Free SF Concert Announced

By Waldo Jaquith

The free concert in San Francisco's Goden Gate Park on September 12 has been announced by Dave Matthews Band in an e-mail announcement. As with last year's Central Park show, tickets will be required (donation requested, but not required), proceeds will benefit local charities. Tickets will be released immediately to Warehouse members, and become available to the general public through DMB's website on Saturday. See the band's website for details, or keep reading for the full text of the e-mailed announcement.

From: Dave Matthews Band:

Subject: Dave Matthews Band Announcement

Date: July 20, 2004 11:39AM EDT

We are pleased to announce a special Dave Matthews Band performance on Sunday, September 12, 2004 at the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. The concert, that will benefit several Bay Area charities, is being presented by Budweiser True Music Fest and produced by Another Planet Entertainment.

Tickets to this event will be General Admission and free of charge, and you must have a ticket to attend this event. When requesting tickets, you will be responsible for applicable charges including a convenience charge and shipping and handling charges.

For this special benefit, tickets will be available through the Warehouse ticketing system, beginning Tuesday, July 20, 2004 and remaining tickets will be offered through Dave Matthews Band's official website beginning Saturday, July 24, 2004.

A limited number of Warehouse members will be selected for access to a special Preferred Viewing Area in front of the stage. Selection for this area will be on a random basis once all Warehouse orders have been received. This option is only available through the Warehouse and is not available when you order through Dave Matthews Band's official website.

When placing a request for tickets, Dave Matthews Band will provide the option to make a voluntary donation per ticket in the amounts of $25, $50 and $100. Donations will be given to The Taylor Family Foundation for the 2004 Golden Gate Park Bama Works Fund and the proceeds will be given to Bay Area charities. These voluntary donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Dave Matthews Band encourages you to make a gift, however, your contributions are entirely voluntary.

A limited number of VIP Passes will be available for $250. The passes will allow access to a special exclusive viewing area on the Polo Fields in Golden Gate Park where you may enjoy the show at close proximity to the stage. Enjoy a VIP barbecue picnic including beverages. The price of the VIP pass is not tax deductible but the net proceeds from the VIP Pass area will be given by Dave Matthews Band to charities in the Bay Area.