Caution! Blue Water's Approaching

Back in 2007, Stefan held a poll on one of his websites for fans to vote on which song they would most like to hear make a return. Winning by a large margin, Blue Water Baboon Farm was the voter’s choice. Stefan responded to this land slide victory by stating that he hoped to hear it return one day since it was one of his favorites, too.

On April 20, 2009, nearly two years after the poll, DMB teased Blue Water in of all places, Pelham, Alabama. Although it was just a tease and it only featured Dave Matthews singing and strumming the first verse, it was a sign of things to come. Since then, this classic has been played at three of the past four shows, progressing in to what we know as a “Blue Water partially” played.

Rewind back to July 3, 2003, where Blue Water was teased then segued in to Typical Situation. Comparing what was played that muggy July night to what was just partially played last Saturday in Nashville, the Nashville version had more content and more band members on it. It was roughly four minutes long and it featured everything a 1993 Blue Water would have minus a long, inspired jam and a return to the lyrics after a Boyd solo. According to DMBAlmanac.com, for it to be considered a full BWBF, it must have a Boyd solo and then Dave must return to the lyrics. So far, Boyd solo, yes, return to lyrics, no. Hints from Stefan, Dave, and the DMB Road Page indicate that a full return is soon to follow.