Career
As part of the band, he has appeared in the films Scooby-Doo and Father"s Day, as well as on the television series Las Vegas. In 2012, it was made official that Karges was no longer a part of Sugar Ray. Karges also performed for a period of time during the early 1990s with Californian Punk/Rock band T.S.O.L, a band who continuously struggled with internal turmoil which Karges was ultimately a victim of, leaving the band.
Karges is married to Julie Holland-Karges.
They have three sons: Matthew Junior., Andrew and John. They also find instruments for kids in hospitals who can"t afford them.
To help aid the organization, Karges has organized exclusive Sugar Ray concerts (where ticket sales go to MFAC), as well as several eBay auctions of his signed bass guitars all of Fender make. Karges" hobbies include surfing, golf and photography.
He has two Golden Retrievers, Bowie and Kayla, both of whom can be seen on the inside sleeve of Sugar Ray"s self-titled album (2001).
He and his house were featured on an episode of Music Television Cribs. His 1968 Dodge Charger was featured in band"s issue of DUB magazine.