What is the current policy on recording Dave Matthews Band concerts?
DMB Official Taping Policy: This is current as of 4/26/96 and will be updated as changes occur. Dave Matthews Band allows taping at almost every live performance. There are no soundboard feeds given, and it is therefore the responsibility of the taper to bring their own equipment. Selling any recording is illegal and will jeopardize everyone else’s taping privileges. Thank you for your loyalty and cooperation. Until early 1995, the band allowed anyone that wanted to patch into their soundboard. But, a few unknowing fans ruined it for everyone. Bootleg CD companies bought these soundboard patches from these undiscriminating fans and even stupider fans went out and bought these bootlegs. The record company had little choice but to pull the plug on the soundboard patch. However, as it says above, the band still allows audience taping. So now, you can bring whatever recording devices you have to the concert and tape the show. But learn from your forefathers’ mistakes and don’t sell or purc
