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Resty Fabunan Will Set His Guitar on Fire?

Gerry D — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:06:01 +0000

Maria Cafra and Resty Fabunan will stage a one-night only concert on Saturday in Makati. The BIG question on every 70's Pinoy rocker is if Resty will set his guitar on fire.

Expect to hear their classic Pinoy rock hits Kumusta Mga Kaibigan, Cool Ka Lang Pare, Kapalaran and many more!

Also featuring PLUG!

Fete De La Musique 2009 - French Music Festival in the Philippines

Gerry D — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:56:40 +0000

2009 Fete De La Musique themed "Music is Language" will be held on June 20, 2009 at the MetroWalk complex in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines. Performing are tens of Filipino bands from Pinoy rock and pop stars to upcoming singers and bands from various genres such as rock, metal, reggae, world/folk, blues, jazz and even electronica. Free entrance

Buckyard Boyz. Hip Hop from Legazpi City, Albay

Elmer Ramos — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:54:25 +0000

Hiphop has launched a thousand manic B-Boys - from the dingy streets of Manila to the posh subdivisions of Quezon City. And of course in Bikol we have the Buckyard Boyz.

“Kung ihahalintulad namin ang pamumuhay nila doon[US] siguro na-witness din namin yung crime”, says Nick, speaking in semi-baritone over a hot afternoon at Pili in Camarines Sur. The rest of the crew were chilling-out after a tedious a photo shoot for Rebolusyon Rekords’ MusikMax Bicol compilation CD.

Cut the Crap, Here’s Centerfold!

Elmer Ramos — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:46:18 +0000

Good thing bands like Centerfold from Bikolandia offer a fresher alternative to the puke-inducing sonic dumpsite. Composed of Ma. Vanessa J. Navarro on vocals, Deannel Baracena and Carlo Nikko “Khatz” Catimbang on guitars, Edgar Jose “Eboy” Badiola on bass and James Lloyd Seminiano on drums, the band contributes two song for the much-anticipated MusikMax Bikol compilation CD. Paying the proverbial dues through non-stop gigging and even garnering a slot at Silver Shiny Jeepney compilation(2005)

Blueskrieg at Club Dredd 8-21-2008

Gerry D — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:14:34 +0000

Photos of Blueskrieg Night at Club Dredd (Aug 8, 2008) featuring Pinoy blues rock bands PLUG and DR.CROWLEY, although most of the photos here are of DR. CROWLEY. We must have been glued to watching and listening to PLUG's excellent performance, fantastic feel, soul and all... Chester definitely unloaded facets of his guitar skills which are either new or kept secret until last night.

Stolenshots. SKA band from Legazpi City, Albay.

Gerry D — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:49:08 +0000

STOLENSHOTS is a SKA band from Legazpi City, Albay - featured in the upcoming MUSIKMAX BICOL compilation CD where they share three skankin and groovy original songs "Movin To The Top" "Chocolate Brocn Coffee" and the anthemic "Rudies Cry". Inside, watch video of Stolenshots recording sessions in the recording studio.

Eyescream Tours SM Malls

Gerry D — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:26:20 +0000

EYESCREAM band takes their MEMORIES music CD down south of the NLEX as they embark on a Southern Mall Tour this summer 2008. EYESCREAM will play the songs from their "MEMORIES" debut CD to the Pinoy rock crowds on the following dates and venues...

February 29 at SM Dasmarinas in Cavite
March 8 at SM Molino in Cavite
March 14 at SM City Lucena in Lucena City, Quezon

On the last leg of their Southern Mall Tour, they will hold a full concert at the Central Park Garden Cafe in Lucena City, Quezon. Central Park Garden Cafe is the premiere live concert venue in Lucena City for top music acts in the Philippines such as Bamboo and Imago bands.

RAKRAKAN sa DREDD the return of GRIN DEPT

Gerry D — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:48:30 +0000

RAKRAKAN presents ang pagbabalik ng GRIN DEPARTMENT! RAKRAKAN sa CLUB DREDD featuring the bands: - AIO - BATTLE CITY - RESURRECTED - DAHON - GRIN DEPARTMENT that’s right, DAHON is now playing on RAKRAKAN gigs coz those guys are RAK N ROL to the BONE - blues influenced but ROCK talaga sila. aminin na natin, hehehe. See yall.

RAKRAKAN sa CLUB DREDD

Gerry D — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:37:18 +0000

RAKRAKAN was hatched, conceived, born and reared at the old Club Dredd in Timog. That was 1995 to 1996. Forward to 2007. Club Dredd is back at Gweilos in Eastwood. RAKRAKAN is back at Club Dredd. On Thursday, September 27, 2007 Featured bands are: - Not So Fast - LemonBee - Dahon - Spoon - Lila See ya gang. RAKRAKAN na!

Lampano Alley Band Live at 19East Music Hall

Gerry D — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:08:34 +0000

Here’s a music video from the main attraction of the Blueskrieg at 19East evening, the Lampano Alley band. The song is “Losing You” an original tune from their 2003 CD. Binky in top mood, Tom Colvin was smoking on harp, Edwin kinda aggressive on guitar, Simon pumpin Motown bass tones and Rey swinging on drums. [...]