Posts Tagged ‘musicians’
Photo of the Day [POTD]: vice
It’s hard to get rid of some bad habits. Believe me, I’ve tried. Some are just too ingrained and just run too deep.
Mio fighst Cancer
Last Friday, a slew of celebrities and musicians all made their way to Music Museum in support of Mio — a five year old boy battling cancer. The show of concern was overwhelming, as the participation of so many groups and individuals was really inspiring.
Here are a few photos from the event.
[mio with mommy jas]
[gab valenciano]
[the cardio boys]
[jake cuenca]
[maja salvador]
For more information, you can check out Mio Fights Cancer.
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Up Dharma Down @ Yehey!
Terno Records artist Up Dharma Down came over to the Yehey office for a quick chat event to promote their new album, ‘Bipolar’.
Here are some photos from the event.
Bitch for Change
Known for their constant complaints and rocking performances, independent band Reklamo have taken their bitching and stamped their unique brand of music into one solid album, Bitch for Change.
With their eclectic sound ranging from classic rock to a bit of funk to some dabbling in island rhythms to good old rock and roll, the aural pleasures reminiscent of bands like Primus, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jimi Hendrix come to mind. Of course, it would be a bit unfair to liken the trio to some rock and roll royalty… Besides the band does add their own brand of bitchin’ styles to the mix.
Their first two tracks, I Hate Everybody and I Am My Own Bestfriend, are funky bass slapping tunes that make you bob your head, uncontrollably. And for some reason, despite the seeming negativity of the tunes, you tend to agree with what the band is driving at. Listen closely to the lyrics, and you’ll get what I’m saying.
My two favorite tracks from the album, though, are 3 for 100 — a very catchy tune, reminiscent of the old school, classic rock simplistic approach: uncomplicated, no hidden meanings behind the lyrics with rockin guitar riffs and a superfluous guitar solo and Lahat Bawal — a funked out, motorists lament on the sorry state of the traffic scheme here in the Philippines.
If I had to complain (no pun intended) on one thing on the album, it would probably have to be the fact that I had to run to five different music stores to find the CD. But after listening (and relistening) to the music, I find pleasure in the fact that there are still [local] bands out there willing to record independently just to get THEIR music out there. Sure, it may come at a cost, but the music is untainted by bigger music labels, and the artists get to do their own thing.
Reklamo may not be able to change the way things work in the Philippines, but with their debut album, Bitch for Change, they may just see a some movement in the music industry.
Reklamo are:
LC de Leon – vocals, guitar, and banjo
Mig Dayanghirang – bass, back up vocals
Ciro de Leon – drums, whistle, back up vocals
mandy moore presscon
Straight from the airport, America’s pop princess singer / songwriter / actress Mandy Moore made her way to the Richmonde Hotel for her much awaited presscon. The room was packed with press and fans alike…and trying to squeeze in for a spot between warm bodies and camera crews was an experience in itself. But I found my nook, contorted my body and just fired away…in between shifting positions, and ducking and dodging other cameras, lenses and hands.
Catch her later on tonight [12 March 2008 at 7:30 PM] as Eastwood City will be transformed into a makeshift amphitheater for her one-day performance.
Read a Music Review on her new album.
colbie caillat
Colbie Caillat, the singer / songwriter behind the catchy tune “Bubbly”, and the new single Realize had her meet and greet cum presscon at Tropezz Bar and Resto a few hours ago. She graciously answered the questions thrown at her, and even gave us a sample performance, by belting out a few bars of Bob Marley’s “Waiting in Vain”.
For those of you interested in catching Colbie perform live and in person, she will be touring the Ayala Malls for a couple of performances with “OPM’s Soulchild,” Julianne as her front act. Catch her on the following dates:
- March 11, 7:00 PM: Glorietta Activity Center
- March 12, 6:00 PM: Trinoma
You can also find out more by reading this article.
In a few hours, it’s off to Mandy Moore’s presscon…
maroon 5 presscon
last wednesday, mca music held a presscon for maroon 5 at the araneta gazebo, a few hours before their concert.
as a result, we were only given 15 minutes with the band…
you can check out an article in Yehey!
