The Matches @ Knitting Factory, NYC July 23, 2006 

Epitaph Records continues to have some of the most interesting artists on its label. I went to The Matches' show Sunday night expecting the music to be stereotypical So. California skate punk. The Matches have taken the skate punk sound as a jumping off point and have created a sound that is much more unique. The band's live show is extremely powerful and crowd alternated between moshing and pogoing.


The Matches @ Knitting Factory, NYC July 23, 2006 

The crowd was interesting as there appeared to be a fair number of underage attendees and a small cluster of parents at the back of the room. I was quite amused that some of the parents looked fairly traumatized when the pit broke out close to them.

I have a number of additional picture of the band, along with some pictures of Action Action who opened, posted on Flickr.

Here is a link to purchase The Matches first CD which I just picked up and is great.