Dave Matthews, Swift To Play NFL Kickoff Concert

Associated Press
6:01 am, Wednesday, 08/11/2010
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Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift will perform in New Orleans at the NFL’s annual kickoff concert.

The league said Monday the Grammy-winning artists will hold the show in Jackson Square, before the Super Bowl champion Saints face the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome to open the season Sept. 9.

Photo: Tony Nelson

Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minn.

Photo: John Davisson

1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre, Tampa, Fla.

The concert will air on NBC and NFL Network as part of the pregame show.