Fans on Narrowband and the Web Can Also Access Live Audio, Behind-the-Scenes Photos, Galleries and Interviews

New York, September 23, 2003 - While 70,000 Dave Matthews Band fans will need a ticket to enjoy the band's concert on Central Park's Great Lawn on Wednesday, September 24, tens of thousands more can enjoy the "AOL(r) Concert for Schools" from the comfort of home with AOL? for Broadband. AOL for Broadband members will have VIP access to a live video broadcast of the September 24 "Dave Matthews Band in Central Park - The AOL Concert for Schools' at AOL Keyword: Concert for Schools. The broadcast builds upon the success of AOL's BroadBAND Rocks!(tm) feature, which has broadcast live performances by the Foo Fighters, Lou Reed, Staind, Limp Bizkit and Michelle Branch.

Live audio and other features will be available to AOL narrowband members, as well as to fans on the web at www.aol.com.

Live Broadcast and Pre-Show Coverage to Star Band, Special Guests and the AOL for Broadband Community

The live online broadcast kicks off at 6:30PM ET with pre-show coverage hosted by Rick Adams, the DJ of AOL's Radio KOL program on AOL's forthcoming KOL kids channel. The pre-show will also feature footage from AOL Music's popular Sessions@AOL program.

Because the "AOL Concert for Schools" is dedicated to public education, the National Anthem will be sung by the accomplished Chamber Singers from Queens' Frank Sinatra High School for the Arts under the direction of Choral Director Heidi Best. Dave Matthews Band, one of the most popular touring bands of all time, will then take the stage for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

All AOL members experiencing the event online will be able to chat with other fans around the globe, offer scrolling "shoutouts" and post "backstage blogs" throughout the broadcast. Fans can also view photo galleries of the backstage and VIP areas, the performance on stage and the crowd.

AOL Members and Fans on the Web Can Tune In for Live Audio; Post-Event Bonuses Include Archived Video and Photo Documentary, as well as Audio Highlights on Select Infinity Radio Stations

AOL members with a dial-up connection can listen to a live audio broadcast of the event through the DMB Concert station on Radio@AOL, or watch the live event via low-resolution video stream. Fans on the web are encouraged to visit www.aol.com to stream live audio of the concert.

All fans will be able to enjoy the concert video on demand for seven days after the concert from AOL or www.aol.com. Bonus features available following the live broadcast include the ability to watch selected groups of songs from the show and view a photo documentary of the event. In addition, select Infinity Broadcasting stations across the country will broadcast highlights of the Dave Matthews Band concert on Thursday, September 25. Please check your local radio listings.

"AOL Concert for Schools" Will Bring at Least $1 Million to NYC Public Schools

"Dave Matthews in Central Park - The AOL Concert for Schools" was announced at a press conference on September 12. The free, ticketed event will benefit the New York City Department of Education's Fund for Public Schools, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that raises support for New York City's public schools. America Online has committed a minimum of $1 million to the Fund for Public Schools, which will be targeted toward music education programs in the city's schools.

Go to www.aol.com for additional information on tickets and donations.

With more than 25 million albums sold, the Dave Matthews Band holds a perennial spot on each year's list of top concert draws. The group - singer, songwriter and guitarist Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, saxophonist Leroi Moore, violinist Boyd Tinsley and drummer Carter Beauford - have spent a great deal of time supporting a variety of organizations and campaigns. Since its formation, DMB has released six studio albums - all multi-platinum - and a continuing series of live albums, which have also routinely sold at the multi-platinum level. Recently, band members have embarked on solo projects. Carter Beauford along with longtime DMB touring keyboardist Butch Taylor contributed to the movie The Fighting Temptations. Boyd Tinsley released his first solo album, True Reflections; and Dave Matthews' solo album, Some Devil, is due in stores on September 23.