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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.