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I am writing this review from Boston, MA. My Boyfriend is a true fan to say the least of the DMB! He is the same age as Dave and they have alot of the same background. When I stummbled upon Nevin Martell's book "Music For The People"I wanted to read it before passing it along to my boyfriend to see how it was. It was fabulous. It had explicit information in it from where you could purchase boot leg CD's (which my boyfriend was thrilled about, e-mail address's, fantastic pictures, jokes, stories about each of the band members, and so on. It was filled with such excitement and enthusiasm, it made my boyfriend feel more in tune with the DMB! Thank you Nevin Martell for a FAB BOOK! Keep writing.... If any one out there is reading this and you have interesting information on the DMB (like were he is playing next and his latest music, etc. I would love a response....

I am a huge DMB fan. I am from Hampton, Va. which is about two and one-half hours from Charlottesville, Va. where this all started, and I think people around here are starting to get an idea of what a great band this is! This book covered everything about the band. The interviews that were included in the writing were very nicely added by Mr. Martell and they flowed with the rest of the story that he was telling. I found out things about Dave and the rest of the band that I probably wouldn't have anywhere else. From the background of all the members of the band, to explaining the meanings of the songs, and what Dave and the band had in their minds when writing them. To all of the web sites mentioned and the list of all the CDs with all the songs listed too. If you are a huge DMB fan like myself and you want to get more inside info on the band I strongly recommend this book! I also strongly recommend seeing DMB in concert! It is well worth it because it is the best show around from the best entertainers around! Enjoy! I did and still do!

Being a fan of The Dave Matthews Band, I purchased this book hoping to find out more insight to the backgound about the band. I was surprised to find many inaccuracies. One would think that they would check the facts before pulishing it. If you want accurate information of the Dave Matthews Band than I would suggest you read "Step Into the Light".

I've seen my fair share of concerts. I've seen my fair share of concert DVDs and videos. I'm in a band who has put on its fair share of concerts (and, that's right, we've filmed our fair share of them). But THIS sucker is astonishing!

With this praise, you're probably wondering why I didn't just slap on the 5 star rating. I'll explain, and then I'll praise some more. They didn't do "Bartender". I saw/heard that song for the first time on the Folsom Field disc and it is the single most emotional experience I've ever had in front of a television (with the possible exeception of the first time I managed to unscramble the Playboy channel), and I hadn't bothered to look at the set list before sitting down to watch this show (it's DMB, all their songs are good), and was then a bit bummed when through all these...just...whoa!...great!...stupendous performances, they didn't do that one song that I wanted to see so much.

Oh well, despite this minor setback, the show kicks mighty buttock in both sound, picture, performance, editting, and yes I'm sure even the catering was legendary.

100,000+ people...all for educational charities...NY...DMB...

Volume up please...

Well, this is about as close to "being there" as you can get. Everything about this DVD is amazing - the sound, the video, and of course THE MUSIC!!! DMB know how to put on a live show and regardless of how many millions of the studio albums they have sold, it is truly their live performances that capture their musical and showmanship abilities. All the songs are great. Watching them have a blast playing alongside Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes on "Cortez the Killer" and "Jimi Thing" were a couple of many highlights. Not to mention the inspired arrangement of "Two Step" and personal favorite "Grey Street". Central Park and New York City provide a perfect setting for this show. Buy this DVD! You won't be disappointed and you might just find yourself dancing around your living room!

ESSENTIAL DMB...in fact, anyone who appreciates their fine musicianship should see and hear this DVD. The Central Park DVD won the Jammy Award for DVD of the year. Be sure to check out Dave's crazy scatting on the second disk; right after Jimi Thing with the great Warren Hayes (Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band). These guys are TOO MUCH...my husband and I just saw them in Chicago; they played for nearly 3 hours! We didn't make it to NYC, but this is almost like being there... without the insane parking and portapotties.