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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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To share your DMB fan journey, email Renae:
renae@thespacebetweenpodcastDMB.com