Crowd Braves Rain for Dave Matthews

The rain didn't stop thousands of people from flooding into Hartford's Comcast Theatre Friday night to see the Dave Matthews Band.

Many fans tailgated under tarps and tents as the heavy rain fell.

"This is the best type of Dave concert honestly. Diehard fans and that's it. Everyone else, they'll be driven out," said Eric Eisenreich of Wallingford.

Ponchos and umbrellas seemed to be just as popular as the music.

"Look, it's Dave Matthews. It doesn't matter. This is a tradition," said Michael Scott of Wallingford.

While the rain might have kept some people away, many others said they wouldn't miss Dave Matthews for anything.

"It's sad that it's pouring on such a good concert but it's okay cause we're making the best of it right now. We have our umbrellas and our ponchos so we're good," said Natalie Gutierrez of Waterbury.

There's another Dave Matthews concert Saturday night at the Comcast Theatre.  Fortunately for the fans, the weather is expected to be much better.