you may wonder why i am bringing up a memory from 10+ years ago. well let me tell you this: for the first time in my life i finally was able to see dave matthews band live. yes my friends west valley utah was the place to be on august 17th 2010. i was caught up in the excitement and the anticipation that tears filled my eyes the minute they graced upon the stage. the music was unbelievable. they came out playing 3 tracks from their newest album and then one of daves solo album pieces, and then "crush." the first note of the base gives that song away and it was beautiful and then boyd tinsley comes in with his violin that gave me goosebumps. every song is perfected by every musician standing on stage. no mistakes, never flat, and yet spontaneous at the same time.
that night also marked the night of a debut song which has never been recorded and never been played live titled "write a song"
another very special moment was when dave stood alone with his acoustic guitar and played "needle and the damage done" (originally by the ever amazing neil young) in remembrance of leroi moore (their most talented and loyal saxophone player).
in those two hours i was elated. i could sing with every song and dance with every fiber of my being and the greatest part was the fact that the entire band loved it as much as i did. they all had smiles on their faces and every now and again dave matthews himself would bust a move and it made me so happy. every minute of it. i also must mention the fact they ended the set with "ants marching"
i hope every person in that crowd appreciated it as much as i did because i love music . . . it soothes my soul.
Oh Andrea... You are all music - singing and humming all the time. I had goosebumps reading this. I MISS YOU!!!
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