Liz Phair Explains Dave Matthews Collaboration

On Liz Phair recent collaboration with Dave Matthews,she had shed some light on it.In the making of several tracks for Liz Phair's new album Funstyle, Dave Matthews have helped her out.

Dave Matthews also performs on one song, “You Should Know Me.” of her album.

Phair told Spinner.com, “It’s just a mutual admiration that came about a few years ago. Instantly, we liked each other. His entire production was an eye-opening experience. We don’t come from the same culture, but the people that he surrounds himself with, and the kind of person he is, is so inspiring that I defy anybody to get to know him and not love him.”

Dave and Tim Welcome Rashawn

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds closed out their five date December tour last night at Las Vegas.

At Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino for Performing Arts they pair returned to the theater where they also had gigged on Friday.

A member of Dave Matthews band joined a Matthews & Reynolds gig (when Stefan Lessard did so) and that's why this performance was notable as it marked the first occasion since February 1, 1997.

On Saturday it was Rashawn Ross joining in as he appeared for four songs during the extended single set show: “Shake Me Like a Monkey,” “Where Are You Going,” “Help Myself” and “Spaceman.” At present Matthews has no dates scheduled for the immediate future.

Matthews calls DMB his second family

On December 6th and 7th at Seattle's McCaw Hall,Dave Matthews recently spoke to Billboard about his upcoming charity shows.100% of the proceeds will be donated to charities selected by ticket purchasers through JustGive.org.

Matthews also talked about the Dave Matthews Band, who have announced they'll be taking 2011 off from touring.

Surprise Dave Matthews show Thursday

On Thursday night Dave Matthews will be a surprise live show at the new Microsoft store in Bellevue Thursday night.

It's an acoustic performance with no purchase necessary and no tickets required.

The show starts at 7:00 p.m. More details here.

As part of Microsoft's store opening celebrations, Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus is scheduled to perform an outdoor concert in an abandoned grocery store parking lot on Bellevue Way at 4:00 p.m. Saturday.

Dave Matthews Band & Vusi Mahlasela Performs Together for Another "Everyday"

This past weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden several fans took stage with Dave Matthews Band Cuban-born saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera—known for his work in the Caribbean Jazz Project—took the stage partway through the band’s set Friday night for “Lover Lay Down” and “Warehouse.” Soon after, noted jazz saxophonist Ron Blake emerged for an extended “Jimi Thing.”

Just at the same night South African Singer Vusi joins Dave Matthews Band onstage at the Garden for “Everyday.” This past Thursday at a benefit held at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom he also sat in with Matthews on a version of “Everyday”.Mahlasela, who is signed to Matthews’ ATO label, sings on the studio version of the song

Dave Matthews Band’s tour continues in Atlanta, GA tomorrow.

Dave Matthews Band A New Release

Dave Matthews Band's Live in New York City will be released by RCA Records on November 9. The disc will contain the group's sold-out July 17, 2010 concert at Citi Field, the second of two electrifying shows at the park where the lowly New York Mets play ball.

The Fans who had already ordered before the official release will receive The Big Apple Bonus Disc which features four songs from the July 16 Citi Field show. The pre-order will run through November 5 at 3:00 PM ET at this location: http://davematthewsband.shop.musictoday.com/Dept.aspx?cp=1_40834

Dave Matthew group will make its first-ever appearance at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale on November 2 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY, following the following evening (November 3). In the middle of the tour, the band will play two consecutive two-night stands at Boston's TD Garden (November 9 and 10) and New York City's Madison Square Garden (November 12 and 13.) Tickets are on sale now for the outing, which will conclude with two hometown shows at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA (November 19 and 20.)

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds are play three concert together in Dec

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will venture on brief mini-tour in December, according to an e-mail from Matthews' fansite the Warehouse.
They pair will perform three concert, for first concert coming December 9 at the new 1st Bank Center near Denver, and the second concert will be December 10 and December 11 in Las Vegas at the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.
Basically their concert such like a legendary for their adumbrate, stripped down interpretations of Dave Matthews Band classics.
The pair have three live albums released together, they albums are: 1999's Live at Luther College, 2007's Live at Radio City, and 2010's Live in Las Vegas.