The Corner of Grey Street

We finally made our way out to Colorado and got to check out a couple of fantastic DMB shows at Fiddler's plus our first trek to the iconic Red Rocks! What an incredible weekend we had and we can't wait to share the entire experience with you! Interview with Dave Matthews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were fortunate enough to spend some time backstage at DMB's show in Burgettstown, PA to interview nearly everyone in the band, and in this episode we recap the entire day and bring you behind the scenes with us! Spoiler alert: everyone in the band and crew was incredibly kind, accommodating, generous and we cannot thank them enough. Stay tuned for details on when and where these interviews will be available! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nolan made his first trek up to SPAC, and what a year to have chosen to do so. He takes us boots on the ground from Night Zero all the way through the entire epic weekend. We also discuss the Camden and Gilford shows as well, so be sure to tune in for our full thoughts and analyses of DMB’s most recent shows in the Northeast! Long Live Saratoga! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sorry for the delay, but we are back to recap the last month of summer tour and other happenings in the DMB-sphere. From the band's partnership with nugs, to the 25th anniversary Everyday vinyl release, and our discussion of 9 shows, there's a lot to catch up on! What ya waiting for? Let's dive in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a very special episode this week as we were joined by the former host of MTV's TRL, current writer/producer/voice actor for Family Guy, and LA-area DJ, Damien Fahey! Damien has been a DMB fan for nearly 30 years, and was able to catch last week's show at the iconic Forest Hills Stadium. We had a ton of fun chopping it up with him about how he became a fan of the band, his adoration for Carter, his most memorable time from hosting TRL, and of course how he wants to get Dave on Family Guy one day. Thanks again to Damien for joining us, and we hope you all enjoy this one as much as we did! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Summer Tour is in full swing, and the band has come out of the gates STRONG. From unique setlists, to deep cut bust-outs, to top-tier guests, the start to this tour has been one to remember. We break down the band's shows from Alpharetta through West Pam Beach, and wrap up the episode with our nerdy segment "Summer Stats So Far...". Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Summer Tour has begun, and the first 3 shows proved that things truly are bigger in Texas. The band kicked off the tour in style with 3 of the more unique and consistent setlists we have seen in a very long time. From the surprising return of songs like "Kit Kat Jam", "Broken Things", and "Snow Outside"; to the return of fan-favorite fiddle player Jake Renick Simpson, the Texas Trifecta was absolutely terrific, and in this episode we break it all down! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year...The 2026 Summer Tour is FINALLY here and we are back to preview it from The Woodlands to The Gorge! We drop a few venue fun facts and have some fun predicting what songs the band may bust out and which show we think will be the best of the tour. Be sure to tune in to SiriusXM's DMB Radio for the tour opening Friday Night Concert Series show from The Woodlands, Texas this Friday, May 8th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6-time Grammy nominee and 7-time International Bluegrass Association Mandolinist of the Year, Sierra Hull, joined us this week for an extremely fun and in-depth conversation. We touched on topics from her most recent album, playing the Grand Ole Opry at age 10, collaborating with artists such as Allison Krauss, Bela Fleck, Cory Wong, and Goose, opening for Dave & Tim in Mexico, and soon to be opening for DMB at The Gorge...and so much more. Sierra is a treasure and a true pleasure to chat with and of course, listen to as well. We hope you enjoy this rendition of Convos on The Corner, and please be sure to check out Sierra Hull at a concert near you! Sierra Hull Tour Dates, Music, Merch, & More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to have our good friend, Stephanie, aka TwoSteph41, joining us this week to discuss all things Dave & Tim from Mexico. Our conversation spanned from Steph's "Mexico do's and don'ts", "Bluegrass Dave", and of course tons of nerdy, pointless stats. This was a really fun episode and we have to thank Stephanie again for being on with us. Give her a follow on Instagram, @TwoSteph41, for tons of great DMB content and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much happening in the DMB world right now, and we had to hop on to catch up on it all. From DMB announcing their 2026 Summer Tour, to the "Take Me Back: Live From The Gorge" release and Volta streams, to us becoming the new hosts of SiriusXM's DMB Radio, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind! And be sure to tune in next week for our Dave & Tim Mexico recap episode with a very special guest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dave Matthews Band and the Savannah Bananas have a lot more in common than you may think, and owner/founder of Banana Ball, Jesse Cole joined us to tell us all about it. From his lifelong DMB fandom, to getting cut from the original "American Baby" music video, to the "fans first" approach the Bananas adopted from DMB; this is truly a conversation you do not want to miss. Thanks again to Jesse for joining us and be sure to check out any of the 6 Banana Ball League teams putting on the best show in sports! Bananas Foster - Foster Care Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another year in the books, and 2025 turned out to be an all-timer for the Dave Matthews Band. From Mexico to The Gorge and beyond, us fans were treated to some of the best setlists, special guests, and performances we have seen in quite some time. In this episode, we take a look back at 2025 as a whole and dive into the tracklist for our "COGS Live: 2025" compilation. Thank you all for an incredible 2025, and we wish you and your families a very Happy New Year! Bring on 2026! "COGS Live: 2025" - Music and Album Art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COGS Live: 2025 (00:00:00) The Stone - 05/31 - Merriweather Post Pavilion (00:12:09) Proudest Monkey - 08/23 - Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View (00:18:19) Pig (ft. Jason Crosby) - 06/03 - PNC Bank Arts Center (00:26:40) Loving Wings - 06/27 - Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (00:34:03) Say Goodbye - 05/30 - Blossom Music Center (00:40:55) The Dreaming Tree (ft. Mike Maher) - 07/22 - BankNH Pavilion (00:53:54) Lie in Our Graves (ft. Jake Simpson) - 08/29 - The Gorge Amphitheatre (01:03:29) Pay for What You Get - 07/18 - Saratoga Performing Arts Center (01:09:22) #41 (ft. Béla Fleck & the Flecktones) - 08/30 - The Gorge Amphitheatre (01:25:51) Drunken Soldier (Dave & Tim) - 01/26 - Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort (01:33:13) Spoon (Dave, Molly, Mary, & Vanessa) - 08/02 - Big Sky Events Arena (01:39:35) The Last Stop - 07/12 - Ruoff Music Center THANK YOU to ALL of the tapers! Scott Plumer, Bill Lakeman, Zach Semcken, Crumbo, John Gortakowski, Jason Johnson, Chris Drews, Ryan Hoyt, and SiriusXM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by music journalist and author of "Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the 90's Jam Band Explosion and the Scene That Followed", Mike Ayers, to discuss his most recent book. From DMB, to Phish, Blues Traveler, Widespread Panic, the Spin Doctors and more, the 1990s jam band scene was a unique and exciting time full of incredible stories and even better music. Mike shares his favorite stories from the book, a few unpublished gems, and his own experiences at DMB, Phish, and countless other bands' shows during this time. Thanks again to Mike for taking the time to chat with us and we urge you to check out "Sharing in the Groove" HERE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the more popular guests to join DMB on stage, Jake Renick Simpson, joined us for one of our favorite installments of Convos on the Corner to date! Throughout this conversation, Jake reminisced on releasing his first album at 11 years old, writing a letter to Dave Matthews in 8th grade, playing mandolin with Billy Strings, jamming in Bela Fleck's kitchen, and of course his entire Big Sky and Gorge experiences. Jake's musical journey is an incredible story that you want to hear every second of. Thanks again to Jake for joining us! Lukas Nelson Tour The Lil Smokies - "Break of the Tide" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BTCS in full, Béla Fleck, Tim on acoustic, Jake on violin, and Goooooose! The Gorge 2025 just may be the best Gorge weekend of all time, with some of the biggest surprises and best guest spots we have ever seen from this band. Nolan was there to soak it all in, and he delivers a fantastic recap of the entire experience. What an incredible end to another great summer tour for the Dave Matthews Band! Thank you DMB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Brendan Santry joins the pod to discuss his experience being one of the lucky few to witness Dave and a few friends play a couple of remarkable shows in Big Sky, Montana. These shows have been met with universal praise for their unique sets, guest appearances, and top-notch performances; so we are very excited to dive deep into all aspects of the weekend. Thanks again to Brendan for joining us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-time Grammy award winning musician, composer, educator and HALL OF FAMER Jeff Coffin joined us on his Birthday week for a spectacular Convos on the Corner! Throughout this fascinating episode he reflects on the time around him joining DMB, dives deep into many of his projects outside of DMB, his constant drive to be creative, and even picked up his sax to teach us something about the intro to "Minarets"! Thanks again to Jeff for joining us, and we hope you all enjoy hanging on the Corner with Coffin! “Way Up” by Wild Iris Brass Band Supernova All-Stars @ Franklin Theatre Tickets Béla Fleck & The Flecktones "Jingle All the Way" Tour Tickets Ear Up Records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DMB made its triumphant return to Richmond last week - the first time since 1997! It's also the pod's first sibling episode - Bruce's brother Jason recaps Richmond N1 with us - his first ever DMB concert! Virginia got one of the best two-nighters of the summer so far, and of course we had to talk SPAC and some of the insane tour debuts and treats that DMB loves to sprinkle in Saratoga. Shout out to Jason for making his pod debut! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices