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Rob Thomas

Friday, September 18th
10:40PM - 12:00AM

Instruments: Piano and guitar (and an unbelievable voice)

Lives: Somewhere in New York state

You first heard of him when...
...you heard the song "Push" off of the Matchbox 20 album, Exile on Mainstream.

Familiar Lyrics:
This ain't over, no not here, not while I still need you around
You don't owe me, we might change
Yeah we just might feel good
I wanna push you around, I will, I will
I wanna push you down, I will, I will
I wanna take you for granted, I wanna take you for granted
I will

You know him now because...
...of his phenomenally successful collaboration with Carlos Santana, "Smooth".
...his recently released album, Cradlesong, debuted at #3 on the US charts.
..."This is How a Heart Breaks" was the theme song of the '05 NBA playoffs.
...his foundation Sidewalk Angels helps city folk and animals live better lives.

Recipe to make Rob Thomas:

1/2 cup Bob Dylan
1/2 cup Kurt Cobain
1 cup Paul Simon
1 tbsp. Rivers Cuomo
1 tbsp. Eli Manning
2 tsp. Polo Ralph Lauren
2 tsp. Jake from Pretty in Pink

Mix Dylan, Cobain, and Simon in studio at 3A.M., though it must be lonely. Allow to evolve and harden into lyrically superior songs. Add Cuomo, Manning, Lauren, and Jake when on stage or talk show. Watch show and get rocked. Make sure you know whereabouts of wife and/or daughter.