Framing the Music: A Dave Matthews Band Mohegan Sun Concert Poster
A Collector’s Treasure
One of the joys of working in custom framing is getting to know the passions of our clients. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of connecting with many collectors who bring in pieces that tell their stories. Among them is a devoted Dave Matthews Band fan whose collection of concert posters is both vibrant and deeply personal.
This particular poster comes from the December 2, 2018 Dave Matthews Band performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. More than just memorabilia, it’s a window into a night of music, memory, and connection.
Art That Speaks Volumes
Concert posters are more than advertising—they are works of art in their own right. This Dave Matthews Band poster blends retro design with bold, modern colors. The central image of a vintage TV console, topped with symbolic items like a football, cocktail shaker, and pitchers, reflects the playful yet nostalgic character of the band. The autumn leaves swirling around the scene add motion and atmosphere, making it a visually striking piece.
For collectors, these posters are not just reminders of the music but representations of the band’s evolving story. Each design is unique to its performance, capturing the energy of a specific moment in time.
Choosing the Perfect Frame
When framing a poster of this caliber, it’s important to enhance its design rather than overshadow it. To echo the warm tones of the TV console in the artwork, we chose a wood-grain frame with a rich finish that perfectly complements the poster’s palette.
Inside, we paired a black top mat with a coordinating inner mat that draws out the warm console hues, creating visual depth and balance. This layering not only elevates the poster but also ties the frame directly into the artwork’s design.
Protecting a Collector’s Investment
Collectors know that condition is everything. That’s why this poster is preserved behind Museum Glass, which offers 99% UV protection and reduces glare to almost zero. The vivid blues, oranges, and browns remain sharp and true while being protected from fading and environmental damage.
For a collector who treasures each piece in their Dave Matthews Band collection, the framing choice was as much about preservation as it was about display.
A Story on the Wall
Every framed piece that leaves JW Frame Crafters tells a story—not just about the art itself, but about the person who cherishes it. For this client, the Mohegan Sun poster isn’t just paper and ink; it’s a memory of a night filled with music, laughter, and the energy of thousands of fans singing along.
Our role is to take that story and elevate it, giving it the respect and permanence it deserves. The finished frame does just that—transforming a collectible poster into a centerpiece worthy of display.
Display Specifications
- Frame – Wood-grain finish to match the TV console colors
- Matting – Black top mat + warm-toned inner mat for depth and coordination
- Glazing – Tru Vue Museum Glass (99% UV protection, anti-reflective)
- Artwork – Dave Matthews Band concert poster (Mohegan Sun, 2018)