Dave Matthews had the Crowd 'Standing Up' for the Taping of 'VH1 Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band' Premiering Thursday, September 15 at 10PM*

Dave Matthews had the Crowd 'Standing Up' for the Taping of 'VH1 Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band' Premiering Thursday, September 15 at 10PM*

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- "Dave Matthews Band" took their performance from the arenas they typically play in to a more intimate setting for a taping of VH1 Storytellers on Tuesday, May 17 at the BAM Harvey Theatre in Brooklyn. "VH1 Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band" premieres Thursday, September 15 at 10pm. Dave Matthews Band joins Coldplay, Green Day and Bruce Springsteen as the most recent artists to take the stage and share their stories.

The episode treats fans to a unique experience as Dave Matthews Band performs new songs from their brand new album Stand Up in addition to their previous hits. In quintessential "Storytellers" form, the band (Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, Boyd Tinsley, and Carter Beauford,) answer questions from fans and in a new interview give an honest and revealing look at the stories behind the songs.

Viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration behind such hits as "Where Are You Going?" "Ants Marching," "Too Much," and from their new album Stand Up, "American Baby," "Dreamgirl," "Steady As We Go," and "Louisiana Bayou."

"Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band" is a production of VH1. Lee Rolontz and Bill Flanagan serve as executive producers.

For more on "Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band," users can log on to http://www.vh1.com/ to check out "Dream Girl" and an exclusive online performance of "Crush." Prior to the premiere, viewers will be able to access exclusive photos and watch a sneak peek performance on VH1.com's VSpot.

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in over 87 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital services including VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH Uno, and VH1 Country. Connect with VH1 at http://www.vh1.com/.

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Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 Vanessa Reyes/MTVN
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Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1 +1-212-846-7131, or Vanessa Reyes of MTVN
+1-310-752-8081

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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