Dave & Tim in Seattle 12-6, 12-7

[McGinnisM]

who's going?

[McGinnisM]

Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will perform two unprecedented special benefit concerts on December 6th and 7th at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these two shows will benefit charities selected by each ticket purchaser. For complete details, visit the official site.

[ExperienceJones]

Word up!

[ali815]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Me!

[McGinnisM]

Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will perform two unprecedented special benefit concerts on December 6th and 7th at Seattle’s McCaw Hall. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these two shows will benefit charities selected by each ticket purchaser. For complete details, visit the official site.

awesome!

[ali815]

I repeat:

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

I'm actually physically shaking I'm so excited right now. :hysterical :hysterical :hysterical

[McGinnisM]

take a few deep breaths.

[ali815]

I'm actually jumping up and down. ;)

I was so disappointed when Cville birthday bash plans with everyone started falling through, and when Vegas hopes started to collapse as well. We even thought, maybe CO to ski/watch a killer show, but prices were sky high. And I hadn't been paying attention, but I did not expect this at all.

[ExperienceJones]

Those tickets aren't cheap though, damn. Guess I gotta man up though.

[McGinnisM]

Here’s how this works:

Buy a ticket for $135 to either show and you will receive a unique code worth $150 on www.justgive.org

Use this code to direct a donation to any charity of your choosing on JustGive.org. (JustGive is a nonprofit organization that connects people to over 1.8 million charities).

Have fun giving with your fellow concert goers: consider making a collective impact by encouraging your neighbors and friends to all choose a mutual charity of interest, such as a local school, park or favorite community organization.

Your directed donation is funded by Dave Matthews and a generous supporter.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to charities selected by the ticket purchasers.

Bottom line… See a great show while helping make a better world!

[ali815]

Those tickets aren't cheap though, damn. Guess I gotta man up though.

quite pricey indeed. I love the rationalizing going on in my head to make it seem better: if we had gone to Cville it would've easily been $1200+, Vegas would've been about $1000+ and D&T Seattle ends up being $500-600 which after worded like that, seems like a great deal. :lol

[ExperienceJones]

It's for the kids and/or other charities! Gotta do it.

[ExperienceJones]

quite pricey indeed. I love the rationalizing going on in my head to make it seem better: if we had gone to Cville it would've easily been $1200+, Vegas would've been about $1000+ and D&T Seattle ends up being $500-600 which after worded like that, seems like a great deal. :lol

It's too bad they couldn't have worked it out for a weekend show. But with the Nutcracker and all the other holiday events at McCaw during the winter months this was probably the only "in" they had in the schedule.

[McGinnisM]

I want to go bad. I would choose this over Vegas.

[ali815]

It's too bad they couldn't have worked it out for a weekend show. But with the Nutcracker and all the other holiday events at McCaw during the winter months this was probably the only "in" they had in the schedule.

That's what I was thinking. It's always so busy there in Dec. and I'm glad they fit it in. Acoustics are pretty great there!

[ExperienceJones]

This will be my first time at McCaw, pretty pumped.

[ali815]

I want to go bad. I would choose this over Vegas.

Plus Seattle is fantastic in Dec. That may sound sarcastic, but seriously :lol downtown gets that holiday vibe with a carousel in the middle of the city, lights hung in all the trees, and everyone shopping and dining...we love just walking around downtown with a coffee and feeling all festive. :)

[McGinnisM]

Oh, I didn't realize this was a Monday/Tuesday.

[ali815]

This will be my first time at McCaw, pretty pumped.

Nice! I wonder if any other dp'ers are going lol?

I'm excited they chose it over places like the Paramount (where I worked for 6 years). McCaw/Benaroya are my favorite (larger) show venues by a mile.

[ExperienceJones]

Nice! I wonder if any other dp'ers are going lol?

I'm excited they chose it over places like the Paramount (where I worked for 6 years). McCaw/Benaroya are my favorite (larger) show venues by a mile.

Benaroya would have been killer as well. How many people does McCaw hold?

[ali815]

I believe about 3000, about the same as the Paramount. I could be wrong but that's what I remember reading a while back.

[DMBTattoo]

D&T in seattle in a 3k seat venue >>>>>>> D&T in vegas in 8k seat venue

[dythuger]

I seriously love Seattle. This would be an awesome time. Wish I had vacation time left.

[Bluee2]

This would be a set of D&T shows I'd want to see

[McGinnisM]

With the shows being for charity, and being in the town Dave loves so much and lives in (or used to), how can't these shows be incredible?

[ExperienceJones]

With the shows being for charity, and being in the town Dave loves so much and lives in (or used to), how can't these shows be incredible?


did he move?

[McGinnisM]

I don't know, just know he used to live there. I'm guessing he still does but wasn't sure.

[ExperienceJones]

Actually just talked with a good friend of mine who met Dave last night at the Crocodile Cafe in downtown seattle at a Weepies show. She's pretty pumped as you can imagine.

[emac]

Actually just talked with a good friend of mine who met Dave last night at the Crocodile Cafe in downtown seattle at a Weepies show. She's pretty pumped as you can imagine.

Dave AND Weepies? I would have been in heaven. :)

[ali815]

Actually just talked with a good friend of mine who met Dave last night at the Crocodile Cafe in downtown seattle at a Weepies show. She's pretty pumped as you can imagine.

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2010/10/dear_dave_matthews_fans_your_l.php

[ali815]

http://www.seattleopera.org/about/hall/index.aspx

I just clicked that and stared at the photo...gives me butterflies. :)

[ali815]

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/reverb/2010/10/dear_dave_matthews_fans_your_l.php

and this:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/city-arts/archives/225889.asp

[kfiredanzr]

I'm actually jumping up and down. ;)

I was so disappointed when Cville birthday bash plans with everyone started falling through, and when Vegas hopes started to collapse as well. We even thought, maybe CO to ski/watch a killer show, but prices were sky high. And I hadn't been paying attention, but I did not expect this at all.

Ah..No need to respond to my PM....and I am so sad we are not having a wild party in Cville anymore. :( We can all Skype the show and celebrate....lol

Oh and I have NO clue where I'll be two weeks, let alone in December...but should I have these days off.... well :think

[DMBdolphan]

I can request for anyone who needs, I can't make it =)

[ali815]

Here’s how this works:

Buy a ticket for $135 to either show and you will receive a unique code worth $150 on www.justgive.org

Use this code to direct a donation to any charity of your choosing on JustGive.org. (JustGive is a nonprofit organization that connects people to over 1.8 million charities).

Have fun giving with your fellow concert goers: consider making a collective impact by encouraging your neighbors and friends to all choose a mutual charity of interest, such as a local school, park or favorite community organization.

Your directed donation is funded by Dave Matthews and a generous supporter.

100% of the proceeds will be donated to charities selected by the ticket purchasers.

Bottom line… See a great show while helping make a better world!

to clarify the bolded part...so Dave himself and a supporter are covering the $15 difference between donation price and ticket price? Or are they saying Dave is donating by like, playing the show, lol? Just read it closely and got curious.

[ali815]

ah nevermind, found this in the FAQ:



Since I’m spending $135 on the ticket, why do I get a credit for $150 on JustGive.org?

Answer: The shows’ total proceeds plus some are being donated to charity. Dave and a generous supporter who is adding a gift as well, are making this possible and want the fans to decide where the shows’ proceeds will be given.

[ExperienceJones]

and this:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/city-arts/archives/225889.asp


Love seeing Dave hitting up venues around my city! Great to have him here.

[ali815]

The day is here.

Is it only Experience and me that are going to this (ie hoping to go lol)? :)

[ali815]

Is that crickets chirping?

dang no posts here for 20 days :lol

Well I'm excited for D&T Seattle.

[tdemarco13]

12/6
http://tdemarco13.fileave.com/DT_N1.jpg

12/7
http://tdemarco13.fileave.com/DT_N2.jpg

[dmbkyle1]

It looks as if there's a subtle image in the mountain. possibly an eye? idk...looks sweet!

[ali815]

wow good eye! never noticed that!

edit: yeah, i promise no pun intended. that was weird

:lol

[dmbkyle1]

ahahahahah that was punny. pardon my lame joke

[ali815]

hahahaha :lol

I couldn't believe I typed it without noticing, reread it and was like yeah, I have to say something before it becomes too real and immortalized in dp history. :blush

and I do mean it...definitely never noticed that eye before - ups the cool points in the print for me a bit.

[edhaze]

I know I'm in the minority but I like the crab better. If thats suppose to be Tim he should be standing not sitting.

[LieIn0urGraves]

I know I'm in the minority but I like the crab better. If thats suppose to be Tim he should be standing not sitting.

Im with you!

[somedevil1107]

Dave AND Weepies? I would have been in heaven. :)

Ditto!

[McGinnisM]

Have fun tomorrow guys and gals!

[ali815]

Thanks Mike! Looking forward to a short day at work (yay), a relaxing dinner, and a night of good tunes! :)

[dmbforever]

Have fun tomorrow guys and gals!

..

[edhaze]

Thanks Mike! Looking forward to a short day at work (yay), a relaxing dinner, and a night of good tunes! :)
Post plenty of pictures for us:)

[ali815]

:thumbsup

definitely!

[McGinnisM]

I should quit my job and go to these shows tomorrow.

No, I shouldn't. Might be fun though.

[edhaze]

I should quit my job and go to Vegas

[COLOR="I can use the drug money inside the cookie monster pinata.[/COLOR]

Fixed

[ali815]

I should quit my job and go to these shows tomorrow.

No, I shouldn't. Might be fun though.


hahaha it really would be fun!!! Seattle is fantastic this time of year. We're gonna spend the afternoon walking around downtown, maybe U Village, go for a run along Lake Washington, and then hang out in the Seattle Center before the shows. Supposed to be pretty nice out so we are excited to 'tour' the city :)

[clwatt3]

http://media.independentmail.com/media/img/photos/2010/01/23/0124Gameday021_t607.jpg

[McGinnisM]

Have fun y'all!

[emac]

I'd forgotten these were Mon and Tues shows. I kept thinking they backed up to the shows later this week. Have fun everyone! :sadie

[tdemarco13]

12/6 up on WH...

[ExperienceJones]

The days are finally here!!!!

[ExperienceJones]

Ali are you going to make it in time for posters? I could use some help if possible.

[DMBdolphan]

http://media.independentmail.com/media/img/photos/2010/01/23/0124Gameday021_t607.jpg

GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!!! first time in school history USC runs the table in EVERY sport men's AND women's in a single calendar year :banana


:hijack

[ali815]

the N1 is up on WH...

I am trying to get there early but have dinner plans at 6:00. I am trying for straps for a few members (if they have any) and can definitely grab you a poster unless you get one from the WH right now.

[ExperienceJones]

Damn, should I buy it on WH or wait for the show? I've got dinner plans both nights, prob won't be in either night until close to 8 or so. What do you think?

[ali815]

That's a tough call. Demand for the poster doesn't seem to be too high. Maybe wait for Methane or grab it now to be safe (but MT hasn't been doing too well with shipping).

I think they'd be gone by 8:00 but honestly have no clue...just guessing. I should be there around 7:00/7:15 so maybe cutting it close to missing out too.

[ExperienceJones]

Yeah, I'm afraid of their shipping and I'd rather not pay for shipping today and then buy one on there tomorrow and pay for shipping again. Just to see them show up and torn to hell.

[ali815]

yep I agree. I am very leery of MT. Keep me posted. I'll check back via my cell later tonight (just about to leave work now) to see what's up. Hopefully I can make it in early enough. :)

[ExperienceJones]

Goodluck, will be great shows I'm sure!!

[ExperienceJones]

Ali, I just picked it up from the WH, i'll take my chances. So no need to worry about me, thanks tho! Enjoy the shows!

[ali815]

Right on! Fingers crossed for good shipping. Have fun tonight!!!!!

[McGinnisM]

Ali, I just picked it up from the WH, i'll take my chances. So no need to worry about me, thanks tho! Enjoy the shows!

Are you in Seattle and not going?

[ExperienceJones]

Are you in Seattle and not going?

I'm going but not going to be able to get in earlier than about 8 or so.

[ali815]

Here! Sent merch pics to school limit 2 posters run if 650 no straps...

[RiotAct]

Here! Sent merch pics to school limit 2 posters run if 650 no straps...

thanks for the info! :thumbsup

[ali815]

Welcome! Intermission now, head and the heart were awesome! Still posters available now...all merch proceeds goes to charity.

[edhaze]

Welcome! Intermission now, head and the heart were awesome! Still posters available now...all merch proceeds goes to charity.

What other show specific merch Are they selling?

[dmbforever]

Here! Sent merch pics to school limit 2 posters run if 650 no straps...

where are the pics Dennis? epic failure

[ali815]

On our way home. Haha merch pics were kinda crummy anyway. 1 crowded booth. Will post more in a few when we get home :)

[ali815]

Home!

Great set...really, really solid. Loved they added Say Goodbye and Spoon sounded sick. Same with IBYU. Pleased with Dodo and Oh as I love those two from Some Devil. Dive In was funny because he said "bear on the side of the road" and started over. Silly davespeak previously about smoking and said something like, "If I actually saw a bear on the side of the road I REALLY must be high!" His voice was great throughout. I have a lot of pictures and some video clips but will upload tomorrow while bored at work :)

Lots of really funny (coherent) davespeak too...we were chatting about the Head and the Heart during the intermission and Corey mentioned they sounded really cool with maybe a Beatles influence. During Dave's set he mentioned that August was watching them from the side and turned to him and asked, "Are they the Beatles?" :lol cute on its own but also funny cause the boyfriend had the same perception as a 3 year old.

Merch was crazy when doors opened and I took some pics of the shirts but they were all from the side or me trying to sneak in for a shot. We didn't buy anything. They had Seattle specific shirts with an anchor that phased into the Space Needle (same design for guys and gals but different colors) and Head and the Heart shirts/cd's. Had some standard beanies and a black fd hat. Lots of posters even with a 2 per person limit. Still had plenty when we went back to look at intermission (and hardly any crowds then too).

[edhaze]

Sounds like a good time:)

[ali815]

:thumbsup

it really was fun.

another big plus that I didn't mention was the crowd! They were sooooooooo chill. No talking or shouting by a single person in the general circumference around us. And the people that did yell only did so a little and mostly between songs. I posted this on **** but if there wasn't music I bet you could hear a pin drop. I could hear every word Dave was saying because it was silent besides some laughter. We were perched up on a very steep incline (the very tall man in front of me only came up to my waist in terms of sight line) so it was the best view I've ever had at any Dave/DMB/D&T show in my life :lol I hope tonight's crowd is half as good as it was last night!!!

[McGinnisM]

where the pics at woman?

[clwatt3]

I wanna see the shirt.

[LieIn0urGraves]

:thumbsup

it really was fun.

another big plus that I didn't mention was the crowd! They were sooooooooo chill. No talking or shouting by a single person in the general circumference around us. And the people that did yell only did so a little and mostly between songs. I posted this on **** but if there wasn't music I bet you could hear a pin drop. I could hear every word Dave was saying because it was silent besides some laughter. We were perched up on a very steep incline (the very tall man in front of me only came up to my waist in terms of sight line) so it was the best view I've ever had at any Dave/DMB/D&T show in my life :lol I hope tonight's crowd is half as good as it was last night!!!

Was everyone standing?

[ali815]

where the pics at woman?

:lol oops uploading now! I have to admit, not my best work lol


I wanna see the shirt.

I'm sending my pics to my gmail and will upload them too.

[ali815]

Was everyone standing?

no. I'd say I saw a few people in the back standing and there were odd ones here and there but only a handful. Everyone was just sitting and nodding their heads along. I am seriously still surprised at how chill it was.

[ali815]

merch:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/IMAG0060-1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/IMAG0051.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/IMAG0061-1.jpg

[ali815]

Good Spoon video on youtube (not mine):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtVb7-HFhnQ

[ali815]

a few pictures...hoping tonight's photos will be better as we scored killer 9th row tickets the other day:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020618.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020607.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020600.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020605.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020551.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020572.jpg

[McGinnisM]

What's the story with the hardhats?

[ali815]

I have no clue! They came out wearing them and left them on stage (Tim's on the table and Dave's on the piano). When he messed up Dive In he said something about hardhats making him more serious so they played the song with them on. It led to a story about how big his head was...

Oh and I forgot - he introduced the Head and the Heart in Russian...dunno if he actually said anything but it sounded cool :lol

[guster14]

no. I'd say I saw a few people in the back standing and there were odd ones here and there but only a handful. Everyone was just sitting and nodding their heads along. I am seriously still surprised at how chill it was.

To me, this is how a D&T show should be. I really thought the Vegas crowd was awful last yr.

[ali815]

To me, this is how a D&T show should be. I really thought the Vegas crowd was awful last yr.

I agree. I was expecting a lot worse from my 2 previous D&T experiences. It was incredible how quiet it was (I'm uploading my IBYU video and I don't think there's like any screams or hollers). It was great. Some people were really dressed up all fancy and the venue itself kind of set the tone. I don't even recall hearing "I love you Dave!" though it probably happened once or twice...just that it was so rare I didn't notice lol!

One side note that I didn't mention: during the head and the heart two super drunk dudes came in and sat down 3 rows ahead of us, yelling and laughing as obnoxiously loud as they could and everyone was looking at em and hushing them. Anyway I was like 'great, this has to be right in front of us'...turns out at intermission one of the guys puked all over the seats (gross) and his buddy, wine still in hand, was just standing there sheepishly. He finally leaves too and neither come back for the show (missed the entire D&T set...real smart guys). I was so thrilled cause like I said, our section (and most of the theater it seemed) was quiet and calm and respectful (we were surrounded by couples, and the average age I'd say seemed to be 50-60). I really, really dug it. :)

[ExperienceJones]

Looking forward to N2!!

[ali815]

My I'll Back You Up video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkh02JUH5pU

[ali815]

and for reference on how steep the grade was for seats: the video was shot with my camera sitting on my lap. :lol

[ThePrestige]

To me, this is how a D&T show should be. I really thought the Vegas crowd was awful last yr.

Vegas crowd was indeed awful last year

[LieIn0urGraves]

To me, this is how a D&T show should be. I really thought the Vegas crowd was awful last yr.

:nod

[somedevil1107]

Awesome video Ali!!!:sadie

[ali815]

Awesome video Ali!!!:sadie

:) :blush Thank you so much!!!!

[edhaze]

Vegas crowd was indeed awful last year

Agree. Probably gonna be the same this year.

[emac]

Agree. Probably gonna be the same this year.

Don't tell me that. :(

[EHdmbHEE]

where's the setlist...its not on DMB Road or here from what i see

[ali815]

setlist with the only difference being Say Goodbye in the encore after Sister:

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=58069

[ExperienceJones]

I hope we get LITHOG tonight!

[ali815]

napped and ready to go!

[edhaze]

Have fun Ali!!!!!!!!

[ali815]

:hug

thanks!! I will!! :)

[ali815]

It was a great night! Solid setlist and only a few repeats. Play GIG and Alligator dedicated to each of his girls, Baby Blue for Ashley, and Needle for Roi. Funny Davespeak about his shirtless pictures on the beach and that he didn't need to see that..but we can google it if we want to...interesting talk about heaven and the devil. I think he realized midway he might offend and ended up turning it into silly sci-fi banter.

Nice to see Christmas Song and Typical (surprised when people left during this for the bathroom) and OSW (with the awesome intro). The crowd was way worse last night than N1 but it was still tolerable. Luckily the people around me were again really chill.

Pics and videos to come!

[RiotAct]

0-for-25 with Typical Situation (24 full-band shows, 1 D&T)... hope to hear it before I die.

[ali815]

N2 Pics:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020626.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020628.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020637.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020652.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020646.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020665.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020660.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii124/corey_alison/P1020667.jpg

[McGinnisM]

nice!

[ali815]

0-for-25 with Typical Situation (24 full-band shows, 1 D&T)... hope to hear it before I die.

wow! :(

Are you doing any D&T? Hope you get it soon!

I've been lucky to get a hand full of Dreaming Trees/Last Stops/Typicals/Back You Ups/pigs/BOWAs etc etc but out of 30 something shows I'm still missing Halloween which bums me out to no end :lol

[ali815]

nice!

Thanks! There were some killer lighting effects throughout the show. I was surprised as I remembered D&T as being a lot more simple.

[EHdmbHEE]

setlist with the only difference being Say Goodbye in the encore after Sister:

http://www.antsmarching.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=58069

can anyone else not see this pic? maybe ill try ants

[DMBNirvana]

That spoon was f'n awesome

The more I consider it the more I prefer Dave & Tim shows to the full band... atmosphere, setlist, and poster-wise

[41proudMonkey]

Great pictures and video Ali!!! Thanks for sharing!

[IMWHOIM26]

I Heart that second picture ... the lights are an amazing accent in it! Nice work!

[ali815]

Thanks ladies!!

I loved the lighting too...they did some very cool stuff for sure!!

I am uploading the last of the videos and will throw em up here tonight...took Grey Street, The Maker, Christmas Song, and AATW.

[EHdmbHEE]

wow...i feel like they dont do watchtower as a duo that often that musta been a treat (also my fav song musically of all-time)

[ali815]

watchtower was great D&T. loved it! I have it uploading to youtube now though I'm sure videos are already up :)

Some of my others to come in a minute:

[ali815]

Grey Street


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAptH5gR4F0

[ali815]

The Maker:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3rJKLyVYhA

[McGinnisM]

steady hands there, very nice video!

[ali815]

Christmas Song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGh0b2EqWaU

[ali815]

Thanks Mike! I tried to stay as still as possible lol. Watchtower gets a little crazy at the end but otherwise it was pretty easy to rest my elbows on me knees and still get a really clear shot.

[somedevil1107]

I {heart} {Heart} {HEART} Christmas Song soooo much! Thanks for posting it!:sadie

[ali815]

you're so welcome!! I love it too....it was the first time hearing it live so I was really excited :)

[somedevil1107]

I heard it at Wrigley for the first time and had one of many Dave-gasms. It is a song I have wanted to hear live for quite awhile...but why would they play it in the middle of summer? Soooo excited when they played it at Wrigley:sadie

[ali815]

:lol I know! I wasn't expecting it at the Gorge or anything but really wanted to hear it and had my fingers crossed as soon as the winter D&T tour was announced haha.

[ali815]

My last video: AATW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEWkZRnE0hk

[ExperienceJones]

Does anyone have an extra N2 that they'd be able to help me out with?