Dave Matthews Band, sometimes shortened to DMB, is an American rock band formed in Charlottesville, Virginia in 1991. Founding members were singer-songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist (bass guitar) Stefan Lessard, violinist Boyd Tinsley, drummer (drum kit) Carter Beauford, and saxophonist LeRoi Moore. In August 2008, LeRoi Moore died due to complications from an ATV (All-terrain vehicle) accident. Grammy Award-winner Jeff Coffin, of B�la Fleck and the Flecktones, has since filled Moores spot as the bands saxophonist. Rashawn Ross and Tim Reynolds have also become full time touring members of the band. With musicians who each have roots in differing genres, including jazz, classical (classical music), soul (soul music), rock (rock music), bluegrass (Bluegrass music), and hip-hop (Hip hop music), the band has come together to create an eclectic sound which has earned them fans from a variety of quarters.

The band is known for their annual summer-long tours of the US and Europe, featuring lengthy improvisational renditions of their songs, accompanied by elaborate video and lighting. The bands newest album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King debuted at number one on Billboard 200, giving the band their fifth consecutive number one debut.

The band has won one Grammy Award, and was awarded the NAACP Chairmans Award (NAACP Image Awards). According to Julian Bond, "they sell out the largest arenas on Earth, but frequently give their music away."