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Thursday

A Virginia Music History Lesson With WNRN's Desiré Moses

Desiré Moses says you can't talk about the music of Charlottesville, Va., without mentioning that Dave Matthews Band got its start here all those years ago. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption

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A Virginia Music History Lesson With WNRN's Desiré Moses

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From Sparklehorse and Pavement to Silver Jews and, yes, Dave Matthews: our Charlottesville affiliate station managing producer plays guest DJ to help us explore the music of central Virginia.

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Wednesday

A Farm-To-Table Board Game, For Manure Audiences Only

Brian Calhoun (right) makes guitars for musicians like Dave Matthews, but his newest creation is a board game called Chickapig — and he had a board custom-installed in Matthews' tour bus. Rodrigo Simas hide caption

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A Farm-To-Table Board Game, For Manure Audiences Only

Virginia guitar maker Brian Calhoun devised a strategy game called Chickapig. (It features hybrid animals and pooping cows.) Now he's getting some friends — like Dave Matthews — to spread the word.

A Farm-To-Table Board Game, For Manure Audiences Only

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Wednesday

Tuesday

'Change Is Never Easy': Dave Matthews' Past Motivates His Present

"I don't even know if I deserve at age 51 to have this much joy on stage," Dave Matthews says. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption

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'Change Is Never Easy': Dave Matthews' Past Motivates His Present

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Dave Matthews' opinions on U.S. race relations, excitement for a new band line-up and acceptance of "Crash Into Me" are all products of reflection.

Dave Matthews on World Cafe

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Friday

New Music Friday For June 8: Six Albums You Should Hear Now

Jorja Smith's debut album, Lost & Found, is one of the standouts for June 8 releases. Rashid Babiker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday For June 8: Six Albums You Should Hear Now

The best albums of June 8 include the candid, introspective rock of Snail Mail, the jazzy, laid-back R&B of British singer Jorja Smith, the sultry pop of Lykke Li, and more.

New Music Friday For June 8: Six Albums You Should Hear Now

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Music

American Stars Jam With Cuba's Best Musicians In Havana

American and Cuban musicians played together in Havana in the first official cultural exchange in half a century. Among them: Usher, Dave Matthews, X Alfonso, and Smokey Robinson.

American Stars Jam With Cuba's Best Musicians In Havana

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Monday

Vintage Cafe: Dave Matthews Band

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Vintage Cafe: Dave Matthews Band

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In a throwback session from 1994, the original members of the group play a reflective and enthusiastic live set in WXPN's old studio. In a discussion with host David Dye, the bandmates talk about how they initially came together.

Dave Matthews Band On World Cafe

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Saturday

Dave Matthews Takes John Denver's Music 'To Tomorrow'
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Dave Matthews Takes John Denver's Music 'To Tomorrow'

Matthews joins a diverse cast — including Emmylou Harris, My Morning Jacket and Old Crow Medicine Show — to honor the late singer-songwriter on a new tribute album.

Dave Matthews Takes John Denver's Music 'To Tomorrow'

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Saturday

Dave Matthews On His Band's 'Unique Sort Of Love Affair'

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Dave Matthews On His Band's 'Unique Sort Of Love Affair'

After two decades of the Dave Matthews Band, the singer-guitarist says working with the same people remains an engaging challenge.

Dave Matthews On His Band's 'Unique Sort Of Love Affair'

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Friday

Dave Matthews: An Unlikely Rock Star At The Crossroads

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Dave Matthews: An Unlikely Rock Star At The Crossroads

Dave Matthews Band is one of the most commercially successful rock groups in recent history. Here, Matthews reflects on his life in music after the release of the Grammy-nominated Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, as well as the death of one of his band's founding members.

Dave Matthews: An Unlikely Rock Star At The Crossroads

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Wednesday

Bonnaroo 2010: A Look Back

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Bonnaroo 2010: A Look Back

On this All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen examines some of the highlights from the enormous Bonaroo Music Festival with Rita Houston of WFUV, Andy Uhler of KUT and Jill Riley of The Current.

Bonnaroo 2010: A Look Back

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Sunday

Bonnaroo 2010: Dave Matthews Band In Concert

Dave Matthews Band closes out the Bonnaroo festival after four days of music in Manchester, Tenn. Diana Wong hide caption

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Live From Bonnaroo

Bonnaroo 2010: Dave Matthews Band In Concert

One of the most commercially successful rock acts of the past 20 years, Dave Matthews Band has evolved from an early-'90s jam-band staple to a ubiquitous hit-maker to the sort of consistent chart-topper and award-winner whose devoted fans span several generations. Hear the band perform live from the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tenn.

Listen Now: Dave Matthews Band In Concert

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Wednesday

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Steve Lillywhite On Producing Dave Matthews

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After the wild success of its debut, Under the Table and Dreaming, Dave Matthews Band asked Steve Lillywhite back to produce the follow-up. In an interview with host David Dye, Lillywhite talks about the process behind recording Crash.

Steve Lillywhite On Producing Dave Matthews

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