[ Closed ] Dave Mathews/Joe B (Page 2 of 4)

dude , dave doesn't turn on the real deadheads maybe the young deadheads that don't know what the dead is all about but the hardcore deadheads all hate dave . the radiators and widespread panic have a better shot at the old time deadheads . i've seen 350 or so dead shows and i have alot of my friends a few hundred and not one of them are into dave . joe is a little to hardcore for dave fans i don't think they will find joe's music worth listening to . it takes a special person who really enjoys music and knows music that will be turned on by joes music and dave fans aren't the answer . as for robert randolph it wasn't dave that did it for him its was playing with the allman brothers playing with gov't mule playing with ratdog doing the big jam band festivals those are the fans that go see him . i've been seeing robert since he use to play small clubs in nyc and maybe there was 20 to 30 people there so dave had nothing to do with it . if joe was to open for allman brothers or gov't mule or even double bill with derek trucks i bet he would get more people into his music then if he opened for dave .....................well there is my 3 cents .lol...joe

I am not a huge fan of DMB, but I voted just because JB  deserves the exposure.

good luck!

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I wasn't talking about Dead Heads liking Dave, I was talking about his fan base becoming the only thing approaching the Dead Heads in terms of devotion...please get it right if you're going to rebuke.

As many times as Robert Randolph opened for Dave, I beg to differ. But you're certainly entitled to your opinion. And I'll stick to mine that IT WOULD BE A GREAT MOVE FOR JOE. PERIOD.

I love it when people shoot down an idea because they seem to know an audience. Why don't we just get him up in front of that audience and just see what happens for s***s and giggles? Dang, just by the sheer volume people there's bound to be quite a few who would dig it. In MY experiences with Dave's fans (although I'm not the taping and jamband czar that you are) they like a pretty wide range of music. Heck, a friend of mine who is the biggest Dave fan I know just saw Derek Trucks recently and said it was one of the greatest things he's ever seen. Something tells me there's more than one person who would like Derek Trucks in that crowd, and that they would dig Joe too.

There's no debate under the Street Team thread. We are more than happy to do what's asked and wish we were asked more often.  Thanks, Cathy

I agree with pcornell,

I am sure that the Wm. Morris Agency has discussed this in depth with Joe. They would not put the effort into this and waste their time and money if this did not appeal to Joe.

It is not our place to tell Joe what he should and should not be doing or what is in his best interest. I think he has a better grip on that regardless of how many shows one has attended or taped, or who you might know in the "music industry". I am not directing this to any one person, so no bashing here.

Joe has surrounded himself with people who make a living guiding artists with their careers. Until each one of us here are employeed in that capacity or have a proven track record guiding artists in their decisions with their careers I think we should change our tone from "Joe should do this or that" to one of "It would be cool to see.." or "I would like or wish".

Joe's career is and will continue to be successful. The proof is on the charts and the number of fans attending shows. Joe is now selling out theaters, ...movin' on up!

If this is what Joes management is asking, I am behind it 100%. I am neither yea or nay on Dave Mathews. I have a CD or two, listen to them every great once in a while and appreciate the diversity this artists brings to the table.

If a fan feels like they are not getting their moneys worth paying the price to attend a show with Joe opening for Dave Mathews then don't go, and or don't tape the show. It's as simple as that. But just because you don't want to go or pay, doesn't mean that it is a bad move for Joe. Honestly, it would be worth the price (to a limit that is) to be able to turn and face those in the audience and witness the faces when Joe takes the stage and the jaws drop.

...my few pennies into the pool
~Rhonda

I couldn't agree with you more Rhonda.  Liking or disliking  the Dave Matthews Band really has nothing to do with this.  This is about supporting Joe.  This type of event could open all kinds of doors for him.  Just my 2 cents.

Susan

As good as the Eagles and Van Halen are now, their fan base is both not as big right now as Dave's and not as young. Remember, Joe's goal is to get younger people turned onto the blues. You're simply playing to the older fan base that Joe already draws quite a bit from anyway. This is trying to tap into a new market.

Some people might not like this but if you asked the majority of music fans elsewhere in the world who Dave Mathews was, you'd get a big blank look. I had to look on wikipedia to find out who he was. It's my guess that Joe, if he wants to support a well known act, should select someone with a wider appeal, and yes, the Eagles might be a better bet! That way he would get in front of new fans!

Geoff