The Ataris at McKinley Hill

Last week, I caught The Ataris play at Mckinley Hill.

Razorback's 22nd Anniversary Party

 Yesterday marked the 22nd year of one of the Philippine's greatest rock acts, Razorback.

Taken from the Razorback Facebook page.

Read more about last year's Anniversary gig here and here.

Manila Music Festival: A night to celebrate music

 Last night, the group behind the Malasimbo Music Festival held the very first Manila Music Festival. The event was held on the Aseana Grounds, a vast open space near MOA.

Local bands including Razorback, Sinosikat, Wilabaliw, and Kwjan serenaded the crowd. International talents like Afrika Bambaataa, Shinichi Osawa, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad.

A first in Manila, the organizers hope this is the first of many festivals to come. It was a night of beer, music, and dancing. My only regret was opting to bring my digicam instead of the DSLR.

I arrived at around 6 p.m. to escape the Philippine heat we've been experiencing lately, such a shame I missed the water gun fights!

Sinosikat was the first band I caught. 

The lovely Sarah Meier hosted the event. (I am in love with her pants and her ear jewelry!)

Next came Kjwan. They played "Daliri"-- hearing them play that 7 year old song was the culmination of a high school dream.

(Here is Marc Abaya.. posing for my camera. Hah!)

(and showering himself with beer) 

 The electrical performance of Wilabaliw was next. I cannot imagine how they manage performing with the stunts they pull on stage-- Imean I get tired with a round of Guitar Hero!

 Finally Razorback was up! Yay! 

(Just because there are never enough shots of band drummers, here's Bri. )

 Ali Shaheed Muhammad before his set..

..and his view from the stage.

Had to go home soon after this, and it was too bad I missed the two other foreign acts. 

As you can see, the festival was awesome! I just wish they'd make tickets more affordable next time, I bet more people would definitely come.

Till the next Manila Music Festival!

Kalayo at the Sole Initiative Launch

It was weeks ago when I first watched Kalayo perform.  They played at the Tribu Sole Initiative Launch.

With the band's music described as "filipino world music", this is definitely a sound you must experience. Formerly Pinikpikan, the band has been around for quite some time wowing audiences with a different type of music.

Kalayo is composed of Sammy Asuncion, Louie Talan, Boy Garrovillo, Budeths Casinto, DJ Rodriguez, and Reli de Vera. You can find their Facebook page here.

Check out the Tribu Sole Initiative article on WIM.

Manila Music Festival

Have you heard about the Manila Music Festival?

From the group that brought us the Malasimbo Arts and Music Festival

Happening on the 1st of May at the Alphaland Bay City Grounds on Asean Ave. 

This should be really fun! Enjoy foreign acts like Afrika Bambaataa, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, and Shinichi Osawa. Plus, great local bands like Kjwan, Sinosikat, and Razorback (!!! yay!!) will be performing.

I heard there were gonna be water guns!

MMF site

MMF Facebook

MMF Twitter

Razorback's Album launch: Three Minutes of Glory

Finally, the new album is coming out! Check out Three Minutes of Glory:

You can also listen to another single from the upcoming album here: You and Your Sins
Here's how to win a chance to be the first one to own an autographed album: Razorback photo contest



Are you excited yet?

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW.

Razorback page
Jeepney Rock Stop page

Check out what happened during the album launch here: Three Minutes of Glory Album Launch