Ely Buendia NU107′s Rock Boss for May 2010
Ely Buendia was chosen as NU107′s Rock Boss for May because of his collaboration with the late Francis Magalona for the album ILAW – In Love and War). These are some of the photos that have been used in the NU107 website
Club 8 Live in Manila
Club 8 performed at the SMX Convention Centre last May 14, 2010. The event was produced by Lilystars Records. Thank you to Clem Castro and Antonette Maniquis. Club 8 is vocalist Karolina Komstedt and songwriter Johan Angergård.
Malay at 70s Bistro
May 17, 2010 – Malay opened for Franco for the Cushe bar tour held at the 70s Bistro
Us-2 Evil-0 at Nokia Play Fridays at Trinoma
Us-2 Evil-0 at Nokia Play Fridays in Trinoma. Mikey Amistoso of Ciudad filled in for Bogs, as the drummer for this gig.
Tears for Fears live in Manila
May 2, 2010 – Tears for Fears played a super sold out show at the Araneta Coliseum. It was so sold out that they had to sell standing room only tickets on all the different sections of the concert. The response was so overwhelming that the producers are considering a second show date for the band. However, Philippine Elections are in the way, so I don’t really know if that’ll push through. I hope so. I would definitely watch again.
Rico Blanco, Francis Brew & D-Coy in Cebu
Rico Blanco, Francis Brew Reyes & D-Coy performed at a corporate gig at the Imperial Palace in Cebu.
Kings of Convenience
Kings of Convenience played in Manila last March 31, 2010. Near the end of the set, they asked Jens Lekman, who opened the show, to jam with them for a song.
Jens Lekman
Swedish musician Jens Lekman opened forKings of Convenience here in Manila last March 31, 2010. He jammed with K0C for the last song during the encore. Thank you to Intercept! productions who brought you Plus/Minus in Manila last December.
Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship live at the Ayala Malls. These set of photos were taken at the Greenbelt 3 park. Their latest album is out now under Warner Music Philippines.
Jason Castro Live in Manila
Jason Castro played in Manila for four dates from March 18-21, 2010. He’s currently promoting his EP which contains 5 songs and will release a full length album this April.
Franco
I was given the chance to take photos of the band FRANCO. Present at the shoot were Franco Reyes, Buwi Meneses and Ocho Toleran. Francis Brew Reyes did a recorded interview at the NU107 Studios.
Rico Blanco’s advance birthday party
Rico’s pre-birthday bash was held at Capone’s A-Venue in Makati with fans and friends. Cristine Reyes dropped by to watch him perform that night. This is one of those rare events you get to see a well known musician play seriously while wearing a children’s party hat. 
Fudge Magazine: Plus/Minus in Manila
Complex Equations: Rhythmic Music: US Based Indietronica Group Shows Pinoys how pleasure is taken from counting in music
Para-Thrilla in Manila: Paramore live in Manila
Paramore Live in Manila March 6, 2010 at the MOA grounds
Francis Magalona at the 2007 Cinemalaya Awards
July 2007 – Francis Magalona performed “Kaleidoscope World” at the 2007 Cinemalya Awards.
Pupil Soundcheck before the NIN opening gig
With my trusty Lumix LX-3! I did not want to pull out my DSLR. I’m thankful I got a good shot of Ely anyway. One of my favorites now.
We hung out backstage and took some photos while the band was preparing for their gig.
The Legendary Pepe Smith
In 2007, I had the rare opportunity to photograph Pepe Smith at the Hotel Elizabeth in Baguio. I think I only had about 5 minutes to shoot him since there was a music camp going on in the venue and it was about to start. In cases like these, I always consider myself lucky, because at the end of it all, I get at least one good shot, while the rest are just icing on the cake. (Hey, I like icing!)
Malay Recording
Pochoy Labog’s new band Malay during the recording of their first single. Malay is Pochoy Labog on guitars and vocals, Miguel Dayanghirang on bass and Alden Abaca on drums.
Trivium Live in Manila
It was the Valentine’s Eve and we got some free roses made out of paper. Jason, the Music Editor of PULP Magazine said that it was made of panties. Francis told me he heard that it was made in the pantry of their office.
Plus / Minus in Manila
Plus / Minus in Manila was held at Encore (formerly Embassy) and brought to you by Splintr.com Productions.
