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Dave Matthews Band at Busch Stadium, St. Louis, June 7, 2008

In this photo slide show, see scenes from in and around Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis from June 7, 2008, when Dave Mathews Band played the first rock concert in the ballpark. Photos by Todd Owyoung.
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Fans showed up in droves for the new Busch Stadium's inaugural concert featuring Dave Matthews Band, June 7, 2008.
By Todd Owyoung
Fans showed up in droves for the new Busch Stadium's inaugural concert featuring Dave Matthews Band, June 7, 2008.
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Eager fans outside the concert, eager appreciating free Monster energy drinks and enthusiastic for the show.
By Todd Owyoung
Eager fans outside the concert, eager appreciating free Monster energy drinks and enthusiastic for the show.
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Fans relaxing outside along 8th Street before making their way into Busch Stadium.
By Todd Owyoung
Fans relaxing outside along 8th Street before making their way into Busch Stadium.
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In addition to Dave Matthews Band merch, Grateful Dead t-shirts were a popular item at the show.
By Todd Owyoung
In addition to Dave Matthews Band merch, Grateful Dead t-shirts were a popular item at the show.
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Flip-flops and sandals were the footwear of choice for hot, St. Louis evening.
By Todd Owyoung
Flip-flops and sandals were the footwear of choice for hot, St. Louis evening.
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Four hardcore DMB fans, sporting matching tie-dye shirts for Dave Matthews Band's 2008 tour.
By Todd Owyoung
Four hardcore DMB fans, sporting matching tie-dye shirts for Dave Matthews Band's 2008 tour.
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Music-tees abounded, with many fans sporting Dave Matthews Band shirts from previous tours.
By Todd Owyoung
Music-tees abounded, with many fans sporting Dave Matthews Band shirts from previous tours.
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A fan expresses the theme for the evening: Dave Matthews Band is Number One.
By Todd Owyoung
A fan expresses the theme for the evening: Dave Matthews Band is Number One.
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Fans outside the new Busch Stadium, which opened in 2006 after Busch Memorial Stadium was demolished in 2005.
By Todd Owyoung
Fans outside the new Busch Stadium, which opened in 2006 after Busch Memorial Stadium was demolished in 2005.
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Paddy O's did a brisk business before the concert with free-flowing drinks and music on their patio.
By Todd Owyoung
Paddy O's did a brisk business before the concert with free-flowing drinks and music on their patio.
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An eager fan snaps a photo as Dave Matthews Band takes the stage.
By Todd Owyoung
An eager fan snaps a photo as Dave Matthews Band takes the stage.
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Lowered LED screens blocked fans' view of the stage during the first instrumental intro, building suspense for the show to come.
By Todd Owyoung
Lowered LED screens blocked fans' view of the stage during the first instrumental intro, building suspense for the show to come.
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35,000 fans packed into the stadium in a sell-out attendance for the venue's first music concert.
By Todd Owyoung
35,000 fans packed into the stadium in a sell-out attendance for the venue's first music concert.
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Trumpeter for the Dave Matthews band, performing at Busch Stadium.
By Todd Owyoung
Trumpeter for the Dave Matthews band, performing at Busch Stadium.
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Bassist Stefan Lessard, with an image of Violinist Boyd Tinsley behind him.
By Todd Owyoung
Bassist Stefan Lessard, with an image of Violinist Boyd Tinsley behind him.
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Dave Matthews performing at Busch Stadium, June 7, 2008.
By Todd Owyoung
Dave Matthews performing at Busch Stadium, June 7, 2008.
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The production for the performance featured an epic setup with dozens of lighting effects and a huge LED display at the back of the stage.
By Todd Owyoung
The production for the performance featured an epic setup with dozens of lighting effects and a huge LED display at the back of the stage.
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Dave Mathews, jamming with his Taylor guitar.
By Todd Owyoung
Dave Mathews, jamming with his Taylor guitar.
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Dave Matthews performed with obvious gusto and energy, delivering fan-favorite "Crash" early on in the set.
By Todd Owyoung
Dave Matthews performed with obvious gusto and energy, delivering fan-favorite "Crash" early on in the set.
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Dave Mathews, taking a pause from his duties on vox and surveying the St. Louis crowd.
By Todd Owyoung
Dave Mathews, taking a pause from his duties on vox and surveying the St. Louis crowd.
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