Zildjian Performance - Carter Beauford plays 'So Much To Say'

Carter Beauford performs "So Much To Say" with Dave Matthews Band live at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA.

[whowiseedet]

i remember how blown away I was to learn that Carter sang most if not all of the harmonies. His musicianship is at another level.

[pgoindi]

Love watching a musician who plays with happiness as a driving force.

[RafaHidalg]

I want to watch an entire show with these cameras!

[BlueBagger]

I think the thing that impresses me the most is that while he basically plays god on the drums, and has a smile on his face while doing it, he is giving backup vocals/harmonies for Dave! It's mind-numbing just thinking about what is going on in that brain of his as he executes all of this in such brilliant fashion.

[drumcentral]

One of the coolest men in the business.

[philphilison]

Carter Beauford is so cool hahaha. His playing makes so many people happy.

[bwolohan]

Carter is the most musical drummer today. He uses hits hats as a separate instrument and having fun. He's the master of hat ghost notes.

[artistryartistry]

Dave has got to get a little kick every time he realizes Carter is behind him laying that shit down. :) He's the kind of drummer that will make the whole band better.

[joevincent]

He makes it look effortless. Amazing drummer

[joenoah]

Lets give it up for the real star of the show, his drum-tech.

Every note is on point. What a colossus

[DJMarkyBu]

Carter and Dave might have the best singer/drummer connection of all time!

Just look how Dave often looks back to the drums and gives a joyful smile, and Carter always grinning back, expressing how much they love what they're doing, and how much they accomplished in 20+ years in music!

[drewmerz]

I truly believe there's no one else on the planet who could replicate what Carter does. The best in the biz as far as I'm concerned

[drewper]

I've got so much to say, but I'm only gonna say this, if you've never seen DMB live, you better get a ticket the next time they come thru your neck of the woods. You won't regret it!

[christiangabucci]

I love his sparing but groovy use of the double kick

[burningbuddy]

Carter is one of the few truly ambidextrous drummers around. Not only is he stylistic, perfect punctuation, great dynamics, and Dennis Chamber level funk, he switches from right hand to left hand drumming within the same 12 bar passages. He also manages to control his hi-hat splashes and closings with stick action as his left foot is occupied at the time. I had to watch this several times to listen to when I had to pay attention. So damn talented. Younger players really need to watch some serious hours of Mr. Beauford. When I was just a shaver I had Ian Paice, Bonzo, Aynsley Dunbar, eventually Neil Peart, and of course Buddy, but what Carter, Dennis Chambers, and Dave Weckel do is spectacular in off beat accents that I wish I could have heard him at 10, instead of in my 30's. Introduce your kids to him, and tell them it's ok to skip some of the DM vocal parts.

[burningbuddy]

Love this guy's drumming. Ambidextrous, and extremely good time.

[JoeMoss]

I once thought I was a huge Dave Mathews fan. Now I realize that I was following them mostly because of Carter Beauford.

[Alexleight]

Carter is incredible. Been watching him for years and he still blows my mind. I think what I love most is how much fun the guy has up there.

[danno]

Wouldn't it be great to be as happy as this guy at work and loving what you do? The dude is so relaxed and happy....#envious