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Dave Matthews Band was formed in Charlottesville, VA in 1991 by South African native singer and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, the late LeRoi Moore, who played a wide variety of instruments from the saxophone to the flute, violin player Boyd Tinsley, drummer Carter Beauford, and keyboardist Peter Griesar (who left the band in 1993), all of whom Dave met in Charlottesville. In 1998, the band played shows with keyboardist Butch Taylor, although he was not officially a member of the band. Taylor played with the band for the stadium runs of the 1999 and 2000 summer tours. From May 18th, 2001 on, Taylor was a permanent fixture on stage, and in 2003 was no longer listed as "special guest". Even though he was never officially part of the lineup, the band recently announced that Butch was leaving the band via their website, and the 2008 summer tour had some of the first shows without Taylor in years. Rashawn Ross has performed at every normal show from 12.13.05 until the present, leading some to believe that he has joined the band, at least semi-permanently. It is also confirmed that Ross was in the studio with the band during the recent sessions. As of early 2009, Ross, long time collaborator Tim Reynolds, and new saxophonist Jeff Coffin are listed as "Touring Members". Early 1990s In the early 1990s, the band established a cult following through relentless touring with weekly stops at Virginia clubs known as Trax and Floodzone, an active taping community, and an independent LP, Remember Two Things. (Keyboardist Griesar left the band in 1993, shortly before the release of "Remember Two Things".) After signing to RCA Records, Dave Matthews Band, under the direction of producer Steve Lillywhite, released Under the Table and Dreaming in 1994, a critical and popular smash that firmly established the band's style of pop-rock with improvisational leanings. Under the Table and Dreaming would be the first of three albums released under Lillywhite's direction. This was followed by Crash (1996). For most of America, Crash was the record that put the Dave Matthews Band on the map. Featuring the hit single "Crash Into Me", as well as fan-favorites such as "Two Step", "Tripping Billies", and the Grammy-winning "So Much to Say", Crash would go on to be the band's best selling album. The Mercy Songfacts reports that Lillywhite lent his skills to their 2012 album Away From The World. Lillywhite hadn't worked with the band since a series of unreleased recordings in 2000, which led to the leaked Lillywhite Sessions. History David John Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1967. Two years later, his family moved to Westchester County, NY. His father was a physicist and worked for IBM at the time. He has two sisters (Anne and Jane) and a brother (Peter). After living in New York, his family moved to Cambridge, England in the early '70s. The family returned to New York where his father died in 1977. In 1980, the family moved to South Africa where the young Matthews went to several schools and "got more wise about the evils of government, there and in general." He first played at a club in Charlottesville (Miller's) where he worked as a bartender. He admitted to Playboy magazine that he was really never that good at bartending, but loved getting customers...well..."drunk as hell!" He was first discovered in a demo tape that he recorded with a couple of current band members. This all came about when he decided to put together a demo tape and decided that he needed some musical accompaniment; which ended up as the Dave Matthews Band. In 1994, his sister Anne died in a domestic tragedy at her home in South Africa. The Grammy nominated album "Under The Table and Dreaming" is dedicated to her. Community Dave Matthews Band is highly involved in giving a helping hand. In 2003, the Band held a concert entitled, "The Central Park Concert" which was held in New York City's Central Park. The concert helped New York City Public Schools, the band is a big supporter of education. The band also held a concert that helped victims of Katrina. Sadly, Leroi Moore passed away in 2008. After being seriously injured in an ATV accident in Virginia, Moore succumbed to his injuries on August 19, 2008. He was replaced by Jeff Coffin, famous for his work with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. Excerpt taken from Wikipedia.org -- the rest of this article can be found at: Wikipedia Official site: www.dmband.com

Foster the People is an alternative rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2009. The band consists of Mark Foster (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Cubbie Fink (bass, vocals) and Mark Pontius (drums). The band released their debut self-titled EP in January 2011. The band's debut full length album, Torches, was released on May 24, 2011 on Star Time/Columbia. Their first single "Pumped Up Kicks" was a sleeper hit during the summer of 2011 and peaked at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart, #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #18 on the UK Singles Chart. Initially the solo project of Mark Foster, he later added Fink and Pontius in 2009, forming a full band in the process. Two other musicians, Sean Cimino (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Isom Innis (keyboards, vocals), tour with the band as additional members. Discography: 1. Albums: 2011 - Torches 2014 - Supermodel 2017 - Sacred Hearts Club 2024 - Paradise State of Mind 2. EPs: 2019 - Pick U Up 2020- In The Darkest Of Nights, Let The Birds Sing 3. Singles: 2011 - Pumped Up Kicks 2011 - Call It What You Want 2012 - Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) (Remixes) - EP 2014 - Coming Of Age 2014 - Pseudologia Fantastica Official website: http://www.fosterthepeople.com/ twitter: @fosterthepeople facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foster-The-People Go to www.fosterthepeople.com and join their email list if you want to get involved or just want a free download of "Pumped Up Kicks"!

The Flaming Lips are an American psychedelic rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The band currently consists of Wayne Coyne, Derek Brown, Matt Duckworth Kirksey, AJ Slaughter and Tommy McKenzie (bass). Coyne is the only remaining founding member following the departure of bassist and keyboardist Michael Ivins in 2021. From 1991 to 2024, Steven Drozd played a crucial role in the band as co-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

Portugal. The Man is an American rock band from Wasilla, Alaska and based in Portland, Oregon. The group currently consists of founding member John Baldwin Gourley, joined by a group of touring musicians for live performances. Gourley and co-founding bassist Zach Carothers met and began playing music together in 2001 at Wasilla High School.

The early beginnings of Maoli, started in Maui with Glenn Awong, a 14 year old with a passion for music. In his sophomore year, the aspiring vocalist and guitarist began writing original music at the encouragement of a high school teacher. It was also during this time that Glenn started recording demos of his songs. By the time he reached his senior year, Glenn was ready to share his music to a greater audience. In 2005, Glenn and the band he formed won a Battle Of The Bands competition on the island of Maui. With numerous performances already under his belt, Glenn formed Maoli in early 2008 with a new lineup of talented musicians. This Fall marks the release of Maoli's full-length debut album entitled, Groovin, on Pacific Island Records. The album's lead single, No One, is already receiving airplay statewide and is gaining popularity on island music airwaves. Other standout tracks from Maoli include the heartfelt Write Me A Letter, a song about missing a loved one, featuring Malino’s Braddah Vince and the uptempo, Groovin’, featuring the sweet vocal sounds of Piilani Arias.

The Devil Makes Three is an Americana band from Santa Cruz, California, United States. The group blends bluegrass, old time, country, folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime music. The group's members are guitarist Pete Bernhard, upright bassist Lucia Turino, and guitarist and tenor banjo player Cooper McBean. “The rhythm is what our band is about." Says Pete Bernhard: Guitarist, Front Man. The Devil Makes Three are quite possibly the best band that you have never heard of. They have been constantly on tour, selling out dates across the country and in their neck of the woods on the West Coast drawing near capacity crowds nightly. This is all word of mouth. Over the years, the Devil Makes Three have garnered fans the old school way, playing a city, making friends, conquering fans and moving on. Laced with elements of ragtime, blues, country, folk and rockabilly, the critically praised, drummer-less trio - consisting of Vermont native, guitarist/front man Pete Bernhard, stand-up bassist Lucia Turino and guitarist Cooper McBean, also of rural Vermont - brings forth a genuine approach to acoustic music. The sound is deeply steeped in rhythm and alive with three part harmonies, while keeping a slightly punk aesthetic to their music and especially their live shows. Note: the following songs belong to a different band with the same name, a small local metal band from Northern Ireland: A Lesson Unlearnt Dead Feed the Greed Heaven Descent

Sons of Legion is a Soul Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of members Adam McInnis and Daddy Jack -- two guys from opposite sides of the country that happened to cross paths and chose to walk down the same road. Sons of Legion is a dynamic band blending the raw energy of rock, the soulful depth of blues, and the timeless appeal of soul music. With a style that marries rugged grit with sophisticated class, they channel a vibe reminiscent of the GREATEST bands of the past. Renowned for their powerful performances and compelling lyrics, Sons of Legion have captivated audiences worldwide. Their music, featuring standout tracks like "Brand New Day," "Power," and "Firestarter," has garnered over 11 million streams on Spotify and has been featured on major platforms like ESPN, Dodge Ram commercials, Netflix, and NBC.

Lisa Anne Loeb is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author and actress. She started her career with "Stay " (1994) from the film Reality Bites, the first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 for an artist without a recording contract. She achieved additional top-20 singles with "Do You Sleep?" in 1996 and "I Do" in 1998. Her albums Tails (1995) and Firecracker (1997) were certified gold.

Joan Elizabeth Osborne is an American singer-songwriter. She has recorded and performed in various musical genres, including rock, pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country. She is best known for her recording of the Eric Bazilian-penned song "One of Us", from her debut album, Relish (1995). Both the single and the album became worldwide hits and garnered a combined seven Grammy Award nominations. Osborne has toured with Motown sidemen the Funk Brothers and was featured in the documentary film about them, Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002).

Danny Kiranos, known professionally as Amigo the Devil, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and banjo player. His music is influenced by American folk, country, rock, and heavy metal, with themes of murder, death, and other dark subject matters which has led to his music being called "Dark Folk" or "Murderfolk". Kiranos created the record label Liars Club Records with the label Regime Music Group.

There are 6 bands that have the name Couch. 1. A German band, Couch blends ambient "mood" electronica with your typical band setup (guitars, drums, electronic keyboard), resulting in peaceful yet more engaging electronica. 2. Couch (Japanese) was formed in November 2002, bringing together ex-Benzo front man Koji Hiraizumi, Theatre Brook's current bassist Takashi Nakajo [ex-[artist]King Bees], and Tetsuya Kojima, one of the most prolific session drummers at that time. Signed to Tokiola Hanabee Label, Couch quietly released their first album Kyouka on December 3, 2003. The album gained the respect of both critics and fans alike. Drawing on the members' connections, when the band next entered the studio, they were joined by such artists as Taiji Sato, the other half of the band Theatre Brook, and Miho Iguchi of The Aprils. On September 8, 2004, Couch released their much anticipated second album Blow. 3. Band from Ann Arbor, MI. The duo of James Magas and Pete Larsen, you know, those guys who founded Bulb Records and of later Lake of Dracula (Magas) and "Fuck Pete Larsen" fame. 4. Korean punk band from Seoul. 5. Pop-Punk band from Norfolk, UK. 6. The Couch is a Neo-Grunge band from Hillsboro, Oregon. They have released one album called "Testings". 7. A Boston-based band which infuses pop, rock, funk and R&B/soul. Their vibrant sound comes from the band's members' backgrounds in jazz, a capella and musical theatre.

Rattlesnake Milk is an American band formed around 2012 in Lubbock, TX, by singer Lou Lewis. With the help of Lubbock friends Zach Davis, Andrew Chavez and Brad Ivy, the band recorded their 2013 self-released debut "Snake Rattle and Roll". In 2015, the band relocated to Austin, TX, and subsequently expanded to include bassist Erik Pawlak and drummer Corey “Chencho” Alvarez. In 2021, the band released their eponymous album on Feels So Good Records.

Ryman Auditorium is a historic 2,362-seat live-performance venue and museum located at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, in the downtown core of Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. It is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Ryman Auditorium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and was later designated as a National Historic Landmark on June 25, 2001, for its pivotal role in the popularization of country music. A storied stage for Rock & Roll artists for decades, the Ryman was named a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark in 2022.

Rainbow Girls is an American eclectic folk trio of Vanessa May, Erin Chapin, and Caitlin Gowdey. They write and perform original material with roots in folk, americana, gypsy, funk, soul, and rock n'roll. In addition to their soaring four-part harmonies, the band members switch back and forth amongst a multitude of instruments including, but not limited to: guitar, ukelele, accordion, harmonica, banjolele, mandolin, dulcimer, bass, cello, piano, melodica, recorder, kazoo, washboard, djembe, drum kit, and stomp-tap percussion. Born in an underground open mic night in Isla Vista, CA, called "Bean Night," they began as an acoustic act, busking around the farmers markets of California before they hit the streets of Europe for a summer of couch surfing and busking. Since their return, they have evolved into an electric gypsy-americana-stomp-folk band, complete with drums, bass, and a whole lotta stompin'. They are known to put on one hell of a show. Don't miss Rainbow Girls, acoustic or electric. Adding colors to the duo Red & Yellow (Caitlin Gowdey & Erin Chapin), Rainbow Girls loosely formed in 2010, playing at a weekly, underground open-mic in Isla Vista. In December 2010, they set off for a week long self-recording trip to Joshua Tree and Big Bear Mountain, where they made their very own 5 song demo. At the end of January, after only a few shows, Rainbow Girls was put on hold while one of the gals skipped town to study abroad in Roma, Italia. Impatient, the three remaining members (at the time there were only 4 colors) followed suit in June, and the group of four spent the summer of 2011 busking and couch surfing their way around Europe, playing gigs and spreading music throughout Switzerland, Germany, England, Italy, the Netherlands, and France. Fifteen cities, six countries, four self-recorded audio tapes, two French recording studios, and 1 deportation later, they are now back at their ranch outside of Santa Barbara, playing gigs around California, and embarking on a series of tours to other states. In Spring of 2012, they toured to Seattle and back for 3 weeks, and again to southern Oregon to play a handful of music festivals. The following summer, Rainbow Girls toured the southwest, adding Arizona, Colorado, and Utah to their list of states. They traveled again to Seattle and back for their (End Of The) WORLD Tour in December of 2012. They recorded and released their first studio EP "Stomp Folk" in the beginning of September 2013, and their first official studio album in Spring 2013.

In today's ever advancing technological society, few things hold peoples interest for too long. Fortunately, great hard rock music has withstood the test of time. Take a heaping teaspoon of originality, sprinkled with an unrivaled live performance, and you have As You Were! With a smooth blend of classic, modern, metal, and groove, topped off with the occasional ballad, As You Were creates a surefire hit with a style all their own. Don't be fooled by their young faces. Individually, As You Were are music professionals who take the utmost pride in their craft. While spanning several years of individual hard work, with a relentless team effort that strives only for perfection, As You Were has built themselves from the ground up, into one of the best rock acts Southern California has to offer. They have amassed a large, and loyal following while playing some of the top spots in Southern California. These polished musical veterans have shared the stage with numerous big names from Poison, to Buckcherry, to Alien Ant Farm, and many more. They've performed numerous headlining gigs, and sold out shows to the delight of many screaming fans. In 2010, As You Were roared into the Southern California music scene and never looked back. They were the musical guests on Nightcap with host, Sebrina Brian of the Cheetah Girls, they followed that performance by overcoming many hard fought obstacles to beat out over 250 submitted bands, and take first place in The Sam Ash Southern California Championship, and earning them an endorsement with Electro-Voice (one of the best sound companies in the world). In late October 2010 they performed in front of a sold out crowd, as they released their first album entitled "Out Of Control" and their music video for their critically acclaimed tune "Rock All Night With You", which has been requested on several radio stations. In 2011 they stepped up their game, reinventing themselves with a new, slightly edgier groove, chock-full of catchy, memorable choruses that are sure to get stuck in your head. As You Were continues to build on their large, loyal following, which helps make them one of the more popular acts of any independent artist in southern California. Venues can attest to their hard work, and fans can vouch for a mesmerizing experience and jaw dropping performance. This is why they headline, and fill such venues as The House Of Blues over and over again. Early 2012, As You Were plans to release their first fully produced album entitled "The Calm Before..." at The House Of Blues Anaheim, followed by a unique, and slightly controversial music video. Then they'll take their high energy, and live intensity to the road, leaving only a wake of old & new fans screaming for more. As You Were has the brightest of futures, with an ever growing following, huge marketable music, and a live show that can't be beat. In the upcoming year, they plan to take the Southern California music scene, and beyond by storm.