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Listen: Dave Matthews Band 'Mercy'
Dave Matthews Band is back with new music, unveiling "Mercy," the lead single from the crew's upcoming album, "Away From the World," which is slated for a Sept. 11 release. For the album, the band teamed up with producer Steve Lillywhite, who produced the first three Dave Matthews Band records.
FULL ENTRYDave Matthews and Tim Reynolds to headline Life is good festival
Chad Batka for The New York Times
Dave Matthews of the American jam band Dave Matthews Band performs at the 2010 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
The full lineup for the 2012 Life is good Festival has been revealed, and Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds are set to headline. Other acts include Sara Bareilles, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, and Michael Franti & Spearhead.
This year's festival will take place from Sept. 22-23 at Prowse Farm in Canton. Check out pictures from last year's event, and see more acts listed below:
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
Sara Bareilles
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Soulive
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Eric Hutchinson
ALO
The Infamous Stringdusters
Ryan Montbleau Band
Sarah Jarosz
Allen Stone
Katie Herzig
Muck And The Mires
Orange Television
For more information, head to the Life is good website.
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