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What started with hearing Dave Matthews Band on a Chili's restaurant playlist in 1998 turned into a lifelong love affair with the music.

In Episode 223 of The Space Between Podcast, host Renae Lipsmeyer welcomes Heather Oney, a passionate DMB fan whose journey has taken her to 80 shows across 17 states, two countries, and 38 venues.

Heather shares memories from her first show in Chula Vista in 1999, unforgettable nights at Red Rocks and The Gorge, and the moment her husband finally fell in love with the band at Alpine Valley. From chasing rare songs and checking legendary venues off her bucket list to making lifelong friendships along the way, Heather's story is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and the magic of the DMB community.

We also dive into concert traditions, fan-made treasures, the DMB Hub app, and why documenting our individual fan journeys matters.

Because at the end of the day, it's about so much more than the music. It's about the people, the memories, and the connections we make along the way.

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Episode 222: Matthew Little | The Space Between Podcast

From discovering Dave Matthews Band on the radio in the early ’90s to experiencing an unforgettable night at The Gorge, Matthew Little shares his journey as a lifelong DMB fan.

In this episode, Matt reflects on his first concert in Atlanta, his love for LeRoi Moore’s saxophone, the evolution of the band’s sound, and the friendships he's built along the way.

One of the highlights? An incredible story about how a simple exchange of handmade bracelets at The Gorge in 2025 led to surprise pit tickets for a truly historic performance of Before These Crowded Streets!

We also dive into favorite venues, chasing rare songs, the magic of live music, and why the DMB community continues to bring fans together after 35 years.

It's a conversation filled with nostalgia, unforgettable concert memories, and the connections that make this music so much more than just music.

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Episode 221 | Kenneth Lesher – More Than Just the Music

What starts with a single CD can turn into a lifelong love for Dave Matthews Band! In this episode of The Space Between Podcast, Renae welcomes Kenneth Lesher, a longtime DMB fan and North Carolina educator whose journey began in the '90s with Under the Table and Dreaming.

From his first show at Giants Stadium in 1998 to family traditions of listening from venue parking lots, Kenneth shares how DMB became part of his life. He talks about traveling to iconic venues like The Gorge, introducing his children to music, and how volunteering with REVERB opened the door to meaningful friendships within the fan community.

It's a conversation about the music that brings us together, the memories we make along the way, and the importance of passing our passions on to the next generation.

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Peace, Love & Dave Matthews Band! 🎶

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Episode 220 | Matt Gregory: From Ants Marching to DMB-opoly

What happens when a love for Dave Matthews Band meets a passion for woodworking? You get DMB-opoly!

In Episode 220 of The Space Between Podcast, Renae welcomes Matt Gregory, a special education teacher, woodworker, and longtime DMB fan from South Carolina.

Matt shares his journey from discovering "Ants Marching" in the early 2000s to unforgettable concerts, memorable setlists, and experiences at iconic venues like SPAC and West Palm Beach. They also discuss the band's evolving sound, concert poster collecting, and the friendships that make the DMB community so special.

The highlight? Matt's incredible handcrafted DMB-opoly board game, inspired by the music, memories, and culture of Dave Matthews Band. Hear how his creative idea became a one-of-a-kind tribute to the band and its fans.

Watch on YouTube to see Matt's craftsmanship up close, and find his woodworking business, Hickory Handcrafted, on Facebook.

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Episode 219: CJ Pennington

In Episode 219 of The Space Between Podcast, Renae sits down with CJ Pennington to talk about his lifelong journey with Dave Matthews Band.

CJ shares how he first connected with the music, the influences that helped shape his fandom, and some of the concerts and experiences that have stayed with him through the years. The conversation also explores how DMB’s sound has evolved over time, what keeps longtime fans coming back, and the unique way this music continues to connect people across generations.

From the songs and shows to the friendships, memories, and community built along the way, CJ’s story is another reminder that being a DMB fan is about much more than the music.

Music. Fans. Community. Real stories.

The Space Between Podcast — A DMB Fan Discussion.

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Daniel Narlock joins The Space Between Podcast to share his journey as a Dave Matthews Band fan—and the life experience that forever changed the way he hears the music.

On September 11, 2001, Daniel was working inside Tower 2 of the World Trade Center. He remembers learning Tower 1 had been hit, being directed toward the stairwell, and the terrifying realization that his own building had just been struck floors above him.

Twenty-five years later, Daniel reflects on survival, perspective, community, and why songs like “Pig” and “Lie in Our Graves” carry such powerful meaning in his life.

A DMB fan story shaped by music, memory, and the reminder to make the most of the time we’re given.

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Ryan Maher shares the story of how music has followed him through every stage of life—from his father shaping his early musical tastes, to discovering Dave Matthews Band through his older brother and never looking back. Today, Ryan shares that same love of DMB with his wife, their friends, and their 10-month-old son, Carter—proving once again that the music we love has a way of becoming part of our story. 

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🎉 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎉

The Space Between Podcast PIT Ticket Giveaway winner is… JOHN! 🙌🎟️

John’s entry stood out because it was more than just an explanation of why he loves Dave Matthews Band. He told a story about what this music has meant across the different seasons of his life — the highs, the hard moments, the adventures, the friendships, and the memories that came from simply showing up to hear the music live.

He talked about how concerts can become so much more than concerts. They can help us grow. They can connect us with people we never would have met otherwise. They can give us a place to process grief, celebrate life, take chances, and sometimes even head to a show alone and come home with a whole new story.

That is exactly what The Space Between Podcast is about.

John’s creativity, his willingness to really tell his story, and his genuine passion for DMB made his submission stand out. It reminded me why documenting the people around this band matters just as much as documenting the shows themselves.

So John… YOU’RE GOING TO THE PIT! 🔥

John will receive one PIT ticket to see Dave Matthews Band at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Minnesota on August 31, along with a The Space Between Podcast shirt to wear at the show.

Thank you to EVERYONE who took the time to submit a video and share a piece of your DMB story with me. Watching these entries was such a reminder of how many different roads can lead us to the same music and the same incredible community.

Now watch John’s winning entry and you’ll understand exactly why we chose him. 💗

Congratulations, John! We can’t wait to see that selfie from the PIT!

— The Space Between Podcast
Music. Fans. Community.

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Episode 215 welcomes Chris Bassett, a longtime Dave Matthews Band fan whose journey began with Under the Table and Dreaming in the ’90s and has grown into more than 70 shows and a love of DMB shared with his family.

Chris also brings his guitar along for the conversation, breaking down Dave’s unique playing style, talking favorite shows and rarities.

We talk Alpine Valley, #41, Crazy Easy, Cigarette Lit, family memories, and why this music still matters after all these years.

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This week, I’m joined by John Bertollo for a conversation about the memories, music, and community that have shaped his life as a Dave Matthews Band fan.

John takes us back to his earliest memories of hearing about DMB and shares how curiosity turned into a growing passion for the music. From there, we talk about what so many of us discover along the way—the incredible community of fans, the friendships built around the band, and the feeling of being part of something much bigger than a concert.

We also revisit some of John’s favorite live-show memories, the moments that have stood out through the years, and what keeps bringing him back show after show.

At its heart, John’s story is another reminder that being a DMB fan is about more than the setlists. It’s about the memories we collect, the people we meet, and all of the space between.

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