Dave Matthews

For his solo debut album, Some Devil, Dave Matthews drew from an eclectic array of musicians to form his backing band. Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio plays on four tracks and co-wrote "Grey Blue Eyes" with Dave. Longtime Matthews accompanist, Tim Reynolds, plays on the album as well. For the rhythm section, Matthews turned to bassist Tony Hall who has worked with such artists as Bob Dylan, The Neville Brothers and Willie Nelson, and drummer Brady Blade, Jr., who has worked with Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and Chris Whitley, to name a few.

Recorded in Seattle, Washington, Some Devil was produced by Stephen Harris, who also produced Dave Matthews Band's last studio album, Busted Stuff.

"I had written a few songs that never really had a place with the band, so during a break I decided to go into the studio to see what might develop," explains Matthews. "The sessions grew into a sort of writing and recording experience -- something I hadn't really planned on. Eventually the tracks began to take on a personality and grew into an album. I'm really excited and I hope people like it."

The majority of Some Devil is compiled of brand new songs that have never been performed in front of an audience. One exception is the album's first single, "Gravedigger," which Matthews has played on the road acoustically. The song takes on a new life on Some Devil as an aggressive rock track, enhanced by Anastasio's guitar work.

A video for "Gravedigger" was recently shot in Livingston, Montana by feature film director Mark Pellington. Pellington got his start directing music videos for the likes of Pearl Jam, U2 and Nine Inch Nails.

"The experience of working on this album has been a great -- I've learned a lot," says Matthews. "I can't imagine a time when my life doesn't revolve around the band and I think after making this album I'll have even more to offer as a member of DMB."