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7 Fun Facts About the Dave Matthews Band
You’ve probably heard their songs on various television shows. You might
even have purchased an album or two. But did you know any of these
interesting facts about the Dave Matthews Band?
1. They Have A Holiday
“Dave Matthews Band Day” is celebrated on September 27th in
Charlottesville, Virgina to commemorate the release of their debut
album. It’s been going strong for more than two decades, and fans around
the world get together both in-person and on the web to pay tribute to
their favorite group.
2. They’re Multimillionaires
Despite having a relatively quiet presence in the industry, they’re one
of the most financially successful musical acts of all time. From
2000-2009, they brought in more than 500 million from their concerts
alone!
3. Their Name Was A Mistake
When they were just starting out as a musical group, they booked a venue
under the name “Dave Matthews.” The receptionist didn’t hear them
correctly, however, and jotted them down as “Dave Matthews Band.” The
rest is history.
4. They’re Very Charitable
The band created their own charity, The Bama Works Fund, in 1999.
They’ve since given away hundreds of millions of dollars to hospitals,
universities and relief groups.
5. They Don’t Mind Piracy
The Dave Matthews Band is a rare band that doesn’t forbid cellphones or
other recording devices during their shows. In fact, they encourage the
practice as long as people don’t make money off them, and fans
frequently trade their homemade recordings over the Internet.
6. The Members Have Extensive Talents
Dave Matthews, the lead singer, is also an actor and artist. Boyd Tinsley, the violinist, has been classically trained as an orchestra
member. Tinsley can also play the mandolin! There’s a lot more than what
meets the eye when it comes to this group.
7. They Have Close Ties to South Africa
Dave Matthews was born there, and several of their songs were either
inspired by or dedicated to anti-apartheid freedom fighters. They feel a
close connection to the country and its fight for equality.
These are just a few things you might not have known about the Dave
Matthews Band. With such a long and dedicated history in the biz,
there’s always something new to discover about them, so keep your eyes
peeled for even more interesting trivia! You never know when they’ll
surprise you next!
What great facts indeed, I'll be sure to check them out, thanks for sharing!
I didn't know that about their name. I always love those kind of tidbits. 🙂
That's funny about their name. I wonder what were they called before that.
These are tid-bits I didn't know Lauren, too funny about the name!
I love learning fun facts, and enjoy Dave Matthews! My cousin is a huge fan, so I'm sharing this post with her 🙂 I love that they are so charitable and seem to be humble and down to earth 🙂
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I had heard about this band but didn't know much about them. Thanks for sharing this. How cool would it be to have you're own holiday??? Awesome 🙂