Matchbox Twenty Concert / 5-25--23 / Mechanics Bank Arena / Bakersfield CA / Slow Dream Tour

Highlights of the Matchbox Twenty concert including: All My Friends, How Far We've Come, Real World, Disease, If You're Gone, Parade, Bent, Back To Good, Long Day, 3AM & Push ‪@mechanicsbankarena5637‬ in Bakersfield, CA on May 25, 2023. The concert was booked in 2019. It finally took place after 3 cancellations due to Covid 19. The band played a 2 hour set with a backup bassist Joe Ayoub from Los Angeles. He received the call the day before the show.

[@jeremypr]

love seeing these 90s bands dust off their instruments and rock out like it's 1999. RESPECT, sound awesome

[@katgarry836]

Best part of 90d bands… THEY PLAY REAL INSTRUMENTS 🙌😅

[@graboonie_guy]

Still one of my favorite bands of all time. I wish I could make it to a concert, but life happens. I'm just glad that they're still doing well and making amazing music

[@donnameby6933]

I seen them in Arkansas this weekend, they are absolutely top of the line. Never better if anything they have improved!

[@mikereid4653]

Saw them last weekend and thought the same Think they were better than 01 when I saw them

[@charleneinman3625]

Rob Thomas is one of the most beautiful and sexiest singers ever ! I could set and stare at him all day long .I love his stage presence and that lil hop move he makes! Thank you Lord!

[@shannonbendell3350]

Aaaaagreeeeeed! I 100% agree with every word you said! Perfectly worded, I might add. He's ageless, sexy and handsome as EVER! Bopping around in his cuteness and sweetness! Where do they get the energy? And in this heat? Yikes! They are IMPRESSIVE in every way! And Rob is just too perfect to be human 😉

[@sierralewis216]

Seeing them tonight in concert and I'm absolutely excited. He is an awesome performer.

[@nzmarco]

Damn. I haven't seen Rob or the band in over 20 years. He looks like he takes care of himself. It's like time has stood still for him for quarter of a century. His looks and voice took me back to 97.

[@guccixmouse]

Adrenachrome will do that

[@sandymccleskey334]

All the band members play so well,I'll ❤😮😂❤🎉always love them all.

[@anetafarmer-bx1tz]

Rob is Awesome and he looks great ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@fa6106]

Even watching a video I gotta be right-behind the tallest guy in the crowd!!!!

[@highlightsvideopro]

And largest. I tried to avoid him.

[@donnyhud]

one of my favorite bands ever!!

[@stiffany65]

I just saw them this past weekend in Florida! He sounds just as good live!! It was an awesome show!!

[@gh0stluv979]

I see them this Wednesday :)

[@1trueloveforever]

Rob songs like Bono at the start , just for a bit of the first song . This is an awesome concert, thanks for sharing . 🥰

[@marielavarona6696]

Thank you for sharing!!! MB20 always amazing ❤

[@nickfantoni5576]

Gotta love these guys .

[@anetafarmer-bx1tz]

Absolutely 👏 💯 ❤❤❤❤

[@laurieanderson7353]

Thank you for sharing what an awesome video.

[@PROGROCK-tr9hw]

So glad they came to my small Island of Newfoundland last August for their first show in 2.5 years.The only show they played last year.

[@tamicrawford7316]

Yes thank you. My best friend and I had tickets in 2019. Then tragedy struck and she passed away in January. Love rob and matchbox and my friend Jeanne. 😢

[@highlightsvideopro]

RIP to her. Very sorry for your loss. Which city was the concert?

[@tamicrawford7316]

@@highlightsvideopro Raleigh NC

[@tamicrawford7316]

Thank you for your kindness. She absolutely loved rob thomas and matchbox 20. Life is short. I just wish we could've seen them one more time together.

[@highlightsvideopro]

@@tamicrawford7316 Why not take the next generation? Rock music lives on and so does she! Embrace life!

[@tamicrawford7316]

@@highlightsvideopro that would be great if I could. My grandchildren listen to matchbox 20 everyday. Cuz I jam out. Lol.

[@kayanncee8291]

Literally 20 years after I first saw these guys in concert and I still absolutely love them.

[@ChangingTides777]

🛑 Stop Saying Literally 🛑

[@kayanncee8291]

@@ChangingTides777 it actually was literally. Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas 2003.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Same for me. Saw them for the first time in 2002!

[@jpik64]

Rob’s husky voice is still unmatched!!

[@vanessavercoe8331]

Saw them last night in Cincinnati, they were outstanding.

[@vickiefelger9880]

Tonight in Moline ~ for my birthday!! 🥳

[@RichardWarland]

Rob Thomas has one of the most distinctive voices in the music business. Even when you can't see him you know who it is! Also, I don't know his brand of youth elixir, but I want some!

[@highlightsvideopro]

Yes! There is no one that remotely sounds like him. He's always been in his own lane which has contributed greatly to his and the band's success.

[@thumperjdm]

@9:15 Rob announced it was the release night for the new album, and he wasn't kidding! Within a few minutes of him saying this, my iPhone had an iTunes message pop up, saying the album I'd previously ordered (the week before) was now available for full download. Loving the new songs from MB20!

[@DarthSiGi]

The album is soooo good!

[@back2good474]

Thank you for sharing I’m seeing them tonight in San Diego this got me pumped ❤️❤️❤️

[@highlightsvideopro]

Oh cool! They were better than I thought and I knew they would be great. Enjoy!

[@DarthSiGi]

I saw them at The Holly Bowl 22 May (even though I live in Oceanside). I heard it rained for you. Man, I wish I had gone to both shows!

[@back2good474]

@@DarthSiGi yes! It started to rain halfway through,a first for me, and it somehow United the crowd it was so fun ❤️❤️highly recommend going to the open air venue if they come back it’s a beautiful spot for a concert

[@davidmedina2823]

@@back2good474 yes, the rain in SD was sufficient to create an ambiance, but not enough for a nuisance.

[@ScoutFinch44]

I saw them in Syracuse, NY last night and I'm still on a high from it! They are amazing and always have been and will always be! ❤

[@marcing2821]

This is awesome. They are the epitome of "dad rock" and I love it. Also, never having heard of Bakersfield before, it sounds like a place for suburban dads too lol. The place was as diverse as the Friends cast back in 1995

[@kaywaits4616]

Couldn’t help but laugh at “dad rock”! Heck, I’m a 62 y/o grandma so I guess there’s such a thing maybe as “grannie rock”?🤣🤣🤣🤣!!! I was a teenager in the 70’s so rock and roll is in my blood and I love love MB20’s version of rock. Music today just sucks so this is sooooo refreshing!!!!!

[@jeremypr]

dad rock....wow that's a first. I was a kid in the 90s, and rocked out to these guys. I'm 42....not a dad.....but I guess I fit the bill ......fml i'm old now.

[@vixie83]

I'm sorry but I had to laugh at Bakersfield possibly being a place for "suburban dads." If you were to look it up it's frequently in the top 10 of lists for things like crime statistics, car thefts, drug problems, all kinds of terrible issues in California and even the rest of the US. I don't want to be negative really, I just found this kinda funny yet sad. I'm still glad people that live there did get to see such an awesome band though.

[@ARMADAmichi]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. MB20 best band ever 😊

[@otisdriftwood8469]

I remember when these songs came out, I cant believe it's been 20 plus years already.

[@rodelbagalso9617]

Amazing ! MB20 forever! Thank you 😊

[@collinmorgan9737]

YES! 💯☝️🔝

[@DeborahMackenzie-g3r]

Definitely 😊

[@DeborahMackenzie-g3r]

😊❤ This Band ,so many excellent tunes

[@highlightsvideopro]

@@DeborahMackenzie-g3r and so many great songs they never released as singles that they probably never play live- Hang, Bed Of Lies, My December, You Won’t Be Mine, Last Beautiful Girl, How Long?, Overjoyed, English Town, Downfall, and covers like Time After Time and Faithfully.

[@kaywaits4616]

Am getting so pumped for seeing them June 20th!!! I love Rob Thomas and Paul is just so much fun to watch!!!! Their new music is still as good as it’s always been too!!! That opening song is perfect to set the mood for the night!!! Can’t wait!!!

[@JBAbullitt]

I’m June 14th in Detroit!🤙 I just hope they don’t promote any political or social issues … and I need to cross the border to get there 🇨🇦

[@kaywaits4616]

@@JBAbullitt Flag looks familiar but cant place it. Where are you coming from?

[@highlightsvideopro]

@JB there is no political talk.

[@stacytatarek1948]

I'm seeing them June 20 as well. Where do you live?

[@willadair8869]

I’m seeing them June 20th also, favorite band/ and solo singer

[@laurenirby3782]

ALWAYS and FOREVER

[@haleyanne86]

Also, I wanted to say 'thank you so much' for sharing this video! I'm a long time fan of MB20, but I've never gotten to see these guys in concert... EVER!!! Just watching this, I feel like I'm actually there at the show!!! ❤❤❤❤ AMAZING!!!

[@highlightsvideopro]

Thanks Haley. That is why I do it. Such a fan of the "in person" live show overall experience. Nothing like it. Stay tuned for more great music and shows!

[@user-pd1oz1pk9w]

Came from Uk and saw them in vegas and San Diego they were amazing

[@jenniferquigley5542]

Always sound great and look awesome

[@lisautley9267]

your fans are so cool after the show I got to meet people who love you like I do

[@laurenirby3782]

Rob! You ALWAYS sound fantastic!

[@heidirice-tj1xg]

Great highlights, I can't wait for Toronto ❤

[@user-yf2yi5vo9n]

Saw them spring 1997 in a small club. All the energy is still there. Rob and the guys are holding up well.

[@davidlomker8455]

Yes they did play it, just seen them in Reno on Friday, outstanding show. They sound great.!

[@LightEgo68]

I'll be seeing them on 7/22/23 @ Mohegan Sun Arena in CT. This is my 1st seeing them!!! I'm so excited! 💜💜💜

[@criticwatcher]

Thanks for the upload!!! I know a few people who went to the concert. They said it was great.

[@jasonseguerra7280]

Damn! Rob looks like never aged. Still sounds so good!

[@robreeto]

Rob thomas has aged like fine wine

[@jadaatkinson1201]

Thanks for sharing. Sitting steady waiting for them to make it to Birmingham. Love Matchbox Twenty, and that's NOT a chick flick moment kids! 😆😎

[@chrisaston4793]

Is that birmingham alabama? Because I'm waiting for them to come to birmingham England

[@highlightsvideopro]

Birmingham, Alabama or Birmingham, England. It’s all the same. 😂 just pretend like your neighbors from Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS. Lol!

[@jadaatkinson1201]

@@highlightsvideopro 😂 Good one

[@tomg_2]

They still got it

[@anetafarmer-bx1tz]

Amazing ❤❤❤❤ I still love you guy's

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I haven't seen Matchbox since they toured for their second album. We've got tickets to see them in a few weeks though. I'm excited.

[@monicacarmon4969]

Just saw them for the first time at Blossom music center in Cuyahoga falls Ohio. Absolutely the soundtrack of my life. I danced like no one was watching, cheered, cried and laughed all because my son knew what it would mean to me and bought me tickets for my mother's Day gift. It was everything!!!

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@monicacarmon4969 that's rad. A friend of mine just saw them for the first time last night in Detroit, he loved it!

[@monicacarmon4969]

I have no doubt that you will have the best time. Robs voice is just as amazing as it ever was and they all gave it 100 percent. They stayed true to who they have always been! Enjoy!

[@BrianandLesliesMommy]

How can I love a band as long as I've loved these guys and the intensity just gets stronger? I love them more than I ever did in the 90's and that's saying a lot. Thank you to whoever posted this.

[@highlightsvideopro]

Your welcome. I get bashed quite a bit for recording.

[@itzmadisonduh5368]

I ❤ KZbin so happy ty

[@PaulineSchultz-f2d]

Love it! Going to Pine Knob on June 14th! Thanks for sharing.

[@lisautley9267]

thank you for coming to Vegas I had a good time the best in a long time I just wish I was a little closer to you

[@frankietank1966]

Cant wait to see this in Atlanta tonight. Its been a minute but they still sound and look great

[@coryjackson6944]

OMG 😮 The Atlanta concert 🎵 was so good 😊 ❤ It was so worth getting drenched 😊

[@frankietank1966]

@coryjackson6944 and the rain was gonna wash away everything Good God I believed this!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@anneharrison3341]

Can’t wait till February in Melbourne

[@milahasan820]

Thanks for the upoad! A great birthday treat for me!

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

Missed this concert in WA - missed a lot of concerts during covid. :( Saw MB20 at their peak on early 2000s in San Jose. Very relaxed on this tour. 20 years will do that to you. So happy I saw them when I did - they were on fire!

[@shannonbendell3350]

I'm so excited to be seeing them 2moro nite! Camden, NJ My 23yr old daughter, who grew up listening to MB20... Very loudly, of course... 😂 got us tickets back at Xmas. We always loved jamming out in the car and singing! Now it's just about here and I said... "I hope they play the oldies!" Huh? I thought to myself... Did I just call MB20, Oldies? That just doesn't seem right to me. I changed it to "Classics" and we both had a good chuckle! I've loved MB20 since they were born! (Our old car's 6 CD player held only MB20, Green Day and Blue October CDs. LoL! We like what we like! So from like toddler on, she was jamming with me and learning the words. Until she, eventually, had all her own fave songs! Oldies? No way! Classics. From the best! Great video! Thanks for the preview!

[@highlightsvideopro]

Thank you Shannon. I've always said, "Yourself or Someone Like You" is one of the greatest rock albums of all time. It's in my Mt. Rushmore of albums for sure. Enjoy and have a great time with your daughter.

[@chucktplatt]

AWESOME 😎! Thanks for the upload

[@journeygirl_2010]

We are seening them in Virginia Beach tomorrow and we can't wait!

[@phoenixmoon3]

Thank you. ❤

[@TheRedDevil_NC]

I played their first album over and over in my old mustang in the late 90s until the cassette literally gave out. So many good songs

[@tracksidethomas]

I went through about 3 copies of their first album. One tape and 2 CDs!!!

[@Thatgurlfridai]

​@@tracksidethomasl went Thru 2 CD'S 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pcasella8492]

Rob looking mighty fine.

[@andrewcontreras8077]

Back to Good - I hear all the ladies singing LOL! If you know you know

[@michellem2273]

I keep looking for my head I was in the 2nd row

[@tracksidethomas]

Saw them June 2 in Sparks. Freaking amazing!

[@lauriejones5429]

I’m glad I found this! I wasted an entire morning talking with a fake!😂

[@highlightsvideopro]

Talking with a fake?

[@alanalmeidahemberth9527]

Melhor banda de todos os tempos.....🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lauriejones5429]

Awesome as always!!

[@tamicrawford7316]

Amazing

[@jewelsg.9670]

I am in Houston and I will see them June 30th

[@jenniferquigley5542]

MB20 will always remain the best band ever created .

[@ForeverMetal_1961]

Such beautiful music and song writing. Robert Thomas is truly a multi-talented individual. When he sings I just want to cry. It's too bad though with that Big Headed Man whose really blocking the view!! He stands out greatly from everyone else. I'm annoyed watching from my phone!! I'd really be annoyed had I been there behind him!! He knows too as he's looking and towering over everyone else!! GEEZE!!!😡

[@highlightsvideopro]

True but not many care about anyone around them anymore. In fact there was a group post about someone standing directly in front of someone for the entire show and the majority of the posters in the fan page group said it was all the guy's fault behind for sitting down.

[@ForeverMetal_1961]

@@highlightsvideopro So, what you're saying is you'd be the oddball for sitting down and basically the seat you pay for is really a waste of money?? What people really pay for nowadays is the "Standing Space??" I'll never grasp nor understand today's society!!😖

[@highlightsvideopro]

@@ForeverMetal_1961 Pretty much. That's why I said why does any venue have or sell seats? What those folks really want is everything general admission and they can use their weight to dominate space and be a nuisance to everyone that's not them. But the venues don't do that. I don't go into a concert thinking I'm going to stand the entire time nor do I think I am going to sit the entire time. It's a happy medium. What I am saying is if everyone in the entire crowd or section for that matters is obliging by sitting down and you have 1 chump not willing to do so that is complete bs!

[@sophiacomert6196]

Such a fun song!!!

[@chrisbas9490]

I gotta see them!!!

[@bettinabodsworth558]

Thx for sharing ❤

[@kimberlywelch1620]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤m❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@zekevosmeier1395]

Love Disease

[@chrisbas9490]

His lung power is siiick!!!

[@johnnyhoang1452]

Sounds alot better in person then radio or KZbin you just gotta be there I caught the show in vegas at cosmopolitan

[@highlightsvideopro]

Totally! Who knew? 27 years later and so many shows and singing, Rob would sound even better than when he first broke through. I'm using an iPhone 13. That is the best they will allow in but for those who can't be there it's next best thing.

[@alanrafi2097]

Great video. Didn’t realize Bigfoot was a Matchbox Twenty fan!

[@highlightsvideopro]

Nailed it! They truly have fans of "all" ages and sizes. I didn't realize there were so many "mega" fans. Mega= those that see them more than 3 times per tour.

[@Cablecol]

Rob Thomas's stardom then he made the huge hit smooth with Santana.

[@renaegotbutterflies]

❤❤❤

[@estherharrison3786]

I have all his CD ❤️

[@s1p2a3r4]

dimonds in the sky...reality is an illusion, matrrix

[@kuyajaypelayoiv9628]

Play in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@sandymccleskey334]

❤❤😢❤❤😢❤❤😮😂❤❤

[@mk5224]

What row were you in? Great quality! This tour seems quite different than previous tours. I can't pinpoint exactly how though.

[@highlightsvideopro]

8th row- middle. Very worth it. I hope they keep touring and creating new music.

[@mk5224]

@highlightsvideopro I agree on their energy. I've liked them since they came out but I'm not a huge fan of the new stuff yet. Maybe when I see them in a few weeks my opinion will change. Your video quality is excellent, thank you for posting these!

[@highlightsvideopro]

You’re welcome. I’ve listened to the new album and was a bit disappointed. It was too slow, songs are too short and didn’t showcase anything. It reminded me of a Rob Thomas show at a quiet Java House or an NPR lounge. Warm Blood is by far the best song.

[@davidlomker8455]

They did not play Bright Lights!!!! WOW!!!

[@SilverDraco]

They didn't?? They always do!

[@zacknewman300]

Yes they did. Last song of the night.

[@highlightsvideopro]

I didn’t record it, sorry!

[@davewidelec2030]

They didn't play where the lights go :(

[@lisahaverluk4037]

😊😅😮😊😊😊😊

[@alanalmeidahemberth9527]

🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@dennisorozcolopez897]

Someone have list of this songs?

[@highlightsvideopro]

They are listed. Look in the description for all song names.

[@dennisorozcolopez897]

@@highlightsvideopro thank u so much...

[@rgalunas]

I had a dream I was dancing with the girl in the white tight sexy top wow it was a great dream!

[@rgalunas]

While we dance face to face she sings to me and I kiss her wooo weird its like kissing Mr Thomas NO not me lol the thought has been written down ahhhhh Great light Show! A plus plus

[@Zekethenub1]

Who is the gentleman with the music stand reading music? And what circumstances led to this happening? 🤔

[@highlightsvideopro]

Did you watch the video through? He was called up the day before do to an illness of Pookie.

[@johnswaim1814]

Matt beck is from NYC..... Its a running joke that hes from whatever city they are in

[@highlightsvideopro]

Looks like I fell for it then.

[@johnswaim1814]

@@highlightsvideopro lol.... Most people do..... The other joke is the drummer gets a new nickname every show

[@paulholmes8398]

Who is that playing bass ? It's not pookie ( Brian Yale )

[@highlightsvideopro]

Read the description details. Pookie was sick.

[@heyyo1636]

Can you guys make a Rock album next time like the old days.

[@chrisbas9490]

Brafuckingvo!!!

[@johntammyhomerstad1849]

Where's Pookie?

[@rgalunas]

What happened to Pookie?

[@highlightsvideopro]

Was sick a few shows.

[@Its_just_me_again]

where was pookie?

[@highlightsvideopro]

Was sick. Had a replacement from LA drive down for Fresno and Bakersfield I believe. It’s in the video.

[@thumperjdm]

@@highlightsvideopro Joe was great! The crowd gave him a ton of love!!

[@haleyanne86]

I thought MB20 had 4 guys???

[@highlightsvideopro]

I believe 4 are credited as original members "in" the band but a few are new or for whatever reason just don't choose to be credited. However, he introduces them all in the show as if they are in the band.

[@haleyanne86]

@@highlightsvideopro weren't they a 5 piece band at one point in the early years? When did they become a '4 piece' band?

[@highlightsvideopro]

@@haleyanne86 correct. Adam Gaynor left in 2005.

[@haleyanne86]

@highlightsvideopro okay, I wasn't sure when he did. Thank you!

[@michaelmccurdy5964]

They didn’t play “she’s so mean”?!?!?

[@highlightsvideopro]

They did but I only recorded about half of the show..