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Match by Match

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Match by Match was started by accident in March of 2010 when, due to random technological chance, Gray Bouchard and Melissa Coppola met via the now obsolete internet chat site, Chatroulette. At the time, Gray was touring solo as Red Lanterns, and Melissa was in grad school studying classical performance, but neither was very happy. They video chatted for months before meeting in person and falling in love.

Realizing they were both frustrated by the lack of opportunity to make the kind of music they really wanted to hear, they started collaborating musically. Eventually, they recorded a demo, played several shows up and down New England, and generally created a ruckus. They developed a unique sound influenced by indie rock, folk and musical theater, working hard to create a performance you couldn't ignore... for better or for worse. Somewhere along the way, they relocated to Ann Arbor, MI, started wearing formal wear and recorded a full length album, searching for more members to add to their weird little family. Just this past month, they met Linden McEachern on Craigslist, and she promptly joined the lineup with her upright bass, in all its bowed glory. It's funny how things happen the way they do.

Match by Match has been playing all around Michigan ever since, and as the winner of The Ark’s Fall 2010 Student Songwriter Series, they opened for Bobby Long at his 2011 debut performance at The Ark. They have gotten local radio airplay on 107.1 FM and have shared the stage with bands like The Verve Pipe, The Ultrasounds, Archie Powell & The Exports, Gun Lake, The Appleseed Collective, Lake Folk, We Are the Willows, Christopher the Conquered and The Wandering Bears.

Match by Match has released an EP, “Books”, as well as a full length concept album available for free streaming and download via matchbymatch.bandcamp.com . Thanks to the donations of family, friends and strangers, MxM's kickstarter project in support of their debut album, ended with a final total of $3,000 raised towards recording costs. "American Crowbar", based on the curious life of Phineas Gage, was released August 2011 and has been steadily gaining praise and recognition. The album is currently being produced into a musical in collaboration with The New Theatre Project at their new space in Ypsilanti, MI, opening on September 29th, 2011.

"I don't wanna call what this duo does merely folk, nor do I wanna say something like chamber-pop. Many of their compositions are so damned precious and ornate that it just exhibits what must be called 'orchestral...' Much of American Crowbar feels best suited to be heard within an old theatre house, soaking into red velvet curtains and resonating off of dusty, worn woodwork. They seem to be following steadily behind the schools of Monger and Bathgate, but striking their own path, girded by the male/female harmonization and inclination for evocative crescendos, shimmering acoustic guitars and chilly strings." -Jeff Milo, Ann Arbor Observer Join the MxM family and say hi at matchbymatch@gmail.com.

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Gray Bouchard - guitar & vocals
Melissa Coppola - accordion, piano, ukulele & vocals..

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  • ASHESANDGOLDUST

    Thank you most kindly for the add.

    Blessings,
    ASHES&GOLDUST

    1 year ago
  • Antoine José Cazalon

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    1 year ago
  • Spirits Of Another Day

    Thank you for the friendship ! Peace from Sunny Detroit City ! ~Tom facebook.com/spiritsofanotherday

    2 years ago
  • nijibug

    Hey Melissa! Love from the alto II section~ (umich women's glee)

    2 years ago
  • Stella Ahangi

    Thanks a lot for the request. Wishing you all the best,
    Stella Ahangi

    2 years ago
  • Photographers

    we are playing at the ark on jan. 25th with gifts or creatures. You should come, its free and we can hang out and talk then.

    2 years ago
  • Black Jackets

    Hi there, thanks for your request!
    Merry Christmas, and we would love to see your comments about our music!
    Thanks, much love, BJ

    2 years ago
  • Hurricane Terry

    Thanks for the friend request. We are looking for new artist development clients for 2011. First impressions mean a lot. When it comes to checking out your site, recordings, layout to your promos, everything gets taken into consideration from managers, labels, booking agents, publicists and more.


    Does your band have what it takes to get to the next level? What separates your band from the others? Compare your band to some of the bands you have shared the stage with or listen to everyday. Are you ready? We are here to help your band out no matter if we manage you or not. We offer studios to consulting to graphic design. Don't be left behind without direction.


    3 song recording special going on at various studios we book. Looking to record and want the BEST recordings email us! We are looking for SERIOUS bands that are ready.Dont be left behind. Bands hit us up.


    3 bands signed in 2010. You next for 2011?


    Terry Coughlin
    Artist Development
    DJQ Productions

    2 years ago
  • Thy Celtic Cross

    Hi, thanks for the add, nice to meet you. Pleased to announce the NEW vocalist for the project, from Rio de Janeiro,
    Brazil, pleased to welcome Tatiana Tsai.

    You can hear Tatiana on the new revised version of the track: "Requiem Aeterna"--> www.myspace.com/renaissancecourt . You can hear more of Tatiana on her Myspace page, here: http://www.myspace.com/tatianatsai

    Thanks for the friendship, feel free to drop by for a listen and comment if you wish, Cheers!


    Join us on Facebook->

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thy-Celtic-Cross/105280899514027

    Thy Celtic Cross

    2 years ago
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    THE ISLINGTON HOUSE'S LAST SHOW EVER! WE'RE ALL MOVING AWAY FROM BOSTON! THIS SHOW HAS TO BE HUGE!
    Monday, August 16
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    SQUINCH OWL - First show in Boston since May and last show in Boston for a potentially long long time. Amazing bluesy punky banjo-playing singer-songwriter from New York.
    http://squinchowl.bandcamp.com

    LADDERLEGS - Super weird and awesome noisy punk? Playing a special acoustic set! http://www.myspace.com/ladderleg

    HELP US GIVE OUR HOUSE AN AMAZING SEND OFF! SPREAD THE WORD! THIS SHOW

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General Info

  • Genre: Acoustic / Folk Rock / Pop Punk

    Location Ann Arbor, Un

    Profile Views: 8337

    Last Login: 1/7/2013

    Member Since 6/10/2010

    Website facebook.com/matchbymatch

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Match by Match was started by accident in March of 2010 when, due to random technological chance, Gray Bouchard and Melissa Coppola met via the now obsolete internet chat site, Chatroulette. At the time, Gray was touring solo as Red Lanterns, and Melissa was in grad school studying classical performance, but neither was very happy. They video chatted for months before meeting in person and falling in love. Realizing they were both frustrated by the lack of opportunity to make the kind of music they really wanted to hear, they started collaborating musically. Eventually, they recorded a demo, played several shows up and down New England, and generally created a ruckus. They developed a unique sound influenced by indie rock, folk and musical theater, working hard to create a performance you couldn't ignore... for better or for worse. Somewhere along the way, they relocated to Ann Arbor, MI, started wearing formal wear and recorded a full length album, searching for more members to add to their weird little family. Just this past month, they met Linden McEachern on Craigslist, and she promptly joined the lineup with her upright bass, in all its bowed glory. It's funny how things happen the way they do. Match by Match has been playing all around Michigan ever since, and as the winner of The Ark's Fall 2010 Student Songwriter Series, they opened for Bobby Long at his 2011 debut performance at The Ark. They have gotten local radio airplay on 107.1 FM and have shared the stage with bands like The Verve Pipe, The Ultrasounds, Archie Powell & The Exports, Gun Lake, The Appleseed Collective, Lake Folk, We Are the Willows, Christopher the Conquered and The Wandering Bears. Match by Match has released an EP, "Books", as well as a full length concept album available for free streaming and download via http://matchbymatch.bandcamp.com. Thanks to the donations of family, friends and strangers, MxM's kickstarter project in support of their debut album, ended with a final total of $3,000 raised towards recording costs. "American Crowbar", based on the curious life of Phineas Gage, was released August 2011 and has been steadily gaining praise and recognition. The album is currently being produced into a musical in collaboration with The New Theatre Project at their new space in Ypsilanti, MI, opening on September 29th, 2011. "I don't wanna call what this duo does merely folk, nor do I wanna say something like chamber-pop. Many of their compositions are so damned precious and ornate that it just exhibits what must be called 'orchestral...' Much of American Crowbar feels best suited to be heard within an old theatre house, soaking into red velvet curtains and resonating off of dusty, worn woodwork. They seem to be following steadily behind the schools of Monger and Bathgate, but striking their own path, girded by the male/female harmonization and inclination for evocative crescendos, shimmering acoustic guitars and chilly strings." -Jeff Milo, Ann Arbor Observer Join the MxM family and say hi at matchbymatch@gmail.com.

  • Members

    Gray Bouchard - guitar & vocals<br> Melissa Coppola - accordion, ukulele & vocals

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    A little sweet, a little sour.

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