Carter Beauford | 'What Would You Say' by Dave Matthews Band

VF Signature Artist Carter Beauford performs "What Would You Say" LIVE with Dave Matthews Band last summer in Mansfield, MA!

Watch "Shake Me Like A Monkey" here!

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*This performance was filmed before the SBEA2 was available*

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[bmack]

Carter turns 60 this year, guys... never too old to groove

[stevew]

I think there are more over rated drummers who earn the praise because of things like sheer power, or facial expression and intensity, or even the way they tune their drums. Carter is something uniquely special. He is refined, studied, incredibly precise and controlled. He's an energy conservationist as his technique allows him to it better, faster and longer. He does it with a smile. Often times his part is the song itself like that of Copeland, Rich, Peart, Early, or Gadd. He does ghost fills within ghost fills and often hits 32nd timing. He blends in perfectly to every single song that they created without suffocating anyone else. He is a fine master at his craft.

[eschermond]

Fun fact: The line you see going into the back of Beauford's shirt is pure, liquefied rhythm being injected directly into his veins.

[maness]

this guy is close to impossible to duplicate.

[parkermesch]

My favorite thing about Carter is he always looks like hes having the time of his life, when hes playing.

[TacoCrisma]

Eveyone saying he's in the wrong band... this IS his band lol. He formed it with Dave. He was the first guy Dave approached about playing together.

[DocRockTheDj]

Damm, he can chew gum, blow bubbles, sing and smile all at the same Oh, and he's pretty good on the drums too! 😁.. Carter is the big cat in the jungle.. Amazing!

[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!

[josteinv.jordet]

Everyone: talks about how AMAZING Carter's drumming is
Me: googling "how to blow bubbles with chewing gum"😂

[handsmanies]

This guy is impossible to play and he's my favorite 🥁 drummer I mean are you kidding me Carter Beaford is amazing

[joshalsip]

I love how he never loses time and still manages to sing back up and move that mic around and adjust it throughout many tunes. Truly one of a kind.

[plutonium]

carter clapping with his sticks at the end. classic.

[costamesa]

Beauford is undoubtedly one of the greats. Very cool to see him work at this angle up close. Noticed how flat and close in he plays his hats almost at the bell. Also the same for his ride. He plays with minimal spread on all his cymbals. It's part of his technique and sound. Very funky and cool !

[wevell]

WWYS was the song that changes my life back in 1995. Hearing it on the radio in Santa Fe, Mew Mexico. Purchased the c.d. that evening. 25 shows from 1996-2006.

[jsinopoli]

He's a great drummer, and a fantastic showman!!!

[dougmorato]

A freakin' genius. Awesomeeee 👆👆👏👏🤘

[plutonium]

i always love how much fun carter has when he's drumming. absolute inspiration.

[Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

ahhh, the memories of the time when this album first came out.

[christopherseymour]

hey Vic Firth, can we get "warehouse", "crush", or "one sweet world" from this show? Carter Cam is my favorite!

[mrt]

One of my favorite drummers who does not play in a metal band. So smooth. So fluid!