Chris Plogmann:
Bass guitarist, Chris Plogmann, is 26 years old and hails from Graham, Washington. In his nine years of playing the bass guitar, clarinet, and bass clarinet, Chris has played in the Bethel High School Symphonic Concert Band and Jazz Band. His first song ever played on the bass guitar in it's entirety was “My Friend of Misery” by Metallica. Chris is a United States Navy veteran. He served six years homeported out of Everett, WA onboard the USS Fife and USS Ingraham (where he would play daily for hours on end during long deployments), and one year of shore duty at IMF Maintenance Facility located on Naval Station Everett. Most of his musical influence comes from Justin Chancellor of Tool, Stu Hamm, Michael Manring, and Victor Wooten. Chris currently resides in Graham, Washington.
Rochelle Meigs:
Acoustic Rhythm Guitarist and Vocalist, Rochelle Meigs, is 25 years old and hails from Kent, Washington. In her 13 years of playing the guitar and singing, Rochelle has performed in numerous Pacific Northwest bars, coffee houses, and other various venues; Northwest Superstar; Colgate Country Showdown; and Puyallup Fair. Her first song ever sung was “Angel Baby” by Linda Ronstadt. Most of her musical influences come from her Aunt Cindy who is a wonderful Pacific Northwest singer/songwriter. Other influences include Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix, and inspiration from different genera’s of music. Rochelle currently resides in Graham, Washington.
Mike Plogmann:
Electric Lead Guitarist, Mike Plogmann, is 41 years old and hails from Graham, Washington. In his 28 years of playing the guitar, Mike has played in garage band settings, but never live on stage until Mismatch came along. Much of his classical training has allowed him to venture out into playing various musical genera’s. Mike’s first song ever played on the guitar was “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Most of his musical influence comes from Joe Satriani, Metallica, Tony Lommi of Black Sabbath, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Ludwig Van Beethoven. Mike currently resides in Graham, Washington.
Steve Albert:
Drums/Percussionist, Steve Albert, is 24 years old and hails from Dover, New Hampshire. In his 12 years of playing the drums, Steve’s played in such groups as the St. Mary’s Academy Concert Band; Dover High School Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Drama Club Theater Productions; Theater Productions for Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick, Maine and Garrison Players in Dover, New Hampshire; professionally recorded in Buster Simcus from Dover, New Hampshire; professionally recorded with 202 The Band from Rochester, New Hampshire; and the United States Air Force Tops in Blue 2005 Tryouts in San Antonio, Texas. His first song ever played on the drum set was “Feel The Pain” by Dinosaur Jr. Steve is a United States Air Force veteran. Most of his musical influence comes from his late Godfather Marc Bernier, Jose Pasillas III of Incubus, Carter Beauford of Dave Mathews Band, John Blackwell, Keith Moon of The Who, and Taylor Hawkins/Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters. Steve currently resides in University Place, Washington.
Influences
All listed above in Band Memebers Biographies.
Sounds Like
"Graham-based Mismatch has a style that combines blues, rock, soul and even a little country." -John Larson; Tacoma Weekly
"Meigs has a deep sultry voice that drips with passion. Watching her sing with her eyes closed and fits clenched, you know she is remembering whatever it was that inspired the song. She moved around the stage feeling music while belting out the emotional lyrics."
-Beth Elliot; The Ledger (University of Washington Tacoma)
"I consider myself a music nerd, so comparing bands is generally pretty frickin’ easy. Still, every so often, a band stumps me and I need to admit defeat."
"The quartet of Rochelle Meigs (guitar, vocals), Chris Plogman (bass), Mike Plogman (guitar) and Steve Albert (drums) formed a little less than a year ago but are already causing quite a stir in the Northwest’s alternative music scene. Doing mostly self-penned material courtesy of Meigs’ knack to craft a good song, the band is highly original both musically and lyrically."
-Tony Engelhartl; The Weekly Volcano
Mismatch is a four piece Indie Rock band out of Graham, WA. The band consists of Rochelle Meigs on guitar and vocals, Mike Plogmann on lead guitar, Chris Plogmann on bass, and Steve Albert on drums/percussion. Mismatch plays mostly originals consisting of such genres as Indie Rock, Contemporary, Alternative, and Blues. They also play several covers consisting of such bands as Alice in Chains and The Cranberries. There are two songs loaded on the Mismatch My Space profile page, which are live recordings and not professional. There's also several live videos posted that will give you a little taste of the band’s style. Mismatch is going to be busy recording in the studio throughout January and is planning on releasing our first CD/demo beginning with our 2008 shows from February and beyond. The band has headlined most of its shows this past fall, playing several shows just about every weekend beginning in late August. Mismatch also takes pleasure in opening or playing in between other bands. They simply enjoy playing music and breaking out onto the Pacific Northwest Music Scene.
Mismatch has performed at the following 19 venues in nine cities and two states: Hell’s Kitchen-Tacoma, WA; 4th Ave Tav-Olympia, WA; Red Room-Portland, OR; Caffe Bella-Seattle, WA; Bob’s Java Jive-Tacoma, WA; Mocha Moo-Lakewood, WA; Jazz Bones-Tacoma, WA; Club Vertigo-Tacoma, WA; McChord AFB Hanger 7; Maggie O’Tooles-Lakewood, WA; Northern Pacific Coffee Co.-Tacoma, WA; Cascade People’s Community Center-Seattle, WA; Antique Sandwich Co.-Tacoma, WA; McChord AFB Theater; Café Diallo-University Place, WA; Dawson’s Tavern-Tacoma, WA; Hide Away Pub & Deli-McChord AFB; and three Private Parties in Puyallup, Spanaway, and Graham, WA.
Other artists that Mismatch has performed with include Sammy Barrett (Seattle), Ice Bird (LA), Atomic Outlaws (Tacoma), Dirty Bird (Tacoma), Voxxy Vallejo (Tacoma), Jane C (Seattle), Kurt Lindsay (Seattle), Tee (University Place), Kristen Marlo (Spokane), Dave Hannon (Spokane), Last Chance Romeos (Tacoma), Tin Man (Puyallup), 9-Pound Hammer (Tacoma), Dustin Lafferty (Tacoma), Mary Win (Seattle), Meredith Connie (Tacoma), Jerin Falkner (Seattle)…etc.
Mismatch has also had interview articles published in the Weekly Volcano, Tacoma Weekly, and The Ledger. Gig listings have been published in the Weekly Volcano, Happy Friday Club Newsletter, and The Stranger. The publishing’s can be found on the bands My Space profile page along with pictures. Since the band has got its name out, Mismatch has drawn some pretty decent size crowds on the weekdays and weekends.
For booking inquiries, contact Steve Albert/Manager by e-mail at mismatch253@yahoo.com or on the bands My Space Profile Page. Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.
Was nice of you to let us know you were playing at McChord, thanks , sorry we couldn't come. am missing you guys allot. when can you come to the Moo?? let us know love judy and Em
At this time...Angie and I are looking over the possible acts and it will not be easy to make the decision with some many great musicians out there....I am sending her your request to be added in the decision process...thank you for your interest...and I am sure that we will be seeing you all soon,
I am so excited for Bobs Java Jive this weekend. I am hoping to have mikes jacket done by then and i will get with you about wardrobe. I have a few ideas. XOXO -Mandy
Thanks fer addin' us to yer friends, folks...all the best to ya in 2008!… do c'mon out an' see us sometime soon...Boys of Greenwood Glen, a drinkin' band with an Irish problem …
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