Matches' eBay auction items; meaning about hiatus?

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/

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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:

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.​mercuryloungeny​c.​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

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!

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

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

We thought we'd catch up with the times-

follow our updates at:
twitter.com/thematchesband

Keep A Breast

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!

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

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

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

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