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Dave Matthews Bland?

By Alex Wendt
Aug.14.1998

Brad Waggoner submitted a review that the Dallas Morning News printed today.

"Some pop bands can jam, and some jam bands can play pop. And then there's the Dave Matthews Band. Performing Thursday night to an adoring capacity crowd at Coca-Cola Starplex, Mr. Matthews and company had no trouble playing catchy, idiosyncratic pop tunes. But when it came time to improvise, they let out a resounding thud."

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Recent newspaper reviews are saying one of two things -- either we're all wrong, or these reporters lack any sort of taste for good music.

To find out more about what went on at this cricket infested show (really!) head to this page at the Tour Archive.