Soulshine benefit

True that Pete as the producer won't likely have to pay out as much jack to get the bands on stage, but he still has to manage huge costs of production and venue expenses. The top artists may forgo some pay but the staff and logistics still get paid. There's some economy of scale since Dave is there anyway. 

It's all about that bendable term "net proceeds."

"All net proceeds will benefit the “Soulshine” Concert Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which supports Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery fund and several non-profits in North Carolina and Florida, the states most affected by the storms, according to Dave Matthews Band’s website."

I'm certainly not trying to take anything away from the artists or producers. A whole lot goes into a venture like this, and a whole lot of money will come out. Plus a great show with incredible "sitting in" opportunities.

Anyway my initial comment was somewhat facetious; I just wanted to tell y'all about this show. The fact that Pete's been busy since the last Lockn' and hasn't been back to the farm doesn't bode well for those of us hanging on to thin hope.