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Dave Matthews Band July 18, 2012 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL Ants Rating: |
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User: 04calcondon
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Good show. Not terrible. There were some really high energy points, and some really slow points of the show.
Opening with Minarets was SPECTACULAR. This was my 43rd show and I FINALLY see Minarets, as an opener none the less. Lie In Our Graves, DDTW, Halloween, STJL, Trippin, Rapunzel... loved. New songs are on the rise as well. If Only and Belly Belly Nice were quality.
But I heard something that made me sad. Dreaming Tree, Typical Situation AND Granny were tossed from the original setlist. That would have been epic. I am sure they are holding onto those gems for WPB.
User: ADancingNancy
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Minarets as an opener was phenomenal, such an unexpected and high energy start to the show. Spaceman through Shake Me was an ok run for the songs that were played, energy was still high in those songs. LITHOG was really cool, Jeff ripped the solo even though it was a little drawn out. STJL Was incredible, one of the highlights of the night. Satellite was Satellite. If Only with Roger Smith was amazing, the piano added so much to it. If I'm not mistaken that was the first guest appearance they've had on an Away From the World song. LIOG was another highlight with what had to be a 15+ minute jam with Boyd and Tim. Mercy>OOMH was a bit of a boner killer. Took way too long and not enough energy. Belly Belly Nice for the 2nd time ever was cool. DDTW was awesome, good energy and that song never gets old. Seven>Weenbillies was legit. Best part of the night by far. Space Between was decent for what it was. PNP>Rapunzel was a bit unexpected but a great closer nonetheless. Obviously I'm butthurt that they didn't play Dreaming Tree, Granny, Typical but they had to save SOMETHING for WPB. Plus we were in a residential area so they had to be out by 11. Great show though, I had a great time and I could tell the band did too.
User: AllNighter26571
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Show was amazing, minarets to open, high energy all the way through, 20 min graves. Halloween -> billies was nuts!!
User: bethany78
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Loved it!
User: bkurland
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Fun, but a show that only the longtime fans would really appreciate. Mellow setlist. The average fan probably feels that the show lacked energy. Come on West Palm! Don't Drink the Water and Halloween/TB's was the highlight. Belly Belly Nice and If Only are on the rise.
User: chase 321
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Lots of energy the whole set, If Only with the keys was amazing!! Not the most amazing setlist ever but they were havein fun on stage! And how bad can it be 4 rows from stage!
User: Deberlin88
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My first (and last) time in Pit.
User: DMBDMB4ever
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Awesome night when my daughter picked (Halloween) and they played it !!! first time in Tampa...
User: dmbfanmichele
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The sound sucked for the first song and a half from the front row of lawn. Frustrated that they didn't play the whole set list. Starting at 8:45 pm certainly didn't help.
User: dnancy
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At least it didn't rain
User: dsm02c
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Mellow but great show. I am a big fan of OOMH, that was a highlight besides Halloween and Dave solo. I haven't listened to the new songs and was lost on them. Way out in the 300's the crowd was only reasonably attached to the show. Overall I am glad I went.
User: erichartman
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Great opener with Minarets. Great, great opener...Then probably the worst stretch I've had to sit through. I even told my wife it was not going well. It was all made worthwhile with "The Song That Jane Likes". Or at least that's what I thought until I found out after the show that Dreaming Tree, Granny, and Typical were all cut. WTF!!! This would have been my favorite show ever. Instead I got half of the '10 show...the bad half. At least they closed the set with a stellar Seven>Halloween>Billies.
User: fishguts621
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always crappy seats here but great music
User: flafan
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I agree that this show was not for the casual or new DMB fan. We were to the left of the stage, and the sound was not stellar. Lots of really long jams. Lots of people around us sat for most of the show, and kept asking me what the names of songs were. Now for the good part! I LOVED hearing Minarets for the first time! Other highlights were STJL, LIOG, Cornbread, HALLOWEEN! Billies, and the entire encore. Dave's solo Space Between was beautiful. Bring on WPB N2!
User: gonzapn
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Sec 7/row h/seat 22
User: jasoncsmelski
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Minarets opener was amazing! Song That Jane Likes was a highlight. Saw Belly Belly Nice, If Only, and If Only for the first time.
User: jennjami
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Not my favorite show!
User: jennleighhart
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Tampa was awesome! They were jamming the whole night and I was dancing the whole night in the PIT, 4 rows back in the center! Great energy from everyone in the PIT! Loved it all! Thanks again for an awesome evening! See you in 2013!
User: Jgiv24
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This has to be my #2 show. Absolutely insane setlist and energy from the band.
User: kb317
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Sound quality wasn't great, but decent setlist I guess
User: ladyhatton
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Great set list, perfect vibe :-)
User: malmour
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A huge letdown! After the greatest show I ever saw in 2010 here, it was hugely disapointing. The only real plus was once again hearing Boyd bust out on Lie In Our Graves, as well as Mercy!
User: marieli
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Decent set list. Strong moments such as Minarets as opener and a great Seven->Halloween->Billies to close the main set. Dave's solo Space Between during encore was also great. Everything in between was average, plus or minus. The problem I have with this show was 1) sound, not very good on the far wing, that might be the venue, never been here before, and 2) a lot of the people (insert different word of choice here) around me who kept talking at the start of the show (hey idiots, do you not know you're getting Minarets as the opener) and most of the first half of the show.
User: mthawk07
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Minarets opening was un-fucking-believable, Weenbillies closing was spectacular, and there were some good highlights sprinkled in there, too. Not the greatest setlist, but had a great time on the 2nd row of the pit. Bring on WPB!
User: neoshinok
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Debut of "If Only"!
User: NikDMB
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Solid show. Loved Lie in our Graves, If Only, DDTW, TB, Seven and Rapunzel.Can't complain with 2nd row center seats. Thanks again DMB!
User: paschal111
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Did not like the song mix
User: pianokeys
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First minarets
User: pjenkinsjr
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Great show... I'd have to say best show in Tampa I've seen (1999-present)
User: PrimeDMBfan
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Being that I came here after seeing the Burgettstown shows this was a little disappointing with the level of repeats I heard. Still a solid show when I take it as an individual.
User: quantumschema
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Amazing set list and great energy! One of my favorite shows!!
User: Srqgrl34
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One of my favorites
User: tbone4118
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In my 3 least fav shows out of 77.. low energy, high heat, weak set for the most part. Had a great time seeing tons of friends which was easily the highlight of the day. Still love some dmb but setlist seemed phoned in. You can't win em all. Highlights were LIOG, Jane, and Halloween...rest of the set were standards as far as I'm concerned and heavily played.
User: TheAssistant
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I had to add to the ranking a bit! It was kind've a mellow show but not in a bad way. I enjoyed OOMH more than I normally would and LIOG was amazing. LOVE Belly Belly, and closing the main set with Halloween -> Billies was awesome! First time hearing The Space Between solo and it was beautiful! Great show, especially for Tampa midweek!!
User: trippinant41
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Show started off with a great version of Minarets!This was a first time in 30 shows for me, EXCITING! Except SMLAM, very mellow show. Beautiful LIHOG and SATELLITE! HALLOWEEN right into that amazing solo at the end into TRIPPING BILLIES! Overall, great show...a little slower than I had hoped but Dave and the boys did not disappoint! Thank you DMB!
User: ukcanes
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I'll never forget the Graves. Unbelievable
User: underdog64
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Best Tampa show in years
User: vsantilli
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Loved it as always%0A
User: wlees@ymail.com
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Great start, slow middle, good ending.