A Dave Matthews poster comes in all shapes and sizes; they come in black and white or in color and they range in price from around ten dollars to over one hundred dollars. Many talented artists paint some of these posters, and they sign and number them. Many of the posters are fashioned after the band’s tour sites. Many are limited edition silk screened posters.
The Dave Matthews Band formed in early 1991 and, through a grass roots movement, quickly became a household name. From the beginning, this band did everything with their fans in mind. They allowed their fans to tape the concerts for their personal use (in retrospect, this created an interactive community that quickly spread the word that this was a band to be reckoned with); they released some of their best concerts for their fans to enjoy; and they launched a website that provides fans with video footage and ongoing updates on an album’s progress. In addition, they did a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, they set up a tsunami relief fund, and they offered a contest where a college won a free concert (the West Point cadets were the lucky winners).
It is no wonder that this band is so beloved and that their fans enjoy purchasing concert tickets and Dave Matthews posters. Memorabilia continues to be very collectible and what people are beginning to collect today could be highly valuable in the years to come. Unfortunately, one of their original band members, LeRoi Moore who was the saxophonist, passed away in the summer of 2008 from complications from an ATV accident. An original Dave Matthews poster of LeRoi with the band, and especially a signed poster is already increasing in value. The other members of the band include Carter Beauford, the drummer; Peter Griesar, the keyboard player, and Stefan Lessard, the bass player. Stefan was recommended to Dave Matthews, when he began seeking out band members, by a distinguished local jazz guru; and Stefan was only sixteen years old at the time.
They rose to fame pretty quickly and the band has been on the cover of many magazines. Some of these magazine covers have been used to create Dave Matthews posters. As the years passed, the band grew more and more environmentally friendly, even designing their CD packaging out of eco-friendly materials. They have taken a proactive role in fighting global warming and they financially support wind farms. So if you are in the market to start collecting an item that should grow in value, or if you just love this band and want to decorate your room with them, look no further than a Dave Matthew poster. Shop around online as there many from which to choose and you may find a real deal on eBay as well. Be sure to look for free shipping as many of the online sites offer this feature.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Dave Matthews Poster History
A Dave Matthews poster is a great way to remember the incredible concert you attended, or just to acknowledge a prolific band that has been around for close to twenty years. The band formed in early 1991 in Charlottesville, Virginia. At that time Dave Matthews had written some lyrics and wanted to put them to music. He contacted local musicians and shortly thereafter, this amazing band made their first public performance. They worked local night clubs and local festivals and their fan base grew at an incredible rate. In 1993, the band released their first album and has continued to thrive and be a beloved part of the music industry.
It is no wonder that a Dave Matthews poster is a much sought after piece of merchandise. Many are fashioned after their various tour sites and include the town and date where they performed. For example, a stop in Tulsa produced a poster titled, Down Famed Route 66, while a stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania produced a montage of pictures to signify their show at Montage Mountain. Many of these posters are signed and numbered by the artist, and there is a limited number of them made. There are also posters of Dave alone or Dave with the rest of the band. The other band members include drummer, Carter Beauford; saxophonist, LeRoi Moore; bass player Stefan Lessard (who amazingly was only sixteen years old at the time); and keyboard player, Peter Griesar. Unfortunately, band member LeRoi Moore passed away in the summer of 2008 following an ATV accident. Past posters quickly became a collectible item and you can purchase some of these on auction sites like eBay.
The Dave Matthews band definitely know how to reward their loyal fans. After Hurricane Katrina they made a trip to New Orleans and issued a challenge grant to help rebuild more than three hundred homes. They performed in Fenway Park and after high demand from their fans, they released their back to back nights concerts for all to enjoy. They have taken a proactive role in fighting global warming by using generators that use clean electricity and they financially support wind farms. They set up a tsunami relief fund in 2005, and they offered a contest to colleges. The West Point cadets were the fortunate winners and they won a free concert.
It is easy to see why this band is so well received in all countries and why tickets to their concerts and Dave Matthews posters sell so well. The band has been on the cover of many magazines and the Rolling Stone magazine covers have been made into posters and sell for over one hundred dollars. If you are looking to start collecting something that will increase in value, or if you just enjoy their music, Dave Matthews posters are available at many online sites. Shop around as you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for!
It is no wonder that a Dave Matthews poster is a much sought after piece of merchandise. Many are fashioned after their various tour sites and include the town and date where they performed. For example, a stop in Tulsa produced a poster titled, Down Famed Route 66, while a stop in Scranton, Pennsylvania produced a montage of pictures to signify their show at Montage Mountain. Many of these posters are signed and numbered by the artist, and there is a limited number of them made. There are also posters of Dave alone or Dave with the rest of the band. The other band members include drummer, Carter Beauford; saxophonist, LeRoi Moore; bass player Stefan Lessard (who amazingly was only sixteen years old at the time); and keyboard player, Peter Griesar. Unfortunately, band member LeRoi Moore passed away in the summer of 2008 following an ATV accident. Past posters quickly became a collectible item and you can purchase some of these on auction sites like eBay.
The Dave Matthews band definitely know how to reward their loyal fans. After Hurricane Katrina they made a trip to New Orleans and issued a challenge grant to help rebuild more than three hundred homes. They performed in Fenway Park and after high demand from their fans, they released their back to back nights concerts for all to enjoy. They have taken a proactive role in fighting global warming by using generators that use clean electricity and they financially support wind farms. They set up a tsunami relief fund in 2005, and they offered a contest to colleges. The West Point cadets were the fortunate winners and they won a free concert.
It is easy to see why this band is so well received in all countries and why tickets to their concerts and Dave Matthews posters sell so well. The band has been on the cover of many magazines and the Rolling Stone magazine covers have been made into posters and sell for over one hundred dollars. If you are looking to start collecting something that will increase in value, or if you just enjoy their music, Dave Matthews posters are available at many online sites. Shop around as you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Dave Matthews Poster - A Valued Collectible
A Dave Matthews poster is among some of the most sought after posters around. There are many that are made by talented artists who sign and number them, and sometimes only offer limited quantities. Many movie posters and entertainment posters from the 1930s and upward are worth in the tens of thousands of dollars. Posters of current artists are becoming more and more collectible. This band’s legions of loyal fans love to snap up a Dave Matthews poster or CD. Some of the earlier posters that include their deceased saxophonist are beloved by their fans.
The band formed in early 1991 and by 1993 they released their first album on their own label, entitled “Remember Two Things.” It debuted on college charts as the highest independent entry. As the band continued to tour, their fan base continued to grow. The band did something unique; they allowed their fans to record the shows for their own personal use. In this way, the Dave Matthews Band created an interactive community and became known to more and more people. In 1994, they recorded an album on RCA and began their first official national tour. By 1995 this album was certified four times platinum. The boys had definitely arrived and so had the demand for all things Dave Matthews, including a very large demand for Dave Matthews posters.
Dave Matthews Band grew from a grass roots phenomenon to one of the very hottest bands in all of America. By 2000 they were the top grossing touring band in the United States. In 2001 Dave Matthews played electric guitar for the first time. A Dave Matthews poster of Dave with his electric guitar is scooped up by fans and collectors alike. The band has done so much touring over the last eighteen years and many of the posters reflect their tour sites. You can find a colorful poster from their concert at Madison Square Garden or an intriguing new poster for an upcoming concert in Charlottesville, Virginia which is their hometown and where it all began for them. Black and white and color posters are available by online retailers. A Dave Matthews poster complete with the signatures of all the original band members continues to increase in value. There are even some great hand painted posters done by their fans.
The band is always anxious to reward their loyal followers and created a website in 2005 that continues to provide their fans with video footage and updates on an album’s progress. They did a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, helped tsunami struck communities in Sri Lanka and even have taken a proactive role in fighting global warming. It is no wonder that this band is so beloved by their fans and why concert tickets as well as Dave Matthews posters continue to sell like hot cakes!
The band formed in early 1991 and by 1993 they released their first album on their own label, entitled “Remember Two Things.” It debuted on college charts as the highest independent entry. As the band continued to tour, their fan base continued to grow. The band did something unique; they allowed their fans to record the shows for their own personal use. In this way, the Dave Matthews Band created an interactive community and became known to more and more people. In 1994, they recorded an album on RCA and began their first official national tour. By 1995 this album was certified four times platinum. The boys had definitely arrived and so had the demand for all things Dave Matthews, including a very large demand for Dave Matthews posters.
Dave Matthews Band grew from a grass roots phenomenon to one of the very hottest bands in all of America. By 2000 they were the top grossing touring band in the United States. In 2001 Dave Matthews played electric guitar for the first time. A Dave Matthews poster of Dave with his electric guitar is scooped up by fans and collectors alike. The band has done so much touring over the last eighteen years and many of the posters reflect their tour sites. You can find a colorful poster from their concert at Madison Square Garden or an intriguing new poster for an upcoming concert in Charlottesville, Virginia which is their hometown and where it all began for them. Black and white and color posters are available by online retailers. A Dave Matthews poster complete with the signatures of all the original band members continues to increase in value. There are even some great hand painted posters done by their fans.
The band is always anxious to reward their loyal followers and created a website in 2005 that continues to provide their fans with video footage and updates on an album’s progress. They did a benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, helped tsunami struck communities in Sri Lanka and even have taken a proactive role in fighting global warming. It is no wonder that this band is so beloved by their fans and why concert tickets as well as Dave Matthews posters continue to sell like hot cakes!
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