the dave matthews band's 42-show, 2014 summer tour kicked off in the woodlands, texas. the shorter acoustic set is played before the longer electric set. the acoustic set features the band in numerous different arrangements. the acoustic set also features beauford on a smaller drum kit, bassist lessard on acoustic and upright basses, reynolds on acoustic guitar, and a more toned down horn section, featuring coffin on flute. the acoustic set has also seen the return of many fan favorite songs, such as "i'll back you up", (played for the first time since 2010) "pay for what you get" and "stolen away on 55th and 3rd", (each being played for the first time since 2008), and the rare "good good time", being played for the first time in its true, original format with matthews using a capo since 2004. the tour has also seen a few recurring guests, such as bela fleck, as well as the return of background vocalists, "the lovely ladies" guesting occasional, singing on songs such as "stay (wasting time) and "you and me".