The Dave Matthews Band new album, titled; Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King releases June 2nd. The Groogrux King is a reference and tribute to Leroi Moore who passed away on August 19th, 2008. Before Dave Matthews Band was formed, Leroi and Drummer Carter Beauford were good friends who would get together and play music. They playfully named the style of their music Groogrux, and soon after started calling each other ‘Grux‘ for short.
i’m 27 my family put me to sleep with dave playn in the backgrond my first concert was victory stadium roanoke va 1995 i’ve been going to see u guys since i love your music it relates to my life in so many ways every album recorded or live there all good i know your new album will hit me the same way can’t wait to here it leroi is missed very much but i think bringing tim in is awesome i have seen him several times to love you guys keep it up because it keeps me going see u in april 18th i was there in 2006 also loved it till dumb *** rushed the stage i still have not heard halloween :( peace and love thale
I cannot wait to hear Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King – especially can’t wait to hear it live on the spring tour!
The title Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King is such a nice tribute to LeRoi. Carter and Rashawn both called him Grux… I’m sure we’ll soon know how he got the nickname.
Man this album is going to be the best we’ve heard in years!
and i am VERY excited to get Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King, by the way where the hell did that name come from???
What an original name ‘Big Whisky and the Groogrux King’ – I mean the last four albums (including some devil) only had two words! Can’t wait until Fenway!
does anybody have an idea of what songs will be on the album??
The highlight of the year 2009, only one more gigantic reason to long for the summer!
Haha great title. Big Whisky and the Groogrux King will make for a great summer with DMB!
It would be nice to know what exactly big whisky and the groogrux king means
Love you guys, can’t wait to hear the new gig, and Ill see you in Montreal and Saratoga
drinking whiskey with the groogrux king (leroi known as the groogrux king)
soo excited for spac! amazing album. epic summer. hello again DMB
Watching Dave live have been some of the best times in my life. They are without question my favorite escape. Whether its Dave giving a knowing smile to Boyd as they circle each other or Carter smirking after a ridiculous drum solo he made look effortless. Every little nuance of the band makes me smile. Thank god they are as dedicated as they are and continue to tour. Not sure what I will do to fill the void when they finally call it quits. We love you Leroi and you will continue to live on through the music you’ve left.
Cannot wait to get my hands on these new phat tracks. Speaks a million words how tight this group really is. Thank you for the great music and LeRoi saxon bro. DMB i will see at the Gorge in George, WA Sept 2009.
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Nice comment. Thoughtful and truthful!
One song has been confirmed: Lying In the Hands of God.
Another two that might be titled or were just working titles: Skworm and Garden Horse. Dave Twittered the name Skworm a while ago, and a kid who was let into the studio (there is photo proof, and has passed the photoshop test) saw the name Skworm and Garden Horse.
The same kid also said there is an EP or bonus disc in the works including already known songs: Idea of You, Cornbread, Shotgun, #27 (I Hope You’ll Be By Me Then), and even the long lost 2004 song Sugar Will.
There’s now a video up! http://weeklydrop.com/2009/04/big-whisky-groogrux-king-video/
dave you need to start making christian songs
Still we don’t know what big whisky and the groogrux king means.
Hahahaaha Big Whisky album art looks great.
check ya’ll at molson amphitheater
I’m buying big whisky and the groogrux king on vinyl!
Take me back… Please!
Hey guys…looking forward to the new album….feel free to check out some of the lyrics and reviews once they are out.
Joseph: The title has to do with New Orleans, and Leroi Moore ( the groogrux king ) :)
I cant wait for it to come out!!!! dmb is by far the best band EVER!!!!
i hope you guys tear up the stage at saratoga this june, u guys are awsome
can’t wait to get my hands on the cd or online tracks! By any damn way i hav to get them soon,doesnt mattr if pirated! Want music!
Official Track Listing for “Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King”:
1. Grux
2. Shake Me Like A Monkey
3. Funny The Way It Is
4.Lying In The Hands Of God
5. Why I Am
6. Dive In
7. Spaceman
8. Squirm
9. Alligator Pie
10. Seven
11. Time Bomb
12. Baby Blue
13. You & Me
14. Cornbread (Live)
Album Release date: June 2, 2009
Listen for “Funny The Way It Is” on the Radio, it is the single from the Album.
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RIP LeRoi, glad to see they dedicated this album to them.
Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King songs sound awesome live! Wow!
CANNOT WAIT TILL THE GORGE! i DONT KNOW WHAT i WILL DO IF THEY EVER CALL IT QUITS EITHER.THEY HAVE MOVED MY SOUL TO DANCE! SAW THEM ON FUSE TONIGHT AND AGAIN AMAZED!
regarding the name, check:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Whiskey_and_the_GrooGrux_King#Name