2008-08-20 - Staples Center

This recording is dedicated to the memory of LeRoi Moore. Rest in peace, Roi. We all love and will miss you. Thank you to the Dave Matthews Band, the road crew, and everyone associated with these shows. Your courage and perseverance do not go unnoticed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we sat this afternoon contemplating the loss of our brother, we wondered how we could possibly do a show today. Dave put it into perspective stating, "There's no place I'd rather be than here with you guys right now." We cherish special memories of our lost friend. Tonight, Dave told a story about LeRoi at a bar in Virginia where the cash register was near the stage and LeRoi leaned on the register because "standing had become a chore". Roi proceeded to play the most beautiful version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Dave said, "that was the day I fell in love with him. And I'm still in love with him." It's safe to say we all were in love with him. "It's always easier to leave, than to be left." -DM The DMB Crew Wednesday, August 20 12:27 AM PDT

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