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Randolph’s concerts are known for their lively stage performances, with Randolph content to let the rest of the band play on while he dances. Dance is an integral part of the concerts. During Shake Your Hips, women are encouraged to come up on stage and dance.

For the song, The March, Randolph leaves his instrument to instruct the crowd on how to properly perform the intricate dance move. In the band’s earlier days, Randolph would temporarily stop the show if members of the audience were not dancing and appeared not to be enjoying themselves.

Other noteworthy concert regulars involve the entire band trading off instruments allowing the entire band to show off their musical proficiencies. A microphone is occasionally passed around the front row of the audience, so they can sing during the song I Need More Love. Audience members are also called up on stage to sing (Purple Haze) or be a guest guitarist for one song.

The length of the concerts can vary greatly depending on what songs are played (the band does not use a set list) and how long jams last. Concerts even go over the allotted time if the band and the audience are having fun. Most concerts don’t have an intermission. Instead, band members will exit the stage leaving one or two members a chance to shine with solos. The one time the band does stop is so the band can relax, get hydrated, and plan the encore.

In 2004 Robert Randolph was the opening act on the Eric Clapton tour.

The Family Band has opened for Dave Matthews Band for some shows on their 2002-06 tours. In 2005 Robert Randolph appeared on the Dave Matthews Band release Weekend on the Rocks. Robert Randolph has performed as a guest during the Dave Matthews Band set on songs such as All Along the Watchtower, Louisiana Bayou, Stand Up, Smooth Rider, You Might Die Trying, and Two Step, among others.