MERZHIN @ FETE DE LA MUSIQUE 2011

The French Rock Band MERZHIN.

They're this year's Guest Band for the Fête de la Musique 2011 Philippines.

This band, originally from Brittany, is on tour in South East Asia to promote its latest album, “Plus loin vers l’Ouest” (Farther to the West). 

I spotted this group on the Arts in the City's Mainstage when I came there and then spent the rest of the evening at World/Ska/Reggae/Soul stage.

you can check their website at: www.merzhin.net

GRAND SLAM TAMBULAN @ Quantum Cafe

         Dum-dum-dum boogsh!

  "But, I don't think any arranger should ever write a drum part for a drummer because if a drummer can't create his own Interpretation of the chart and he plays everything that's written, he becomes mechanical; he has no freedom."

~Buddy Rich 

Grand Slam Tambulan  ~ Drum your soul out. 


  Although they came from different bands, these folks gather up for one  reason, their love for drums. 
Composed of Ian Tayao (Wilabaliw) Jean Govinda (Kadangyan) Bong Luib (Cosmic Love) Pat Sarabia (Wilderness) and Jinggoy Balane. 


  I jumped at the chance to watch and rekindle my drum love. 

                 Beat that drum.

               Drum and dance.

The way he moves his body, its so unique. I have never seen anybody hit every beat and  make it look so easy.

 

   
             Some MOFO moves you got there buddy.

   

                                       

                                           
                                                               The D'JEMBE Master

            A perfect combination of D'jembe and Rain Maker

   

         Come on. Dig in.  

JOHNOY DANAO @ CONSPIRACY CAFE

The Guitar Man of GTA ~Johnoy Danao serenades us for the second time in Conspiracy Cafe.
I can't wait to watch Johnoy again.
Everytime I hear his songs/covers it makes me feel in love for no one or 
nothing in particular.


Keep on inspiring us with your music. 


                                                ♫ Maliban sa aking gitara
                                               Ikaw lang ang tanging nais makasama♫ 

                                                                                     - Ulan       

Johnoy Danao

The photos below are the photos I had on the first time 

we watched him perform live.

                                         I decided to have some photos of him on B/W.

                      ♫Gusto kong balikan kahapong nagdaan 

                                        kaysarap balikan muling maramdaman ♫ 

                                                                 - Kahapon

 ♫Ikaw, 

                  Ako,

Tayo 

                     ay nagbikis♫

                                                   
                                                       ♫Ikaw, 
                                                             Ako,
                                                      Tayo 
                                                         pinagtagpo ♫

                                       ♫Ikaw,
                                      Ako, 
                                         Tayo 
                                   ay bunga ng kahapon♫


I first heard this man when my friend JL asked me to listen to the Philippine's Best Kept Secret. 
Now my heart wants to hear his voice over and over again.


Try listening to his songs and you'll see. 


You can check Johnoy Danao's site for gigs and other info. 

FRANCO @ INCUBUS LIVE IN MANILA 2011!

I'm glad they're the one who front act INCUBUS LIVE IN MANILA!


They're just sooo great! Really proud of them! 

♫So don't break, decipher
be part of the unbreaking circle my friend
Throw away all your hay
come jam with me♫

                                                       

                                             

                                                                     

                                                           

♫We're high everywhere
We float in the air
We smoke and we float in the air of love ♫

PINOY PRIDE! and Yes they're damn Amazing!