Dave Matthews -Early 1992 Rare - Live 3/20/1992 at JMU

[@matthewbrown5966]

Sooooo, glasses guy is me. Couple things: 1) That’s the best I can dance. Then and now. White man curse. 2) can’t for the LIFE of me remember who the girl is. 3)camera is on me because I would get into the shows early and help set up to avoid paying cover (and get beer before I turned 21, think the statute of limitations is up on that). Native Charlottesville-ian, got to know the band early and would see them every chance I could. Could see Tim Reynolds and TR3 at Jokers as well with only 15-20 people in there. Full circle, my son is a protege of John Dearth and gets to play with him (pre-COVID) at Miller’s, where so much of the DMB ethos started.

[@Andy-cz4xw]

that's amazing!!!

[@brandonparish5229]

Damn!!!

[@wadegarrett1892]

But did you get the girl? Only the important questions.

[@Rín-wín]

salute to you, Legend

[@nducati]

my man was in the trenches spittin game during warehouse.

[@Tidiouter]

They still play it the saaaaammme....they still play it the saaaaaaame waaaayy!

[@MikeGipsonUSAF]

They should zoom in more.

[@davefan16]

You should travel back to 1992 and tell the guy that.

[@mattisontaylor438]

davefan 16. AWESOME!

[@lukeconroy9800]

Bahahahahaha

[@MargotTenenbaum000]

omfg how are people so funny, that was perfect

[@janaalma4967]

😁😆😅😂🤣

[@MedicalNemesis]

The evolution of Dave's voice will never cease to amaze me. From this to the vocals on Under the Table... That vocal coach should be a millionaire.

[@alostdude]

Nuwanda - Not sure when Robert started but I know he’s a bad ass

[@vn8375]

His vocals are clearly blown here. He’s not 100 percent. And I Could be wrong I suppose, but David never had any consistent vocal training. His voice changes over the years have long been talked about. And everybody has their favorite era. Many will say they like his voice the most between 91 and 94. Some will say 98-2000. But nobody believes it has gotten better or worse, it has just been a natural progression of change for dave. The only thing one could point too that could of had a big effect on his vocals was when he stopped smoking around 2005. For some singers, in the immediate year or two after quitting, their vocals actually suffer. But the main thing that is noticeable today, and for prob the last 10 years or so, is stamina. His vocals will get blown out, and it is tougher these days for him to recover. So he may go an entire show with rough vocals. But over the last couple years it seems like he is creating sets that don’t ruin his vocals. I. E hasn’t played time bomb for quite some time. He has been a little more cautious in that respect lately.

[@williammcmillan1108]

true allgood

[@yourmother3207]

@@vn8375 I dont think its songs with high vocal parts/screaming parts that slowly degraded his voice, i think its stuff like 3:20 in this video here he used to do a lot in his early career. Yeah I guess it's still "screaming" but it's bad form screaming. His screaming in songs like bartender in the early 2000s are actually with good form. Both sound badass but one will destroy your voice.

[@ryanpduffy]

The fact that Carter still had such a massive drum set all the way back then blows me away.

[@mrdrh99]

Carter had already been a drummer on tv in NYC prior to DMB

[@RMTStudios]

@@mrdrh99he was the studio drummer for BET

[@vincentmeadows1]

Dave Matthews Band is one of the most talented bands ever

[@TerryHarrison]

Thanks for the positive feedback. It's really heart warming, especially as this video went public here only this morning. It makes me wonder how many of you have been watching it at work. :)

[@thejagsfan147]

The people in the had no clue how big DMB was going to be, I would treasure this memory forever.

[@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239]

BackdaPack who gives a shit. Most of the people that were old enough to be at this show are about to die. Your forever is fucking short. Dickhead!

[@tmc6228]

oh Leroy, such a beautiful sax......love this song....and miss your magic!

[@kevinr.3542]

At any given moment, Carter is demonstrating his amazing ability to absolutely rip it up and play the most entertaining drums while perfectly serving the music.

[@DMBever]

It's as simple as that...haha! :p

[@Athonite_Audio]

...blown away by the historicity of it all...whoa...Long Live DMB!!!! I'm left under the table and dreaming....

[@lollibela]

this is crazy! i was a freshman and walked by the ballroom that night. who knew they were on the verge of world domination! carter is too freakin dorable! rip leroi.

[@jslims2837]

Carter is on point in this video as well. Top 5 drummer of all time, all time.

[@TheLynnzzz]

I was there! I was right up front although I couldn't find myself. I have the poster from the event framed! I was 19 years old..dont do the math:) First time I ever saw Dave and yes I remember every minute of it! I only wish the video showed those special Boyd and Dave moments. Still seeing the band today. Just saw them at Virginia Beach on Father's Day. I worked at the college radio station WXJM and this was our fund raiser. Little did was know how big this band was going to be.

[@txdrmr]

So far ahead of their time back then. All master musicians. Stefan is ridiculously amazing and is so dang solid...never wavers. He and Carter play like they'd been together forever. You can hear the evolution of the band as a unit.....as they played more together, we got all this incredibly amazing music. Thank goodness these paths crossed!!!

[@karmacean]

Damn, thank God for the video camera! My mom was a huge fan in college, so it isn't too surprising that I started seeing the band when I was about 11. Insane to think this was ten years before I was even born! Now I'm going to see them in West Palm with my two best friends and partner for my 21st. Oh, how the time flies. Thanks for the footage!

[@scottgillespie4960]

Keyboards for DMB back then was Peter Griesar. Played with them through '93 or so.

[@johns2mc]

JMU! Closest thing we had when I was there was when OAR rolled through Wilson Hall when I was a sophomore. Or maybe when Dave Chappelle came by same year to do stand-up, pre-Chappelle-Show. Either way, it would have been cool to be there 8-9 years earlier to see this.

[@easports501]

Finally found a recording of this. I lucked into seeing them play that night & have been a huge fan since. Even at my age I am still a DMB follower!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimbeaux89]

Ashley Swindle noo way!!! Wow that’s amazing. You’re so lucky

[@SpotlightGlobalMusic]

I was lucky to see DMB around this time for $5 at Trax in C'ville. I went reluctantly & told the girl who invited me, "I dont watch bands I've never heard of" lol. I grew up down the road from his house & knew the prior owners. Since then sometimes see him at the local deli or gas station...definitely at big concerts now. My daughter had hospital play DMB while in a recent coma. Good to be alive!

[@terryharrison1739]

GlobalGood, Indeed it is good to be alive. Glad you enjoyed this. Do you recall hearing the DMB while in the coma?

[@SpotlightGlobalMusic]

@@terryharrison1739 no, but I don't recall anything for that matter. Just wild & crazy dreams. The hospital also played jazz since they'd said it's good for healing brain injury. Perhaps DMB is better!

[@otsegoflake]

00:00 Ants Marching 04:29 Warehouse 11:12 Lover Lay Down 17:04 The Song That Jane Likes 20:21 Dancing Nancies 26:11 Recently

[@hchessma]

Thanks "TheTerryHarrison" for posting this incredible piece of history! :) DMB fans are super grateful!

[@sunfoodlivingalchemy]

That was awesome...Dang, sooo young...it's been a get to know a young dave day...just watched Boyhood....

[@theted1601]

Finding this video was like opening a time capsule - this is pure gold for a long time fan. An iconic band. It’s awesome to watch this and to listen to how the band has transformed it’s sound while keeping true to the songs, lyrics, and performance. Dave’s dancy performance style, leg kicking, lyrical free-styling, and footwork hasn’t change much over the last 30 years. I’ve got this video saved.

[@Candymantempting41]

First saw DMB on some morning show early 90’s while flipping the channels at the beach… I remember getting a massive splinter under my middle fingernail on the old wooden porch (*that should be a song) and seeing DMB on that show playing Ants Marching…. They were introduced as a new band… that’s all I remember from that trip. Been a huge fan ever since! Saw them live FINALLY in 2003 after I got married, and I try and go every year now! Best of what’s around….

[@joeano]

Somehow just discovered this video now. Unreal how polished this show was for how early it was.

[@RMTStudios]

The sound mix was off, but otherwise I agree

[@easports501]

Showing my age because I have been looking for any recording of this because I lucked into seeing this event & have been a huge fan since. Thanks for sharing this & bringing back great memories!

[@kennethwatt1031]

It's cool to hear the early sound of some songs. Slight variations but it's there.

[@jasoncarstmusic]

Tom Hanks and Jean Claude Van Damme conceived a child (Dave Matthews), Bob Saget on keys, Easy E. on drums, Mouse from the Matrix on bass (go ahead Google it), and an angel playing sax. Somebody sign these boys!!

[@jacobgilbert7208]

Jason Carst I was thinking eazy E also lmao

[@mementomori3270]

LULZ! Truly wish I could retweet this fab comment!

[@meganbalfe4420]

LOVE LOVE LOVE - Thanks for sharing! This is where it all started for me! Loved Dave then, love Dave now! #JMU95 #ZTA #fillsmysoul

[@Chrisell]

Dave sort of looks like Tom Hanks back in the Bosom Buddies days. Awesome find, thanks for posting. Can't wait until July DMB in Hartford.

[@jasoncassel]

Whoever is responsible for this video is genius! Wow.

[@williammcmillan1108]

thanks take care

[@artthomas8017]

I wasn't at this concert but wow this brings back memories. I remember seeing them at JM's a lot (we were at JM's like 5 days a week senior year). The band area was tiny. The crazy part was that they just seemed like another band with all of the great talent there like Full Stop and Everything. Either way this stirs awesome memories. It also makes me glad that I was at school when cell phones didn't exist. The downside is that makes me old but you've got to get old sometime.

[@jpm7049]

It’s really amazing how different and great they were at such a young age.

[@MichaelGray34]

That guy with his hands in his pockets didn't have a clue how lucky he was to be standing where he was.

[@elieelis1234]

I knew..i just knew...they had something...very very good..i was 24 at this show. By myself...

[@geoffoutdoors]

Been listening since 1993!!! Forever a DMB fan.

[@markdelafuente3238]

Wow, this is a great upload. Some of my Fave Dave songs, and sounds like some of the earliest footage I’ve ever heard. Thanks for uploading!!!!

[@mrdrh99]

4 days after the first show

[@johnscherman454]

Thank you for posting! Sincerely!

[@rmcp72]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING! I wonder if these people at this show know how lucky they are to have been there!

[@scotsman1592]

WOW!! Been a fan since 93' and it's great to go back in time with Dave with a click!! Some talented individuals in the beginning, Great to see how much they've grown together over the years.

[@succubus20y]

Thank you for sharing this... this is GOLD! 🙌

[@colossaldonut]

thanks so much for posting this, very very cool!

[@ethanpayne2300]

Dave's voice was so much higher naturally back then. So cool to hear

[@mseewv]

Thank you so so so much for this! Wow! What a piece of history!

[@UncleRicoOSU]

Excessive zooming is a common mistake when people start recording concerts, but this is another level 🤯

[@vn8375]

This is quite a treasure. Big thanks for sharing.

[@joemastro4577]

man.. the nostalgia.. the corduroy baggy pants.. the flannel..

[@oleka.6404]

Great document. Thanks for the upload! Can hear Carter very well here ;-)

[@Invitational2]

Thank you so much for capturing this epic piece of history!

[@jimbeaux89]

Omg this is incredible man, thank you so much for this footage!

[@TerryHarrison]

Jim Beaux, Thanks! We didn’t have any image stabilization back then and when shooting from the front of the stage I was getting bumped into quite a bit (which you see when I’m zoomed in). The band didn’t mind when I hopped on stage to film, which let me get a few different perspectives, without getting in the way. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Str8_Aim]

Awesome! Anything DMB is always welcomed on KZbin!

[@claywads]

Good lord. JMU. What an incredible time!

[@proudmonkey]

Holy cow. What a gem this is. Well done.

[@marciepiercecolleary7395]

This is such great footage, zoomed in or not. Stefan was so young, but truly the talent shines through. I actually love it zoomed in, especially watching Stefan on the bass. Carter around 22:15!! Someone was really crushing on Dave...for the entire The Song That Jane Likes was on his face. Ha!

[@carl_lindquist]

Loved this video! All the best!!

[@rl64rl]

Awesome recording! Thank you! I saw U2 in 1981 at the Hollywood Palladium: raw, gritty and a lot of energy. Dave and the boys delivering the same here.

[@vogelsoundmusic]

This is great!! Thanks for sharing! Love the turtleneck!! Dude was dressed for a snow storm

[@jeffm8882]

Thank God for Carter. The band wouldn’t be what it is without him.

[@berman1125]

roi on lover lay down brings me to tears!

[@jerryblades]

Loved it all, but especially the sneakin of Norwegian Wood bass-intro to Recently.

[@harrisc42]

This. Is. Amazing. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@berman1125]

This is perfect. Wow thank you so much. Plaid Jacket, Turtleneck, Sweatpants...YES

[@jakehawkinsmusic]

sweat dripping from his face only halfway through the first song lmao he was really determined to wear that tutleneck

[@Danzingnanziez]

FANTASTIC!!!!! Love this!!!

[@alexandershort8487]

Amazing. This is only the 3rd time Ants Marching was played live (that we know of).

[@keepingamericagreatagain9229]

+John Short Are you serious or being sarcastic? and if serious..why did he not play it more?

[@chalandlerbong217]

MakingAmerica GreatAgain that's how how young the band was. Boyd wasn't even in it yet, and peter was still on the keys.

[@Hornadayfan]

Watching this, I would have never predicted that they would become what they have....

[@easports501]

Brian you are right about the times have changed but I still love seeing them. It brings back great memories & creates new ones. I have met so many people through out the years & years & so many of us have become very close friends & all meet up at least once a year for a DMB concert. You should join us next time. I just returned from Charlottesville for a 2 night event & had a great time. I

[@peteranoia4570]

Damn. JMU PC Ballroom 1992: DMB. PC Ballroom 2002: World Culture 102... On the other hand, this is one of the best recordings of Song That Jane Likes I've heard though.

[@thedjmic]

OMG...I was at this show! Boyd was playing in his own band at the time at a club called Valentinos, before joining. When he joined DMB, their sound was upgraded.

[@jimbeaux89]

What?! We’re you really At this show? You are sooooo lucky

[@hoosierfan4life836]

This is absolutely incredible

[@jmc2090]

Classic DMB! Little did they know they were about to become legends.

[@strangerthanml]

love that little guitar!

[@UpstateCondor]

This is making my Friday..... How many folks spilled out onto The Quad afterwards for late night Madison antics... Awesome! I miss it oh so much!

[@oliverlabrador8880]

Id have been fine had they just kept the camera on Carter for the whole set 😂 guy is literally one of the best in the game.

[@bustedrims_Jr]

He's so young! That's crazy! Obviously we all get older, but it's just amazing seeing Dave play just as good then!

[@montez864]

Wow. I don't know the person who posted this but my Husband produced this show at JMU. It was in the Student Union. Great!!!! This appeared on my Facebook feed. Thanks for posting!

[@BigMacJMU72]

I saw them at "Lake Quake" in April of 1992, they played out behind Shorts Hall on a stage backing to the chain link fence surrounding the football field. There were like 15 people sitting on the hill watching...times have changed. :-)

[@Sublime_37]

Awesome. In peak normal times.

[@zemog311]

I'd challenge anyone to post an earlier live show than this! In current terms DMB is right there with PJ for longevity. Darn good post! OH and REM!

[@rgrossi]

very cool.. I have quite a few of your early recordings

[@1928zxcv]

goes to show Dave started with serious world class talent behind him. Not to take anything away from Dave, he had the imaginative quirky songwriting. You wouldn’t have expected the musicians behind him to really have gotten it either considering the bands they could have chosen to join perhaps. The combination worked. To this day The Dave Matthews Band are STILL in their own niche. The Rock HOF nominating is a joke, and I’m sure they’ll get in eventually, would still be nice to see them get that recognition soon!

[@ttrainer54]

I would give anything to have seen them in the beginning. These students don't know how lucky they are.

[@lindsaygallagher2461]

thanks for this great post. I hav never seen such an early recording. I wonder how many people realized that they were witnessing the best live band ever. 35 concerts and it never gets old. I need a Dave fix now but Alabama is too far.

[@MikeGipsonUSAF]

Dave looks like Tom Hanks

[@hanahfc]

Playing Philadelphia...

[@laurenreinke-breen4016]

I thought the same exact thing!! That hair... So much like old school Tom Hanks.

[@dasmonikus]

Ana Ferraz lol

[@kennykistler6735]

I said that to my wife before I saw your comment! Hahaha

[@lmrhoden2792]

I always thought that 😁

[@texan31337]

that guitar is awesome

[@Yougimpytube]

Dancing Nancies without Boyd. Fascinating. Thank you so much for uploading this!

[@AlValentini]

God I love DMB. Amazing vid man

[@sarajackson1513]

Thank you for posting this! This is great!

[@hanahfc]

great songs, great band...

[@iannamico]

recording and photographing a concert is an art best left to capable artists.

[@jaimekenney9828]

The woman yawning during Recently.... Love

[@mutarerrs]

Close up of bass guitar during Roi's solo on LLD... unforgivable

[@fokisgaming5579]

The filming is hilarious. I'm grateful that we have video of this and it's mind blowing to see it, but honestly, how drunk or high was this person? Zooming in on literally everything. LOL. So bizarre.

[@jimbeaux89]

Fokis Gaming I love it man. I thought he did a great job. Obviously you weren’t around then, because it sounds like you’ve never used these types of cameras. When you’re zoomed out, everything is out of focus. If you wanted to capture someone’s facial expressions, and picking on a guitar, you had to zoom in you noob.

[@silvaneto41]

AH.....que coisa linda, a historia da DMB. Nessa época já estavam com sua musicalidade afinada. Muito obrigado por postar esse vídeo.....!!!!!!!

[@TerryHarrison]

Ah... the evolution of dancing. Personally, I think the weight of the crowd's perm'd hair was holding people back. Interestingly, I didn't remember the "early 90's hair" until I watched this again.

[@otsegoflake]

Freaking fantastic!!!

[@mnalonso]

Amazing work, thanks for sharig!

[@sslatte]

Love it....starts out recently with a Beatles intro

[@kmantych]

If I'm just listening, it's still the DMB I know and love but if I look back at it, I have to wonder if I'm watching Tom Hanks do some incredible lip sync :~D Love the extreme close up of his boots at the end of Lover Lay Down too.