Dave Matthews Band gives another jaw dropping performance in 'The Complete Night on the Rocks'
By Mary Lynn Ritch
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- Music Review -
The Dave Matthews Band has done it again, producing another jam band masterpiece. “The Complete Weekend on the Rocks” is eight CD’s of sheer entertainment.
Dave Matthews Band plays a collection of oldies, but goodies during “The Complete Weekend at the Rocks.” The band’s rendition of the Beatle’s “Black Bird” sounds like a ballroom ballad. The audience can feel the wind from the wings escaping to freedom. Butch Taylor adds to the melancholy sound of the song.
Another oldie by the Zombies worth skipping is: “The Time of the Season.” The song is flat. The audience shows more emotion than Dave and the rest of the band.
The most popular song during “The Complete Weekend at the Rocks” was “Louisiana Bayou.” Unlike the studio version, the live version has an electric charge. Featuring special guest, Robert Randolph with his pedal steel guitar adds Cajun spice to this crawdad song; without him, the song is just like dipping your crawdads in butter. Like any good spice, Randolph heats up the audience and leaves them searching for water.
The song “Halloween,” which is on every live CD, has the same usual psychotic babbling of Dave Matthews. However, Carter Beauford saves the song with his incredible drum solo. His drumming carries the song. It sounds like he is running in terror from Matthew’s psychotic screaming.
“#41” would have to be the best song they played during “The Complete Weekend on the Rocks.” This song really showcases the band’s talent. This song is filled with great passion and emotion.
However, the DVD included in the package is a disappointment. It only shows ten of the songs they performed throughout “The Complete Weekend on the Rocks.” Although it is a great mix of songs, they could have added more to the compilation.
“The Complete Weekend on the Rocks” was a sensational production of the band’s talent.
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