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The fans on the north side of the Chicago will not only get to see the Dave Matthews Band at Wrigley Field for two shows, but will be able to enjoy the musical stylings of one Jason Mraz. Mraz and Matthews have a long history together that dates back to before Mraz released his first album, Waiting for My Rocket To Come. Outside of Dave Matthews show, Mraz and his longtime percussionist Toca Riveria set up a make-shift stage and performed for DMB fans. Dave actually came out to join the pair on stage a friendship was struck up. Dave was so impressed with Mraz’s songwriting and vocal ability that he invited him to be his opening act for a number of his tour dates. Mraz’s single “The Remedy” eventually blew up and Mraz gained fame from around the world. The scat heavy vocalist real hit it big when he released “I’m Yours” in 2008. “I’m Yours” has become a quintessential summer song, and I’m sure Jason will get a nice sing-a-long going at Wrigley. The 33-year-old songwriter’s fourth album is expected to be out later this year.

The Dave Matthews Band has cooked up the perfect way to wrap this year’s tour before taking a hiatus from touring. DMB will play two shows inside “The Friendly Confines” of Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. Wrigley Field is one of the world’s most famous and oldest ballparks, and fans lucky enough to get tickets for the show will be in for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Police, Elton John and Billy Joel, and Rascal Flatts have played Wrigley Field to great success, prompting the ballpark’s owners  to scheduling more concerts. DMB have long been a huge favorite of Chicago with huge fan bases going to see the band at a slew of different Chicagoland area venues in the past. These pair of shows will be a fitting way for Dave and Co to begin their break from touring after 20 straight years on the road. Tickets go on sale on July 17th.

Dave & the boys left Camden, N.J. feeling good after a two show stop at the Susquehanna Bank Center. Porsha Grant of ABC 6 in Philadelphia highlighted DMB’s performance of “You and Me” as one of the night’s best. After the crowd of Philadelphians sang along to Big Whiskey track just like it was one the band’s old hits. Just more evidence that the new album has really struck a crowd with the fans. Thursday night’s show ended with “Stay (Wasting Time)”. I like how songs of Dave’s Some Devil album have been worked into the band’s set lists like “Gravedigger” and “So Damn Lucky” and The band will be in East Troy, Wisconsin for the Fourth of July weekend performing at Alpine Valley Music Theater for two nights.