Dave Matthews Band
Live @ Victory Stadium
Roanoke, VA
April 18, 1998

A Historic Night in Roanoke: Dave Matthews Band Live at Victory Stadium (April 18, 1998)

On April 18, 1998, Dave Matthews Band descended upon Victory Stadium in Roanoke, Virginia, delivering a milestone performance to a historic crowd of 30,000 fans—the largest turnout in the stadium’s history. Taking place just ten days before the release of their masterpiece album, Before These Crowded Streets, this show captures the band at a high-water mark of creative energy and raw stage presence.
Setting the tone immediately, DMB kicked off the evening with a colossal 30-minute excursion through “Jimi Thing.” What followed was an extraordinary sneak peek into their evolving catalog, giving audiences early live performances of future classics including “Crush,” “The Stone,” “The Last Stop,” “Pig,” and “Don’t Drink the Water.” Anchored by Carter Beauford’s explosive drumming and soaring solos from Leroi Moore and Boyd Tinsley, the band transitioned effortlessly between soaring jams and beloved staples like “Two Step,” “Lie in Our Graves,” and “Tripping Billies.”
It remains one of the most defining Virginia shows of the late ’90s. Experience the magic for yourself—head to The Concert Vault on LiveDMB.com to listen to the complete April 18, 1998 performance!