By September 1999, when Dave Matthews Band performed "The Stone" at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, NJ, they were experiencing significant commercial success and artistic maturity. This performance was part of a live special that eventually contributed to the release of their acclaimed album "Listener Supported," which came out on November 9, 1999. This live album featured recordings from their concerts and highlighted the band's energetic performances and strong connection with their audience. At this point in their career, the band had already gained widespread recognition with their earlier albums, notably "Crash" and "Before These Crowded Streets." An interesting fact related to this performance is that it captured the band's improvisational style and deep musical interplay, characteristic of their live shows, which have always been a significant part of their identity and appeal.