Mtvmail: - Leroi and Boyd will be sharing a computer - their screen name is Leroi Boyd.
Mtvmail: That goes for Stefan and Carter, too
Mtvmail: - Stefan and Carter will be sharing a computer - their screen name is Stef Cart.
Mtvmail: Dave's got his own - it's DaveMtthws.
Mtvmail: Get your questions ready.
Mtvmail: Few bands have pulled off building the huge fanbase that Dave Matthews Band did without major TV or radioplay.
Mtvmail: By the time of the release of their major label debut, "UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING," anticipation had built to such a fevered pitch that their headline show at New York City's Roseland Ballroom sold out in just three days!
Mtvmail: Dave Matthews himself is a South African expatriate who settled in Charlottesville, Virginia as a teenager.
Mtvmail: The band consists of some of the most respected musicians of the local Charlottesville scene.
Mtvmail: Together they make jazzy, folk-inspired rock with an array of multicultural influences.
MTVixen: Welcome to the MTV Arena, Dave & Stefan & Carter & Boyd & Leroi!!! Glad to have ya, let's roll!
Stef Cart: Hello. We'll answer just about anything.
DaveMtthws: hello,i've never been here before, thank you for having me.
Mtvmail: Nebulous:
Question: is the lack of older tunes such as blue water and spotlight due to actually forgetting them or is it apprehention of how current crowds would react to them?
DaveMtthws: we don't play some of the older tunes because of both boredom and forgetfulness.
DaveMtthws: some of the older tunes may find their way back though
Mtvmail: Updates:
Question: Where does the name "Bama Rags" come from?
Stef Cart: It was an inside joke
DaveMtthws: And Bama Rags was an acceptable alternative to swaddling clothes.
MTVixen: Blayze
Question: Hey, DMB! I caught both of your Philly shows--I wanted know if you have any new songs in the works, because it sounded like there was one.
Stef Cart: We have several that are in the works They'll pop out as they pop out
Mtvmail: CaseyG14:
Question: why didn't your first album come out in the stores untill recently, I had to send away for it
DaveMtthws: Who's
Stef Cart: Cause we didn't have the money
DaveMtthws: running your record store and why?!!
MTVixen: Blayze
Question: Boyd, what is your background in violin? You rock!
Leroi Boyd: classical music. thanks.
Mtvmail: Justice55:
Question: Dave, tell me how Remember Two Things was recorded. It's the best live recording I've heard.
DaveMtthws: We recorded it on A-Dat digital recorders and thank you.
Mtvmail: DeBrew:
Question: I have a question regarding taping of shows, do you allow it and what do you think of fans trading tapes of your shows?
DaveMtthws: It's the best free promotion we've come across and of course we allow it!
MTVixen: Justice55
Question: Guys, what are some of your musical influences?
Stef Cart: Carter: Tiny Tim, John Denver, Willie Nelson. The real cats: Max Roach, Miles Davis, John Coltraine, and my main man, Dennis Chambers.
DaveMtthws: John Denver, The Beatles, Dollar Brand, Pink Floyd, Vivaldi, sex and hangovers.
Stef Cart: Stefan: Mary Carol, my very first music teacjher. She's probably the biggest, but after that...Colin Moldings of XTC and also Jaco Pastorius
Leroi Boyd: life
MTVixen: Adobeeee
Question: Dave many times you have talked about the many uses of cheese, what is your favorite?
DaveMtthws: sharp cheddar in block form.
Mtvmail: Shannon 1:
Question: My favorite song is satellite. Did you write that song and who did you write it about?
DaveMtthws: I wrote it for my mother. I write everything for my mother and my family.
MTVixen: DMurdoch
Question: Dave, Do you think that you would like to perform at a few smaller shows (maybe acoustic solo)? I miss the the days long ago when you could simply dance at the Floodzone without the bodysurfing, fights, etc. and just listen to your music.
DaveMtthws: Right now we're surfing a wave. I don't know what the future holds but I miss yesterdays too.
Mtvmail: DeBrew:
Question: Hello DAVE, THAT SOUNDED GREAT ON WNEW TODAY WHAT GOING ON TONIGHT FOR THE BAND. aNY HIDDEN gigs in NYC?
DaveMtthws: We may go to Shades of Green tonight to visit Pat.
Mtvmail: GameHeng:
Question: Are yoou still on good terms with your old keyboard player and what is he up to nowdays?
Stef Cart: He's bartending at the club where Dave used to bartend, and we're all still very, very good friends. And he's building a house :)
MTVixen: Meigwebbe
Question: Hi Carter, It's Dave here (Satriani) are you guys going to Nantucket this summer?
Leroi Boyd: boyd; pete and i hang out all the time and still play music together for fun.
Stef Cart: I'm not exactly sure what's gonna happen this summer. Things are moving pretty fast, but I'm thinking I may go out and buy a beebee gun
Mtvmail: KevTad:
Question: Dave, did you get a t-shirt, hat & letter from a roadie on the feb 14?
DaveMtthws: Yes, and thanks.
MTVixen: Raayanne
Question: Dave, I just saw you last night!!!! I loved it, I also saw you at Dartmouth. How do you prepare yourself for a show? And do you know the band River from Alexandria?
DaveMtthws: I play ping-pong and i'm not sure.
Mtvmail: Isis 26:
Question: Hey- I've listened to you guys for the past three years (used to live in Charlottesville)-Any chance that Peter Greisar might record/perform with you guys in the future? I loved watching you every week at Trax- you're fantastic!
DaveMtthws: We still jam with Pete, usually in the confines of his house.
MTVixen: DTMc asks: Did you know Hootie and the Blowfish before you started the tour with them?
Stef Cart: We played with them once last summer. Right now we're out with Big Head Todd
Mtvmail: STEVESCOT:
Question: Who though up the new version of All Along the Watchtower?
Stef Cart: It was a joint thing
MTVixen: Ween18
Question: How did you meet or find out about FROM GOOD HOMES?
Stef Cart: We met at the Wetlands and we toured together. And now we're on the same record label, ith is RCA
Mtvmail: NO BO HER:
Question: When did you form?
Stef Cart: Jan 1991
DaveMtthws: In the womb.
MTVixen: TooSteppe
Question: Stefan, where did you go to high school?
Stef Cart: Tandem High School in Charlottesville. It's a hippie school.
Mtvmail: TripnBill:
Question: Dave, how do you feel about the big following of "Minarets" on the internet?
DaveMtthws: Just like the tapes, I'm grateful for the attention and interest.
Mtvmail: Gansta 18:
Question: how old are you guys
Stef Cart: Stefan: I'm 20
Leroi Boyd: older all the time
Stef Cart: Carter: 30-something
DaveMtthws: I'm 28.
MTVixen: STEVESCOT
Question: Carter, how long have you been playing drums?
Stef Cart: 30-something years
Stef Cart: You think you're slick, huh?
Mtvmail:Buterfly2:
Question: Should we expect to see you all playing Lollapalooza this summer?
DaveMtthws: Only if mr. Palooza asks!
MTVixen: PhishFile
Question: Are you planing to release sheet music soon?
DaveMtthws: I don't know, I can't read music.
Mtvmail: Wakeboard:
Question: How do you feel about yourselves and your band after having sold out in Ny?
Stef Cart: Stefan: No different than I did when I was born.
MTVixen: IMT3
Question: Boyd...you did a great job at Super Jam last June in Athens, GA. Are y'all gonna come back for Super Jam this June?
Leroi Boyd: boyd; thank you . i don't know but we 'd like to.
MTVixen: Matt Bkr
Question: Pleas tell Dave and Stefan that Matt the tech from ugly Americans says Hi and will be at friday's show
DaveMtthws: We miss you Matt.
MTVixen: KevTad,
Question: Some of your best songs, two-step, lie in our graves, and say goodbye aren't on the CD's. Are you saving them for the next one?
DaveMtthws: They'll find their way.
Mtvmail: Mad Coder:
Question: Hiya. I'm a big fan! Just wondering, though... What does your warehouse song mean?
DaveMtthws: Your guess is as valid as mine.
MTVixen: TallBoy67
Question: Dave, can you tell us who "Anne" is?
DaveMtthws: My big sister.
Mtvmail: BaylorF:
Question: What are you going to play on Letterman? BaylorF
Stef Cart: Watch Friday and see!
DaveMtthws: No big surprises.
MTVixen: MUNDAH 4
Question: Do you guys read the net, and if so, do you think you guys will ever start posting?
Stef Cart: We never get a chance to cause we're always on the road. We get the printouts, tho.
Mtvmail: SMckel:
Question: Hey fellows. Just curious as to which city you filmed your video in? Enjoy the music!
DaveMtthws: Boulder, Co.
MTVixen: BobK23010
Leroi Boyd: boyd; i'd like to start posting but i can't type very well
Question: I love you music.. Im 14, I do MIDI composing, I direct 3 bands, play in 5 bands, and play 7 instruments.. Do you have any suggestions for young musician such as I??
DaveMtthws: You intimidate the hell out of me. Keep on truckin'.
Leroi Boyd: boyd; take a vacation.
Mtvmail: Isis 26:
Question: Dave- what is your reaction to the current political situation in South Africa?
DaveMtthws: Nelson Mandela is great. He makes all the US presidents I've lived under look like they should be on swing sets with lollipops. Im very happy.
Mtvmail: OtisG123:
Question: What do you think of people crowd surfing to tunes like Satellite?
DaveMtthws: I wouldn't.
Stef Cart: Stefan: Right on, man. Whatever floats you boat.
MTVixen: Updates
Question: Why Europe? Do you have a big fan base there? Trying to build one? Like Europe?
DaveMtthws: Why not?
Leroi Boyd: boyd; we're biggger in europr than elvis
MTVixen: DerMobile
Question: Carter: Do you anything about fixing the transmission on a 1982 BMW 320i? From LA duo
Stef Cart: No I don't, but I have this great friend in San Bernardino that works wonders. You're great!
Mtvmail: HughS8363:
Question: Ask Dave if Boyd will sing again. Like Typical Situation and say Hello from Hugh!!
DaveMtthws: Yes and hi, Hugh.
MTVixen: SMckel
Question: How long has the five of you been together as a group?
DaveMtthws: 4 years.
Mtvmail: JHarris11:
Question: You don't understand how excited we are to be talking to you guys!! We're being patient though!!! When are you going to start touring the southern states more--do you like the cold that much--we'll keep ya warm down here!! :-)
Stef Cart: We're excited that you're excited.
DaveMtthws: Can we snuggle sometime?
MtVixen: Holly 514
Question: dave how can i get on mailing list?
DaveMtthws: Call 804-971-4829 between 11am-7pm Eastern.
MtVixen: Zog Bog
Question: What do you guys think about being in the MTV Buzz-Bin? Pro or Con?
DaveMtthws: Are we,? no way.
Stef Cart: Stef Cart is Stefan and Carter.
Stef Cart: Stefan is the bassist, Carter's the drummer.
MtVixen: KESchwarz
Question: Dave, where is your favorite place to play
DaveMtthws: Under the gun.
MtVixen: Isis 26
Question: Carter- You're fantastic! What is the Minaret Rap? Is it an old Run DMC Rap (that's what one of my friends told me)? Or just random words put together
Stef Cart: Yes it is an old Rum DMC rap. I really dig the brothers.
MtVixen: One more question before saying B'Bye...
MtVixen: Josh Kidd
Question: What catagory would you put your music in Dave?
DaveMtthws: con-fusion.
MtVixen: DerMobile
Question: Leroi: Is is true that you used to slam dunk over Carter when you both played hoops together LA duo
Leroi Boyd: no
MtVixen: Thanks a bunch for being here, DMB!!!
Stef Cart: Thanks for being there for us.
Stef Cart: Without you guys we would be in our basements.
DaveMtthws: Thank you for making us believe that we're doing something good. I hope we don't
Leroi Boyd: boyd; you all are great fans and thanks for being there with us. peace.
DaveMtthws: let you down.
Leroi Boyd: thankyou
DaveMtthws: Swiss in the block isn't bad.