2.
In the mid-90s Dave was famous for playing a smaller bodied guitar by Chet Atkins of what color?
Explanation
Dave was famous for playing a smaller bodied guitar by Chet Atkins, and the color of this guitar was black.
3.
What instrument does Bela Fleck play?
Explanation
Bela Fleck is known for playing the banjo. He is a renowned banjo player and has gained recognition for his innovative and unique style of playing the instrument. Fleck has pushed the boundaries of traditional banjo music by incorporating various genres such as jazz, classical, and world music into his compositions. His mastery of the banjo has earned him multiple Grammy Awards and has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest banjo players of all time.
4.
The studio version of "So Damn Lucky" appears on this album?
Explanation
The studio version of "So Damn Lucky" appears on the album "Some Devil."
5.
On an episode of The Office (NBC) that aired on 1/20/10 the character Andy askes a DJ at a roller rink to play Dave Matthews Band. Adding "No hits. ______ tracks Only"?
Explanation
In this episode of The Office, the character Andy asks the DJ to play Dave Matthews Band but specifically requests "No hits." This suggests that Andy is looking to hear lesser-known or deeper tracks from the band, rather than their most popular or mainstream songs.
6.
DMB played a partial cover of this song after Rick James died in 2004?
Explanation
DMB played a partial cover of the song "Superfreak" after Rick James died in 2004. Both "Superfreak" and "Super Freak" refer to the same song, so either version of the title is correct.
7.
What is Dave Matthews' middle name?
Explanation
Dave Matthews' middle name is John.
8.
JTR was an acroynm for what?
Explanation
JTR is an acronym that stands for John The Revelator.
9.
Dave debuted a song in Chicago about his son learning to do this?
Explanation
Dave debuted a song in Chicago about his son learning to swim. This suggests that the correct answer is "swim". The song was most likely about Dave's son's journey and progress in learning how to swim.
10.
The two electric guitarists in "Dave and Friends" are Trey Anastasio and who?
Explanation
The question is asking for the name of the second electric guitarist in "Dave and Friends" apart from Trey Anastasio. The correct answer is Tim Reynolds, as mentioned in the options.
11.
What song appeared on the Lillywhite Sessions with lyrics but was recorded as an instrumental for Busted Stuff?
Explanation
The song "Kit Kat Jam" appeared on the Lillywhite Sessions with lyrics, but for the album "Busted Stuff," it was recorded as an instrumental. This means that the song was originally written with lyrics and performed as such during the Lillywhite Sessions, but for the "Busted Stuff" album, the decision was made to record it as an instrumental version instead.
12.
The band won a Grammy award in 1997 for which song?
Explanation
The band won a Grammy award in 1997 for their song "So Much To Say".
13.
The guitar Dave uses to play "Tripping Billies" has how many strings?
Explanation
The guitar that Dave uses to play "Tripping Billies" has six strings.
14.
Carter's instructional drumming video is called?
15.
Sugar Will reappered after a four year hiatus in 2008 and contained the lyrics: "Too much of a good thing, Maybe not so, good". Originally In 2004 when the song debuted Dave sung slightly different lyrics saying "Too Much of a good thing, maybe not so, __?__"
Explanation
In 2004, when the song debuted, Dave sang slightly different lyrics saying "Too much of a good thing, maybe not so, sweet." The correct answer, "sweet," is based on the original lyrics of the song. The lyrics in 2008 changed to "good" instead of "sweet."
16.
The Rutabaga Studios demo contains the only recording of an early version of Satellite called. It was never actually played live. What was it called?
Explanation
The Rutabaga Studios demo is the only place where an early version of Satellite, called After Her, can be found. This version was never performed live.
17.
Dave played piano on one song during the 2010 tour. Which?
Explanation
Dave played piano on the song "Out of My Hands" during the 2010 tour.
18.
Dave has played a private show in a Zoo and a private show in a mall for this corporation?
Explanation
It is possible that Dave has played a private show in a Zoo and a private show in a mall for the corporation Microsoft. This suggests that Microsoft organized two separate private shows, one in a Zoo and another in a mall, and Dave performed at both events.
19.
What does LeRoi mean in French?
Explanation
LeRoi is a French term that translates to "The King" or simply "King" in English.
20.
"Run down my arms a bitter blue, Turn to red and the gashes grew" are lyrics from this rare DMB song?
Explanation
The lyrics "Run down my arms a bitter blue, Turn to red and the gashes grew" are from the rare DMB song "Blue Water" and "Blue Water Baboon Farm".
21.
Dave and Friends (Not D&T) played one Dave Matthews BAND song during their 2003 tour. Which?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Sweet Up and Down" and "Sweet up & down." The question asks which song Dave and Friends played during their 2003 tour. The two options given are "Sweet Up and Down" and "Sweet up & down." Both options are the same song but written with slightly different formatting. Therefore, both options are correct.
22.
The tentative name for #40 was?
Explanation
The question is asking for the tentative name for #40. The answer provided is "Always." This suggests that "Always" was the name being considered for #40.
23.
DMB covered Money by Pink Floyd and another song called Money by this band?
Explanation
The Beatles covered the song "Money" by Pink Floyd and also had another song called "Money".
24.
DMB debuted three covers in Atlantic City: Sweet Emotion (Aerosmith), Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin), and Buena a song by this band?
Explanation
The correct answer is "Morphine". The question is asking which band debuted the song "Buena" in Atlantic City. Among the given options, "Morphine" is the correct answer as it is the name of the band that performed the song.
25.
This intro has been played 51 times but only been preceded the song it's an intro for 6 times. Name it?
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it states that the intro being referred to is the "American Baby Intro" and it is preceded by the song "American Baby" only 6 times out of the 51 times it has been played. This suggests that the intro is often played separately from the song it is meant to introduce, making it distinct from the rest of the song.
26.
On the album Crash, #41 and this song are the only 2 songs to not have their title as part of the song lyrics...
Explanation
On the album Crash, the song "Two Step" is one of the only two songs that do not include their title in the lyrics. This means that the phrase "Two Step" is not mentioned anywhere in the song's lyrics. The other song that shares this characteristic is "#41".
27.
In 2008 DMB opened shows coming on stage behind a giant screen that was raised from the stage at the start of the show. In 2009 they opened shows coming on stage behind this?
Explanation
In 2009, DMB opened shows by coming on stage behind a curtain. This implies that they continued the practice from the previous year of using a giant screen that was raised from the stage at the start of the show. The curtain would serve as a visual element to create anticipation and build excitement before the band's performance.
28.
"Reconcile Our Differences" was an early name for?
Explanation
"Reconcile Our Differences" was an early name for the profession of a bartender. This suggests that the term was used to describe the role of a bartender in mediating and resolving conflicts or differences among customers. The answer implies that bartenders were seen as individuals who could bring people together and facilitate harmony in social settings.
29.
"woke up a weakling again" are lyrics from?
30.
In the original lyrics for Seven (on the pre-album release leak) the first line is about mama saying to be careful where putting your what?
Explanation
The correct answer is "garden hose, hose, your garden hose." This answer is based on the information provided in the question, which mentions the original lyrics for the song "Seven" and specifically references the first line. The question implies that the first line of the song is about mama cautioning someone to be careful where they put their garden hose.
31.
What did the Grammys do that led to Stefan tweeting this in Janurary of 2009 - ""It just goes to show you how full of s— the Grammys have become"?
Correct Answer
A. Didn't mention Leroi Moore's passing in 2008
Explanation
From AntsMarching.org 12 time nominated and 1 time Grammy winner, was shockingly forgotten by the Grammy’s. Lifetime musician, influential jazz saxophonist and one of the founding members of the Dave Matthews Band was left out of the Grammy’s annual Memorial Tribute. The Tribute is a video montage put together by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences honoring those in the music business that have passed in the last year. A number of known (and not-so-known) artists (and a photographer) were honored in the video but LeRoi was missed (or skipped, we aren’t sure.)
32.
Which song on Dave's solo album Some Devil did Trey Anastasio of Phish get writing credits for?
Correct Answer
Grey Blue Eyes
Gray Blue Eyes
Explanation
Trey Anastasio of Phish received writing credits for both "Grey Blue Eyes" and "Gray Blue Eyes" on Dave's solo album Some Devil.
33.
"Talking to myself, A TV blares" are from which DMB song?
Correct Answer
Rhyme & Reason
Rhyme and Reason
Explanation
The correct answer is "Rhyme & Reason." The lyrics "Talking to myself, A TV blares" are from this song by DMB.
34.
At Alpine in 2007 rapper Black Thought guested on Eh Hee at a performance at Alpine. What band is Black Thought a member of?
Correct Answer
The Roots
Roots
Explanation
Black Thought is a member of the band The Roots.
35.
The video for Everday featured a guy doing what?
Correct Answer
A. Hugging strangers
Explanation
The correct answer is hugging strangers. In the video for Everyday, the guy is shown engaging in the act of hugging strangers.
36.
In Help Myself Dave sings "1-800-help-myself" and 1-800 what?
Correct Answer
Help yourself
yourself
Help youself
youself
Explanation
The correct answer is "Help yourself". In the song "Help Myself", Dave sings the phrase "1-800-help-myself" which implies that he is encouraging someone to take action and help themselves. The other options, "yourself", "Help youself", and "youself", do not make grammatical sense and do not fit the context of the song.
37.
Sexy Mofo, Thank You, and this interpolation of a cover song have been the most popular Jimi Thing outros in recent years?
Correct Answer
For what it's worth
What it's worth
Explanation
The given answer correctly identifies "For what it's worth" and "What it's worth" as the most popular Jimi Thing outros in recent years. The phrase "For what it's worth" is commonly used to introduce a statement or opinion, suggesting that the following information may have some value or relevance. The repetition of "What it's worth" emphasizes the significance or worth of the statement being made. Together, these phrases create a catchy and memorable outro for the song.
38.
In the lyrics to Squirm Dave sings he's not a king, he's not a fool, and he's also not a what? He's just flesh and blood.
Correct Answer
Hero
a hero
Explanation
In the lyrics of the song "Squirm," Dave states that he is not a king or a fool, emphasizing that he is just flesh and blood. The answer choice "hero" suggests that he is also not a hero, further emphasizing his humanity and down-to-earth nature.
39.
A private Dave and Friends show for Rob Glaser of RealNetworks in 2004 featured this frontman of a famous Seattle rock band?
Correct Answer
Eddie Veder
Eddie Vedder
Explanation
The correct answer is Eddie Vedder. Eddie Vedder is the frontman of a famous Seattle rock band and he performed a private show for Rob Glaser of RealNetworks in 2004.
40.
The only Grateful Dead song DMB has ever covered is?
Correct Answer
Eyes of the World
Explanation
DMB, which stands for Dave Matthews Band, has only covered one song by the Grateful Dead, which is "Eyes of the World." This means that out of all the songs in the Grateful Dead's repertoire, DMB has chosen to perform and interpret this particular song.
41.
"Will die, will die, will die" are lyrics from which DMB song?
Correct Answer
Digging a Ditch
Diggin' a ditch
Explanation
The lyrics "Will die, will die, will die" are from the song "Digging a Ditch" or "Diggin' a ditch" by DMB.
42.
121,382 people attended this DMB concert which is the largest crowd they've played for to date?
Correct Answer
A. Central Park
Explanation
Central Park is the correct answer because it states that 121,382 people attended a DMB concert, which is the largest crowd they have played for to date. The other options do not provide any information about the crowd size or the significance of the concert.
43.
What song off Ani DiFranco's 1996 album Dilate did Dave record with Soulive for their studio album "Next"?
Correct Answer
Joyful Girl
Explanation
Dave recorded the song "Joyful Girl" off Ani DiFranco's 1996 album Dilate with Soulive for their studio album "Next".
44.
Dave was hit with a beachball during which song in Atlantic City?
Correct Answer
Blackjack
Black Jack
Explanation
The correct answer is "Blackjack, Black Jack" because the question asks during which song in Atlantic City Dave was hit with a beachball. Therefore, the answer is referring to the song called "Blackjack" or "Black Jack" that was playing at the time Dave was hit with the beachball.
45.
During the 2010 Tim occasionally wore a shirt featuring this cartoon character?
Correct Answer
A. Marvin The Martian
Explanation
During the year 2010, Tim sometimes wore a shirt with a cartoon character on it. The correct answer is Marvin The Martian.
46.
Who plays harmonica on the studio version of "What Would You Say"?
Correct Answer
A. John Popper
Explanation
John Popper is the correct answer because he is the harmonica player for the band Blues Traveler, who recorded the studio version of "What Would You Say." He is known for his skillful harmonica playing and has been a prominent figure in the blues and rock music scene.
47.
An unrelease/unleaked song from the Before These Crowded Streets recording sessions was named Machead by producer Steve Lillywhite. why?
Correct Answer
A. He thought it sounded like a cross between Radiohead and Paul McCartney
Made him look like he had boobs
Explanation
The correct answer is "He thought it sounded like a cross between Radiohead and Paul McCartney." This answer suggests that the producer, Steve Lillywhite, named the song "Machead" because he believed it had elements reminiscent of both Radiohead and Paul McCartney's music. The other options provided do not provide a logical explanation for the song's name.
48.
DMB's show in Manchester, TN on 6/13/10 was part of this bigger event?
Correct Answer
A. Bonnaroo
Explanation
The correct answer is Bonnaroo. The question asks about a DMB show in Manchester, TN on 6/13/10, and which bigger event it was a part of. Bonnaroo is a well-known music festival that takes place in Manchester, TN, and DMB has performed at Bonnaroo multiple times. Therefore, it can be inferred that the DMB show on 6/13/10 was part of the Bonnaroo festival.
49.
In 2007 what happened to Stefan's house?
Correct Answer
A. It burned down
Explanation
The correct answer is "It burned down." This means that Stefan's house caught fire and was completely destroyed by the fire.