The Philippines is more popularly known as the entertainment capital of the Far East. Another proof is the coming of a popular pop rock group Matchbox Twenty on November 8, 2013 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Matchbox Twenty Live in Manila! Is another first in the Philippine entertainment history as presented by Music Management International. Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale collectively known as Matchbox Twenty is also known for their chart-topping evergreens such as “Bent,” “Unwell” and “If You’re Gone”.Part of their tour repertoire is from their latest North Album, “Put Your Hands Up” and “She’s So Mean.”
Tickets are now available at SM Ticket outlets or visit smtickets.com. Ticket prices are VIP at Php8450, Patron at 6,870, Lower Box Php5,280, Upper Box at Php3,700 and Gen. Admission at P1060.
“…they simply put on a fantastic show and are worth seeing time and again.”
– LEADER TELEGRAM (Daily, MN)
“….July 17’s Gibson Amphitheatre show felt like a Gen Xer’s dream radio station come to life. “
–THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER (Wkly Magazine)
“With his raspy voice and earnest, engaging manner, frontman Rob Thomas is money because he has a radio voice that’s just as effective live.”
– MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE (Daily, MN)
“They also performed such MB20 chestnuts as “Bent,” “Unwell” and “How Far We’ve Come.” The mostly college-age crowd was captivated by Thomas and his band. As far as I’m concerned, this is the tour of the summer. Face it: Thomas literally saved pop music this decade. Bravo!”
– THE IMPROPER (Daily, MA)
“Some of his best vocals were delivered amid the dramatic ‘English Town,’ ‘Real World,’ a rockier revamped ‘Unwell,’ and ‘Bright Lights,’ which found the musicians pulling out all the stops to close the main set.”
–THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER (Daily, CA)
“Heat aside, the majority the fire was coming from the stage as MB20 ripped through a bevy of crowd favorites from top to bottom. An explosive version of “How Far We’ve Come” got the people dancing in the aisles as Thomas perfectly hit notes on every spectrum early in the set.”
– INSIDE STL (Online Outlet, St. Louis)
Guitarists Kyle Cook and Paul Doucette added to the onstage liveliness with energetic guitar solos and singing. Mr. Doucette, a North Huntingdon native, displayed his versatility on stage by lending his talents to guitar, rhythm drums and piano. He pleased his hometown crowd with a lengthy and well-executed guitar solo during “Disease.”
– PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE (Daily, PA)