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Formed: 1997 in Oakland, CA
Years Active: 00's
Genre: Pop/Rock

Biography:
The exuberant Oakland pop-punk outfit the Matches initially formed as the Locals in 1997 when vocalist/guitarist Shawn Harris, drummer Matt Whalen, and bassist Justin San Souci were still in the early days of high school together. Frustrated with the lack of under-21 venues in the Bay Area at the time, the guys took matters into their own hands, se... Continue Bio >>

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Chain Me Free

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Discography:
2008 Band in Hope
2006 Decomposer
2004 E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals
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Group Members: Matt Whalen Jon Devoto Shawn Harris Justin San Souci More >> Similar Artists: Sugarcult Zebrahead Sum 41 The Army of Freshmen blink-182 More >>

Influenced By: Rancid Green Day NOFX Elvis Costello Reel Big Fish More >>

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