Dave Matthews Band 2010 Grammy Performance

The Dave Matthews Band, often called DBM, was selected to be one of the 2010 Grammy performers. Nominated for Grammy Album of the Year and Best Rock Album, their most recent release ‘’’Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King’’’ was released in tribute to band member LeRoi Moore who died in an ATV accident. The album, their seventh studio album almost didn’t make it, with the band considering disbanding due to internal fighting. The name of the album is in dedication to Moore, and the album is a testament to the 18 year band’s willpower to continue to remain together and perform after the tragedy. http://www.grammy.com/nominees http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1609626/20090420/dave_matthews_band.jhtml

The Dave Matthews Band supports Grammy charity programs throughout the year. GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions conducted via eBay are used to raise money for MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation. This year, one of the items being auctioned is a Dave Matthews Band VIP Concert Experience at the Hollywood Bowl! http://tunes.broadwayworld.com/article/Grammy_Charity_Online_Auctions_Launch_I_Love_LA_Auction_20100406

Career

Dave Matthews Band is one of the top touring bands. They have performed more than 500 concerts in their career. The band announced they will add more than 4 months worth of touring dates in the U.S. beginning in May. They are already set to perform in 18 cities in Europe in February and March in support of the Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King album tour. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/dave-matthews-band-announces-summer-tour-1881509.html

The GrooGrux King Album was pulled together after the death of LeRoi Moore and many believe the title relates to him personally. Moore suffered serious injuries in an ATV accident in Virginia on his farm. The accident punctured a lung which sent Moore to the hospital where he later died from complications from the accident.

Dave Matthews Band has a number of older albums but these are the most Recent:

Members of the Band and their role includes:

Dave Matthews, Guitarist
Stefan (Fonzy) Lessard, Bassist
Carter Beauford, Drummer
Boyd Tinsley, Violinist
Rayshawn Ross, Trumpet, Touring Member
Tim Reynolds, Bassist, Touring Member
Jeff Coffing, Saxophonist, Touring Member

In Memory of Le Roi Moore, Saxophonist September 1961 – August 2008