Dave Matthews Band, Taylor Swift to perform in New Orleans at NFL annual kickoff concert

Dave Matthews, Swift to play NFL kickoff concert

NEW YORK — 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.

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