Roots-rockers Cracker will be the opening act for the first five

dates of the Dave Matthews Band's summer tour, according to the

latter band's official website, dmband.com. Cracker are promoting their

latest album, The Golden Age, released last year. The Dave Matthews

Band also have added several new shows to their summer itinerary, in

Irvine, Calif.; Houston; Charlotte, N.C.; and Raleigh, N.C. Previously

announced opening acts on the tour, which kicks off May 1 in Tampa, Fla., at

the Tampa Ice Palace, include the Roots, Santana and

Alanis Morissette.