2015 Acoustic Set Discussion

[sab2423]

Originally Posted by mthawk07

TMTT holds the all time record for biggest mass exodus to the bathroom during a DMB show, set last year in Tampa (and probably tied with every other performance of the song). Nobody cares about that song or really wants to hear it.

That doesn't really mesh with opening with it...maybe why he does it.

[TheLastPig]

Less than .5% of any given venue knows TMTT.

[kittensXLI]

If they're going to waste everyone's time with crap like Take Me To Tomorrow, Oh, LRB, etc then they better be playing 25 songs a night.

[TheLastPig]

At least they hit 25 saturday, that's not counting the bridge

[space_raven]

11 song acoustic set with songs played this tour:

1. Beach Ball (Dave solo)
2. Bartender (Dave & Tim)
3. Grace Is Gone (Carter, Dave, Stefan, Tim)
4. Two Step
5. Typical Situation
6. So Much To Say >>
Anyone Seen The Bridge >>
7. Too Much
8. Raven
9. I'll Back You Up (Carter, Dave, Stefan, Tim)
10. What Would You Say
11. The Stone

[mthawk07]

Acoustic Stone is straight cash money.

[snow1868]

Originally Posted by space_raven

11 song acoustic set with songs played this tour:

1. Beach Ball (Dave solo)
2. Bartender (Dave & Tim)
3. Grace Is Gone (Carter, Dave, Stefan, Tim)
4. Two Step
5. Typical Situation
6. So Much To Say >>
Anyone Seen The Bridge >>
7. Too Much
8. Raven
9. I'll Back You Up (Carter, Dave, Stefan, Tim)
10. What Would You Say
11. The Stone

Would gladly pay the price of admission to see that. Too bad the electric set would be coming next.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by mja271

Does anybody like TMTT? That song is so pointless to me, nobody knows it well, I don't see anybody really clamoring for it or enjoying it much. It's just sort of there.

I do. It's not a song that's on my list of tunes I'm looking for at a show, but I like it. I think Dave does a great job with it solo and I also enjoyed the full band version. Would I take a DMB song in it's place? Absolutely. But if I have to see a cover song I'd take that over Thank You, Burning Down the House or Runnin' Down a Dream. I just like that they made it their own the way they did with Long Black Veil.

Saturday didn't start with a bang, but they eased into the night and I really dug that. I don't think they have to start off each night with Two Step or Billies. It's an "acoustic" set so why not start off with a Dave solo song, then Dave and Tim and then the band?

To each their own, but it worked for me and we had a blast. Just a different way of seeing the band.

[dpduke5173]

I wish Dave didn't just play "tiny" songs(little red bird, oh, beachball) to start the acoustic set. I'd love to see him try more songs like AATW, Grey Street, Bartender solo.

[thedak]

I have 0 issues with the acoustic sets.

Great stuff.

Snow Outside has been a new favorite of mine.

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by dpduke5173

I wish Dave didn't just play "tiny" songs(little red bird, oh, beachball) to start the acoustic set. I'd love to see him try more songs like AATW, Grey Street, Bartender solo.

Fair enough. I can definitely agree that it would be cool to see him play something other than the same 3-4 solo songs. I do wonder about stuff like that. I play and write music myself and I just can't imagine wanting to play the same few songs over and over again. Doesn't ruin the show for me, but it would be cool to see him bust out a solo acoustic Last Stop, Drive In Drive Out or Busted Stuff. I'd rather see those full band, but if they're not going to play them, why not?

[Jsc6545]

Originally Posted by thedak

I have 0 issues with the acoustic sets.

Great stuff.

Snow Outside has been a new favorite of mine.

I don't really have any problems with it either... It's the electric set that is more troublesome

[NewAgedNerd]

The acoustic set this year >>>> Last year.

last year's acoustic sets were just consistently blah for me, and even listening to some of them on tape doesn't seem to change my mind much. This year however sounds much improved, both on paper and listening to them on tape. Excited to see how it plays out like in Charlotte and Tampa in July.

[Jsc6545]

They're honestly pretty much the same. Just a few new songs in there

[NewAgedNerd]

Originally Posted by Jsc6545

They're honestly pretty much the same. Just a few new songs in there

Oh yeah, you're definitely not wrong here, but something about this year is just generally a lot more enjoyable for me.

[crashintonickdm]

Originally Posted by Hilly

If you're arguing that people don't know John Denver songs well, you're a bit off the mark.

who cares who wrote it?

I'm there to see DMB, not a cover band. and that song is a complete downer, and buzzkill. probably cringe the most when that song begins. hate hate hate it.

[Trippingchris]

Originally Posted by KevinTH

Fair enough. I can definitely agree that it would be cool to see him play something other than the same 3-4 solo songs. I do wonder about stuff like that. I play and write music myself and I just can't imagine wanting to play the same few songs over and over again. Doesn't ruin the show for me, but it would be cool to see him bust out a solo acoustic Last Stop, Drive In Drive Out or Busted Stuff. I'd rather see those full band, but if they're not going to play them, why not?

This gets brought up once in a while and I completely agree as a songwriter and player of songs myself. I'm always trying find new ways to connect, or surprise people. He's become complacent with what he likes, and doesn't seem to care too much about it, although he never really has if you look back at his behavior and comments over the years.

[jsp2014]

Originally Posted by Jsc6545

They're honestly pretty much the same. Just a few new songs in there

I've listened to quite a few of the tapes from 2014 and 2015 and 2 or 3 of my absolute favorite acoustic sets have been in 2015, and that's coming from a much smaller sample.

look at the 5-20 and 6-3 shows for example. I don't think any of the 2014 acoustic sets touch those.

[Trippingchris]

After seeing tonight's acoustic set, the band could take quite a few lessons from the many opening acts they've had over the years and pick up the pace. I love Snow Outside too but that 5 song run is a snooze fest. It's like a dinner party but not so serious.

[jsp2014]

Originally Posted by Trippingchris

After seeing tonight's acoustic set, the band could take quite a few lessons from the many opening acts they've had over the years and pick up the pace. I love Snow Outside too but that 4 song run is such a snooze fest. It's like a dinner party but not so serious.

it's definitely more reminiscent of the acoustic sets last year. they've been doing more mixing it up this year.

really liking FTWII acoustic for example. works perfectly acoustic, moving Tim to what he does best, and it mixes in some upbeat music to the typically subdued acoustic songs

[Trippingchris]

Originally Posted by jsp2014

it's definitely more reminiscent of the acoustic sets last year. they've been doing more mixing it up this year.

really liking FTWII acoustic for example. works perfectly acoustic, moving Tim to what he does best, and it mixes in some upbeat music to the typically subdued acoustic songs

I'd take FTWII opening the acoustic over LRB/OH any day. Catchy, people are familiar with it, and it gets people dancing to burn off all that anxiety cause their favorite band just got on stage. Unless they're letting in hammocks this year or there's a new napping section in the lawn. Then they can carry on.

[jcarley]

Granted there was no covers, I hope when I see the band at Pine Knob this year the acoustic set is a little stronger than tonight's!

[chadizzy1]

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

2015 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/9/15 show:

41 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

15/41 - new this year.
26/41 - played last year.

2/6 openers did not open a set last year.
7/11 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (5 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (2 plays) and Tripping Billies (2 plays)

Most played songs - Snow Outside (8 plays) and The Song That Jane Likes (7 plays), So Damn Lucky (7 plays) and What Would You Say (7 plays).

15 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me

[Utopia]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

2015 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/9/15 show:

41 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

15/41 - new this year.
26/41 - played last year.

2/6 openers did not open a set last year.
7/11 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (5 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (2 plays) and Tripping Billies (2 plays)

Most played songs - Snow Outside (8 plays) and The Song That Jane Likes (7 plays), So Damn Lucky (7 plays) and What Would You Say (7 plays).

15 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me

Amazing work, as always. Thanks, Chad! I'd consider the acoustic sets a success compared to what I thought would happen this year. Time will tell, but hopefully we'll see some more mix.

[chadizzy1]

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

2015 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/10/15 show:

41 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

15/41 - new this year.
26/41 - played last year.

2/6 openers did not open a set last year.
7/12 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (5 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (2 plays) and Tripping Billies (2 plays)

Most played songs - Snow Outside (8 plays) and The Song That Jane Likes (8 plays), So Damn Lucky (7 plays) and What Would You Say (7 plays).

15 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me

[Gideon]

Its good to see that the acoustic set is getting some variety this year.

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[vaxarado]

Originally Posted by dpduke5173

I wish Dave didn't just play "tiny" songs(little red bird, oh, beachball) to start the acoustic set. I'd love to see him try more songs like AATW, Grey Street, Bartender solo.

He played AATW solo at the Gorge last year to open. It was awesome. I don't know why he hasn't done it since.

[chadizzy1]

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

2015 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/12/15 show:

41 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

15/41 - new this year.
26/41 - played last year.

2/6 openers did not open a set last year.
8/13 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (5 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (2 plays) and Tripping Billies (2 plays)

Most played songs - Snow Outside (9 plays) and The Song That Jane Likes (9 plays).
Runner Up - What Would You Say (8plays).

15 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me

[chadizzy1]

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

2015 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/13/15 show:

42 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

15/42 - new this year.
27/42 - played last year.

2/6 openers did not open a set last year.
8/13 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (6 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (3 plays)

Most played songs - Snow Outside (9 plays), The Song That Jane Likes (9 plays) and WWYS (9 plays)
Runner Up - So Damn Lucky (8 plays).

15 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me

[chadizzy1]

2015 Acoustic Set Stats
I will update the spreadsheet and post a new post in this thread following each show.

43 songs played in the acoustic set last summer.
2014 Acoustic Set Stats

Updated after 6/27/15 show:
2015 Acoustic Set Stats

45 songs played in the acoustic set this summer.

17/45 - new this year.
28/45 - played last year.

3/7 openers did not open a set last year.
9/14 closers did not close a set last year.

Most played opener: Little Red Bird (6 shows)
Most played closer: TIE - What Would You Say (4 plays)

Most played songs - The Song That Jane Likes (10 plays) and WWYS (10 plays)
Runner Up - Snow Outside (9 plays).

17 songs debuted in the acoustic set in 2015 that weren't in the acoustic set in 2014: Anyone Seen The Bridge, Belly Belly Nice, Everyday, Gravedigger, Gulf Coast Highway, My Antonia, Needle & Damage Done, Oh Sister, Raven, So Much To Say, The Song That Jane Likes, The Stone, Too Much, Water Into Wine, When The World Ends, Where Are You Going, You & Me