20 epic shows from Dave Matthews Band’s ‘Live Trax’ series are now available to download and stream. These historic live show compilations were named after the Trax Nightclub where the band found their sound and got their groove, playing over a hundred shows in their early touring years. DMB has been releasing the coveted Live Trax series since 2004. Now we’re making them available to stream for the first time ever! You can hop onto the nugs.net app and listen to classic Dave Matthews Band shows spanning over the course of fifteen years. From a small New York City nightclub in 1993 to the St. Louis Cardinals’ Busch Stadium in 2008, this collection has everything. Be on the lookout for even more DMB Live Trax releases on nugs.net soon!
Highlights
DMB Live Trax Vol. 2: Golden Gate Park – 9/12/2004
The show took place in the Polo Fields of Golden Gate Park and was a benefit concert for Bay Area Charities. From the moment the band hit the stage, the concert immediately became one of the highlights of Dave Matthews Band’s career. Carlos Santana sits in as a special guest for several songs, including the recently written Sugar Will. The 3 disc set also features two additional previously unreleased songs, Joyride and Hello Again.
DMB Live Trax Vol. 6: Fenway Park – 7/7 & 7/8 2006
Memories of the Dave Matthews Band shows in Fenway Park are certain to burn bright for a long while in the minds of the fortunate fans that were in attendence. Dave Matthews Band was on the top of its game in the historic ballpark performing back-to-back nights of shows exploding with energy. Additional highlights of the 7.7 Fenway Park show include the Bartender jam and the high-energy Ants Marching closer. An awesome Don’t Drink the Water, old favorite Dancing Nancies and the crowd-pleasing show ender, Two Step are some of the favorites from the 7.8 Fenway Park show.
DMB Live Trax Vol. 18: GTE Virginia Beach Amphitheater – 6/4/1996
This concert was DMB’s first show in the States after their European tour. Dave notes how the band is still taking in “this thing that’s been going on with us”, referring to the success achieved with the release of Crash. Highlights of the 96 show include Too Much, followed by never-before-released in the Live Trax series, “Deed Is Done” into So Much To Say. Carter’s intro to #36 is also noteworthy. The VA Beach home state show has long been a summer tradition.
DMB Live Trax Vol. 19: Vivo Rio – 9/30/2008
Dave Matthews Band performed at Vivo Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 30, 2008 in front of many South American fans seeing the band live for the first time. The audience in Brazil was ecstatic which comes through in the recording and DMB really plays up to their exuberance. Highlights include Carlos Malta on the wood fife in Say Goodbye, his influence bringing a distinct flavor and Brazilian sound. Burning Down the House followed by an arresting Two Step are also noteworthy as is an emotional The Stone. The synergy between the band members is evident throughout the show. Other songs of the note on the Rio release are the show-opener, Bartender as well as Grey Street which makes its first official live release performed by the new formation of band members.