By ANTHONY CHIDESTER PowerPoint Presentation MUSIC 1010

Dave Matthews Band BAND MEMBERS -Dave Matthews (guitar & lead vocals) -Carter Beauford (Drums & back-up vocals) -Boyd Tinsley (Violin & back-up vocals) -Stefan Lessard (Bass Guitar) -Leroi Moore (Brass & Woodwinds) wsband.com/#/home

Dave Matthews Born: 1967 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed the Dave Matthews Band in 1991.

Carter Beauford First member to join Dave Matthews. Extensive musical background before joining the band. Known in drumming circles as an excellent percussionist. A rare version of “Halloween” showcasing Beauford’s talents

Boyd Tinsley -Boyd Tinsley joined the band reluctantly. -He remained in his own band, The Boyd Tinsley Three, for some time after joining the Dave Matthews Band. -In the band’s early days he was thought to be Dave Matthews.

Stefan Lessard -Stefan is the youngest Band member to play in the Dave Matthews Band. -Stefan has his own line of snowboarding equipment. -Stefan changed from stand-up bass to standard to play in the band.

Leroi Moore -Leroi had a long history of playing many woodwind instruments before the band was formed. -Leroi was the last member to join the Dave Matthews Band. -Leroi Moore died in 2008 due to an ATV accident.

Meaning Behind the Music Many hardships befell the band including: -The murder of Dave’s Sister -The death of Stefan's infant child. -The death of Dave’s Father.

BAND MILESTONES 2004 The Dave Matthews Band played to an audience of over 90,000 in Central Park They played their first performance at an art fair DMB won a Grammy for best rock and pop vocal performance.

Remember Two Things 1993 Under the Table and Dreaming 1994 Click to play

Before These Crowded Streets 1998 Live At Red Rocks 1997 Crash 1996 Listener Supported 1999

Studio Albums Everyday 2001 Busted Stuff 2002 Stand Up 2005

Live Releases Live in Chicago 2001Live at Folsom Field 2002 The Central Park Concert 2003 The Gorge 2004 Weekend On the Rocks 2005

Live at Piedmont Park 2007 Live at Mile High Music Festival 2008 Europe 2009 Big Whiskey and the Gru Grux King 2009 Live in New York City 2010 Click to play

Dave Matthews Band Music Ants Marching Baby Blue Tripping Billies Listening Guide

ANTS MARCHING Release: 1995 Album: Under the Table and Dreaming, Remember Two Things Length: 4:30 Years played at live shows:

Ants Marching: Verses As a band favorite, this song’s verses are the backbone of the song as they provide a catchy, repetitive melody. The lyrics follow a similar pattern between all verses and the harmony is easy to sing along with.

Ants Marching: Intro and Instrumentals The drums are a big part of the intro with as many as twenty-seven solo snare hits before other instruments begin to play. The violin and saxophone are the main parts of these sections. Trading off harmony, they make the song bright and fun.

Ants Marching: Chorus The main lyrics provide memorable harmony. The music changes melody, offering an exciting contrast. Lyrics: take these chances place them in a box until a quieter time lights down, you up and die

BABY BLUE Release: 2010 Album: Big Whiskey and the Gru Grux King Length: 3:41 Years played at live shows: 2010 Meaning: Dedicated to fallen Band member Leroi Moore

Baby Blue: Verses The lyrics provide deep meaning and mourning of a friend. The song itself is soft and slow, impressing images of angels in nighttime.

Baby Blue: Chorus Heavy violin playing melody Dynamic grows louder Harmony is not typical of DMB music, but soft and mournful.

Tripping Billies Release: 1996 Album: Crash Length: 5:00 Years Played at Live Shows: Meaning: one of the first songs played by DMB, a staple DMB songs.

Tripping Billies: Verses Loud dynamic Guitar lead with verse melody Guitar, drums, and bass playing constantly, while violin and saxophone rest.

Tripping Billies: Chorus Saxophone, violin, and guitar provide the main harmony. All instruments are present, creating a loud dynamic. The theme is reoccurring.

Tripping Billies: Intro and Instrumentals Intro sets main melody and it reoccur's in chorus. Instrumentals create a big change in the music. Instrumentals build on the fun atmosphere of the song.

Bibliography 1. Unknown, tour stats. 2. Unknown, biographieswww.dmband.com 3. Harper, Matthew. Maximum Dave Matthews audio book biography Grove Dreams copy write 2004.