Setlist check

[Faz#41]

DMB needs a setlist check not a sound check.... as my sig states

[MistreatedLewis]

Say more about this.

[OneSweetMonkey]

Can you please elaborate on what you mean? I'm totally confused.

[hbktonyb]

I don't get it. Do you mean they have to check their setlist b/c they are not playing songs that they originally are supposed to?

[OneSweetMonkey]

Originally Posted by hbktonyb

I don't get it. Do you mean they have to check their setlist b/c they are not playing songs that they originally are supposed to?

I'm pretty he's complaining because he thinks the set lists suck.

[Faz#41]

I'm saying they should not be playing a fucking talking heads cover instead of Ants Marching, Say Bye, Warehouse, _______ <---- (insert any DMB song here)

[RiotAct]

what, you don't like 3/4ths of BWGGK being played every night?

[MistreatedLewis]

Originally Posted by RiotAct

what, you don't like 3/4ths of BWGGK being played every night?

I don't think that's his problem. It's unreasonable to expect anything else on an album tour IMO. It's what they choose to play in the other 10 slots that makes or breaks these shows.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by RiotAct

what, you don't like 3/4ths of BWGGK being played every night?

I'm fine with the BWGK songs each night, but I agree that they need to start coming up with more inventive setlists outside of those tunes. Also, they need to stop debuting a song and then shelving it after one or two plays. The fact that Typical and Jane haven't stuck around from the first leg outright sucks. Warehouse made its return 7 shows ago and hasn't been heard from since; the same can be said for Recently, but with far more shows since it's one and only play. BOWA has gotten a whopping two plays all summer. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Say Goodbye and I'll Back You Up don't show up on another setlist this summer.

Bottom line -- the songs DMB is bringing back are excellent, but they should be coming back into rotation, not just making a one time appearance and then disappearing forever.

[Flip36]

Originally Posted by MistreatedLewis

I don't think that's his problem. It's unreasonable to expect anything else on an album tour IMO. It's what they choose to play in the other 10 slots that makes or breaks these shows.

werd!

[moccasin]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

I'm fine with the BWGK songs each night, but I agree that they need to start coming up with more inventive setlists outside of those tunes. Also, they need to stop debuting a song and then shelving it after one or two plays. The fact that Typical and Jane haven't stuck around from the first leg outright sucks. Warehouse made its return 7 shows ago and hasn't been heard from since; the same can be said for Recently, but with far more shows since it's one and only play. BOWA has gotten a whopping two plays all summer. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Say Goodbye and I'll Back You Up don't show up on another setlist this summer.

Bottom line -- the songs DMB is bringing back are excellent, but they should be coming back into rotation, not just making a one time appearance and then disappearing forever.

I originally posted the quote the OP uses (Thanks OP!) right after
Jones Beach N1. I felt it was a weak set besides the Whiskey songs
which we all expected to hear. I think N2 was nice, and feel there have been some strong sets as the tour has moved forward.

[ryguy469]

Originally Posted by Faz#41

I'm saying they should not be playing a fucking talking heads cover instead of Ants Marching, Say Bye, Warehouse, _______ <---- (insert any DMB song here)

Umm let me just correct you. First of all, the Talking Heads are the fucking shit. If you unaware of this fact go watch their live DVD Stop Making Sense. Second, have you heard them do the cover? I'd say its pretty darn fun and the band really gets into it. Third, in response to what is in bold, i'll take Burning down the house over everything on Stand Up, almost everything on Everyday and even some other older songs 50 times out of 10.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by ryguy469

Umm let me just correct you. First of all, the Talking Heads are the fucking shit. If you unaware of this fact go watch their live DVD Stop Making Sense. Second, have you heard them do the cover? I'd say its pretty darn fun and the band really gets into it. Third, in response to what is in bold, i'll take Burning down the house over everything on Stand Up, almost everything on Everyday and even some other older songs 50 times out of 10.

The Talking Heads' status as an iconic band has absolutely nothing to do with this argument. I love plenty of bands that I would never, ever want to see DMB cover. As far as BTDH's status as a song in the rotation, it's a decent cover at best. It's better than alot of the newer songs DMB has chosen to cover, but it's not as good as many of DMB's older cover songs.

And the post you're quoting never said that BDTH wasn't better than alot of what's on Stand Up or Everyday, but rather that there are numerous classic DMB tunes that he'd rather see. I agree with him. When so many great DMB songs have gone unplayed, it's incredibly disappointing that this song steals a setlist spot away from the songs that made us fans of DMB. I don't know about you, but when I pay to see a band, I want to see that band's songs over a bunch of covers.

I can think of at least 20 unplayed DMB songs that I'd like to see come back before BDTH gets another play.

[eleos1177]

Originally Posted by ryguy469

Umm let me just correct you. First of all, the Talking Heads are the fucking shit. If you unaware of this fact go watch their live DVD Stop Making Sense. Second, have you heard them do the cover? I'd say its pretty darn fun and the band really gets into it. Third, in response to what is in bold, i'll take Burning down the house over everything on Stand Up, almost everything on Everyday and even some other older songs 50 times out of 10.

...EXCEPT "HELLO AGAIN" of course.

[harmon25]

Problem last year as well as this year is that they are debuting songs for the tour, but they only get played 1 or 2 shows and disappear. The same songs are in the rotation then they'll throw in a debut for proudest monkey, bowa, say goodbye, etc.

Problem this year is there has been no real rarity factor. Last year rare songs that came into play were Halloween and #40...but theyre still there this year. Nothing new has come on that front.

They should bust out more WH, Say Goodbye, Raven, YNK, IBYU, Busted Stuff, Last Stop, Captain, etc. Switch it uppp

[JBScout21]

You all really need to quit your bitching about the setlists. They play way they want to play and take occasional suggestions. It shouldn't be any other way...plain and simple. A lot of people are over looking the fact that its an album tour and regardless have you all forgotten about Shotgun? Whether you like that song or not it takes out lot out of Dave to play it but he does because people want to hear it. These arguments are as pointless as the ones with people complaining about Dave introducing songs before the band plays them.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by JBScout21

You all really need to quit your bitching about the setlists. They play way they want to play and take occasional suggestions. It shouldn't be any other way...plain and simple. A lot of people are over looking the fact that its an album tour and regardless have you all forgotten about Shotgun? Whether you like that song or not it takes out lot out of Dave to play it but he does because people want to hear it. These arguments are as pointless as the ones with people complaining about Dave introducing songs before the band plays them.

1. When did you become a fan?

2. How does Shotgun "take a lot out of Dave to play"?

[harmon25]

Originally Posted by JBScout21

You all really need to quit your bitching about the setlists. They play way they want to play and take occasional suggestions. It shouldn't be any other way...plain and simple. A lot of people are over looking the fact that its an album tour and regardless have you all forgotten about Shotgun? Whether you like that song or not it takes out lot out of Dave to play it but he does because people want to hear it. These arguments are as pointless as the ones with people complaining about Dave introducing songs before the band plays them.

You're confusing "bitching" and commenting. I loved last years tour and have enjoyed my shows this year. Simply commenting on what they're doing.

[thehammer316]

Originally Posted by faz#41

i'm saying they should not be playing a fucking talking heads cover instead of ants marching, say bye, warehouse, _______ <---- (insert any dmb song here)

epic fail!:bang

[doesmusicbest]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

1. When did you become a fan?

2. How does Shotgun "take a lot out of Dave to play"?

1. Please don't tell me you are going to use the "I've been a fan longer so I know better" excuse.

2. I'm sure he's referring to the fact that it's about Dave's sister who was murdered. This song has to have some effect on him.

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by thehammer316

epic fail!:bang

How so?

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by doesmusicbest

1. Please don't tell me you are going to use the "I've been a fan longer so I know better" excuse.

2. I'm sure he's referring to the fact that it's about Dave's sister who was murdered. This song has to have some effect on him.

Why don't we let him answer before we jump to conclusions.

[canes101190]

I like BDTH, but I don't think they should be soundchecking Sledgehammer and Solsbury Hill. Pick 1 or 2 and play them, at a show you can hear anything from Solsbury, BDTH, Maker, Rye Whiskey, or Watchtower and IMO that is too many covers for an album tour.

[Norman Smiley]

Originally Posted by doesmusicbest

2. I'm sure he's referring to the fact that it's about Dave's sister who was murdered. This song has to have some effect on him.

This is the first time that I have heard this. When did Dave say this, or is it an assumption?

[thehammer316]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

How so?

I have been into the setlists. He is supporting an album! He plays album songs. JC hasnt been in the band but for...lets say 2 years. He can't possibly know the whole catalog. They are playing a great tour, This thread frustrates me. Besides if he played the same shit all the time why would we travel from show to show. They arent U2

[DMBzilla]

Originally Posted by thehammer316

I have been into the setlists. He is supporting an album! He plays album songs. JC hasnt been in the band but for...lets say 2 years. He can't possibly know the whole catalog. They are playing a great tour, This thread frustrates me. Besides if he played the same shit all the time why would we travel from show to show. They arent U2

What does any of that have to do with the fact that your comment was in response to the poster's desire to hear classic DMB songs instead of BDTH?

Oh, and it's "they," not "he" -- DMB is a band, not a person.

[canes101190]

Originally Posted by DMBzilla

What does any of that have to do with the fact that your comment was in response to the poster's desire to hear classic DMB songs instead of BDTH?

Oh, and it's "they," not "he" -- DMB is a band, not a person.

Thats my biggest pet peeve when people talk about the band. It's THE Dave Matthews Band, not his band.

[doesmusicbest]

Originally Posted by Norman Smiley

This is the first time that I have heard this. When did Dave say this, or is it an assumption?

Hmm. I'm not really sure. I probably heard it a while ago on ants and it made sense to me. I guess he might of said it but I don't know for sure.

[jakesomedevil41]

Originally Posted by Faz#41

DMB needs a setlist check not a sound check.... as my sig states

who exactly would they check their setlist with?

[layla24mfh]

I just went to the VA run and got 7 new songs at my 2nd show. That is just simply not enough. They played Grey Street, You Might Die Trying, LIOG, and Crash from older albums. I understand repeats of Big Whiskey songs but not older songs. I love LIOG and Grey Street but I would rather hear something different.