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Contest Over!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

The contest to win an Autographed MB20 T-Shirt is now over! Congratulations to community members "DarsOnly" and "JennyRay"! You have been randomly selected as our winners. Thanks to everyone who signed up. Stay tuned for the next contest!

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Win an Autographed MB20 T-Shirt!

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:15:00 -0800

If you haven't already entered the current contest, now is your chance! By signing up, you have the opportunity to win an autographed MB20 t-shirt from their July 9th, 2011 tour stop. You must be a registered member of this site to enter. So what are you waiting for? Enter the contest here.

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Matchbox Twenty at Pechanga – Review by Nadine Smith

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:40:00 -0700

If you were anywhere else other than at the Pechanga Casino & Resorts new Summer Concert Series first show starring Matchbox Twenty on July 9, 2011, well then, you were most definitely in the wrong place! There were no stars visible in the night sky, because all the stars were on the stage. Under the pale moonlight on a warm summer night, the boys of Matchbox Twenty rocked my world! The crowd of 4,500 fans filled the sold out venue, and excitement filled the air.

With Ryan MacMillan pounding the hell out of the drums, HOW FAR WEVE COME was the perfect opening song. When Paul, Kyle and Pookie came in with the guitars, shivers went up my spine. When Rob started to sing, the magic of Matchbox Twenty began. The band moved around on the stage, making sure everyone got a good view, and Rob even did a sexy little dance on my side of the stage. See the YouTube video posted by dialynboo below to see this absolutely fantastic opening number. The energy coming from the stage was contagious. Or maybe it was the energy from the crowd. Whatever it was, the air was filled with it!

They went right in to 3AM, which I wasnt expecting until later in the show. Watching Rob sing that song is amazing, because his facial expressions make it seem like he is trying to tell you a story, not just sing a song. He has such expressive eyes, and he draws you right in to the story. The best word to describe this song is captivating. Although my eyes were mainly on Rob for this one, dialynboo posted a video that gives a more balanced view of the stage.

This song always stops me in my tracks, and I think of a young Rob and his mother when I hear it. He did not disappoint with this rendition.

The third song of the night was REAL WORLD, and I focused my attention on Kyle, Pookie, and Paul for this one. The guitar playing in this song is excellent. I loved watching them play, especially Pookie. Maybe because I have a crush on Pookie. Oh wait, I thought I had a crush on Rob. No, its Paul, definitely Paul. But Kyle is so cute, and he totally rocks that hair. Maybe he is the one? You will have to decide for yourself. Watch the video for this song below, again posted by dialynboo.

Paul destroyed guitar strings during the fourth song, DISEASE. He changed guitars several times during this song, probably because he is such an aggressive guitarist. He is truly gifted and its hard to take your eyes off of him. I think this a very sexy song, and Rob did some seductive hip shaking that made it even hotter. Although this video doesnt cover the entire song, watch it and you will see what I mean about those hips. MichelleWritesSings posted this partial video.

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Rob Thomas – A profile in news pictures and videos. Matchbox 20′s frontman – Rob Thomas

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700

Kick Starting a series of articles dedicated to each one of the Matchsticks and serving as my debut MB20 Plus piece; what follows is a dedication to the matchbox 20 front man and all round good guy: Rob Thomas.

Rob Thomas, was born on Valentines Day 1972 in West Germany (his Parents were serving in the U.S Army). Rob dropped out of school in the 12th Grade aged 17 and spent the next few years crashing on sofas and in the back of friends cars.

Rob Thomas something To Be

Rob is Married to Marison Thomas and the pair are devoted animal lovers, supporting many animal shelters and charities. Most notably Pets Alive and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation.

Rob was the principle songwriter behind Matchbox Twenty for both Yourself or Someone Like You and Mad Season, with a little more collaboration from the rest of the band for their third Studio Album More than You Think You Are.

Rob also had hugh writing success outside of Matchbox 20, writing for artists such a Mick Jagger and Willy Nelson, but nothing was more successful than his collaboration with Santana, penning the song Smooth, which became worldwide smash hit, and made Thomas a household name accross the globe.

Following a MB20 2003 world tour, long time Matchbox 20 Rythmn Guitarist Adam Gaynor left the band and Matchbox 20 took a hiatus to focus on their own respective musical endeavours.

In 2007, Matchbox 20 reformed (minus Adam Gaynor) to pen 6 new tracks for release alongside a greatest hits album, of which followed a short lived world tour (short lived compared with previous matchbox 20 tours which had lasted years at a time).

With Matchbox 20s future still uncertain, Rob Thomas went back to writing and later released his second studio album . Another smash hit for the Man, Rob toured the USA and Austrailia, this time failing to make it out to Europe.

Rob Thomas something To Be

Rob later returned to Matchbox 20 who have since returned back to the studio, to write what is to be the bands 4th full studio album, but their first as a completely collaborative record. Keeping fans up to date with each development in real time as its happening. 2012 promises to be an exciting year for Matchbox Twenty and Rob Thomas fans alike, with the likely release of the album and the inevitable following world tour.

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Exile On Mainstream Sheet Music

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:55:00 -0700

Exile On Mainstream Sheet Music

By Matchbox Twenty

This songbook matches the '07 retrospective CD from MB20, which features all 11 of their hit singles, plus six new songs. Tracklist Includes: Back 2 Good Bent How Far We've Come Can't Let You Go I'll Believe You When If You're Gone Mad Season Push Real World 3 AM Unwell and more, with a photo section of the band.

$16.95

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New MB20 Tracklist!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:05:00 -0700

Ok I know thats the CD single cover to Last Beautiful Girl, but its a great image and ive been looking for an excuse to use it dont question my logic :-p

So youve all no doubt been following the progress of the new matchbox 20 album, as its taking shape the matchbox gents have been keeping the twittersphere fully up to date with every twist and turn of their recording sessions. With the various tweets and twurps the boys have also let some brand new matchbox 20 song titles slip. Now this is in no way the official tracklist for the new matchbox twenty album, but this is a list of all the new songs the matchbox twenty boys have have mentioned during their various writing sessions:

1. Walking Around The Line

2. The Way

3. Lights

4. Radio

5. Overjoyed

6. Real Love

7. I Don't Want to be Loved

8. Hollywood

9. Josephine

10. The End

11. English Town

12. I Don't Wanna Wait

13. I Will

The band also tweeted on the albums theme: no theme yet. Well, actually, yes. Getting older.

Well be keeping this post up to date as the list continues to grow, so watch this space And please if you are aware of any more, leave a comment!!!!

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