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Formed: 1997 in Oakland, CA
Years Active: 00's
Genre: 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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Discography:
2008 Band in Hope [Bonus Track]
2008 Band in Hope
2006 Decomposer
2004 E. Von Dahl Killed the Locals
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Group Members: Justin San Souci Shawn Harris Matt Whalen Jon Devoto More >> Similar Artists: Zebrahead Sum 41 Sugarcult blink-182 Lucky Boys Confusion More >>

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