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Fans were surprised to hear that DMB are planning on taking 2011 off from touring and recording after 20 years of being on the road. DMB has had years before when they didn’t play a ton of shows, but never have they taken an entire year off. In an interview in promotion of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Dave revealed that he was looking forward to spending more time with his family and rejuvenating his creative forces. He said he wanted to make the announcement this far out from the end of the tour, so people won’t be surprised. It also gives DMB fans a little more incentive to go see the band this summer. The tour kicks off this Friday in Hartford, CT at the Comcast Theater with opening guests Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings. Anticipate the guys giving a little extra this summer knowing the long break that awaits them in September.

Although the 76-year-old world famous primatologist might not come immediately to mind when you’re listening to Dave Matthews, the two shared the stage at DAR Constitution Hall. Dave, assisted by his trusty guitar maestro Tim Reynolds, put on a acoustic show benefiting the Jane Goodall Institute in front of a enthusiastic crowd in Washington D.C. Goodall gave a short speech to the audience about contributing to her fight against pollution. Songs like “Bartender” and “Save Me” highlighted the over two-hour long intimate concert.  In a press conference, Dave expressed his disappointment with politicians’ overall efforts toward protecting the environment. When asked if he would ever consider going into politics himself, the 43-year-old musician said his “closet full of skeletons” would make that impossible. DMB will travel to Hartford, CT for their pair of shows at the Comcast Theater.