Obsidian Bar and Grill will be the newest rock gig destination in Manila located specifically at the Ortigas Home Depot. We are inviting all of you to come and join us at the Weekend Launch Party on March 12 and 13. You better not miss this because really cool local bands will be performing (please see poster above)! Not sure yet about the entrance fee but I guess it’s just the normal P150. The food here is great and the beer is really cheap so this is the place to be when you want to watch local bands and chill out.

Hope to see you there!

You may see the map going to Obsidian at www.obsidianph.com.

There’s a written phrase in Hayley’s wrist which says “Kamusta Kayo”?

Paramore rocked SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds last night! The concert grounds were packed of Parawhores (fans of Paramore) and almost everybody were singing Paramore’s songs. The Philippines is fortunate to be the last stop on their tour before they come back to their homeland.   Karla and I got VIP tickets, courtesy of Coy Caballes of Globe, but I think we were actually at the Gold area. I heard that the VIPs were transferred to the Gold area at the last minute while the Gold ticket holders were transferred to the VIP section. Allegedly, this was a demand from the foreign production because they “didn’t want the VIPs to be hurt”. For me, it didn’t really matter because I think that the section we’re in was much better than being in the frontmost. I guess it didn’t matter to me because I did not spend a single dime to get a hold of my ticket. But don’t get me wrong, I actually feel for the people who have bought the tickets and did not get the satisfaction they were expecting. If I were in their place, I’d definitely be furious. I just hope that the organizers or production will settle this. We want Paramore to back here in Manila so I guess they really have to fix things. Read the rest of this entry »

UP Fair is one of my most anticipated events every year. Aside from the simple affiliation of being a UP alumna, I’ve had a blast during UP Fairs during my college years and even after graduation. It’s really different whenever I’m there. I feel I’m home. Even though many people say that UP fairs are always dangerous and unsafe to go, I really don’t care. During UP Fairs, the crowds are always a mixture of the grungy emo kids, UP and non-UP students, yuppies, artists and many more. Watching bands while I am at the audience is always a thrill for me and it really doesn’t matter if I stand for a couple of hours.  Read the rest of this entry »

As part of the San Miguel Beer Sarap Magbabad parties, San Miguel Pale Pilsen will be having their series of foam parties that will kick off in 5 different cities on March 5 and 6. See the schedule below:

• March 5 – Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna – Rocksteddy
• March 5 – Edsa Central Park, Mandaluyong – Sugarfree and Parokya ni Edgar
• March 6 – Plazuela, Tarlac City – Cueshe
• March 6 – MEPZ, Cebu City – Brownman Revival
• March 6 – Rodelsa Circle, Cagayan de Oro – 360

Aside from the bands that will be performing, there will be Wet and Wild Bikini Babe Ledge Dances, Basketball Hoopla booth (win premium San Miguel Pale Pilsen limited edition items) and Foam Shots.

Red Horse Muziklaban is one of the most anticipated rock events since it started because this is where amateur bands are able to showcase their talents and be known in the rock scene. Last January 30th, me and fellow bloggers such as Juned and Karla were able to cover the Red Horse Muziklaban 2009 held at the Metrowalk Parking Lot. I felt that this was a much better location than at the Marikina Sports Complex last year. I hope that they continue to have this venue for the succeeding Red Horse Muziklaban events. Read the rest of this entry »

Drip has been creating raves in the Philippines and even in the global independent music scene because of their unique sound now, Drip has something new to offer to its fans. First is the 3 music videos that they have launched last January 29th in Greenbelt 5. They showed the music videos while they were performing at the Gallery. The videos were “Bloodletting”, “Blind” and “Turning Grey”. Read the rest of this entry »

Congratulations, Cresfel for winning the limited edition San Miguel Beer Frozen Mug! To the others who have joined, hope you join my other contests.

Saosin (pronounced as Seyosin) is a band from Newport Beach, California that is categorized under the screamo (scream + emo) genre of music. The band came here to Manila last January 22 and performed at the A. Venue Hall in Makati. Read the rest of this entry »

Drip has become one of my favorite local acts in Manila because of their distinct electronica sound and the soothing voice of Beng. It’s exciting to know that the band will be launching 3 music videos for their songs “Turning Grey”, “Blind” and “Bloodletting”. All of these 3 videos took 2 years in the making so I am quite excited to finally see those songs as music videos. Another good news is that they will be performing some of their new songs from their Spanish album which they collaborated with Instituto Cervantes as a tribute to a Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez. The event is free so anybody can come and join us. By the way, this event is sponsored by Puma. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s the first month of the year so I decided to give away a limited San Miguel Beer Frozen Mug. I got this from the Pale Pilsen Time Na Press Launch and since I already have mine, I want one of my readers to have it too! Read the rest of this entry »