Big Fish presents the Cream, the country’s biggest & longest running Halloween Costume Dance Party on October 30, Friday at the A-Venue form 10pm onwards. Feauturing the duo, DJ’s Agnelli & Nelson.

For tickets, call 6327762 or 6348238

Who: Raygun

What: Special showcase with special guest Callalily

When: 5:00pm, October 18, 2009

Where: The Block, SM North EDSA

Bring back the magic of rock n’ roll as British band Raygun conquers Manila from October 17-20 for the last leg of their Asian promo tour.

The band, composed of Ray Gun on vocals, The Adj on guitars, Ben Lyonsmith on bass and Sam Embery on drums, just released their self-titled debut album which features the carrier single “Just Because.”

Raygun, who recently supported Pink’s “Funhouse” concert tour, got their name from the David Bowie song “Moonage Daydream” who they also consider as their musical influence aside from Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Their musical blueprint mixes pop, art and melodies that move your heart, head and heels.

The band’s story, quite fittingly, is bright and exuberant. Their journey began when Ray Gun met The Adj in 2004 in a dirty dive, when Ray blew everyone away singing The Beatles’ “Oh Darling.” They began writing songs and gigging together in Brighton, where Ray, ever the showman, liked to dress up, paint his face, and bounce around the walls. In these days of ubiquitous Indie bands, skinny jeans and skinny ties, the world wasn’t ready – not for the clamour of their songs, nor for a group who treasured excitement and entertainment over soul-sapping durge, but by 2009 things have changed, and the world is more than ready for Raygun. With Ben and Sam recently recruited to this noble cause, their backbone is stronger than ever, and their pulse is ready to race.

Raygun want to set a new blueprint for pop-rock. They don’t think any other band tries hard enough to pump our blood, or move our feet. By obsessing over the stars of the past who embraced art as well as pop, they are remembering the times when musicians didn’t only pretend to be stars, but became them. In 2009, they are bound to make that transition too.

Catch Raygun live on their special showcase on Sunday, October 18, 5pm at SM North EDSA The Block with special guest Callalily. They are also scheduled to guest on top-rating TV shows S.O.P and Eat Bulaga as well as appearances on number one music channel MYX.

“Raygun” is now out in CDs under Sony Music. The Raygun Philippine Promo Tour is brought to you by PLDT myDSL, SM Supermalls, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila and MYX (the official music channel).

Where were you
When everything was falling apart?
All my days
Were spent by the telephone
It never rang
And all I needed was a call
It never came
To the corner of First and Amistad

Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin’ on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why’d you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me

In the end
Everyone ends up alone
Losing her
The only one who’s ever known
Who I am
Who I’m not, who I wanna be
No way to know
How long she will be next to me
[ The Fray Lyrics are found on www.songlyrics.com ]

Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin’ on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why’d you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me

Early morning
The city breaks
I’ve been callin’
For years and years and years and years
And you never left me no messages
Ya never send me no letters
You got some kinda nerve
Taking all I want

Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin’ on the floor
Where were you? Where were you?
Lost and insecure
You found me, you found me
Lyin’ on the floor
Surrounded, surrounded
Why’d you have to wait?
Where were you? Where were you?
Just a little late
You found me, you found me
Why’d you have to wait?
To find me, to find me

True singing champions Rachelle Ann Go and Jed Madela pair up for the first time for an evening of music and romance at the Skydome SM North EDSA on October 24. Presented by Viva Concerts & Events, the aply titled True Champions Best of the Best will have two of the best young performers around doing their famous hits and singing together in  powerhouse production numbers.

Both Rachelle and Jed rose to prominence on the strength of their flawless vocals.  Rachelle was named First Prize winner in the Search for a Star singing contest and later copped the Silver Trophy in the Shanghai Asia Music Festival.  She is known for the hits like the Platinum selling Don’t Cry Out Loud, You And Me (We Wanted It All), her winning song in Shanghai, From The Start, Love Of My Life, which won her the MTV Favorite Female Artist Award, Bakit, I Care, Honestly, Alam Ng Ating Mga Puso, The Search Is Over and others.

Jed is known for hit recordings like How Can I Fall, The Past, Love Always Finds A Way, Let Me Love You, Narito, a duet with Rachelle Ann, The Past and others.  He won the Grand Prize at the World Championship Of The Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where he defeated 3000 entries from 52 countries. A few years before this, Jed won the Silver Medal and the Best Male Singer Award at the Voice of Asia contest.

True Champions starring Rachelle Ann and Jed is sponsored by The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), The Manila Bulletin, People’s Journal, Business World, MYX, PBO, Viva Prime, Viva Cinema, 90.7 Love Radio, 96.3 Easy Rock, 93.9 IFM and 101.1 YES FM.

Tickets are available at all SM Ticketnet outlets.  Prices are P1500 for Gold; and P1200 for Silver.  Call Ticketnet 911-5555 or Viva Concerts and Events 687-6181 local 627 or 620 for inquiries. For more info, log on to www.viva.com.ph.

The Skydome at North EDSA is the newest, happening place for concerts in Metro Manila and Viva Concerts & Events has several special shows planned in the coming months. Also scheduled are Men of the 80’s with Raymond Lauchengco, Randy Santiago, Louie Heredia and Gino Padilla and together for the first time, hit icons Claire de la Fuente and Jose Mari Chan.

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Fresh from the success of their controversial hit “Ang Pusa Mo” which was used in the 2008 Metro Manila Film Fest entry “One Night Only”, Pedicab continues to rocket through the music scene with their new and catchy offering “FX” off of their album Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter under MCA Music.

Just a week after its music video premier last December, “FX” zoomed through the music charts and spun heavy on the airwaves, leaving people humming the dynamic tune in their heads. The song has been deemed as #1 on the charts of MYX Music Channel for weeks now, sweeping other big names in the international music scene. To top it all off, it has also consistently dominated daily music countdowns both on radio and TV.

The simple, yet attention-grabbing music video was shot in an airbase and showcased Pedicab tour around the metro in style—using a helicopter! The use of idiosyncratic shades and props nonetheless added to the video’s unique zest and appeal.

“FX’s” conversational lyrics and syndicating electronic beats coupled with a monotonous, yet catchy tone tickled the public’s whim, and made the single everyone’s favorite! No-frills, easy and simple, Pedicab has indeed successfully started 2009 with a bang!

Ride with Pedicab and experience “FX” in full-blast by grabbing a copy of their album Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter under MCA Music.

Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter is on sale in all major record bars nationwide. The tracks from the album are also available through mobile download via your cellphones and online through www.fliptunes.net. Shinji Ilabas Mo na ang Helicopter is released through MCA Music. Inc.

If one should speak of a great pop/RnB band in the Philippines, no doubt it would be Freestyle, no one else.

The band’s existence was first felt during the late 90’s, the time when local music was almost entirely about bands and singing groups. Since then, there was no stopping Freestyle. From the release of the very first single until today, the band has continuously swept everyone away, with songs that have reached hit status in no time and have become national anthems of love and pain.

The band takes pride in several multi-awarded studio and live albums, of which chart-topping singles were released. This simply proves Freestyle’s absolute success in the recording scene. And alongside such success, the band never abandoned what they do best – performing live, as attested by numerous local and international concerts and sought after gigs.

At present, Freestyle is very much in the music circuit with a brand new album released under Viva Records.

Aptly titled “Playlist”, Freestyle goes back to the basics in this new studio album filled with romantic and easy-listening covers that people clamor for especially during live gigs. Listeners are in for a genuine musical treat with the band’s own heartfelt rendition of fourteen popular love songs, reflecting a passionate flair that is clearly Freestyle’s.

The “Playlist” includes I Will Survive, There’s No Easy Way, Got To Be There,
Suddenly, Take Me I’ll Follow, I Live For Your Love, Don’t Let Me Be Lonely
Tonight, Sara, Love’s Holiday, Til I Loved You, Sweet Baby, Easy, Truly, and I Can’t Find The Words To Say Goodbye.

Freestyle is fronted by a powerhouse trio who enter into a perfect harmony every time they sing together – Jinky Vidal, Joshua Desiderio and Mike Luis. And because each one also has his own strong and yet distinct vocals, exciting variety and versatility are echoed in the band’s music.

The band’s existence was first felt during the late 90’s, the time when local music was almost entirely about bands and singing groups. Since then, there was no stopping Freestyle. From the release of the very first single until today, the band has continuously swept everyone away, with songs that have reached hit status in no time and have become national anthems of love and pain.

The band takes pride in several multi-awarded studio and live albums, of which chart-topping singles were released. This simply proves Freestyle’s absolute success in the recording scene. And alongside such success, the band never abandoned what they do best – performing live, as attested by numerous local and international concerts and sought after gigs.

Freestyle is fronted by a powerhouse trio who enter into a perfect harmony every time they sing together – Jinky Vidal, Joshua Desiderio and Mike Luis. And because each one also has his own strong and yet distinct vocals, exciting variety and versatility are echoed in the band’s music.

Completing the band are Tats Suzara on lead guitar, Rommel dela Cruz on bass guitar, Nikki Cabardo on keyboard and Gerard Banzon on drums.
“Playlist” is sponsored by Jam 88.3, 99.5 RT, Wave 89.1, 89.9 Magic, Mellow 94.7, Max 103.5, Manila Bulletin and Business World.
The album is now available at all record bars nationwide and at www.opmonline.com. Only from Viva Records.

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