- Nate Payne
- Jun 26, 2023
Photos and Words By: Nate Payne
On a warm June evening, the sun was beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the lawn at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The crowd stirred and almost instinctively started the cheer seconds before Dave Matthews and his band mates took the stage. Everyone found their places and lit the fuse on an incredible evening of music.
The sounds of Carter Beauford's drumming, Stefan Lessard’s familiar bass rhythms, and the unmistakable voice of Dave Matthews himself blended harmoniously, creating their signature sound. The setlist was a carefully curated journey through the band's extensive discography. They played hits like Grace Is Gone and So Much To Say, interspersed with deep cuts and a surprise cover of Brick House by The Commodores.
The crowd sang along to every word, creating a collective voice that echoed through the summer night. Instrumental jams and solos marked a familiar excellence associated with every DMB performance, keeping the audience on their toes and showcasing their signature style.
Dave Matthews Band | Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD | Nate Payne Photography | 6.24.23
Satellite
Pantala Naga Pampa
Rapunzel
Dancing Nancies
Madman's Eyes
Looking for a Vein
Grace Is Gone
Funny the Way It Is
It Could Happen
So Damn Lucky
Break Free
So Much to Say
Anyone Seen the Bridge
Too Much
Walk Around the Moon
You Never Know
Why I Am
Brick House (Commodores cover)
Louisiana Bayou
Encore:
Singing From the Windows
Crash Into Me
As the show drove on, Dave took a moment to express his gratitude and share some reflections on the band's journey. The connection between the performers and the audience was tangible, a shared love for the music that has spanned decades and brought everyone together on that summer night.
As the final notes of the second encore, Crash Into Me echoed through the pavilion, there was a sense that the nostalgia and memories from this timeless band had thickened over the evening. DMB delivered a performance that left everyone with brand new memories and soaring on music that continues to tell the story of their generation.
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