Dave Matthews Band: Step Into the Light

by Morgan Delancey

From their initial stints in 1991 at the local bars of Charlottesville, Virginia, to selling more than 20 million CDs and becoming one of North America’s most successful touring acts, this book chronicles the musical development of Dave Matthews and fellow band members Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, and Boyd Tinsley. This revised edition includes 75 exclusive photos and two new chapters that chart the band’s activities from 1998 to 2001, right up to the release of Everyday and the mysterious discovery of the Lillywhite sessions. Included is fascinating commentary on Before These Crowded Streets, Live at Luther College, and Listener Supported. The personal lives of each band member are expanded upon, and new coverage of DMB tours, the creation of Dave’s own record label, and the worldwide growth of DMB fans is provided.

Genres: Nonfiction, Music, Biography

296 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say, I love this band! For all DMB fans, this book is a must read. I have read it many times in the past and picked it up again!

[Brandon Heal · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing band. goes thru up to Busted Stuff album in their career. I've loved this band since their third album dropped (i was much younger for the first 2, 13 when the third dropped). seen them live 4 times. excellent

[Scott Sargent]

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[Kait Vanderlaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting read about how DMB got started. I liked learning about Dave’s history and the meaning behind some of the songs. It found myself skimming through some parts but overall it was a good read. Fans of DMB will like to appreciate it!

[Laura Scherbing · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good book that gives some information about the history of the band.

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've had this book for a while but never read it, and upon the passing of LeRoi Moore, the sax player, I felt it was an appropriate time. I did really like this book. Clearly it's about Dave Mathews Band, who I am a big fan of. I liked reading it and learning about the history of how the band got together and made it big. It was interesting to learn that Dave started as a bartender in the bar where he met the other members. It was also cool to get insight on some of the meanings of the songs. They don't normally talk about what the songs were written about, they want the fans to come up with their own personal meanings for themselves. Overall, it is a good book if you are a fan of the band.

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I'm sure anyone who knows me would understand why. I've been a huge DMB fan since 1994 & continue to rank them as my favorite band today. I don't see that ranking changing anywhere in the near future. This book gives great background to the beginning of the band, stories & meanings behind many songs, experiences on the road & experiences in the lives of the band members. This is a must have for DMB fans.

[Sim · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a DMB fan for many years and now a C'Ville resident, I found this book to be a wonderful way to appreciate the personal connections of the band members to each other and the community. Highly recommended.

[Anne Sani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makin jatuh cinta ama Dave Matthews Band. They are really a great band... even better

[Jlewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

ANYTHING you need to know about this band...very accurate and entertaining.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course!!!

[Ealopez826 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. I'm a huge DMB fan. I just wish there was something more official.