(Part 1)
(Downloaded 511 times)- In this interview Stefan discusses the upcoming 2002 Winter Tour and about snowboarding. Talking about how he feels about Madison Square Garden. A highlight is his discussion of Everyday and how he looks forward to no re-doing song and how Busted Stuff only had 2 new song. Also mentions the Lilywhite sessions.
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(Part 2)
(Downloaded 715 times)- More about Everyday and Glen Ballard and fans negative reaction. Stefan talks about what goes on in his head when he is on stage. Also find out what Stefan is listening to at the time. Stefan also discusses his favorite songs (after having hard time thinking of any) and that he has a long list of songs that are his least favorite.
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Dave Matthews (Some Devil Promo) (10-14-03)
(Downloaded 1051 times)- Dave talks about Some Devil and his approach and the 2003 Summer Tour saying it was the best the band had ever had. Dave talks up the greatness of 'Dave and Friends' and the tour. Also discussed is the Central Park concert and DMB's future plans in the studio.
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Boyd Tinsley (Borders Books) (11-20-03)
(Downloaded 501 times)- A Save the Music interview and discussion about Boyd's solo project, True Reflections. Questions answered in this interview include; Why he did the solo project, Why he didn't play much violin, Touring for True Reflections. Talking about the Everyday album and how it reflects their RCA contract. And then discusses the Summer 2003 tour from the bands point of view and Central Park.
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Stefan Lessard (Off Season Talk) (12-5-03)
(Downloaded 785 times)- Another great interview with Stefan. This one taking place following the 2003 Summer Tour and the Central Park show, both of which are discussed. Stefan comments on what he has been doing over the break and looking forward to the birth of Hazel. The interview occurs in a interesting part of DMB history when Stefan was feeling different then past years. He talks about being the punk of the band and about not interacting with Dave on stage and not being one of the 'friends' from Dave and Friend tour, saying "when he's ready to get back with the big boys, we're ready for him."
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Stefan Lessard (Early 2004 Tour) (7-7-04)
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(Part 1)
(Downloaded 483 times)- Stefan talks about his new daughter Hazel and what he did before the 2004 tour started. Discusses the 4 new songs that the band is playing during the tour and confirms the names of the songs. Stefan talks about the difference between recording songs that have been road tested and those that haven't. Stefan talks about possible producers for the new album.
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(Part 2)
(Downloaded 517 times)- Stefan questions whether he likes to be back on tour and he is due for time off. He talks about having more fun this tour because he is able to play new songs. He also talks about openers that he has suggested and has brought on tour and how some others he suggested were 'a little to hard for this band.'
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(Part 3)
(Downloaded 709 times)- In Part 3, the Gorge release and venue are discussed and how it's not the best venue for sound, especially for bass. Stefan talks about what goes into making a setlist on a given night. Is there a group decision to shelf songs for awhile? Where do you see this band going to in the future?
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Dave Matthews and Stefan Lessard (Stand Up Tour) (7-16-05)
(Downloaded 3693 times)- Both discuss the new album Stand Up and the energy on 2005 tour. Is Stand Up the greatest achievement? How has making Stand Up effected the personal relationships of the band? Why continue to tour and where do you go next? Do you ever think about trying to capture the new and younger fans? Fall and Winter 2005 plans? How did you decide to bring back #34? What can fans expect at Randalls Island Concert series? Thoughts on Live8/G8 and if it had an impact. Stefans new website.