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Matchbox 20
c/o Atlantic
9229 Sunset Blvd.
Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90069

Also in that issue is an article under "Cute Band Alert" and a pic.
-RubyTues23@aol.com

Tabitha's Secret (Rob, Paul, and Brian's old band) has an album "Don't Play With Matches" that will be out November 18, 1997. It includes the original version of "3 AM".
-Thanx to LuvMB203EB@aol.com for the release date

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*Don't Rush This Baby*
Tourdates
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~Here is where you can find out where Matchbox 20 is headed~ 10/13 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint/Hard Rock Hotel
10/14 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
10/16 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
10/17 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
10/18 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
10/21 - Omaha, NE - TBA
10/22 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum
10/24 - Cleveland, OH - TBA
10/25 - Cincinnati, OH - TBA
10/27 - Raleigh, NC - The Ritz
10/28 - Winston Salem, NC - Millenium
10/29 - Altanta, GA - Roxy Theatre
10/31 - Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
11/1 - Ft. Worth, TX - Texas Motor Spdwy
11/3 - St. Louis, MO - American Theatre
11/4 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
11/5 - Detroit, MI - State Theatre
11/9 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
11/12 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
11/13 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
11/14 - Boston, MA - Orpheom
11/16 - Heading Overseas to Europe and Possibly Japan

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*It's Better Than Nothing*
Merchandise
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~Find out what's out now and how to get it~

On CDnow you can find the album on vinyl, cassette, and compact disk. Some new additions though include the "Push" single which is an Australian only release. The tracks: Push, Busted (Acoustic), & Tired (Non-LP track). The CD is $12.49 plus shipping. Also there is a BIT Photo t-shirt for $16.46 (XL). To order thses items go to CDnow (url at top) and search for Matchbox 20. Look around for shipping and ordering info, and you should be all set. If you have *any* questions I'd be more than happy to help. Just email me .

Here is some info on Rob, Brian, and Paul's old band: TABITHA'S SECRET " Dont Play With Matches "
CD PURCHASE INFORMATION

To Purchse Tabitha's Secret " Dont Play With Matches " Compact Disc Featuring 12 Tracks including the original versions of the HIT SINGLES " 3 A.M. " " Forever December " and " Tired "

Contact Distibutor : Forbidden Records
P.O. Box # 555488
Orlando, FL. 32855-5488
407-999-2600
forbidden@gowebway.com
WWW : http://www.forbiddenrecords.com

Thanks for your interest * In Stores Nation Wide November 1997 *
-Thanx to Krukedaddy@aol.com and kristih@mcsaz.com for forwarding the info.

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*I Hang On Everything About You*
Article
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~The Article of the Issue~

Entertainment Ave.:
http://www.e-ave.com/c_hall/q_and_a/matchbox_20/mb20_1.html

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*If You’ve Never Heard The Silence*
Interview with TbR
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~An interview with a band that could make it big~

-Interviewed by RubyTues23@aol.com

Here's something alittle different. This is an interview with a up-and-coming band called TbR. If you're in a band and would like something similer to this published in the 'zine please email one of us. On to the interview!!

1 -- Hey Tbr! First off let's start with this question... Where did you get the name for your band?
-- Ahh well our name TbR isnt a thing that many people know the meaning to....its kind of an inside band thing...but hey dont take it personal, our own mothers dont know... :)

2 -- Who all is in your band and what does each member play?
-- Pete-Guitar/vocals Ken-Bass/vocals Keith-Drums

3 -- Do you have a biography of how the band became to be?
-- The band started when Pete and Ken were in the 8th grade. They decided to make a band...so they started writing songs togeather...but they were never too serious till they found a drummer and then it got serious....they recorded there first demo in January of 97 and have been playing clubs in the Baltimore area since.

4 -- Tell us a little about each of the members.
-- Pete is 16 years old and attends Western High. Ken and Keith both attend Lansdowne and they are 16. Pete and Ken have been best friends since the 2nd grade when they met in Lansdowne elementary.

5 -- What kind of music do you guys play?
-- We play alterna/pop/punk

6 -- Who writes your songs?
-- Pete writes the outlines to most the songs and then the other bandmates add their parts to the song.

7 -- What covers do you guys play?
-- We cover many songs such as 'Long Day' by Matchbox20, 'Freshman' by The Verve Pipe, 'Good' by Better Than Ezra and many others.

8 -- Who are your influences?
-- The groups that influenced the band are Pearl Jam, SilverChair, Salt and a local band called the Martians'.

9 -- What are each of your favorite bands?
-- Pete-Pearl Jam, Keith-Silverchair, Ken-Salt

10 -- What do you think of MB20?
-- We all like Matchbox20

11 -- Where and how often do you guys perform?
-- We play about 2 shows a month. We have played places in Baltimore such as the "ZU", "HAROLDS" and "Ashley Station"

12 -- Do you guys have a CD? If so, how can we get a copy?
-- Yes we have a demo tape. you can get a copy by sending 5 dollars to:
TbR Demo's
P.O. Box 24171
Baltimore,Maryland
21227

Tbrs Official Homepage:
http://members.aol.com/Tbrrr/Tbr.html