Whostartsa tour at Madison Square Garden?

That was the questionDave Matthewsposed before a sold-out crowd at that very arena last night.

Full disclosure: Im biased.

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Credit: Danny Clinch

And for haters, I can give you an opportunity to reach your daily quota of the word sucks.

Read all about it after the jump.

But, if DDTW felt predictable, the rest of the evening certainly wasnt.

And in true DMB fashion, they pulled out a rarity from The Lilywhite Sessionsand played Raven.

You could tell the guy was justfeelingit.

Were you at the show last night too, Music Mixers?

How did you feel about the set list?

Did Rois absence feel strong to you?

Will you hit up anyshows down the road?