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So you want to hear a little live Dave Mathews Band music this week. Unfortunately, both of the shows are sold out. Have you missed your chance? Hardly.
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On Friday Aug 9 the Dave Mathews tribute band, Tripping Billies, will invade the Newport Music Hall for a celebration of the Dave Mathews Band music. Coming on the heals of a well-received show in April, the Tripping Billies return to the city lead singer Brandon DePaul referred to as a second home. "I was ecstatic at the response from the last show. The Newport Music Hall is a great venue and we were very appreciative of the response from the fans," DePaul said. "Columbus is one of the towns that have embraced the Tripping Billies and the sound of Dave Mathews." He said the fans are a lot like the members of the band, "We are all there to play, hear and jam out to the sounds of Dave Mathews." The Tripping Billies are looking to have a good time with their fans and want everyone to leave feeling like the show was a party. They also hope the fans leave with an appreciation for the original songs the band adds to the set. Admittedly a slow process, the Tripping Billies ultimate goal is to become a band that puts out all original music. "We want to have our own voice," DePaul said. "We don t want people saying those guys sound exactly like Dave Mathews. But we do want the influence to be there. " The influence will be on display in full view on Friday night as the Tripping Billies bring their version of Dave Mathews to the Newport Music Hall. The band wants the fans to go away from the show knowing the love and respect Tripping Billies has for Dave Mathews music. "But mostly, we want them to walk away waiting for us to come back," DePaul said. Judging by the previous show and the feedback posted on the band s website, Columbus fans already are. The Newport Doors open at 8. Tickets are $6.50 in advance and $8.50
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