The Dorques‘ album was just launched last week, November 14 at Saguijo Cafe in Makati City. Aside from them being the main act, there are other bands who performed such as Twin Lobster, The Camerawalls and Poubelle International. I was able to participate in a song performed by Poubelle International. I became a fruitshaker for a night ( mine’s an apple) and also “person number 4 “. Listen to this indie bank, their songs are really great. 2 of them are Swedish and 1 of them is Australian. They just came from Hong Kong and stayed 2 days here in Manila. Watch the video below to see me shake ( actually, my arm fats were shaking lolz ). Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Sharlyne Ang on November 17th, 2008 under Events
Bratpack has just recently opened its newest store in Greenbelt 5 Makati. A mini bloggers get together was held last November 12th at Greenbelt 5. Food that was served to guests were courtesy of Travel Cafe (it was delish! thanks! ). I think the main thing in this event was the riddle game wherein we could get the chance to win bags such as Jansport, Timbuk2 and Hedgren. The riddle game was really long because we have to answer 3 questions correctly and look for the objects in the bags displayed. It was like Pera o Bayong because we have to guess where the object is. It actually took more than an hour for us to finish the whole game. Take note, there has to be 10 winners. hahaha. Luckily, I won a bag! I was eyeing for the black bag but unfortunately I got the grey bag which was ok because that was my 2nd choice :). Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Sharlyne Ang on November 7th, 2008 under Events, sound trip
During this age of bands it’s always important to hear fresh new talents to at least be updated in the music scene. Red Horse supports fresh new bands through Red Horse Muziklaban. It’s actually on its 10th year and they are still rocking fresh new talents. Some of the bands that we know today were winners of Muziklaban before such as Mayonnaise, Hard Boiled Eggz, Gayuma ( last year’s winner) and many more.
The semi-final legs are already going on so if you still want to catch the rest of the legs, here is the schedule below. The most interesting part will be the Final Round wherein an international rock band who has become one of the “institutions of rock” during 90’s will be performing. Should I say the name of the band? Hmm, I’ll give you a clue, it was mentioned in the monologue of Marcus Adoro in the album Circus entitled “Punk Zappa” and it’s composed of these letters: S**pultura. Haha. If you are a 90’s headbanger, you would definitely know that Read the rest of this entry »
The name Shirley rings a bell to Eraserheads fans because: (1) It’s the title of an Eraserheads song included in Ultraelectromagneticpop and (2) it’s the name of a certain E-heads member’s ex-gf. ( hmm, a little bit of chika there hehe). Anyway, Ang Bandang Shirley actually has a little bit of a connection with the Eraserheads because the band was named as such due to a requirement in school (?) wherein they have to form a group name related to the Eheads ( hmm still have to verify that information )
Last October 25, Ang Bandang Shirley already launched its debut album entitled ‘Scary Debut’. The title of the album is very timely to its launch since Halloween was already approaching. The event happened at the Kolektib in Cubao X. Almost everybody was in their Halloween costume ( especially the band) and people were really creative in making it really interesting.
Before the actual gig started, a documentary of the band was shown to the public. This was to introduce and to also get to know the individual band members. Right after the documentary, Ang Bandang Shirley performed their first set. Other bands also participated in the said event such as: Twin Lobster, Halik ni Gringo and Radioactive Sago Project.
The event was a success and everybody enjoyed. I was able to have a little chat with Marcus Adoro of the Eheads there, probably just there to enjoy the gig and have some booze . I also bought the ‘Scary Debut’ CD and am already listening to it.
Some of the Philippine industry’s sought after bands performed again at the Magnet High Street last October 22, 2008 to pay tribute to Gary V.’s 25th year of existence in the OPM scene. This recent event is already a follow up to the first tribute gig that happened last August 2008. As we all know, Gary V. played a big part in promoting Filipino talent here and internationally. The tribute gig was to promote Gary V’s upcoming major concert that will be held on November 14 to 15 at the Araneta Coliseum. Gary V.’s guests will be some of the country’s promising rock bands such as Rivermaya, Sugarfree, Bloomfields, and Salamin.
The bands that performed at the Magnet event were Sandwich, Imago, Pedicab, Salamin, Reklamo, ChicoSci, Severo, Greyhoundz and Spongecola. Each of these bands showed their version of a Gary V. song. Salamin, lead by Gary V.’s son Paolo Valenciano, performed “Babalik Ka Rin”, the song that was used on an ad in the 90’s dedicated to the Overseas Filipino Workers. Paolo Valenciano even imitated the movements his dad made for this song that made the audience laugh a bit. Imago performed a heartbreaking love song “Paano Ko Sasabihin”. Aia de Leon of Imago even asked Gary over the mic on how he was able to sing this heartbreaking song. Next on the bands that performed was Reklamo. They added their funky and witty guitar riffs on the song “Shake It”. Yael Yuzon of Spongecola, having lost a bit of his voice still managed to pull off another love song of Gary which is “Sana Maulit Muli”. The melancholic mood of Gary’s original rendition turned into an angst driven mood as Yael was singing the bridge of the song “Kung ako’y nagkamali minsan, di mo ba mapagbibigyan…” and still even managed to return to the melancholic mood by toning down his vocals. Severo performed “Looking in Her Eyes”, which gave the band a funky ‘Incubus’ sound. Read the rest of this entry »
Up Dharma Down is definitely going up the charts right now because they have already released their sophomore album, ‘Bipolar’ last October 24 at the Hexagon Lounge, RCBC Plaza. Many people attended the said event and there’s even still a line outside Hexagon Lounge which unfortunately couldn’t be accommodated by the venue anymore. Tickets were sold at Php 150 however people who will be availing the CD at the event will also get the limited edition DVD which actually cost Php 500 ( that’s inclusive of one free beer or iced tea). Limited editions ‘Bipolar’ shirts were also being sold courtesy of Team Manila at Php 550 each. Read the rest of this entry »
posted by Sharlyne Ang on October 19th, 2008 under Events
( here are some of the artists)
We know that advertising is a powerful force that molds people’s minds whether it is a product advertisement or an advocacy. This is the reason 2nd Media, the Public Affairs arm of the Outdoor Advertising Association of the Philippines, launched the Biggest Outdoor Gallery in Asia which aims to change how billhoards should be. This is a good way to let the people who will be passing by these billboards in EDSA about nature conservation. For me, it is something to look forward to because billboards today mostly show bare naked bodies and just advertise clothes or beauty products etc. Also one interesting thing about this one is that these are real artworks that were done by 10 most promising Filipino artists such as Popo San Pascual, Riel Hilario, Eddie Boy Escudero, Jose Terence Ruiz, Mario V. Fernandez, Gari Buenavista, MM Yu, Christina Quisumbing Ramilo, Lotsu Manes and Tina Fernandez. This also will help people appreciate art by bringing it much closer to the people, breaking the common notion that art can only be contained inside a museum when in fact it can be seen anywhere.
Thank you and congratulations to the organizers of this event. The launching was held at Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street last Oct 16.
posted by Sharlyne Ang on October 19th, 2008 under Events
Oh yes, it can happen. Last week, Pantene shared the new 3-Minute Miracle Treatment with the bloggers. Taste Asia was transformed into this fabulous place. Never thought Taste Asia could be transformed like that . There was a booth at the back wherein anyone can try this newest product of Pantene. The 3-Minute Miracle treatment can help repair damaged hair instantly without going to the salon and spending lots of money just to have hair treatments. All you have to do is do this once every week and this can be done in just 3 minutes. Visible changes can be seen probably in about 3 weeks. It’s now being sold in the market for only Php 299 ( 3 tubes). I started trying one just yesterday and will be doing that every week Read the rest of this entry »
Task Force Pride, the official network that has been organizing the annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride March since 1999, would like to invite you and your organization/group to participate in this year’s celebration of LGBT Pride in Malate on 6 December 2008, Saturday, 3 PM to 5 PM.
Theme. This years Pride March is a tribute to the last 10 years of LGBT human rights advocacy. Hence, the theme is: A decade of dignity: Our rights, our lives, our loves, our selves.
Route. The route of this year’s march is: Remedios Circle-Adriatico St.-P.Faura-Roxas Blvd.-Rajah Sulayman-Remedios Circle-Adriatico St.-Nakpil St.-Orosa St .
The march will be followed by a brief cultural program showcasing both LGBT and non-LGBT talents.
Significance. The Pride March is known for its overwhelming attendance. It attracts thousands of participants and generates extensive local and international media attention.
This year’s Pride March is particularly significant as it coincides with the celebration of the 60th year of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the launch in Manila
of the Yogyakarta Principles (www.yogyakartaprinciples.org), an international declaration which affirms sexual orientation and gender identity and expression as fundamental human rights.
We hope that you will choose to make this year’s Pride celebration a more festive, colorful and meaningful event with your participation. Should you have inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Bruce Amoroto, head of our Participation Committee at 0916.282.6781 (bruce.amoroto@gmail.com) or Peach Natividad, head of our Program Committee at 0917.539.2742 (peach_rmn@hotmail.com).
posted by Sharlyne Ang on October 12th, 2008 under Events, Films
(Dayo official teaser trailer)
I got excited because I have never been to an animation studio ever in my life and that’s why I really prepped up to be early for the studio tour in Cutting Edge Studios at Greenbelt Mansion, Makati. The studio tour is for the promotion of Dayo, the first Filipino all-digital animated film. The place was filled with toys, which they really need to keep their imagination “child-like” . Read the rest of this entry »
“. Listen to this indie bank, their songs are really great. 2 of them are Swedish and 1 of them is Australian. They just came from Hong Kong and stayed 2 days here in Manila. Watch the video below to see me shake ( actually, my arm fats were shaking lolz ). Read the rest of this entry »
). I think the main thing in this event was the riddle game wherein we could get the chance to win bags such as Jansport, Timbuk2 and Hedgren. The riddle game was really long because we have to answer 3 questions correctly and look for the objects in the bags displayed. It was like Pera o Bayong because we have to guess where the object is. It actually took more than an hour for us to finish the whole game. Take note, there has to be 10 winners. hahaha. Luckily, I won a bag! I was eyeing for the black bag but unfortunately I got the grey bag which was ok because that was my 2nd choice :). 
