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Dave Matthews Band May 30, 2015 Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, Atlanta, GA Ants Rating:  |
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User: AmberRose27
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Awesome as always!!
User: am_willy82
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Great from start to finish. first Stone first Sister. SMTS>ASTB>Too Much. Sick. Best Two Step.
User: antsputtering
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Best Two Step I can remember seeing in person by a considerable margin.
User: Aterraskin
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Pit Seats on the back rail
User: ATiger579304
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Terrible seats, but it was a good show. Took my youngest son.
User: AuburnTiger41
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Great show. There was a lot of energy in the acoustic set and I heard a lot of different songs from last year. Highlight of the whole show was The Stone.
User: bknapp4dave
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Got to bring my cousins to there first DMB show- had pits- great 2 sets! What a night!
User: bongdong21
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User: Bourbon & Blue
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Stone Acoustic. Enough said
User: ccf91
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First Dave show, had a great time with friends and the fans were great!
User: chancetogive
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Great show, great setlist. Highlights were acoustic "Snow Outside" and "Out of My Hands" during electric
User: cheek77vols
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Best show I've seen in many years. I don't really keep up with DMB much anymore but it was nice to see that they can still bring a monster show and impress a jaded vet like myself. Two Step might be the best version I've seen live and I've seen quite a few.
User: chriswalton2
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Band sounded great. Set list was certainly a crowd pleaser show. My highlights were the Stone, Snow
Outside and Seven.
User: Cptn. Monkeyman
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Although the setlist wasn't really impressive in terms of rarity, the performances at this show were awesome. One of the best acoustic set performances I've seen. The very first acoustic Stone was a huge surprise and was pulled of very well. Also a really cool performance of Song that Jane Likes followed by probably the best Snow Outside I've heard. The electric set was okay, a strong start with Minarets and So Much to say >> Too Much got the crowd going crazy. Black and Blue Bird definitely slowed the energy down a bit, but I actually really like that song. My favorite from the new batch of songs that they've been putting out. A really strong Nancies > Warehouse closed the set, and a predictable yet satisfying Sister > Two Step ended the show.
User: crcaudle
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Loved it!
User: cunoodle2
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I was in the pit. GREAT show but the pit was WAAAY oversold. WAAAAY too crowded. So much so it made me not enjoy the show that much.
User: DaveCrave41
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The band sounded so good tonight! I can\'t begin to tell you how happy I am that Boyd\'s on point. Only complaint: Seven>Mercy>OOMH. Other than that, this is the best the band has sounded in Atl in probably 7 years.
The Stone acoustic alone gives this a 5 star rating. Overall a great evening!
User: dklein
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Best show Atlanta has ever seen from DMB! Stone acoustic and the return of 2 Step to the electric set! Not to mention Nancies and Warehouse to close the regular set.
User: dmbtwister
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Terrible experience in the pit - way way too crowded!
User: ep7190
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This tour was full of some of the better setlists I've seen between the acoustic and full-band sets.
User: FishBiologist
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The acoustic set was phenomenal!!!! The highlight of set 2 for me was Mercy. Simply sublime!!!!!!!
User: GADMBfan
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fantastic show - big surprise!
User: Gray AU
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Outstanding set. Loved OOMH and The Stone!
User: hkcliffy
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my 64th show and one of the best i've seen in years - just seemed like everything was in sync tonight, great crowd, great tailgating, great weather, and the band reflected it all with a happy vibe the whole night. Highlight for me was The Stone and 41 gave me goosebumps the way the crowd joined in.... awesome night and now can't wait to head to orange beach tomorrow and tuscaloosa wednesday and cincinnati friday!
PS - extra bonus was seeing Eugene from the Walking Dead cast hanging out in our section - mullet game strong. he was taking selfies with fans all night long.
User: hovdarp
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A very special evening all around. Acoustic set was nearly exceptional and between The Stone and bonus BBN (which is not bad for an "extra" song and I can tell you the pit was nuts when Dave checked with Carter and decided to throw one more in) I enjoyed the flow and highlights of the set. Minarets was a nice open for set II and the anyone seen the bridge run is always a treat for me. B&BB I am digging more and more and 41 makes any show special in my book. Say what you want about Seven, and an above average Mercy (props to Kofi) into OOMH was a lower point for me. DDTW always leaves me longing for Dave's strong vocals (screaming) on the close which I haven't heard in years... love the song but it's like great sex without the climax. My wife and I like You & Me but it was odd to come back down so quickly. Nancies into Warehouse close was very good and welcome. Sister I would have swapped, but Two Step was melt your face good and no issue with Rapunzel but a far better result. Show #28 and one of the best set lists in terms of a standalone show. Energy was more than there and it's nights like these that make me believe they've got a lot left in the tank. Add to that Carter signing our show poster for my wife (one of two he did from the stage) and it was a beyond memorable night. Very encouraging and great to see the band so into it.
User: IAmJakeAnderson
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Best mercy ever
User: Kaneomega
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enjoyed the more mellow show
User: katigreyce
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Great acoustic set!
User: kumail
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Phenomenal setlist, Minarets and the Stone were great to hear. Also out of my hands was a pleasant surprise!!
User: matrwrig1992
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This was my first DMB show and it definitely didn\'t disappoint. There are still some songs I\'d love to hear live, but that\'s why we go to multiple shows, am I right?
User: mattylite
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What a great show! Dave and the boys were feeling it that night. The band was all smiles and you could tell they were having a great time up on stage. Dave's voice sounded crystal clear, and the energy from the crowd was top notch. Id have to say some of my favorites were defiantly The Stone, #41, Nancies, Warehouse. Also the best Mercy I have ever heard performed by the band. Nothing like Two Steppin' on a Saturday night! Thanks Dave!
User: Mike_Sellers
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Amazing. Best show in years for me. Loved hearing The Stone.
User: MTackett
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this show was so good it apparently broke tour central!!!!!
User: nicklsu1
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My 38th show and one of the best ever! I think the week off gave the guys a bit of time to work out some of the kinks that people mentioned about the tours early shows. mind blowing two step!
User: Ohjoybegin
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First show ever!
User: pcarnice
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No Lovely Ladies! Thank God. Even though there was a pretty horrible run in the electric set (the Mercy into Out of My Hands was ridiculously bad), any show this tour without the bitches gets at least 4 stars in my book.
The run in the acoustic set of Stay or Leave through Jane was pretty amazing. The Stone could very well be their best song. But, it's a song that is served much better in the electric set so Carter can use his entire drum kit to the fullest. Regardless, no Ladies made me thrilled.
User: pdswanny1
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Best ATL show I've seen! The guys normally don't bring their "A" game for some reason down here, but this was an exception! Strong acoustic set with Stone being the highlight! Nice old school electric set, minarets, anyone seen the bridge, #41, nancies into warehouse, and AMAZING two step to close! Easily top 10 out of 35+ shows!
User: Powerade0873
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Great show! A lot of classics plus some newer stuff. Was really pumped they played The Stone
User: Ryno DMB
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I won't lie, I thought the show was one of the best I've seen in 15 shows. I finally got a Stone, which I thought worked awesome acoustically. Belly Nice to finish the set was actually pretty solid and I think they threw that in just for fun. That's what Dave made it sound like, anyway. The Electric opener was pretty standard, but solid. I actually enjoy B&B Bird pretty good, seems to be taking shape, and the lead into 41 was quite solid. I know Mercy takes a shot around here, but I couldn't help digging it with Kofi that night. Was very good. The OOH > DDTW > You and Me run wasn't splendid, but the finish of Nancies > Warehouse was superb. It never gets old and I go nuts anytime I hear either. That Two Step to end, probably one of the best I've heard. You know, whenever I see Rashawn, I can't help but get a big smile because I know all that he's put into the band, especially right after Roi's injury. How he worked endlessly with Jeff to get the music down and how it's paid off for the past seven years, he's the man. Thanks everyone!
User: soxbengals
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Best show to date. Acoustic set was incredible....The Stone, Snow Outside, So Damn Lucky with a bonus song of Belly Belly Nice. The second set was a great mix of tunes. Guest appearance of Kofi on Mercy was exceptional. The final encore of Two Steps was the best version I have ever seen or heard on live recordings. The bands energy and enthusiasm was palatable. We got our money's worth and then some on this great evening!
User: Spots17
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2 sets were good, acoustic was stronger than full band. nancies and warehouse never fail to please
User: stuey222
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After almost a week off, the band came out with all cylinders firing. Given the past few shows were hit or miss, and the fact that last year\\\'s electric set in Atlanta was underwhelming, I didn\\\\\\\'t come in with high expectations for this show, but they blew me away.
The show started with the one-two punch of Oh and Stay or Leave, which weren\\\'t anything special, but solid efforts. The back to back Some Devil songs had me a bit worried, but the tour debut of The Stone, in the acoustic slot no less, but my fears at ease. Some may say that Carter\\\\\\\'s smaller kit didn\\\\\\\'t suit the song well, but The Stone established the energy level from the band for the rest of the night. Funny the Way It Is worked very well in the acoustic set and The Song that Jane Likes is always a treat. Snow Outside had a nice jam towards the end, Jeff and Rashawn were really pumping up the energy in the first set. When the World Ends and So Damn Lucky were strong versions, and What Would You Say was GREAT, high energy, and you could tell it was supposed to be the closer, but Dave decided differently and Belly Belly Nice came out. It\\\\\\\'s not my favorite to hear, but the acoustic version was great.
For the electric set, Minarets was awesome to hear and the band had fun with it. So Much to Say->Anyone Seen the Bridge->Too Much really pumped up the energy and gave this show the kick it needed to get it into the stratosphere. I\\\\\\\'m really enjoying Black and Bluebird, if most of the songs in the new album are like it, I will be very excited. #41 and Seven were both very strong, There are better out there, but the flow of the set was excellent. Mercy toned it down a bit and I thought it was odd placement with the energy level that had been established, but Kofi Burbridge was the guest tonight and lent his flute skills to the outro. This is probably going to be THE version of Mercy for a while. Out of My Hands came out of Mercy quite nicely as well. Don\\\\\\\'t Drink the Water came out to ramp the energy back up, and just when I thought we were going somewhere good, DDTW ended and You and Me came out. Really odd placement here, it left me scratching my head, and was probably the only \\\\\\\"bad\\\\\\\" decision of this show. It was a good version regardless, if DDTW had actually been omitted the show would have been flawless. After You and Me, the Dancing Nancies->Warehouse closer was smoking; the band was determined to go out on a high note and the crowd level was insane.
For the encore, Sister is about as good as it gets for the first slot. It\\\\\\\'s a sweet song and I enjoy it. I was expecting PNP->Rapunzel for the closer due to the fact that it hadn\\\\\\\'t been seen in a while, and the set list confirmed that was the plan. Instead, the band make a quick change and fed off the energy for an EPIC Two Step, which hasn\\\\\\\'t been seen in the electric set for a while.
All around, this was a great show, and I believe will be a strong contender for a Live Trax release. The energy level is high and the band was feeling great and sounded great. I highly recommend you give this show a listen if you haven\\\\\\\'t already.
User: Supertoe
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This show had the best set of any show I've been to up to this point. Near perfect.
User: swickster
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Well rounded show. Funny story, I met some people and they were taking bets on the opening song. I didn't think any of them would fit and I on a whim suggested SMTS->AYSTB->Too Much. Off by one song.
User: TheAssistant
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Solid set with only a little "downtime". Acoustic Stone was a nice treat and I was super happy Dave decided to go with Belly Belly as an extra in the acoustic set, followed by closing electric with a FANTASTIC version of Two Step instead of the planned Rapunzel. Solid versions of all the song selections (esp #41 and Nancies!) if not any real surprises.
User: thedocford
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Unbelievable Show!
User: the_stone
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excellent show!!! acoustic set was phenomenal, and the crowd was incredibly engaged
User: timn
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first ever dmb lawn experience after about 25 shows
fantastic setlist after some mediocre, at best, recent setlist reviews
sound of the acoustic set was better nearer the stage last year - the acoustic set is good but needs a bit more to distinguish it from full band or from a (theoretical) dave&tim show with a band behind them
User: treyfunderburk
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Great show!!!
User: twostep96
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Incredible show! The Stone was so unexpected and it was absolutely amazing. The acoustic set was very strong and the energy from the crowd was contagious. Beginning with Minarets, SMTS, and Too Much got the electric set off to a great start. Mercy was actually bearable with Kofi. Overall a good show despite the mid-set slowdown.
User: UrsadonDMB
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Decided to go to this show the day before, and managed to get a WH pit ticket. The acoustic version of The Stone was worth the price of admission alone and Boyd was on fire Grinching the whole time.
User: vroy2000
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They absolutely got after it in the acoustic set... Great show!
