Dave Matthews Band Plays First Show On This Date In 1991

Today marks the anniversary of Dave Matthews Band‘s first live performance. The band – which at the time found Dave Matthews performing with Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard and Leroi Moore – kicked off what would turn into a legendary career with a performance at Trax in Charlottesville, Virginia on March 14, 1991. In 2016, DMB shared audio from their historic debut on the occasion of their 25th anniversary.

Take a listen to “Recently” from the first-ever Dave Matthews Band gig:

A few years ago, Lessard found a cassette tape with a recording of the band’s debut in his archives. DMB’s March 14th, 1991 performance at Trax was part of a benefit concert for Middle East Children’s Alliance. The Dave, Carter, Stefan and Leroi lineup would remain intact through August of 1991. Keyboardist Peter Griesar soon joined as did fiddle player Boyd Tinsley, though Grieser left the band in March of 1993. Other songs performed by DMB at their debut included “Typical Situation,” “The Best Of What’s Around,” “I’ll Back You Up,” “The Song That Jane Likes,” “Warehouse” and “Cry Freedom.”

Dave Matthews Band is currently on hiatus, but Dave and Tim Reynolds have a full slate of shows ahead.