# Dave Matthews Band's Tour Kicks Off with Rare Tracks, Environmental Pledge

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Podcast: [Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458114)
Published: 2026-05-11T04:51:17+00:00
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Dave Matthews Band kicked off their US tour with a bang, playing rare tracks and surprising fans at their Texas shows. Highlights included unreleased songs and deep cuts. The band also used their platform to address political issues, donating to the ACLU of Minnesota after recent tragedies and partnering with Live Nation and REVERB to green their tour. The tour spans from May to Labor Day, with stops in Austin, Tampa, Kansas City, and more. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8717645bbaa49de2

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