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Dave Matthews Band March 23, 2007 Live Trax Volume 9, Grand Garden Arena - MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Ants Rating:  |
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User: #41Hat_trick
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My first show. I enjoyed it throughly, and couldn't WAIT until I could see them in a more organic environment. It was a little weird to leave a DMB show and walk out into the excess of a Las Vegas casino. I joined the Warehouse immediately afterward.
User: 420th jimi
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This show was simply amazing. Little did I know it was just the start to an incredible two night stand. To begin with, Dave's voice is on! I know everyone has mentioned this but the reason? I think the Man quit smoking cigarettes. I don't know if that's what made his voive sound so good but he was able to hit some high notes that I haven't heard him hit in 12 yrs or so.
The setlist was littered with great covers and two of the most best songs ever done; I'll Back You Up and Say Goodbye. The energy was bounding from the opening chords of PNP>Rapunzul and it never seemed to wane.
Dave and Stefan came out first and they were jumping all about with tons of energy. By the time the band broke into the first song, Dave was a dancing fool.
The sound mix was great from most everywhere, but there were a few spots that were flat and a few that were full of too much bass. As long as you weren't on the extreme sides of the stage or in the rafter's, this was a great sonic experience...as all Dave Matthews shows are.
Boyd ripped it up tonight and Carter was simply friggin outrageous. Stefan was bouncing around with tons of spunk and LeRoi and Rashawn had those horns adding so much flavor to the sound experience. Butch kept it solid throughout the evening and it was ripping from beginning to end.
Thanks for the experience guys, you never stop to amaze me. And thanks for my first I'll Back You Up from the band.
User: alcala
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cool show. my seat sucked, and it really made a difference in the sound quality. but i still enjoyed myself. the setlist reallly made me think of the word cool, they were keeping it cool for night one. ha
User: andymc88
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unbelievable! Great time! great setlist! Band was jammin! Had a blast! Made the trip from Indiana, I'm bummed the shows are over. Looking forward to August!
User: angiez
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AMAZING! I was so surprised and pleased to hear some of the songs on the setlist! And Dave was, as usual, hilarious. I had a great time and loved every single minute of this show. Vegas rocks!
User: ariel41
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loved it!
User: aschuetz
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Even though I was far away, I had a perfect view of the stage. Plus this show is great because it was the first show of the season, and it was up to par. I enjoyed When the World Ends, and What You Are in particular. Plus this was my spring break so it was just me, my dad, and a whole bunch of Dave fans. What a show.
User: bdively41
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Great venue VEGAS BABY!! Say Goodbye was amazing along with Ill Back You Up...That was proceeded by Dave's story of passing a tape to Carter and LeRoi
User: bekos21
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Night one was something out of no where, it once again proved that these guys are going to play what ever,when ever THEY want. Putting them in control and putting us on the edge of our seats even after 44 shows(for me personaly). They really need to go to vegas at least every other year
User: Bibsman
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Vegas and DMB...come on...how could it get any better. High point of my life.
User: bknapp4dave
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Get it on Live Trax!
User: blaze446
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My first show...awww!! The best experience of my life, never been to a party like that. I went the first night alone, the 2nd night my buddy was with me. Lots of Lovely ladies, danced our asses off all night!! See ya at the Gorge!!
User: bmatthews35
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Out from Raleigh, glad to hear Say Goodbye", lookin forward to tomorrow.
User: bna311
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Awesome!!!
User: brad71988
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Sick!!
User: caliemerald99
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Say Goodbye!!!!! I've seen this several times and everytime a tear comes to my eye :) Great show and loud crowd!
User: calteri
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This was a great show. I don't remember much because we drank 3 Liters of beer each at the Hofbrau House before the show, but I know it was a great show and we had a great time. Met some cool people in the seats we sat in which turned out to be someone elses. Wish we had gone Saturday too!
User: CarCas
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Vegas and DMB, what more can I say?!?
User: carol0717
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Any show that has 2 songs I love and never heard before is alright with me!!!!!
User: ciminoj
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Nice mellow set. Seats were pretty good, and the venue was better than I expected. Hey, it was Vegas after all. I wish Dave hadn't played so many covers... the band could have played more of their own tunes!
User: cmm243
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great energy. decent setlist. dave's voice sounded great. usually by the time i see him in the middle of the summer he has trouble with the high notes. what was up with leroi??? he barely participated in the show and when he did it was weak... highlights-ibyu, jimi thing, say goodbye,maker
User: coloradoschauer
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Great show; wanted to be closer and should have gone to 2nd night too!
User: Coster
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Mellow show. Not one of my favorites.
User: Counterdmb
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it was sick
User: crashintonickdm
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7 years and 23 shows later i finally heard i'll back you up. it was a magical night
User: cwbuff44
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Both nights were amazing!
User: dalime
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One of the best shows I've been to. Finally got to hear I'll Back You Up!
User: davefan9356
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I liked the setlist, and Dave's energy (especially at the beginnng) was great. The crowd, at least those around us, were REALLY irritating...but what can you expect from Vegas?
User: davehead
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The band had great energy, even had Dave jumping up before the show started. Good show by the band but lousy, drunk frat boy ass-clowns around us ruined the show. It's a damn shame they let obnoxious people in.
User: DaveIsNotDreamy
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Not as good as N2.
User: diflert
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Good show setlist a little odd.
User: DMB-SFgirl
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Seats were bad, show was OFF THE HOOK!!!!!!!!
User: DMB3420
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FOR STARTERS JUST BECAUSE YOUR IN VEGAS SEEING DMB IT BRINGS A WHOLE NEW LEVEL OF CRAZINESS TO THE STAGE..YOU COULD TELL IT WAS GONNA BE A GREAT WEEKEND WHEN DAVE AND STEFAN CAME JUMPING AND BOUNDING OUT ONTO THE STAGE.. THIS WAS MY 46TH SHOW AND IT WAS ONE OF MY TOP 5..TOO BAD AAACE COULDN'T MAKE IT THO..FAVORITES FROM THE NITE: CRUSH, BAYOU, JIMI, AND IDEA OF U...ONLY DISAPPOINTMENT: 2 NITE'S NO ANTZ, BARTENDER, 2 STEP, OR WAREHOUSE...BUT DOWN BY THE RIVER, SWEET CAROLINE, TIME OF THE SEASON, TRIPPIN' AND ONE WE ALWAYS ARE CHASING..HALOWEEN! OH WELL IT WAS VEGAS AND WE HAD PLENTY OF FUN..THANKS DMB-YOU GUYS ALWAYS ROCK... DMB3420 AKA DMBJAMZ.. P.S. DAVE CAN YOU PLAY ONE OF THEM SONGS ABOUT LOVE AND SEX AND BOTH? OR MAYBE LOVE AND SEX AND DEATH? AND US TRUE FANS UNDERSTAND YOU CANT REMEMBER ALL THE WORDS AND IT'S EVEN BETTER WHEN YOU MAKE IT A FUNNY PART OF THE SHOW BY TALKING ABOUT IT.. C U SOON AGAIN!
User: dmbdan41
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vegas, dave, need i say more?
User: dmbfanlv
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This show rocked! The entire audience was into it...very few sat at all during the show. You could definitely tell Dave's voice was refreshed!! The band seemed happy to be playing together again!! Can't wait for tonight...this set list will have to be even better than last nights!!! Yay!!!
User: DMBgirl06
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great
User: donnalee
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Say goodbye was awesome
User: Dreamcat78
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EPIC with KT
User: drems
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DMB in VEGAS BABY!
User: emjohn
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I'll Back You Up! Nice rareties!
User: G-Love
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HOT DAMN! What a night!
User: ggarma0405
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lots of energy!
User: gilleda311
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My 35th Birthday. Great gift. :)
User: gmm6797
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Cool to hear all of the covers and some oldies!
User: goodgoodtime29
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unbelievable, mostfun ive ever had at a concert
User: GoverJKG
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This was show #29 for me and.... well... kinda weak sauce actually. Now, at the same time, I did get to experience three firsts. I had never seen IBYU or The Maker or Down By the River so seeing those was GREAT. The highlight of this show, at least for me, was the full-band, mid-set IBYU. Truly gorgeous. As for the rest of the set though... kinda standard and basic. Tomorrow's show should be better.
User: griffd2004
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good show. 3 covers, wow. Crush was my favorite. The following night was the mindblower though.
User: groton
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Great Warmup for night two
User: hazeman
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Great
User: heywhynot
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solid
User: highlander4
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SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
User: hippiegrl30
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THIS SHOW WAS FLIPPIN KICK ASS VEGAS IS A TAD BIT OFF THE WALL FOR ME IM MORE LAID BACK BUT THE SHOW WAS FANTABULOUS CYA ALL IN NEW YORK PEACE N HUGGS
User: Jamesdmb07
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Amazing concert
User: JamesGenoe
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VEGAS BABY!!!
User: Jamesvives
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What You Are, Down by the River, Say Goodbye = Happy man
User: Jazi1331
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It was an awesome show. It was wierd watching them indoors again. I am normally a Gorge goer.
User: jeanette
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Good show, but very slow for these New Yorkers.
User: jeepers11
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Good
User: Jefftical
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Down by the River was great!
User: JoelB2222
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Great show, tons of energy and excitement. Got the tickets as a Christmas present from my Dad and wasn't disapointed by any means. The entire band seemed really excited to be back playing in the U.S. again, Dave was jumping about and pumping his fist after every song just about. His voice wasd FRESH too, best I've ever heard it in at least three years. Hit all the high notes on Satellite and Jimi.
As for the setlist: large variety and great number of olides and fan favorites. I dont think I've been to a show thats featured as many personal favorites. IBYU was great, really sang that well. The energy on Rapunzel and HFTGL was top-notch. Just a great show, wish I could be there for #2. Everyone enjoy the second night!
User: joshdmt
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great night in sin city...love, sex and death...don't loose your ass?
User: kamalani
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Awesome and stoney!
User: KateThing
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LOVED IT! Show #5 for me and I was blown away, closest I ever sat and enjoyed being around others who "got it!"
User: kev40
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It's always nice to see Dave in Vegas. The band hadn't been here together since 2001, and they didn't disappoint! Friggin' great show!
User: kgod
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Awesome mellow show. Dave was in a great mood, joking with the crowd and dancing right from the get-go. "This song is about love, sex, and death" Love that guy!
User: kitkatjam22
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First time near the front. Went alone after mom somehow found and bought me a ticket, from Ticketmaster, basically front row, even though we were destitute. Met some guy who smoked me out during intercession. First time high at dave.
User: LateArrival
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Dave and the boys never cease to amaze with their off the wall setlists. The energy of the crowd and the band at this show was unbelieveable. It reinforces that it's worth it to spend my hard-earned money to travel thousands of miles to see them!
User: lewisj2133
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I was in U4, Seat 11. The show was great.
User: lizzardsauce
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TOTS baby! Dave's voice was ON tonight and the band sounded really tight. Big thanks to the friendly and generous people sitting around me ;)
User: lostNloveNdancn
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1 word : WOW.
User: lukedemmers
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AMAZING!
User: mbd223
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Great!
User: mikedevoss6
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Rawked
User: mpalmer
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First timer! Most Excellent!!! I surprised my wife with a belated birthday gift to go see him in LV. She didn't even know we were going until late Friday afternoon.
Looking the the set list from the 24th I wish we would have gone to it as well. DMB Rocks!
Thanks for such a fantastic site!
User: Naga-Pampa
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DAVE IN VEGAS BABY! Had the pleasure of meeting him before the show :)
User: ndeluca
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F*ckin AWESOME SHOW!! I called him playing Time of the Season (because it was on american idol) and was sooo Hoping he would play it. IT was UNREAL!!
User: nicknmk88
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Great setlist vocals and sound was the best I'v heard!!!!
User: NORSEMN34
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WOW!!! What an amazing special show. The energy the band played with was well noticed. Great set list with 3 cover songs, are you kidding me, Time of The Season, Down by The River and The Maker, wow. Then to hear a old classic, I'll Back You Up, how rare is that? Top to bottom a great night, and to close it out with all the energy of What You Are was a perfect topper.
User: nycrispy
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nice
User: pamelainob
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Great show. Loved Down by the River.
User: pawprintsdvd
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Awesome.
User: phillipsgirl
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Myria Teri and I rocked away!
User: phishphan07
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I thought that the show was quite good. Being up where I was the sound quality wasn't as good as it was on the floor but it was still a great time. I wasn't a huge fan of the encore, I thought it a little week. However, the cover of Down by the River MORE than made up for it. Great song!
User: Photographer37
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Sec 216L Row B Seat 27
Steve and I upgraded to somewhere in L16. We roamed around until we found some empty seats.
User: pindargp500bc
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Good show. Nice venue.
User: rhiannon41
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Awesome. Nothing beats DMB in VEGAS!
User: Robert Dean
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My 1st DMB Show - thought it was too loud, and only knew 3 songs
User: roysboyz
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Amazing. my second show. i totally called the PNP>>rapunzel oppening. IBYU was quite a treat, and the diverse setlist was just perfect
User: Rtrout240
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I went by myself and had the time of my life. When the night came to an end, I thought best night of my life... little did I know what tomorrow would bring.
User: SDMN
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How couldn't you have a blast at this show. Vegas Baby! Highlights for me: Time of the Season, Hunger, Say Goodbye, I'll Back You Up, Down By the River, The Maker (Love the outro),Jimi, What You Are.
User: singalong76
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This best show I've seen yet!! Awesome sound quality and the setlist was incredible!
User: sjuhawks
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lots of energy and a great show
User: slezakpa
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Excellent show! The music was great. :)
User: slymuthafuka
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This show had one of the rarest setlists that I've seen so far.. It was number 9 on my list and I thought it was unbelievable!!!!
The crowd intensity was insane!!!!!
User: smtsastb
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Great show, great venue I'll Back You Up was nice
User: sniper
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DAMN I LOVE SHOWS IN VEGAS! WHEN DMB PLAYS 2 NIGHTS AND I DONT LOSE MY ASS, PRICELESS......
User: splashcaps12
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I loved it!
User: sportsguy19
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Pretty Solid
User: srosenau
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Incredible.
User: stevenament
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33rd show and the first time I heard I'll Back You Up. Dave and the boys energy was great. The crowd was really grooving. Great set.
User: stimey
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thanks for an AWESOME show
User: stubby25
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Won $300 in slot machine while the frey was opening. missed them, got drunk and liked say goodbye and i'll back you up. 2 of my many favorites...
User: SuperL8
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Good show
User: TBolts712
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Very, vert good show. Plane was late so I showed up just when Time of the Season started. Perfect! Crowd energy was uber high and the band looked like they were enjoying themselves. Nice to finally hear The Maker, even though everyone around me sat. Also best What You Are I have heard yet! Great start to 2007!!!
User: tcordell
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GReat show! Time of the season and Down by the river were surprises : ) And satellite!! the bass was a bit TOO Much, but it was indoors, so maybe that's why.. it was my 25th show, and they get BETTER over time.. tight!
User: theideaofu
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LOVED EVERY SECOND!
User: TheStoneFool
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First Vegas show! Doesn't get any better than seeing Dave in Vegas.
User: timgengler
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LOVE WHAT YOU ARE CLOSER!!!! THIS VENUE IS PERFECT!
User: tnt_mcse
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Are you kidding me: simply put, DMB puts on one hell of a show
User: trippingbillie4
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All I have to say:
What a unique, beautiful, amazing show!
Can't wait for tomorrow :)
User: tsladekjr
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great mix...
User: tuckle upurself
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this was the night that we met Rashawn Ross, he was super nice!
User: TwoSteppnTo#41
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Great show!
User: VaSunshine78
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Vegas and Dave! Great time!
User: wastintime88
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What you are was an amazing ending to a great night, all around was a good show although second night was better
User: wbraddavis
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My favorite show to date!
User: wyopka22
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Great friggin show!!!
