LIVE TRAX 39: 10.31.1998 THE ARENA IN OAKLAND, OAKLAND, CA
1998 was a banner year for Dave Matthews Band. In April, they released their third studio album, Before These Crowded Streets, to critical acclaim and toured almost the entire rest of the year to support it. The Fall Tour is among the most well-regarded tours in the band’s history and we return to it now with one of the most noteworthy nights – October 31, 1998 from the Oakland Arena. (To this day, it's the last Halloween concert that DMB have played.)
This show has long been hailed a classic and every performance is a highlight. Long-time collaborators Tim Reynolds on guitar and Greg Howard on Chapman Stick join the band for the full set. And saxophone virtuoso, Joshua Redman, makes his first and only appearance with the band to guest on Jimi Thing and the rare I’ll Back You Up.
The audience of costumed fans are rewarded for their efforts with a pulsating performance of Halloween, in addition to a moving Dreaming Tree, and a Chapman Stick solo for the Watchtower Intro. This stand-out performance is a must-have for any Live Trax collection.
Track List:
Don't Drink the Water
Intro
Pantala Naga Pampa>Rapunzel
Crush
Two Step
Dreaming Tree
Warehouse
Tripping Billies
I'll Back You Up
Jimi Thing
Halloween
So Much To Say>Anyone Seen the Bridge?
Too Much
Crash Into Me
All Along the Watchtower
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LIVE TRAX 39: 10.31.1998 THE ARENA IN OAKLAND, OAKLAND, CA
1998 was a banner year for Dave Matthews Band. In April, they released their third studio album, Before These Crowded Streets, to critical acclaim and toured almost the entire rest of the year to support it. The Fall Tour is among the most well-regarded tours in the band’s history and we return to it now with one of the most noteworthy nights – October 31, 1998 from the Oakland Arena. (To this day, it's the last Halloween concert that DMB have played.)
This show has long been hailed a classic and every performance is a highlight. Long-time collaborators Tim Reynolds on guitar and Greg Howard on Chapman Stick join the band for the full set. And saxophone virtuoso, Joshua Redman, makes his first and only appearance with the band to guest on Jimi Thing and the rare I’ll Back You Up.
The audience of costumed fans are rewarded for their efforts with a pulsating performance of Halloween, in addition to a moving Dreaming Tree, and a Chapman Stick solo for the Watchtower Intro. This stand-out performance is a must-have for any Live Trax collection.
Track List:
Don't Drink the Water
Intro
Pantala Naga Pampa>Rapunzel
Crush
Two Step
Dreaming Tree
Warehouse
Tripping Billies
I'll Back You Up
Jimi Thing
Halloween
So Much To Say>Anyone Seen the Bridge?
Too Much
Crash Into Me
All Along the Watchtower
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I received this with an order of the Radiate hoody. I’ve listened to one of the two discs so far it’s been a great show. I’d rather receive a bonus in mp3 format because I’m never around a cd player. With that being said, it was extra. 5 stars for this cd and experience with Music Today.
Kirk
October 11, 2017
Loved it! I got it specifically because it had All Along the Watchtower on it, but found the rest to be great! Some exceptional moments! BTW what I am looking for is a recording of Dave Matthew doing Watchtower as a solo acoustic. Saw a video of it a few years back. Is there an actual recording to purchase? Thanks
The Nostalgic 1990's
July 26, 2017
Great show with great energy. Bought this because it was during one of DMBs first & great big tours, and in support of their best studio album ever. The show release & performances were great. Again lots of energy & unique renditions of songs!
James
December 19, 2016
1998 was a great tour. This is a great set from that tour. But, set list aside, I am always impressed by the attention to detail on the Live Trax releases. The packaging is top notch, and the sound mixing is exceptional. No other band releases live recordings that sound this great. You can hear every note. Keep it up. Looking forward to a 2016 release!
Mike
December 16, 2016
OK, so this is the Halloween Show of 1998 and a great live version of most of "Before These Crowded Streets" which for me personally is the CD that got my sorry, hypertensive person on my new Schwinn AirDyne. Listening to"Before These Crowded Streets" helped me lose 30 pounds and start a new healthy lifestyle and probably added a few years to my expiration date. In light of the set list this has to be one of my favorite Live Trax releases. I will always be a Saratoga Live Trax fan first, but this Oakland 1998 Live Trax is very special to me.
In addition to the six "Before These Crowded Streets" songs, the rest of this Halloween show is rounded out with all my favorites and I'm sure every fan's favorites. What a super pre-concert tailgating CD to play before entering your next show at your favorite venue. Add it to your Christmas or Birthday list.