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36-519: Parsons Dance was founded on July 17, 1985, by David Parsons and Howell Binkley. The company consists of nine full-time dancers. It maintains a repertory of more than 80 works, 20 featuring commissioned original scores by composers and musicians including Dave Matthews , Michael Gordon , Milton Nascimento , John Mackey and Phil Woods . Parsons Dance has collaborated with many other artists, including Julie Taymor , William Ivey Long , Annie Leibovitz , Donna Karan and Alex Katz . Since its founding,

72-649: A Dave Matthews Band concert in Virginia Beach on June 15, 2024, Matthews paused in the set to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Two shows have been released as part of the Dave Matthews Band's DMBlive series available only for online download. Roulhac Toledano Roulhac Bunkley Toledano (born December 16, 1938) is an American writer, historian and preservationist. She has written and contributed to several publications, including volume five of

108-488: A Duo or Group (" So Much to Say ") and one in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance (" Gravedigger ") from his solo album. David John Matthews was born on January 9, 1967 in Johannesburg , the third of four children born to South African parents, John and Val Matthews. At age two, Matthews moved with his family to Yorktown Heights, New York , where his father, a physicist, started working for IBM . In 1974,

144-578: A man who works at a pet store and plays guitar. In 2007, Matthews appeared briefly in the movie I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry , where he plays a homosexual salesman. In 2008, he appeared in the Adam Sandler movie You Don't Mess with the Zohan as a racist redneck character named James. He also had a significant role in Lake City with Sissy Spacek and Troy Garity , in which he portrays

180-657: A musician, Dave Matthews was an amateur actor, appearing onstage in several productions at Charlottesville's Offstage Theatre and Live Arts theater in the early 1990s; the role for which he is best remembered is as a used car salesman in Offstage Theatre's "Just Say No," directed by John Quinn, co-starring Kylie Suture. He played Will Coleman in the 2003 adaptation of the novel Where the Red Fern Grows . In 2005, he played in Because of Winn-Dixie as Otis,

216-490: A piano double for the complex pieces, but played the simpler pieces himself. In the season one episode of House , " Love Hurts ", the song " Some Devil " can be heard playing at the end. In another episode, one of the tracks from Stand Up , " You Might Die Trying " was played in the season five episode, " Not Cancer ". The fifth time Matthews appeared as musical guest on Saturday Night Live in November 2009 (which

252-573: A profound effect on Matthews's outlook on life and was referenced in a few of his songs. On January 29, 1994, he performed with Tim Reynolds at the Wetlands in New York, where he dedicated that performance "to her [Anne's] memory". Dave Matthews Band's Under the Table and Dreaming , released later that year, was dedicated to her. Anne Matthews was survived by her two children, and they traveled to

288-535: A sellout crowd at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle where President Obama was hosting a campaign fundraiser. In a September 28, 2015, interview with Rolling Stone , Matthews said that "when I hear someone like Bernie Sanders talking, I think there's a hope." Matthews performed at a San Francisco rally for Sanders during the 2016 presidential primaries and later, during the general election campaign. He

324-705: Is Artistic Director and Choreographer. The company performs in the Joyce Theater . Dave Matthews David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is an American musician and the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB). Matthews was born in Johannesburg , and moved frequently between South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States while growing up. He started playing acoustic guitar at

360-587: Is a "real American" and a "real Virginian," stating that "real Virginians get out and vote." Although bereaved by the loss of band co-founder and saxophonist LeRoi Moore on August 19, 2008, he and Tim Reynolds played for the Democratic National Convention delegates on Sunday, August 24, at Red Rocks, and again with Reynolds at Virginia Commonwealth University on October 26, 2008, among other places. Matthews has often supported environmental initiatives, such as biofuel availability and

396-620: The Dreaming Tree Wines . In April 2012, Matthews was credited as producer on the documentary Last Call at the Oasis , directed by Jessica Yu . In early 2013, Matthews participated in a jam session at Blade Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, with Jakob Dylan , Charlie Sexton , Blade studios co-owner Brady Blade , and Sexton's brother Will. This led to the formation of a band named The Nauts with Matthews, Dylan, Blade, and

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432-778: The New Orleans Architecture series, titled The Esplanade Ridge (1977) and The National Trust Guide to Savannah (1997). Toledano was born in New Orleans, Louisiana , in 1939, to Dr. Thomas Allen Bunkley and Phylis Gewin, the first of their two children. A brother, Thomas Allen Bunkley Jr., was born in 1941. She grew up in the Comanche country of West Texas . Her father studied at Tulane University medical school, living in Richardson Memorial Hall. While growing up, on nearby Broadway, she

468-549: The Vote for Change tour. Matthews also supported Barack Obama for president in 2008, both in the primaries and in the general election. On April 6, 2008, he and Tim Reynolds played a concert titled "Change Rocks" at Indiana University to encourage students to register to vote. The tickets were distributed by the Obama campaign. Questions regarding his citizenship were answered by advertisements and videos on YouTube, where he says he

504-527: The Matthews family moved to Cambridge, England , for a year, then returned to New York, where his father died from lung cancer in 1977 when Matthews was ten years old. At some point, while residing in New York, Matthews attended his first concert, when his mother took him to a performance by Pete Seeger . The family returned to Johannesburg in 1977. Matthews naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 1980. Upon Matthews's graduation from secondary school in 1985, he

540-575: The Sexton brothers as members. However, there has been no news regarding an album release since that jam session. On May 16, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 quarantine, Matthews appeared streaming on the virtual graduation ceremonies for the University of Virginia. He wished students his best and said "it is now your small opportunity to make the world a better place, as you see fit." He then sang

576-480: The United States following her death. Dave and his younger sister Jane (after whom the Dave Matthews Band song "The Song That Jane Likes" is named) took responsibility for the children's upbringing. Matthews focused primarily on songwriting and performances with Dave Matthews Band from 1990 to 2003. The band's sound blends acoustic guitar, bass, saxophone, drums and violin. In 1994, DMB signed with RCA Records . Since that period, he has occasionally ventured outside

612-518: The United States. Matthews published an Internet video before the 2000 U.S. presidential election , urging viewers to vote without advocating any candidate. He mentioned only Ralph Nader by name, and updated fans about the recording sessions for Everyday . Although his music often explores political and social issues, Matthews refrained from public campaigning for presidential candidates until 2004. He cast his support strongly with Democratic nominee John Kerry , performing at political events including

648-511: The World made them the only group to have six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts. This record was extended to seven consecutive number one albums with the 2018 release, Come Tomorrow . In addition to music, Matthews has had multiple acting roles. He has also won two Grammy Awards: one with the Dave Matthews Band in 1997 for Best Rock Vocal Performance by

684-563: The age of nine. From 1991 to 2003, Matthews predominantly focused on songwriting and performing with the Dave Matthews Band, which he started in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991. He also has done various solo performances and produced other records. During the period from 2000 to 2010, his band toured constantly, selling more tickets and earning more money than any other act in North America. The band's 2012 album Away from

720-558: The band in 1993), and Boyd Tinsley while working at Miller's as a bartender. The band's first show was on March 14, 1991, as part of a benefit for the Middle East Children's Alliance at Trax Nightclub in Charlottesville, Virginia. Matthews's older sister Anne, who lived in South Africa, was murdered by her husband in early 1994. Her husband then died by suicide on or around January 27 of that year. The event had

756-402: The band in various solo performances and records. Matthews sang on the track "Sing Along" on Blue Man Group 's second album The Complex in 2003. Later that year he released the solo album Some Devil , which went platinum ; its single " Gravedigger " won a Grammy Award in 2004. To support the album, Matthews toured with a group of musicians (many of whom performed on "Some Devil") under

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792-499: The character Red. He was in one movie in 2011: the Adam Sandler/ Jennifer Aniston comedy Just Go with It . In 2007, Matthews guest-starred in the medical-drama series House in the episode " Half-Wit ". He played a piano-playing musical savant who had the two hemispheres of his brain severed from each other in order to recover from his epilepsy, but at the expense of his musical abilities. Dave had

828-418: The company has performed in more than 445 cities, 30 countries, and 5 continents. In addition to performances, Parsons Dance also provides various education and outreach programs, workshops, post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, and open company classes. In 2016, the company launched Autism-Friendly Programs, featuring sensory-friendly programs and relaxed performances. As of 2021, Parsons

864-434: The fight against global climate change . On September 21, 2009, Matthews stated that some of President Barack Obama 's harsher critics were motivated by his race, and stated that he "sees it [racism] everywhere" in the United States. Matthews is also a strong supporter of gay rights and participated in "Love Unites Shepard Fairey Equality Project", a gay marriage advocacy project. On May 10, 2012, Matthews entertained

900-586: The folk song " Long Black Veil ". Matthews played a cover of Neil Young 's song " The Needle and the Damage Done " at the 2010 tribute MusiCares Person of the Year , honoring Young on January 29, 2010. The Dave Matthews Band opened for the Rolling Stones on their Bridges to Babylon Tour (1997–1998), and Matthews sang " Wild Horses " and " Memory Motel " with Mick Jagger . Before he was known as

936-469: The name Dave Matthews & Friends . Dave often collaborates with banjoist Béla Fleck . Fleck is the frontman and namesake of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones ; Matthews appears as guest vocalist with the band on their 1998 release, Left of Cool . Both Fleck and the Flecktones' bassist Victor Wooten have made numerous live appearances and in studio with the Dave Matthews Band. Wooten soloed in

972-473: The property, since it is located within both the Virginia and Monticello viticultural areas. Blenheim Vineyards was founded in 2000, and currently produces 5,500 cases of wine per year, including its signature Petit Verdot and several special edition wines that have featured unique labels with drawings by Matthews. In 2011, Matthews collaborated with wine makers Steve Reeder and Sean McKenzie in creating

1008-527: The second part of the Daniel Lanois song "The Maker", and also in " #41 " on the 1998 live album Live in Chicago . The Flecktones also opened for DMB on several tours. Matthews performed a duet with Emmylou Harris on "My Antonia" on her 2000 album Red Dirt Girl . They also appeared together on the musical television show CMT Crossroads , where the two performed Matthews's " Gravedigger " and

1044-610: The song "Singing from the Windows". Dave Matthews married longtime girlfriend Jennifer Ashley Harper in 2000. They have twin daughters born in 2001, and a son born in 2007. They reside in Seattle . In a 2001 interview, Matthews stated that he was agnostic . He joined the Farm Aid board of directors in 2001, to serve alongside fellow musicians Willie Nelson , John Mellencamp and Neil Young to raise money for family farmers in

1080-616: Was a major donor to the 2017 gubernatorial campaign of progressive Charlottesville politician Tom Perriello . On October 30, 2021, Matthews performed at a Democratic get out the vote event in Charlottesville, Virginia with gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe . During the 2022 election campaign, Matthews performed at campaign events for Democratic candidates Tim Ryan in Ohio and John Fetterman in Pennsylvania. During

1116-771: Was also the fourth time the Dave Matthews Band appeared on the show), he made an appearance as Ozzy Osbourne in a skit called "The Mellow Show". Bill Hader impersonated Matthews in the same skit. Matthews was also a cast member and performer in the popular music documentary Before the Music Dies . In 2018, Matthews guest-starred on Pete the Cat as the voice of Gustavo's father, a platypus. In 1999, Matthews purchased more than 10 acres of land in Albemarle County, Virginia, known as Blenheim Farm, to preserve its historical significance. He later decided to plant grapes on

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1152-425: Was born. In Charlottesville, he became part of the local music community, rehearsing in a warehouse owned by Roulhac Toledano . Although Matthews had started playing the guitar at age nine, it was only in Charlottesville that he started performing publicly. Matthews met local star (and future collaborator) Tim Reynolds through mutual friend, Nic Cappon. In time, Reynolds had Matthews join him on stage, and Matthews

1188-484: Was faced with conscription into the South African military just as civil disobedience to the practice was becoming widespread. As a Quaker (and consequently pacifist), Matthews left South Africa to avoid service. Matthews moved to New York in 1986 where he worked for IBM for a short time, then joined his mother that same year in Charlottesville, Virginia , a town Matthews's family had lived in before he

1224-652: Was looked after by a nanny from Alabama . She recalls admiring the architecture of the campus. After obtaining an undergraduate degree at H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College in 1960, for which she had been studying art history in Spain, she spent her junior year at the Complutense University of Madrid . Toledano worked as a member of staff in the Tulane University Foreign Language Department. In 1978, she

1260-676: Was on the advisory committee, southwest region, of the National Park Service . Also in 1978, she was awarded the Society of Architectural Historians ' Alice Davis Hitchcock Book Award for New Orleans Architecture: The Esplanade Ridge , volume V, which she co-authored with Mary Louise Christovich, Sally Kittredge Evans and Betsy Swanson. In 1959, Toledano married Benjamin "Chad" Toledano (1932–2021), of Andalusian origin, with whom she had four children before divorcing. They lived on Chestnut Street in New Orleans . In 1986,

1296-742: Was persuaded to record some of his own songs. This led to his first professional musical gig at a modern dance performance by the Miki Liszt Dance Company , based at McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville, singing "Meaningful Love", composed by John D'earth and Dawn Thompson. In 1991, he hatched the idea to form his own band. Before recording his first demo, Matthews bartended at Miller's in Charlottesville. After writing his first few songs, including "I'll Back You Up", "The Song That Jane Likes" and "Recently", Matthews formed Dave Matthews Band in early 1991 with LeRoi Moore , Carter Beauford , Stefan Lessard , Peter Griesar (who left

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