Recap: Dave Matthews Band at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
The Dave Matthews Band rocked Freedom Mortgage Pavilion across the river in Camden, NJ this past weekend – July 15th and July 16th. I attended the show on Friday evening. The weather was great and spirits were high for a fun summer night filled with rock and roll.
The band played for over two hours, gracing the Camden crowd with 22 DMB tracks; offering a completely unique set the following evening. Some highlights of the night included hearing “So Much To Say” and “Fool To Think” – which, according to Setlist.fm, they played as an opener for the first time since 2004.
It’s always a blast seeing The Dave Matthews Band, and I’m looking forward to the next time they travel through Philadelphia!
Setlist
1. Fool to Think
2. Big Eyed Fish
3. Bartender
4. Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin)
5. So Much to Say
6. Anyone Seen the Bridge
7. Too Much
8. Sweet
9. Rooftop
10. Seek Up
11. When the World Ends
12. Walk Around the Moon
13. Pantala Naga Pampa
14. Rapunzel
15. Grace Is Gone
16. You Might Die Trying
17. Come On Come On
18. What You Are
19. Everyday
20. Don’t Drink the Water
Encore:
21. Sister
22. Ants Marching
Lollapalooza: 30+ Years of Headliners/Notable Acts
Lollapalooza was first launched on July 18, 1991.
Originally launched as a farewell tour for Jane’s Addiction, the festival has had a unique history from its initial run from 1991 to 1997. It was then revived in 2003, canceled in 2004 but has been active from 2005 to today. In the video below, Jane’s Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell offers a brief history of the festival.
Perry talks about the definition of the word “Lollapalooza” and says, “I thought about that and I went, ‘I can take all these different elements of music and art and lifestyle and swirl them together and make something wonderful.’ So, I thought it was the perfect name.”
Lollapalooza 2024
This week, the 2024 Lolla lineup was unveiled. As with previous years, its lineup is incredibly diverse.
Taking place August 1-4, the headliners include SZA, Tyler, the Creator, blink-182, The Killers, Future x Metro Boomin, Hozier, Stray Kids, Melanie Martinez and Skrillex.
Other notable acts on the lineup include deftones, Renee Rapp, Pierce the Veil, Sexyy Red, Two Door Cinema Club, Destroy Boys, Cults, Cannons, Waterparks, In This Moment, Militarie Gun, Hanabie and many more.
Lollapalooza 2024 lineup poster. (Live Nation)
Lollapalooza has definitely evolved over time from a traveling festival to its current multi-day extravaganza in Chicago’s Grant Park. The festival’s partnership with the City of Chicago helps give back to the host city. Per a Live Nation press release, ” … Organizers created the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund, a $2.2M donation to support arts and education in Chicago Public Schools.”
The press release notes the festival supports other local nonprofits. They include Community Goods and Yollocalli, the Sueños Festival Job Fair, the African American Heritage Festivals, Teens in the Park Fest, Black Culture Fest, and Musically Fed.
So, how has the festival fared musically over the course of three decades? Here’s a look at past headliners and other notable acts from years past.
