| A Dave Matthews poster is among some of the | | | | phenomenon to one of the very hottest bands in |
| most sought after posters around. There are | | | | all of America. By 2000 they were the top |
| many that are made by talented artists who sign | | | | grossing touring band in the United States. In 2001 |
| and number them, and sometimes only offer | | | | Dave Matthews played electric guitar for the first |
| limited quantities. Many movie posters and | | | | time. A Dave Matthews poster of Dave with his |
| entertainment posters from the 1930s and | | | | electric guitar is scooped up by fans and collectors |
| upward are worth in the tens of thousands of | | | | alike. The band has done so much touring over |
| dollars. Posters of current artists are becoming | | | | the last eighteen years and many of the posters |
| more and more collectible. This band's legions of | | | | reflect their tour sites. You can find a colorful |
| loyal fans love to snap up a Dave Matthews | | | | poster from their concert at Madison Square |
| poster or CD. Some of the earlier posters that | | | | Garden or an intriguing new poster for an |
| include their deceased saxophonist are beloved by | | | | upcoming concert in Charlottesville, Virginia which |
| their fans. | | | | is their hometown and where it all began for |
| The band formed in early 1991 and by 1993 they | | | | them. Black and white and color posters are |
| released their first album on their own label, | | | | available by online retailers. A Dave Matthews |
| entitled "Remember Two Things." It debuted on | | | | poster complete with the signatures of all the |
| college charts as the highest independent entry. | | | | original band members continues to increase in |
| As the band continued to tour, their fan base | | | | value. There are even some great hand painted |
| continued to grow. The band did something | | | | posters done by their fans. |
| unique; they allowed their fans to record the | | | | The band is always anxious to reward their loyal |
| shows for their own personal use. In this way, the | | | | followers and created a website in 2005 that |
| Dave Matthews Band created an interactive | | | | continues to provide their fans with video footage |
| community and became known to more and | | | | and updates on an album's progress. They did a |
| more people. In 1994, they recorded an album on | | | | benefit for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, helped |
| RCA and began their first official national tour. By | | | | tsunami struck communities in Sri Lanka and even |
| 1995 this album was certified four times platinum. | | | | have taken a proactive role in fighting global |
| The boys had definitely arrived and so had the | | | | warming. It is no wonder that this band is so |
| demand for all things Dave Matthews, including a | | | | beloved by their fans and why concert tickets as |
| very large demand for Matthews posters. | | | | well as Dave Matthews posters continue to sell |
| Matthews Band grew from a grass roots | | | | like hot cakes! |