Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox Twenty tribute band in the USA, a San Diego-based five-piece formed by veteran tribute-band musicians from existing Tom Petty and Stone Temple Pilots tributes. The act has drawn audiences of up to 5,000 at park concerts and built a documented track record at Pala Casino, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, House of Blues, the Santa Clarita Summer Concert Series, and the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos.
Matchbox Twenty rose out of the late 1990s as one of the biggest pop-rock acts in the world. Fronted by Rob Thomas’s instantly recognizable voice, the band sold more than 30 million records globally, produced multiple multi-platinum albums, and gave radio an unbroken run of hits including “3AM,” “Push,” “Real World,” “Bent,” “Unwell,” “Disease,” “She’s So Mean,” “How Far We’ve Come,” “Bright Lights,” “If You’re Gone,” and “Back to Good.” Rob Thomas also dominated radio in his own right with “Smooth” (his Grammy-sweeping collaboration with Carlos Santana) and his solo hits “Lonely No More,” “This Is How a Heart Breaks,” and “Someday.” The catalog connects with virtually every demographic that responds to late-90s/early-2000s pop rock, modern adult contemporary, and rock radio, from longtime Matchbox Twenty and Rob Thomas fans through younger audiences who came to the catalog through streaming and steady classic-hits rotation.
Matchbox Twenty Too goes beyond a standard tribute approach in three meaningful ways. First, the longevity: Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox Twenty tribute band in the USA, with a documented track record across casino main showrooms, summer concert series, theaters, fairs, and park concerts of up to 5,000 attendees. Second, the band is composed of veteran tribute-band musicians from existing popular tributes (band members also currently play in Wicked Garden, a Stone Temple Pilots tribute, and other established acts). This is not a local cover band; these are working tribute professionals whose touring resumes already include venues like Pala Casino, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, and House of Blues. Third, the catalog breadth: the show carries 2.5 hours of material covering BOTH Matchbox Twenty’s full catalog AND Rob Thomas’s solo hits, plus selected 1990s pop-rock crossover hits (Gin Blossoms’ “Follow You Down,” Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide,” Counting Crows’ “Mr. Jones”), giving event organizers a single act that can program a Matchbox-Twenty-focused show, a broader 90s pop-rock revue, or both in one night.
Matchbox Twenty is still actively touring as one of the biggest pop-rock acts in the country, with their recent stadium and arena runs. For event organizers, that makes Matchbox Twenty Too a particularly practical booking: the act fits the same fair, festival, casino, and summer-concert-series venues at a fraction of the cost, on dates the real Matchbox Twenty cannot accept, with a pop-rock catalog that genuinely appeals to people of all ages. This is a vetted, family-friendly, multi-generational headliner with verified 5,000-attendee park-concert economics, casino-main-showroom credentials, and a long-standing reputation as the most popular Matchbox Twenty tribute in the United States.
Matchbox Twenty Too is a proven fit for:
Matchbox Twenty Too performs 2.5 hours of material across Matchbox Twenty’s full catalog AND Rob Thomas’s solo hits, plus selected 1990s pop-rock crossovers. Buyers can request specific songs not already on the set list. Highlights include:
Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox Twenty tribute band in the USA, a San Diego-based five-piece formed by veteran tribute-band musicians from existing popular tributes to Tom Petty and Stone Temple Pilots. The act has built its reputation on full-band note-for-note recreation of the Matchbox Twenty live concert experience, with the kind of catalog depth, professional polish, and crowd-pleasing energy that makes it a proven booking for fairs, casinos, park concerts, summer concert series, and theaters.
The lineup consists of working tribute and original-band veterans. Lead vocalist and guitarist Robert Adams has fronted San Diego original-rock band STEAL DAWN since 1993, has recorded four original albums (playing all instruments on three of them), and brings the lead-singer-songwriter chops the Rob Thomas role requires. Guitarist, vocalist, and keyboardist Eric Schink originally from New York and now San Diego, has played progressive rock with Crisis and AFM — Another Fine Mess, and currently also performs with the Stone Temple Pilots tribute Wicked Garden at venues including Pala Casino, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, and House of Blues. Bassist and vocalist Obed Herrera, from El Centro, CA, brings 20-plus years of guitar touring experience on both sides of the US/Mexico border with original rock bands A Fistful of Dirt and Penumbra, plus 5-plus years as a professional bassist in tribute and cover bands Wicked Garden and Time & Place. Drummer Jonathan Berghouse, originally from Redondo Beach, built his professional career in the Northern California Bay Area with Matt Masih and the Messengers, including playing the California Roots Festival at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, sharing the stage with Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Rebelution, and Soja. Guitarist and vocalist Tyler Page, originally from the Bay Area, performed with original indie rock band The Feds during his college years, including an opening performance for Chance the Rapper at SDSU’s open-air theater.
Documented venue credits include Pala Casino, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, House of Blues, the Santa Clarita Summer Concert Series (2018), the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos (CA), and park concerts of up to 5,000 attendees. The band carries 2.5 hours of bookable material with set lengths up to 2 hours, and buyers can request specific songs not already on the documented setlist. Matchbox Twenty Too is available nationally and internationally.
Matchbox Twenty tributes at this level of longevity and casino/PAC venue credentialing are uncommon, and Matchbox Twenty Too is the premier option in the category. TSE Entertainment can also recommend other Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas, or 1990s/2000s pop-rock tribute options nationwide for buyers exploring alternatives.
That means you are not locked into a single option. We help match the right act to your event based on practical factors that actually affect success:
We have booked Matchbox Twenty and 1990s pop-rock tribute acts nationwide, and every option we recommend is vetted and event-proven. If Matchbox Twenty Too is not the perfect fit, we will quickly suggest comparable options that are.
Pricing depends on the event date, location, routing, travel, production requirements, and the overall scope of the engagement. The fastest way to get a real number is to request availability with your event details.
Popular dates can tighten up quickly, especially for peak summer fair and festival weekends, summer concert series, casino entertainment programming, 90s-themed corporate programming, and high-demand corporate dates, so early inquiries usually create better artist and budget options.
Yes. The act is regularly booked for corporate events, private parties, theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals, weddings, and other special events, depending on the event setup and production needs. The full-band 2.5-hour catalog and broad pop-rock appeal make it a strong fit for major corporate and decade-themed programming.
Three things set Matchbox Twenty Too apart. First, the longevity: Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox Twenty tribute band in the USA. Second, the lineup is composed of working tribute-band veterans, including members who also perform with the Stone Temple Pilots tribute Wicked Garden at venues like Pala Casino, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, and House of Blues. The band’s founding members came out of established Tom Petty and STP tributes. Third, the catalog breadth: the show carries 2.5 hours of material covering BOTH Matchbox Twenty’s full catalog AND Rob Thomas’s solo hits, plus selected 90s pop-rock crossovers, giving buyers programming flexibility no single-catalog tribute can match.
Yes. The 2.5-hour setlist includes Rob Thomas’s solo hits Lonely No More, This Is How a Heart Breaks, and Someday, plus “Smooth,” Rob’s Grammy-winning collaboration with Carlos Santana. Buyers can request that the show emphasize Matchbox Twenty’s band catalog, Rob Thomas’s solo material, or both, depending on the event.
Yes. The setlist includes selected 1990s pop-rock crossovers including Gin Blossoms’ “Follow You Down,” Goo Goo Dolls’ “Slide,” and Counting Crows’ “Mr. Jones,” making the act a strong fit for buyers programming broader 90s decade-celebration events, college reunions, and 1990s themed corporate programming. Buyers can request additional songs not already on the setlist; the band is open to specific song requests.
Matchbox Twenty’s catalog connects with pop rock, adult contemporary, 1990s/2000s alternative rock, and modern rock-radio audiences, longtime Matchbox Twenty and Rob Thomas fans, multi-generational pop-rock crowds, college-age audiences, and broad family-friendly programming. The show plays especially well at fairs, festivals, casinos, summer concert series, park concerts, college programming, 90s themed events, and corporate galas.
The act has documented park-concert performances of up to 5,000 attendees, casino main showroom credentials including Pala Casino and Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, House of Blues-scale venue history, and theater programming including the Bornemann Theater in San Marcos. The production scales appropriately from smaller theater shows through large outdoor summer concert series.
Yes. If Matchbox Twenty Too is unavailable or not the best fit for your event, TSE can recommend other vetted Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas, and 1990s/2000s pop-rock tribute options based on budget, location, and event style.
Submit an inquiry with your event date, location, event type, and whether you would like the show to emphasize Matchbox Twenty’s band catalog, Rob Thomas’s solo material, or a broader 90s pop-rock revue. TSE can help confirm availability and provide pricing guidance.
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