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Matches' eBay auction items; meaning about hiatus?

2009-08-17T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hello, Matches' family (from manager, Miles):

Matches' memorabilia and collectibles are now up for sale at eBay.
seller = thematchesauction2009

Also, searching for "matches memorabilia" or "matches collectibles" should turn up the listings.

Note that the ending times are not all the same. Some are 7 day auctions and some are 5 day (as they were put up on eBay over the last few days), but all close by Thu or Fri.

Some more items may go up for auction in the next day (but maybe with shorter auction periods).

Below are the names of the auction listings, in no particular order.
About half of these were just listed in the last few hours (now 5pm, PST, Sunday 8/16), so they may not show up in searches for another half a day.

(Apologies to anyone confused as I took down this entry for a half an hour after alerted that some items were not appearing in searches.)

the Matches memorabilia backdrop "Henry" head 6'x6'
the Matches memorabilia backdrop "Strike" logo 4'x10'
the Matches memorabilia backdrop DecomposerScene 10'x10
the Matches memorabilia DecomposerCrow backdrop 19x14
the Matches memorabilia, stencil of the Matches' logo, well used
the Matches memorabilia, Shawn's guitar from the Locals
the Matches memorabilia, bass case, stenciled Matches
the Matches memorabilia, bass drum case, with stencil "the Matches"
the Matches memorabilia, briefcase w Henry logo stencil
the Matches memorabilia, cables and cords bag
the Matches memorabilia, photo prop, creepy black arms ....
the Matches memorabilia, photo prop, White Flag-Bird
the Matches memorabilia, Salty Eyes TV from Video
the Matches memorabilia, Bass Drum front, button graphic
the Matches memorabilia the Locals one-way sign
the Matches memorabilia, crow props, molded #1 of 3
the Matches memorabilia, crow props, molded #2 of 3
the Matches memorabilia, crow props, molded #3 of 3
the Matches memorabilia crow props, altered #1 of 4
the Matches memorabilia crow props, altered #2 of 4
the Matches memorabilia crow props, altered #3 of 4
the Matches memorabilia crow props, altered #4 of 4

I have an email address just for questions about these auction items:
thematchesauction@gmail.com

Take note of shipping and handling charges, which are to be paid separately from the eBay auction payments for winning bids.

Many of the buyers will be in the Bay Area and can pick up the items at the Fillmore show 8/23. Some items are just too difficult to ship, and some will be impractically expensive to ship out of the U.S. (but that's up to the buyers).

Handling charges are needed because most of these will be taken to a commercial shipping service to be boxed and shipped.

Some blog, myspace, messageboard postings have speculated about whether this auction of memorabilia means anything significant to the Matches' plans.

No. This means nothing. (so much nothing's going on.)

Now would be an appropriate time to move out these objects of history whether the Matches were now planning their next tour or whether they announced they hate each other and will never make music together again (neither, of course, which is the case).

And given what the Matches have announced - an indefinite hiatus, it certainly makes sense to clear out and close out their storage room, their trailer, the rehearsal room, various closets and garages (such as mine), as these odds and ends of the Matches' (and the Locals') last nine years or so are best in the hands of appreciative fans. We hope these random pieces of the Matches' own experience and their stage presence might be reminders of powerful music, meaningful live show moments, and, often, connections and bonds between audience members that grew out of shared tastes in creativity and music. Have the Matches' been a band? a cult? a community? Maybe some of all three.

What's next for the Matches? When?
Nothing is clear -- nor need it be.

This is a hiatus, not just a break, so they will not return together soon. They might never get back together. However, as they are very knowldgable fans of other bands and, also, shrewd observers of the performing world, they know that to claim they are breaking up without any possibility of reunion would be false.

At the same time, there is no undeclared scheme to reunite, no secret plan.

The Matches have spoken directly, honestly and transparently to you in saying this end of this phase of the Matches is "an indefinite hiatus." You know as much as they do what will happen or when it will happen, if anything ever will happen, in the Matches' future.

For now, they are thrilled to have their fourth album so taken to heart by their dedicated fans (so moving to me, as well, to read such laudatory comments), they are filled with excitement to be playing these two big shows as old friends on stage with more friends filling the venue, and they are primed and eager to move ahead with creative explorations in new settings.

Things change. That is something good. It can be hard for those most closely affected by the change, as it was difficult for the Matches to acknowledge to themselves that this was the time for a different road, but, still, still -- change is good.

Like yesterday,
- Miles
(Miles Hurwitz, Matches' manager)

Matches album 4 - now available: thematchesband.bandcamp.com/

2009-08-12T11:30:00.000-07:00

the Matches album 4, unreleased; graphics? title? or not needed?

purchase album 4 HERE

Miles, Matches' manager/executive producer here, writing for the Matches and me both.

The new album is available now. Yes. Now!

Link is at the top of this blog.

Finally, after weeks preparation, various late technical glitches and complications, and many hours preparing accurate and readable credits, lyrics, and notes, the ten tracks are uploaded and eagerly await their digital dispersal into the world.

Check back here soon (and at the bandcamp page, and at the Matches' website), as we plan to deliver more notes, comments, background, explanations, and some answers to questions and requests. (Maybe we'll even tell more about the origination of the nearly-self-explanatory title.)

To all those who planned on getting the album yesterday: big apologies for not hitting our target date and causing frustration. As happens at times in the Matches' world, things got complicated.

This album was created with much care and thought and, though it was an effort fraught with technical hurdles, it was also an effort woven with delicious discovery. It was because of the sudden wave of fans' requests that this music come out, a wave of response that surprised us, that we felt compelled to prepare this album quickly and held it as an honor and not a hassle. We hope you sense the drive and commitment that went into gathering this together and find the final result worthy of your anticipation.

- Miles Hurwitz

choose our final setlist

2009-07-23T15:37:00.001-07:00

Our songs belong to you. So for our final farewell show on Sunday, August 23rd at the Fillmore in San Francisco, YOU are choosing our set list.

Choose up to 15 songs from our entire discography: E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals, Decomposer, A Band in Hope, and three of our new unreleased tracks.

No repeated voters, so you only get to vote ONCE, so take your time and choose wisely. You can choose up to 15 songs or less. The poll closes on Friday, August 21st.

VOTE BY CLICKING HERE

Love,
the Matches

Supports Acts For August Shows!

2009-07-20T12:43:00.001-07:00

We're pleased to announce that we've found some awesome bands to play with us on our goodbye shows in August.

Dizzy Balloon, a motley crew of Piedmonters will be joining us on both shows, good times and tambourine shaking will surely ensue.
In LA our new friends Neon Trees will play and we're very lucky to have our old friends in Judgement Day join us and Dizzy in San Francisco.

These shows are shaping up to be epic nights! If you haven't gotten your tickets, what are you waiting for?!

Tickets for Los Angeles-Troubadour: www.troubadour.com
Tickets for San Francisco-The Fillmore: www.livenation.com

Check out our friends:

www.myspace.com/dizzyballoon
www.myspace.com/neontrees
www.myspace.com/stringmetal

Matches Hiatus

2009-07-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Matches Hiatus
Dear, dear Matches fans,

We’ve spent 2009 soul searching, as a group and separately, starting new projects and having lives outside of our little white tour van. We’ve been lucky to have been 4 artists (well, 5, really) involved in a nearly decade-spanning group project, and have been even luckier to have you as an audience. However, our time to start new projects has come, and right now, The Matches has become something we prefer to look back upon proudly.

Not knowing if or when we might play together as The Matches again, we’ve decided to play a couple going-away shows in our home state of California in August. Sorry this could not be a world tour, for all of you who won't be able to make it. And for those of you who can, we want to make the shows a celebration of all of our years playing for you; including songs from our whole catalog, (yes, E. Von Dahl too!).

We extend our endless gratitude to all of you who have listened, seen us on tour, bought a CD or t-shirt, and inspired us with your energy and enthusiasm for our art. Matches fans have always been known as being uncommonly intense and dedicated. We thank you for supporting us over the past 8 years, and hope that you’ll continue to be fans of our future music and life endeavors.

Final Shows:

Saturday August 22 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
Sunday August 23 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore

Justin San Souci will be joining us on a few songs at The Fillmore show.

Some of you in Northern California may have caught one of Jon’s solo shows in the past couple of months. His new band (currently unnamed) is debuting at Blake's On Telegraph in Berkeley, CA on Friday August 21. Advance tickets are available through http://www.ticketweb.com. We’re all going and so should you. He has acoustic versions of a few songs on his Myspace, http://www.myspace.com/jonathandevoto.

Much love,
The Matches

TWO NEW MATCHES SHOWS!

2009-06-25T23:38:00.000-07:00

8/22/2009 7:00 PM at Troubadour
9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, California
Cost: $15
Matches all ages headline show! Support tba.

Tickets on sale now at www.troubadour.com.
Doors 7 PM/Show 8 PM

8/23/2009 7:00 PM at The Fillmore
1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, California 94115
Cost: $21.00
Matches all ages headline show! Support tba.
Buy tickets at www.livenation.com. Presale 6/27, general sale 6/28
Doors 7 PM/Show 8 PM.

Jonathan Devoto - Solo & Acoustic @ Blakes

2009-05-15T14:05:00.000-07:00

Jonathan Devoto - Solo & Acoustic @ Blake’s.
Set time around 8PM.
Cost is $8 for over 21, $10 for under 21.

The show is at:
Blake's
2367 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, California 94704

Other bands playing: Please Do Not Fight, Django James & The Midnight Squires, Finish Ticket.

Tickets at: blakesontelegraph.com or ticketweb.com.

2 FREE LA SHOWS!

2009-04-25T11:49:00.001-07:00

We will continue our unofficial Sunset Strip tour in a few days with 2 FREE SHOWS in Los Angeles, CA!! Mark your calendars for Wednesday April 29 and Thursday April 30! We're resourceful young men and managed to get 2 shows confirmed in place of the canceled Troubadour show. Spread the word and come see us for FREE! This doesn't happen that often ya know...

Wednesday April 29
On The Rox @ The Roxy
West Hollywood, CA
Ages 21+, FREE, Doors 8 PM
Matches on stage @ 9:30 PM SHARP.
Also playing: Oh No Not Stereo, Little Red Radio

Thursday April 30
Key Club
West Hollywood, CA
ALL AGES, FREE, Doors 7:30 PM
Matches on stage @ 8:00 PM SHARP.
Also playing: Smile Empty Soul, Aiden, The Briggs, Run Doris Run
Arrive early to ensure entry! Entry is subject to capacity!!

*The Matches

Troubadour show canceled

2009-04-21T19:27:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,

Unfortunately our show @ Troubadour in LA next week has been canceled. This is beyond our control. We are looking into other options and if anything becomes available we will let you know. HOWEVER...for those of you ages 21+ we are playing TOMORROW as in Wed. Apr. 22 in West Hollywood! Here's the info:

The Cat Club
8911 Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA
$8, Ages 21+, Doors 7:30 PM
MATCHES ON STAGE @ 10 PM.

Hope to see you at the show!

*The Matches

upcoming shows and recent news:

2009-04-02T14:36:00.001-07:00

Upcoming Shows!- UPDATED

Hey Matches fans,

We'll be flying out to the East Coast next week for shows in New York City, New Jersey and Philadelphia! Brand new songs and not so new songs alike will be performed. Spread the word and we'll see you at the shows. Here's the info:

Monday April 13 NEW YORK CITY, NY
Mercury Lounge
Ages 21+, $10, Doors 9 PM, MATCHES ON AT 9:30 PM SHARP.
Tickets on sale at the venue night of show. www.mercuryloungenyc.com
The Dialogue from Baltimore will play directly after us.

Tuesday April 14 NEW YORK CITY, NY
Ace Of Clubs
Ages 21+, $10, Doors 7 PM, MATCHES ON AT 9 PM.
Tickets on sale at the venue night of show.
Drive By and Those Mockingbirds support.

And after the show we'll be heading over to Angels + Kings to celebrate Dylan's birthday at midnight! Shawn will be doing a DJ set. Come hang!

Wednesday April 15 VINELAND, NJ
Hangar 84
All Ages, $12, Doors 6 PM/Show 6:30 PM
MATCHES HEADLINE w/ local support
Advance tickets at www.hangar84.com.

Thursday April 16 PHILADELPHIA, PA
Electric Factory, show is presented by St. Joseph's University
All Ages, $10 SJU students, $25 general public, Doors 7 PM/Show 8 PM
Third Eye Blind, THE MATCHES, local opener

*This show IS open to the public and IS a different show than the 3EB show the following week at Electric Factory. Tickets are on sale only at the venue night of show.

We have also added a show at the Troubadour in West Hollywood on Wed. April 29!

Wed. April 29
Troubadour
West Hollywood, CA
Supporting The Answer. ALL AGES, $15. Doors 8 PM.
Get tickets and venue info here: www.troubadour.com

And if you haven't caught us live in recent, don't fret-
our friends at Alternative Press caught video of our new song "Wicked Walk" at SXSW.
Jon and Shawn played the tune atop a police vehicle.

tell us what you think of the new tune:
CLICK TO VIEW

We're also now on twitter, follow our updates here:
twitter.com/thematchesband

Upcoming Shows

2009-03-02T16:12:00.000-08:00

Mar 14 2009 3:00P
Westminster High School- Rock The Benefit Westminster, Maryland
Mar 20 2009 7:00P
SXSW-The Wave Austin, Texas
Mar 24 2009 6:00P
The Farm- Headline show! Las Vegas, Nevada

Noisepop & SXSW!

2009-02-10T16:12:00.000-08:00

We are pleased to announce we will be headlining an ALL AGES show in
San Francisco on February 28 as part of the Noise Pop festival. We will
also be taking part in this year's SXSW Music Conference in Austin, TX.
More info on that soon. Check out our Noise Pop show info below:

Saturday February 28- San Francisco, CA
Noise Pop- BOTTOM OF THE HILL

The
Matches headline this ALL AGES matinee show at Bottom Of The Hill as
part of Noise Pop 2009. Dizzy Balloon and Ex-Boyfriends support.

Doors 12 PM/Show 1 PM.

Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought online here: http://www.stubmatic.com/box_office/event/300

Go to www.noisepop.com and www.bottomofthehill.com for more info.

Also,

Shawn and Matches' manager, The Wizard Miles Hurwitz are also doing panels for noisepop's "Industry Noise"
on Friday, February 27th, 2009 at the Swedish American Hall in San
Francisco.

MILES' PANEL: 11:00 AM - Loft Room: I Did It My Way Utilizing different strategies in promoting a band and generating revenue

Panelists: Joyce Williams, artist manager, MIN Entertainment Miles
Hurwitz, MH Management Lisa Klein Moberly, OpTic NoiSe Brian Archer,
Railer Entertainment

12:00 PM - Lunch

Miles will also be mentoring, giving advice to your music, the industry, etc:

Mentoring in the main hall Mentors to include: Greg Werckman,
Ipecac Recordings; Merl Saunders Jr, Sr. Ex. Dir., The Recording
Academy, SF Chapter, Cory Brown,
Absolutely Kosher Records/Misra Records, Miles Hurwitz, MH Management
and others to be announced.

SHAWN'S PANEL: 2:00 PM - Main Hall: This is You, Online Artists confront their online footprints

Moderator: David Katznelson, President, Birdman Recording Group

Panelists: Penelope Houston Shawn Harris, The Matches Greg Saunier, Deerhoof others to be announced

YOU MUST REGISTER TO GET ENTRY: http://noisepop.com/2009/industry_register.php

Students, Register before Feb 14th for $50, $75 after the 14th, $100 Feb 26th- onsite

*The Matches

Noise Pop show on Feb 28

2009-01-27T23:03:00.000-08:00

The Matches headline this ALL AGES matinee show at Bottom Of The Hill as part of Noise Pop 2009. Dizzy Balloon and Ex-Boyfriends support. Doors 12 PM/Show 1 PM. Advance tickets are strongly recommended and can be bought online here: http://www.stubmatic.com/box_office/event/300 Go to www.noisepop.com and www.bottomofthehill.com for more info.

the Matches on twitter

2009-01-20T16:11:00.000-08:00

We thought we'd catch up with the times-

follow our updates at:
twitter.com/thematchesband

Keep A Breast

2008-11-27T23:13:00.000-08:00

The Keep A Breast Foundation has partnered with Fox and Unite the United to present Shot In the Pit, a fundraising initiative through Keep A Breast’s Music For Awareness program. Combining art, photography, music, and philanthropy, Shot In the Pit is a touring exhibition featuring band photos from the legendary summer music festival Vans Warped Tour® taken by photographer Erin Caruso. The exhibitions take place at five venues from New York to Los Angeles beginning October 21- December 4, 2008.

“Though the primary focus of the Vans Warped Tour is about having fun, the presence of organizations such as Keep A Breast gives our fans a chance to learn something that could eventually save their lives,” said festival founder Kevin Lyman.

As the Pit Reporter from Vans Warped Tour, Caruso was up close and personal with the bands on the road. From her photo sessions this summer, she has donated over 45 images to the Keep A Breast Foundation. Unite the United will facilitate an online auction of images from the exhibition alongside music memorabilia and celebrity breast casts including Katy Perry beginning November 26 - December 6th. 100% of the proceeds generated from the touring exhibition and the online auction will be donated to the Keep A Breast Foundation’s youth awareness and outreach efforts.

The Matches and Oxen up for 2 Independent Music Awards!

2008-11-20T11:40:00.000-08:00

FINALISTS FOR BEST MUSIC VIDEO: THE MATCHES’ “YANKEE IN A CHIP SHOP”, AND FOR BEST WEBSITE DESIGN: WWW.THEMATCHES.COM

*register and rate the finalists here:

Music Video

and here:

Web site Design

(there will be an official vote from the voice of the public held as well, which will be added to tally marks from the likes of Snoop Dogg and Butch Walker. More info on this to come...)

A Foggy Holiday Vol. 2

2008-11-19T16:45:00.000-08:00

We have a track on A Foggy Holiday Vol. 2 Carols from the SF music scene,
with tracks from some of the Bay Area's best local bands and musicians.

buy the album on interpunk.com

Watch our live performance online TONIGHT

2008-11-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

If you missed the opportunity to see us on the Bayside tour thus far, you can catch us on a live broadcast of our show set TONIGHT.

Watch us live from anywhere online!

Monday 11/3
Show starts at 7pm EST, we're on 3rd of 4 bands, so we should be hitting the stage 8:35-9:15 PM EST.

All four bands sets are being streamed, each set is paid separately.

We're new at this, so if you are able to check it out, we're eager to hear feedback from those of you who see it!

Here's the link:
http://www.cdpulse.com/venue/page/The+State+Theatre/

*the Matches

acoustic in-store

2008-10-23T16:55:00.001-07:00

The Matches are going to do a short Acoustic instore on Sat. 11/8 @ 2:30pm, they will be performing before Bayside at the store, and will be playing later that night @ the Norva theatre

Matches Live @ Volume 11/8 @ 2:30pm

2720 North Mall Dr
Suite 124
Virginia Beach, VA 23452

acoustic in-store

2008-10-14T18:14:00.001-07:00

US tour starts today!

2008-10-03T10:56:00.001-07:00

We start touring the U.S. again this weekend in support of our new record "A Band In Hope" out now on Epitaph Records! 3 headline shows kick things off followed by a full tour as direct support to Bayside on their "Involuntary Movement" tour. Valenica and The Status will be opening. Tickets are selling fast for many of these shows, especially on the East Coast so get your tickets sooner rather than later. Also, in case you haven't seen it yet check out our video for "Yankee In A Chip Shop" on www. thematches. com! See you at the shows!

Headline shows:

October 3 California, PA (near Pittsburgh) California University of PA
October 4 Columbus, OH The Basement
October 5 Covington, KY (Cincinnati) The Mad Hatter
October 21 Davis, CA UC Davis

Supporting Bayside:

Oct 7 2008 6:00P
Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 8 2008 5:30P
St. Andrews Hall Detroit, Michigan
Oct 9 2008 5:30P
Metro Chicago, Illinois
Oct 10 2008 5:00P
Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 11 2008 5:30P
The Granada Lawrence, Kansas
Oct 12 2008 6:00P
Pops Sauget, Illinois
Oct 14 2008 6:00P
Marquis Theatre-VENUE CHANGE Denver, Colorado
Oct 15 2008 6:30P
The Icon Pocatello, Idaho
Oct 17 2008 7:00P
El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Oct 18 2008 7:00P
Hawthorne Theater Portland, Oregon
Oct 19 2008 6:00P
Slims San Francisco, California
Oct 20 2008 6:30P
Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, California
Oct 21 2008 6:00P
Freeborn Hall @ UC Davis Davis, California
Oct 22 2008 6:00P
The Glasshouse Pomona, California
Oct 23 2008 7:00P
Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Oct 24 2008 6:00P
Jillians Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 25 2008 2:00P
Loserkids-FREE in-store San Marcos, California
Oct 25 2008 7:00P
House Of Blues San Diego, California
Oct 26 2008 6:30P
Rialto Theatre Tucson, Arizona
Oct 28 2008 6:30P
The Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 29 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas
Oct 30 2008 7:00P
White Rabbit San Antonio, Texas
Oct 31 2008 6:30P
Java Jazz Houston, Texas
Nov 1 2008 5:30P
The Parish @ House Of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 3 2008 6:00P
State Theater St. Petersburg, Florida
Nov 4 2008 6:00P
Revolution Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Nov 5 2008 6:00P
House Of Blues Orlando, Florida
Nov 6 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 7 2008 6:30P
Greene Street Club Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 8 2008 6:00P
The Norva Norfolk, Virginia
Nov 9 2008 6:00P
Recher Theatre Towson, Maryland
Nov 11 2008 6:00P
Club Infinity Buffalo, New York
Nov 12 2008 6:00P
Showcase Live Foxborough, Massachusetts
Nov 13 2008 6:30P
Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut
Nov 14 2008 7:00P
The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza New York, New York
Nov 15 2008 7:00P
Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 16 2008 6:00P
The Stone Pony Asbury Park, New Jersey

Yankees on youtube and desktops

2008-09-09T21:36:00.000-07:00

Our video for Yankees is now on youtube, view it here.

And to further celebrate the release of our video on various internet outlets, we bring you Yankees desktop goodies. Here is our favorite still from the video, and a compilation of stills from the video as desktop images- a few sizes for different monitors. Choose one, choose both. Follow the link to download choosing the appropriate screen size for your wallpapers.

Download here

Official Yankee in a Chip Shop video

2008-09-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

RIGHT HERE.

or follow to http://thematches.buzznet.com/user/video/3502271/matches-yankee-chip-shop/

Maybe most of you have seen it elsewhere already, but do view above for a higher quality.

cheers,
the Matches

Live 105 Expression Session! Win Free Tickets!

2008-08-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Win tickets to a special Live 105 Homegrown Expression Session @ Expression College For Digital Arts THIS FRIDAY AUGUST 29 in Emeryville, CA! There will be a performance and question & answer session moderated by Live 105’s Aaron Axelsen. To win tickets go to www. live105. com.

Friday August 29
Live 105 Presents:
Homegrown Expression Session @ Expression College for Digital Arts
with THE MATCHES and a special guest
Also a question & answer session with the band!
3:30 PM

SPIN/DELL OUTIDE LANDS FESTIVAL AFTERPARTY

2008-08-18T18:44:00.000-07:00

Spin Magazine & Dell Present the Outside Lands Festival Afterparty! The Matches headline w/ The Felice Brothers opening and a DJ between sets. Doors at 10 PM, The Matches on at midnight. This is a private event but to gain entry simply RSVP at www.delllounge.com/summerrocks starting Friday August 15! This show is 21+ and ID is required to get in. www.theindependentsf.com for venue info. Spread the word!

new tour dates

2008-08-15T19:25:00.001-07:00

Aug 22 2008 10:00P
Outside Lands Afterparty-Presented by Spin & Dell @ The Independent San Francisco, California
Aug 23 2008 7:00P
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California
Aug 30 2008 12:00P
Oakland Art & Soul Festival-Headlining the Live 105 Stage (JUSTIN’S LAST SHOW) Oakland, California
Sep 11 2008 8:00P
Amplifier-Headline Tour Perth, Western Australia
Sep 13 2008 12:30P
Corner Hotel-Headline Tour -Under 18’s Melbourne, Victoria
Sep 13 2008 8:00P
Corner Hotel-Headline Tour -Over 18’s Melbourne, Victoria
Sep 14 2008 7:00P
Fowlers Live-Headline Tour Adelaide, South Australia
Sep 17 2008 8:00P
The Zoo-Headline Tour Brisbane, Queensland
Sep 18 2008 8:00P
Coolangatta Hotel-Headline Tour Coolangatta, Queensland
Sep 19 2008 8:00P
Manning Bar-Headline Tour Sydney, New South Wales
Sep 20 2008 12:00P
Coaster Festival Gosford, New South Wales
Oct 3 2008 7:00P
Performance Center @ California University of PA-Headline show California, Pennsylvania
Oct 4 2008 7:00P
The Basement-Headline show Columbus, Ohio
Oct 5 2008 7:00P
The Mad Hatter-Headline show Covington, Kentucky
Oct 7 2008 6:00P
Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 8 2008 5:30P
St. Andrews Hall Detroit, Michigan
Oct 9 2008 5:30P
Metro Chicago, Illinois
Oct 10 2008 5:00P
Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 11 2008 5:30P
The Granada Lawrence, Kansas
Oct 12 2008 6:00P
Pops Sauget, Illinois
Oct 14 2008 6:00P
Cervantes Ballroom Denver, Colorado
Oct 15 2008 6:30P
The Icon Pocatello, Idaho
Oct 17 2008 7:00P
El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Oct 18 2008 7:00P
Hawthorne Theater Portland, Oregon
Oct 19 2008 6:00P
Slims San Francisco, California
Oct 20 2008 6:30P
Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, California
Oct 22 2008 6:00P
The Glasshouse Pomona, California
Oct 23 2008 7:00P
Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Oct 24 2008 6:00P
Jillians Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 25 2008 7:00P
House Of Blues San Diego, California
Oct 26 2008 6:30P
Rialto Theatre Tucson, Arizona
Oct 28 2008 6:30P
The Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 29 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas
Oct 30 2008 7:00P
White Rabbit San Antonio, Texas
Oct 31 2008 6:30P
Java Jazz Houston, Texas
Nov 1 2008 5:30P
The Parish @ House Of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 3 2008 6:00P
State Theater St. Petersburg, Florida
Nov 4 2008 6:00P
Revolution Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Nov 5 2008 6:00P
House Of Blues Orlando, Florida
Nov 6 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 7 2008 6:30P
Greene Street Club Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 8 2008 6:00P
The Norva Norfolk, Virginia
Nov 9 2008 6:00P
Recher Theatre Towson, Maryland
Nov 11 2008 6:00P
Club Infinity Buffalo, New York
Nov 12 2008 6:00P
Showcase Live Foxborough, Massachusetts
Nov 13 2008 6:30P
Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut
Nov 14 2008 7:00P
The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza New York, New York
Nov 15 2008 7:00P
Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 16 2008 6:00P
The Stone Pony Asbury Park, New Jersey

Fall Bayside tour

2008-07-21T16:13:00.000-07:00

We will be supporting Bayside on their "Involuntary Movement" US tour this fall. Valencia and The Status will be opening. All shows go on sale this Thursday July 24 and many of these shows will sell out quickly, so don't wait to get your tickets! We will be doing 3 headline shows in PA and OH right before the Bayside dates. Info below...

Also we will be headlining the Live 105 Stage at this year's Oakland Art and Soul Festival on Saturday August 30. The Wombats (UK), Zion I, Action Design and more will be appearing as well...festival info is on www.artandsouloakland.com.

Fall US Tour Dates:

Headline shows:
Oct. 3 California, PA CA University of PA 7 PM
Oct. 4 Columbus, OH The Basement 7 PM
Oct. 5 Covington, KY (Cincinnati area) The Mad Hatter 7 PM

Bayside Tour:

Oct 7 2008 6:00P
Beachland Ballroom Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 8 2008 5:30P
St. Andrews Hall Detroit, Michigan
Oct 9 2008 5:30P
Metro Chicago, Illinois
Oct 10 2008 5:00P
Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oct 11 2008 5:30P
The Granada Lawrence, Kansas
Oct 12 2008 6:00P
Pops Sauget, Illinois
Oct 14 2008 6:00P
Cervantes Ballroom Denver, Colorado
Oct 15 2008 6:30P
Avalon Theater Salt Lake City, Utah
Oct 17 2008 7:00P
El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Oct 18 2008 7:00P
Hawthorne Theater Portland, Oregon
Oct 19 2008 6:00P
Slims San Francisco, California
Oct 20 2008 6:30P
Bottom Of The Hill San Francisco, California
Oct 22 2008 6:00P
The Glasshouse Pomona, California
Oct 23 2008 7:00P
Troubadour Los Angeles, California
Oct 24 2008 6:00P
Jillians Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 25 2008 7:00P
House Of Blues San Diego, California
Oct 26 2008 6:30P
Brickhouse Theater Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 28 2008 6:30P
The Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 29 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Palladium Dallas, Texas
Oct 30 2008 7:00P
White Rabbit San Antonio, Texas
Oct 31 2008 6:30P
Java Jazz Houston, Texas
Nov 1 2008 5:30P
The Parish @ House Of Blues New Orleans, Louisiana
Nov 3 2008 6:00P
State Theater St. Petersburg, Florida
Nov 4 2008 6:00P
Revolution Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Nov 5 2008 6:00P
House Of Blues Orlando, Florida
Nov 6 2008 6:30P
The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta, Georgia
Nov 7 2008 6:30P
Greene Street Club Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 8 2008 6:00P
The Norva Norfolk, Virginia
Nov 9 2008 6:00P
Recher Theatre Towson, Maryland
Nov 11 2008 6:00P
Club Infinity Buffalo, New York
Nov 12 2008 6:00P
Showcase Live Foxborough, Massachusetts
Nov 13 2008 6:30P
Webster Theatre Hartford, Connecticut
Nov 14 2008 7:00P
The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza New York, New York
Nov 15 2008 7:00P
Trocadero Theatre Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 16 2008 6:00P
The Stone Pony Asbury Park, New Jersey

*The Matches

Matches' bassist, Justin San Souci, leaving band

2008-07-09T14:40:00.001-07:00

It disarranges us to relay that our long-time bassist and friend,
Justin San Souci, will be parting from the role of bassist in the
Matches to pursue other lives and loves. He, however, will not be
parting from the role of friend. Change is not an easy thing, but it
does not stop until life does. Our hearts go out to Justin for being
brave and true to his heart's pursuit.

** the Matches (Shawn Harris, Matt Whalen, Jon Devoto)

'A Band in Hope' tour!

2008-07-01T23:35:00.000-07:00

TRIPLE J, BLUNT MAGAZINE, ATTICUS CLOTHING and SELECT MUSIC PRESENT

THE MATCHES
A BAND IN HOPE TOUR
AUSTRALIA, 2008

It is official THE MATCHES are heading back to our shores for a huge seven-show national tour this September, including a spot as the only international act at the inaugural Coaster Festival on the Central Coast alongside Aussie legends The Living End, Kisschasy, Something With Numbers & Cog to name a few.

Last in Australia as part of the renowned Soundwave Festival earlier this year, US rockers THE MATCHES this time bring with them a new offering; A Band In Hope is the bands latest release that has already spawned hit singles Point Me Toward The Morning and Wake The Sun.
THE MATCHES are four non-smokers with radically different dietary habits, unified by the love of stepping into brand new socks and conducting amateur voodoo. Their latest release, A Band In Hope, is out now on Epitaph (Story Of The Year, Pennywise, Bad Religion, Millencolin).

THE MATCHES have no shortage of accolades under their belt. The video for Salty Eyes, the opening track from the bands sophomore album Decomposer (2006) was named the number-one video of the week by the editors of rollingstone.com, described on spin.com as "one of the best videos we've seen all year," and was named the runner-up Alternative Press reader's choice video of 2007!
Since 2002, THE MATCHES have been playing over 200 shows per year, and their live performances raucous, sweat-drenched, and aerobic - should be seen, not read about (the THE MATCHES are of the opinion that unfiltered experience trumps flattering mini-bios any day of the week). Initially, the band honed their skills and gained notoriety through guerilla concert-making: the band played impromptu shows in public thoroughfares, venue queues, and school corridors, inciting a scene before fleeing. Spontaneity is a lingering theme: THE MATCHES still play encores in parking lots, whether they're headlining tours or supporting acts including Motion City Soundtrack,OK GO, Plain White T's, Rancid, and Plus 44.
Dont miss your chance to catch the live thrill that is THE MATCHES as they hit Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast in September. Tickets will not last long! Support bands still to be announced.
THE MATCHES
A BAND IN HOPE TOUR
AUSTRALIA, 2008
TICKETS ON SALE 9am MONDAY 7 JULY

THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER -AMPLIFIER, PERTH (WA) 18+

Tickets available from 78's (08) 9322 6384www.78records.com.au, Bocs Ticketing (08) 9484 1133www.bocsticketing.com.auand all Moshtix outletswww.moshtix.com.au1300 GET TIX

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER -CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE (VIC) Under 18s/Early Show

Tickets available from Corner Hotel Box Office on (03)9427 9198www.cornerhotel.com

SATURDAY 13 SEPTEMBER -CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE (VIC) 18+

Tickets available from Corner Hotel Box Office on (03)9427 9198www.cornerhotel.com

SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER -FOWLERS, ADELAIDE (SA) All Ages

Tickets available from Venue Tix, all Moshtix outletswww.moshtix.com.au1300 GET TIX and the venue onwww.fowlerslive.com.au/tickets

WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER -THE ZOO, BRISBANE (QLD) 18+

Tickets available from Oztix 1300 762 545www.oztix.com.au
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER -COOLANGATTA HOTEL, GOLD COAST (QLD) 18+
Tickets available from the venuewww.thecoolyhotel.com.au, Oztix 1300 762 545www.oztix.com.auand from Sunflower Music, Music Mania, Moshpit Music, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats, Kill The Music, Great Northern Hotel
FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER -MANNING BAR, SYDNEY (NSW) All Ages
Tickets available from all Moshtix outletswww.moshtix.com.au1300 GET TIX
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER -COASTER, CENTRAL COAST (NSW) All Ages
Tickets available fromwww.oztix.com.auor Ticketmasterwww.ticketmaster.com.au. For more information visitwww.coasterfestival.com.au

On-Air at Live 105 Soundcheck Radio Show this Sunday!

2008-06-02T13:16:00.001-07:00

Hey friends,

We will be live on our hometown radio station- Live 105 for an overthrow on the Soundcheck show this Sunday 6/8 from 8-9pm (PST).

We'll be guest-djing with Aaron Axelsen and performing two in-studio songs for the hour.

Stream online here.

We will have hand screened limited edition bit of art for sale at the June CA run of shows, culminating in our hot date with the Fillmore in SF on the 14th. The show flier is a tiny segment of the whole.

Buy your tickets now, and we'll see you soon!

-the Matches

upcoming shows

2008-04-15T19:26:00.001-07:00

May 26 2008 6:00P
Club Quattro Osaka
May 27 2008 6:00P
Club Quattro Tokyo

Jun 11 2008 7:00P
Soma-HEADLINE SHOW San Diego, California
Jun 12 2008 7:00P
Knitting Factory-HEADLINE SHOW Los Angeles, California
Jun 14 2008 8:00P
The Fillmore-HEADLINE SHOW San Francisco, California

SF Fillmore headline show

2008-04-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

June, 14 2008 at The Fillmore-HEADLINE SHOW
1805 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, California
Cost : $18.50

It's our first ever Fillmore headline show! Tickets on sale this Sunday April 6 at 10 AM PST! www.livenation.com www.ticketmaster.com Support tba soon.

More Whalen

2008-03-20T13:33:00.000-07:00

We think the world needs more Whalen.

Matt graces the cover of NYC/NJ/Philly music mag The Aquarian Weekly.

Read the feature HERE.

Also check out the BUZZNET interview HERE.

-the Matches

A Band in Hope out now!

2008-03-18T11:20:00.000-07:00

We've released our 3rd Epitaph album entitled, A Band In Hope. Buy it now at Amazon or iTunes. In classic Matches fashion, very quirky and catchy. In addition, we're hitting the road with All Time Low,
The Rocket Summer, and Sonny (ex FFTL) on the AP TOUR. Click here for dates.

Wake the Sun video out now!

2008-03-12T14:21:00.000-07:00

Our video for A Band in Hope's first single "Wake the Sun" is out now!

Tune your computer screens to Yahoo! music: CLICK HERE.
Or to myspace videos: CLICK HERE.

We for Wii

2008-03-07T14:38:00.000-08:00

We want you to win a Nintendo Wii, some awesome Wii games like Super Smash Bros Brawl and Wii Play, as well as our new album, A Band in Hope! All you have to do is enter here!