DMB Caravan - Atlantic City's big gamble - is going well so far
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Aerial view made from the Horizon blimp of Bader Field during the Dave Matthews Caravan music festival.
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Dave Matthews Band puts memorable end to three days of Caravan
ATLANTIC CITY - A pink sunset seemed a fitting way for the Dave Matthews Band to end its three-day run at its first Caravan stop in Atlantic City.
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June 27
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Crowd size estimated at 20,000 halfway through Day 3, police say
ATLANTIC CITY - About 20,000 music fans had turned out halfway through the third and final day of the Dave Matthews Band Caravan at Bader Fiel…
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June 26
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Michael Franti and Spearhead perfect art of putting on a show
Michael Franti & Spearhead showed early Sunday evening on the Pacific Stage that anyone who sees their name on a concert schedule can know…
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posted: June 26
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Remember Dave Gray? He's alive and well and playing in Atlantic City
Music festivals such as the Dave Matthews Band Caravan are a good way to catch up on performers that people may have lost track of over the years.
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June 26
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Bader Field is a hit with the fans as a concert venue
ATLANTIC CITY - Debra Smith has been to hundreds of concerts over several decades, but this weekend's Dave Matthews Band Caravan at Bader Fiel…
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June 27
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Dr. Dog brings a little sunshine to an early stage
Maybe the Beach Boys-like harmonies of the Philadelphia indie pop-rock band Dr. Dog made the sun break through the clouds at about 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
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June 27
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Grace Potter and Nocturnals put on a polished act
It would be easy to compare Grace Potter to Janis Joplin. But that wouldn't be fair to either.
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June 27
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Expressway traffic eastbound into Atlantic City extremely heavy
Heavy traffic reported on Atlantic City Expressway from Egg Harbor Township toll plaza east into Atlantic City. Traffic crawling after Pleasan…
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posted: June 26
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Amos Lee's performance shows shades of Bill Withers
Philadelphia singer-songwriter Amos Lee has come a long way since opening up for Norah Jones with just him and his guitar a few years ago.
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June 27
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Fitz and Tantrums give crowd a fun set
If Motown would relocate to Los Angeles, it would produce a band like Fitz and the Tantrums.
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posted: June 26
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Traffic gridlock on Ventnor and Atlantic avenues, near monument
ATLANTIC CITY - Traffic is gridlocked along Ventnor and Atlantic avenues leading up to the monument just past the foot of the Albany Avenue br…
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posted: June 26
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Alberta Cross plays well to small crowd
Alberta Cross - the first band on the main Boardwalk stage Sunday afternoon - didn't generate much of a reaction with the small, early crowd, …
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June 26
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Smaller crowd taking in afternoon acts
ATLANTIC CITY - At 2:20 p.m. on Sunday, the crowd at the Dave Matthews Caravan does not compare to that of Saturday. A few thousand people hav…
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June 26
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DMB Caravan gates are open to kick off third and final day
ATLANTIC CITY - About 300 spectators streamed through the Bader Field gates when they opened for the third and final day of the Dave Matthews …
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June 26
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DMB Caravan's finale expected to draw between 20-30,000 fans today
ATLANTIC CITY - The Dave Matthews Caravan, which has drawn almost 50,000 people in its first two days at Bader Field, will begin its last musi…
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June 26
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All roads to Bader Field area clear less than an hour before gates open
ATLANTIC CITY - Roads approaching Bader Field are clear this morning less than an hour before gates open for the third and final day of the Da…
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June 26
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DMB Caravan - Atlantic City's big gamble - is going well so far
ATLANTIC CITY - It appears the city is accomplishing something new at Bader Field this weekend.
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June 28
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Dave Matthews Band - again - provides great finish on Day 2
ATLANTIC CITY – The Dave Matthews Band played to what is expected to be the biggest crowd of the three-day DMB Caravan at Bader Field on Satur…
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June 26
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Damian Marley shows his father's influence
Damian Marley and his band threw down the gauntlet Saturday evening and challenged the more accessible reggae of Michael Franti and Spearhead,…
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posted: June 25
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Guster keeps the sun shining in late afternoon
The clouds obscured the sun in the late Saturday afternoon sky at the DMB Caravan, but the sunny songs from the Boston alternative rock band G…
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June 25
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Traffic is no problem on all area roads leading to Bader Field
Traffic continued to flow smoothly into Atlantic City off the Expressway, although it was heavy, as of 5:30 p.m.
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June 25
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Caravan's effect on local businesses has some up, some down
ATLANTIC CITY - Local businesses gave mixed reviews today on how the Dave Matthews Band Caravan has affected their bottom line.
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June 26
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Chris Thile, of the Punch Brothers, gets kudos for mandolin playing
The award for most-impressive mandolin playing during Day 2 of Dave Matthews Caravan musicfest goes to Chris Thile, the leader of the progress…
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posted: June 25
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Dave Matthews, Tim Reynolds do an acoustic afternoon delight
With the Atlantic City skyline behind them, Dave Matthews and guitarist Tim Reynolds gave about 16,000 fans an afternoon delight ... a teaser …
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June 25
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Afternoon crowd estimated at 16,000
Total number of spectators at the Dave Matthews Caravan's second day at Atlantic City's Bader Field was 16,000 as of 3:30 p.m., according to S…
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posted: June 25
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For her, Hula Hoops and music are a great combo
Cindy Lipton likes to have something to do while standing around, listening to music. That's why she made herself a collapsible Hula Hoop.
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June 25
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Budos Band was great act, but few saw it
The Budos Band is exactly the type of band Dave Matthews is hoping to expose his fans to during his Caravan.
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posted: June 25
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Two friends on a Segway draw some attention
Showing up at a festival on a Segway is sure to attract attention. Showing up on a Segway dressed only in hot pants and some leather and fur a…
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June 25
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He comes to the concert to fly a kite
As a crowd gathered in front of the Atlantic stage to listen to Vusi Mahlasela's set, Bob Rein, of Burlington, had his eyes on the sky - or at…
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posted: June 25
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Traffic gridlock in area of Albany Avenue monument
Traffic reports of heavy congestion on Albany Avenue at the monument, with gridlock to Pacific Avenue. Police attempting to reroute some traffic.
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June 25
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They're in their 60s and they're not nimble, but they're here for Dave Matthews
It took more than knee surgery to keep Jo-Ann Greene from this weekend's Dave Matthews Band Carvan show in Atlantic CIty.
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June 26
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Traffic on roads leading to Bader Field becoming heavier
Traffic near Bader Field, where the Dave Matthews Caravan is performing, is becoming congested, although it is still moving on both sides of A…
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June 25
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Fans travel a long way to see Dave Matthews Band - including one from Cape Town, South Africa
Die-hard Dave Matthews Band fans poured through the gates Saturday, running to three different stages despite security guards telling to walk.
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posted: June 25
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Music begins at Day 2 of Dave Matthews Caravan
The second day of the Dave Matthews Band Caravan officially began 1:15 p.m. Saturday when the Tangiers Blues Band took the Pacific Stage with …
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June 25
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Police say calm festival so far, no arrests, no injuries
ATLANTIC CITY - Officials said the Dave Matthews Band Caravan music festival has been calm so far, with less than an hour to go until gates op…
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June 25
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Traffic still moving easily with less than an hour to gates open
At 12:35 p.m. traffic around Bader Field continues to flow smoothly, although one lane out of Atlantic City is blocked off. There are no backups.
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June 25
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Expressway traffic heavy, but flowing
Atlantic City Expressway traffic is heavy into town after the toll at 11:30 a.m., but there are no backups yet.
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June 25
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Traffic flowing smoothly around Bader Field two hours before gates open
Roads to Bader Field are clear this morning less than two hours before gates open for the second of the Dave Matthews Caravan's three days.
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June 25
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Dave Matthew will take stage twice today
ATLANTIC CITY - Today is expected to be the biggest day for the three-day Dave Matthews Band Caravan that began at Bader Field Friday.
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June 25
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Dave Matthews Caravan draws 25,000 spectators on first day
ATLANTIC CITY — The first day of the three-day Dave Matthews Band Caravan opened at Bader Field on Friday with sunny, breezy, pleasant weather…
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June 25
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Dave Matthews Band closes first day of festival with perfect set
ATLANTIC CITY — The Dave Matthews Band ended the first day of its Caravan just like the rest of the day went: perfectly.
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June 25
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Locals do what they can to earn money at festival
ATLANTIC CITY — When the Dave Matthews Band Caravan’s traffic patterns were announced in May, Ranjit Dhaliwal was one of the first to protest,…
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posted: June 25
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Flaming Lips climb into giant bubbles and channel their inner "Wizard of Oz" with Pink Floyd-themed set
The psychedelic pop group the Flaming Lips were the most theatrical band to play Friday during the opening day of The Dave Matthews Band Caravan.
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June 25
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Ray LaMontagne out of place in big, open-air arena
Ray LaMontagne is undoubtedly a talented songwriter. But as a main festival act, he just doesn’t work.
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June 25
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G. Love & Special Sauce right at home in Atlantic City
G. Love & Special Sauce was given a 4 p.m. start time on the main Boardwalk Stage, but with his South Jersey and Philadelphia following, h…
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June 25
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Dave Matthews Band guitarist and band TR3 provide midday highlight for Bader Field festival
Dave Matthews Band guitarist and his band TR3 didn’t waste any time winning over the crowd Friday for their midday show at the DMB Caravan.
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June 25
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