The Dave Matthews Band is back with a new album ( Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King) due in June and supporting tour. It has been four years since the band’s last album of original material, and less than one year since saxophonist and founding member LeRoi Moore (the “GrooGrux King” of DMB’s latest record title) passed away from injuries related to an ATV accident.

Singer Dave Matthews, bassist Stefan Lessard, violinist Boyd Tinsley and drummer Carter Beauford are carrying on the band’s legacy, which benefited greatly from Moore’s musical stylings.

DMB became every early ‘90s college student’s favorite band when they first burst on the scene, and it was through live tapes of the band’s sets being passed around campuses that DMB became widely known.

The band is still revered for its live jam sessions and ability to turn jazzy, radio-friendly alternative rock songs into anthemic opuses. Despite the loss of LeRoi Moore, the Dave Matthews Band will continue to lead its passionate fans in the quest for better, more original music.

The Dave Matthews Band plays with Jason Mraz at MGM Grand May 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $69.30.

By Caitlin McGarry