Robert Randolph, who plays steel guitar on Beyoncé's "16 Carriages," talked to Rolling Stone about being recruited to play on the song.
More details from inside the studio session:
September 22, 2006 - "Two Step" (Carter drum solo) - Dave Matthews Band w/ Robert Randolph (
@robertrandolph
) - 9/22/2006 - John Paul Jones Arena - Charlottesville, VA - Night 1
DMB returns to JPJ arena for 2 shows in November.
Full 9/22/06 show:
PRINCE UNRELEASED SONGS WE HEARD AT PAISLEY PARK CELEBRATION 2024 - A THREAD 🧵
Let's Go Crazy (Demo) - Slower BPM, almost punk feel w a relaxed vocal that brought to mind Adam Ant, Billy Idol, even Johnny Rotten? First chorus diff lyrix "Am I gonna let the elevator.....?"
THE ORIGINS OF BANJO PLAYING IN THE UNITED STATES
1) The handmade gourd instruments that would become the modern banjo originated in West Africa.
2) Enslaved Africans carried the “banjar” and its music to North America by way of the Caribbean.
3) Traditional string music
I did my first ever demos with family band with
@nealcasal
on guitar. He Introduced me to the stones and Grateful Dead when I was 21. We took him on tour to meet Eric Clapton and play during the tour. Neal was so excited that he stood on stage didn’t play guitar and took pics
I’ve never seen anyone just complete monster take over the stage for 5 songs . Man I learned a lot from BRUCE last night honestly! Humbled ! Thankful, joy !
Im literally standing in line at hospital reception listening to a guy complain about him not wearing amask, while he’s trying to get update on his wife that’s here for covid-19. I don’t understand 🤷🏿♂️
August 26, 2007 - "Eh Hee" - The Roots w/ Dave Matthews Band - Alpine Valley - East Troy, WI
Black Thought & The Roots guest on an amazing version of "Eh Hee" at Alpine on 8/26/07. Highly recommended performance.
Full on Youtube:
Charlotte hornets are making all players available via trade except Lamelo. MJ is really upset want to retool Quickley. MIles bridges will most likely be suspended at least a year by the NBA
🎂 Happy 43rd birthday to Robert Randolph (
@rrtfb
)!
Always a good time w/ DMB is able to get him up on stage to jam. Here's a clip of RR guesting w/ DMB in Charlottesville on Sept 23, 2006.
Full show is watchable at this link:
I did my first ever demos with family band with
@nealcasal
on guitar. He Introduced me to the stones and Grateful Dead when I was 21. We took him on tour to meet Eric Clapton and play during the tour. Neal was so excited that he stood on stage didn’t play guitar and took pics
Crazy good impromptu shows and set list!! Learned so much from Dave on how To remain calm in the storm and “ Let it ride” !! Tony hall, raswhawn, Tim, and can’t say enough about Buddy strong on the drums !!🍻🍻🍻🍻🙌🏿🙌🏿
Recap, Setlist & Videos:
#DaveMatthewsBand
performed in multiple configurations w/o Carter & Stefan last night at The Gorge. Guests inc. Tony Hall + Robert Randolph & The Family Band (
@rrtfb
).
Watch DMB debut "Come Together" & "I Want To Take You Higher"
I will always come out and play with the band when they ask me ,But no one can replace Bt and his energy and sound. Always been a great guy to me and others
It Happened Last Night:
#DaveMatthewsBand
said "Hello Again" to frequent collaborator
@robertrandolph
at
@PNCArtsCenter
in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Watch the sacred steel specialist's 48th (!) guest appearance with DMB
Was such a treat having
@treyanastasio
sit In. We only had a 40 min set. Looking back now I wish we shoulda just did a 40 min version with Trey 😂🤷🏿♂️🍾
August 26, 2007 - "Eh Hee" - The Roots w/ Dave Matthews Band - Alpine Valley - East Troy, WI
Black Thought & The Roots guest on an amazing version of "Eh Hee" at Alpine on 8/26/07. Highly recommended performance.
Full on Youtube: