Dave Matthews Band

TheBig3 · 05-09-2011, 12:43 PM

I don't know where 75% comes from. They were, at one time, 3/5th black (insert racist, civil war joke here) and are now half.

Beyond that, I don't know what about them says white. When I think white, I think Funeral Party, Vampire Weekend, Winger, and Jefferson Starship.

BastardofYoung · 05-09-2011, 01:09 PM

Maybe it is just cause whenever I think of them, I think of environmental yuppies with their khaki's and smart cars, who sort their garbage and shop at the GAP. Which seems to be the core audience.

TheBig3 · 05-09-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BastardofYoung

Maybe it is just cause whenever I think of them, I think of environmental yuppies with their khaki's and smart cars, who sort their garbage and shop at the GAP. Which seems to be the core audience.

Oh, I get ya there. Their fans are ****ing grade-a obnoxious. Theres nothing more awful than a pothead who wants to tell you about their philosophies. Its ****ing torture.

"its like...you know if we just gave the poor ****ing good paying jobs man, no one would starve you know? And its just like...why don't you just do that man?"

Really? What school of economics is that from? Do you have any idea how business works? What skill set do poor folks universally have that could create something the wealthy would buy? How about I increase the worlds food supplies by just strangling you to death right here so theres more ****ing Bertucci's Rolls and Ramen Noodles for everyone?

CanwllCorfe · 05-09-2011, 02:04 PM

I love Dave Matthews Band!

Well, that's an overstatement. But I do like them. I grew up with them, thanks to my brother. Well, not just them but also Counting Crows and Deftones. I don't listen to Counting Crows much anymore (as in their newer material), but DMB and Deftones are still great in my book.

TheBig3 · 05-09-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

I love Dave Matthews Band!

Well, that's an overstatement. But I do like them. I grew up with them, thanks to my brother. Well, not just them but also Counting Crows and Deftones. I don't listen to Counting Crows much anymore (as in their newer material), but DMB and Deftones are still great in my book.

I'm going to the Deftones tonight. And I think the CC are freakin phenomenal.
DMB took a long time to grow on me because, as was mentioned above, their fans kill me.

Freebase Dali · 05-15-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

I'm going to the Deftones tonight. And I think the CC are freakin phenomenal.
DMB took a long time to grow on me because, as was mentioned above, their fans kill me.

How was the Deftones show? Do they still have the same shitty mix engineer that puts ridiculous echo on Chino's vocals so that every word he says is like deja vu?

As far as DMB.. I won't lie, they're very talented. I just find it hard to get excited about them. I'm not sure I could ever bring myself to buying a ticket to one of their shows, although that's probably the better way to experience them in the first place.

~~DavidJNichols~~ · 05-14-2011, 10:55 PM

I'm kind of wondering why a DMB thread is in the "Indie" section...

costasscott · 02-15-2012, 12:30 PM

I am just a recent convert to DMB music and was quite excited when they news came out that they were going back on tour. Not gonna be able to see much if any.

TheBig3 · 02-15-2012, 12:40 PM

See much what?

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Originally Posted by Freebase Dali

How was the Deftones show? Do they still have the same shitty mix engineer that puts ridiculous echo on Chino's vocals so that every word he says is like deja vu?

As far as DMB.. I won't lie, they're very talented. I just find it hard to get excited about them. I'm not sure I could ever bring myself to buying a ticket to one of their shows, although that's probably the better way to experience them in the first place.

yes, yes that engineer did. Though they mixed in a portion of Katy Perry's Firework, which I thought was incredible.

misspoptart · 02-04-2013, 02:19 PM

Yessss...Kelli found it and now I'm here to spam it.

I have so much to respond to on this thread but it's all so old. First I'd just like to clarify that sterotyping the fans as pot-smoking bros or yuppies or khaki-wearing GAP patrons is really, really unfair. There might be (or have been) some at live shows back in the day, and they may still be hanging around (probably not), but the reality is that's only one side of them. The band appeals across generations, continents, demographics, and social strata. And that is one thing that makes them exciting.

As a straightedge kid from a low-income family in the woods of Maine, DMB was the first album I ever bought on CD (Before These Crowded Streets), at the age of 10. And I can also tell you that my earliest and happiest memories are of my single mom rocking out to "what would you say" or occasionally "typical situation" on tape in our car. Sweet times. So it could also be a childhood thing, and that also makes it cool. Three or four of my third grade friends also loved DMB. Maybe we were weirdos. Anyway I was happy.

Another great thing about the band is their kickass drummer, Carter. If you haven't seen him play, you really don't know what you're missing. If you've seen/heard his live drumming skills (or even studio versions), and you still don't get it, I'm not going to argue with you. But I think musicians can appreciate his musicianship. The same goes for the violinist, and the oft-overlooked bassist, who has been with the band since he was like 16 or 17.

Grew up with these guys. I guess when I'm 30 or whatever, this will be my Led Zeppelin or Rolling Stones (bands my age and music tastes just inexplicably block me from understanding).

Anyway I mainly wanted to say that the stereotypes are lame about the fans. I don't think that's fair. Every type of music has some ratio of annoying fans. Of course DMB is no exception!!

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TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,246	I don't know where 75% comes from. They were, at one time, 3/5th black (insert racist, civil war joke here) and are now half. Beyond that, I don't know what about them says white. When I think white, I think Funeral Party, Vampire Weekend, Winger, and Jefferson Starship. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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BastardofYoung Buzz Killjoy Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 2,692	Maybe it is just cause whenever I think of them, I think of environmental yuppies with their khaki's and smart cars, who sort their garbage and shop at the GAP. Which seems to be the core audience. __________________ last.fm ‎"I hope that someday we will be able to put away our fears and prejudices and just laugh at people." - Jack Handey.

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CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I love Dave Matthews Band! Well, that's an overstatement. But I do like them. I grew up with them, thanks to my brother. Well, not just them but also Counting Crows and Deftones. I don't listen to Counting Crows much anymore (as in their newer material), but DMB and Deftones are still great in my book. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

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~~DavidJNichols~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 13	I'm kind of wondering why a DMB thread is in the "Indie" section...

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costasscott Groupie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	I am just a recent convert to DMB music and was quite excited when they news came out that they were going back on tour. Not gonna be able to see much if any.

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misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Yessss...Kelli found it and now I'm here to spam it. I have so much to respond to on this thread but it's all so old. First I'd just like to clarify that sterotyping the fans as pot-smoking bros or yuppies or khaki-wearing GAP patrons is really, really unfair. There might be (or have been) some at live shows back in the day, and they may still be hanging around (probably not), but the reality is that's only one side of them. The band appeals across generations, continents, demographics, and social strata. And that is one thing that makes them exciting. As a straightedge kid from a low-income family in the woods of Maine, DMB was the first album I ever bought on CD (Before These Crowded Streets), at the age of 10. And I can also tell you that my earliest and happiest memories are of my single mom rocking out to "what would you say" or occasionally "typical situation" on tape in our car. Sweet times. So it could also be a childhood thing, and that also makes it cool. Three or four of my third grade friends also loved DMB. Maybe we were weirdos. Anyway I was happy. Another great thing about the band is their kickass drummer, Carter. If you haven't seen him play, you really don't know what you're missing. If you've seen/heard his live drumming skills (or even studio versions), and you still don't get it, I'm not going to argue with you. But I think musicians can appreciate his musicianship. The same goes for the violinist, and the oft-overlooked bassist, who has been with the band since he was like 16 or 17. Grew up with these guys. I guess when I'm 30 or whatever, this will be my Led Zeppelin or Rolling Stones (bands my age and music tastes just inexplicably block me from understanding). Anyway I mainly wanted to say that the stereotypes are lame about the fans. I don't think that's fair. Every type of music has some ratio of annoying fans. Of course DMB is no exception!!