Dave Matthews Band Unleashes Hit-Filled Jam

What will be monster night from Dave Matthews Band. This setlist had everything longtime fans want: hits, deep cuts, jams, surprises and the kind of musicianship that reminds you why this band still packs venues after all these years.

They kick the doors open with “Ants Marching,” instantly turning the crowd into a giant singalong. “So Much to Say” slid perfectly into “Anyone Seen the Bridge” and then exploded into “Too Much,” one of the band’s all-time great live stretches. “Crash Into Me” brought the romance, while “I Did It” shocked old-school fans with a rare appearance.

“The Space Between” and “Madman’s Eyes” showed how the band can still mix mellow vibes with dark intensity. “What Would You Say” had the crowd bouncing, and the “Kill the Preacher” tease before “Why I Am” was pure fan-service gold.

Then came the heavy artillery. “Spoon” with St. Vincent was jaw-dropping and “Burning Down the House” turned the place into a full-on rock carnival. “#41” stretched into classic jam-band heaven before “Shake Me Like a Monkey” and “Don’t Drink the Water” slammed the night shut.

Bottom line: DMB still delivers the goods live better than almost anybody.