Aminado ang mga naiwan sa banda na malaki ang epekto ng pag-alis ni Rico sa grupo noong May 2007. Marami silang gigs, endorsements, at guestings na nakansela, hindi lang dito sa Pilipinas kundi maging sa ibang bansa.

“Pwede nating sabihin na medyo napilay kami, pero it doesn’t mean na we won’t move on. Mas importante ang music at fans namin kaysa sa miyembro ng grupo,” ayon sa drummer at original member ng Rivermaya na si Mark Escueta.

Aminado rin sila na hindi naging maganda ang “breakup” nila kay Rico dahil nabigla raw sila. Although as early as March 2007 ay nagpaparamdam na raw si Rico na aalis na siya sa grupo.

“Pero sana magkaroon kami [ni Rico] ng pagkakataon na makapag-usap in the future,” sabi naman ng bassist na Japs Sergio.

May nagsasabing bubuo raw ng sariling grupo si Rico, may iba rin namang nagsasabi na magsu-solo na ang singer.

Kung tutuusin, pang-apat na pagkakataon na ito na may umalis sa band ng Rivermaya. Na-survive na ng grupo ang pag-alis nina Perf de Castro, Nathan Azarcon, at Bamboo Mañalac.

Kahit nawalan ng lead singer, tuloy pa rin ang paglabas ng grupo sa mga gigs. Hindi rin huminto ang mga naiwan sa paggawa ng musika. In fact, ngayong mid-August ay magre-release ang Rivermaya ng five-song EP na Bagong Liwanag.

“Included in the EP is the song ‘Sayang.’ Well, consider it an open letter to our fans in the form of a song. Alam naman nila kung ano ang nangyari sa grupo recently and I know makaka-relate sila dito,” sabi ng gitarista na si Mike Elgar.

Sa paghahanap ng bagong bokalista ng Rivermaya, hindi lang daw mga singer ang kanilang susubukin. Maging ang mga magpapakitang-gilas na mga songwriters at musikero, titingnan nila kung papasa.

Ang nakakaintriga pa, hindi limitado sa mga kalalakihan ang kanilang io-audition. Puwede raw maging babae ang susunod na lead singer ng Rivermaya. Hindi lang daw mga taga-Pilipinas ang puwedeng mag-audition, kundi pati na ang mga balikbayan welcome din.

Rivermaya will hold auditions for their new lead vocalist on August 24 and 25 sa Ishmael Bernal Gallery beside UP Film Center, UP Diliman.

Pipili raw ang grupo ng anim na finalists at paglalaban-labanin nila ang mga ito sa isang mala-Rockstar na contest.

First saw this on Philmug’s forum… It’s Cafe SaGuijo’s 4rth Year! And there will be a two night celebration on June 27 and 28!

Here are the line up!

June 27 (FRIDAY)
Razorback
Greyhoundz
Urbandub
Sandwich
Imago
Faspitch
Severo
Corporate LoFi
The Low Techs
Pedicab
Bagetsafonik
The Ronnies
Typecast

June 28 (SATURDAY)
UpDharmaDown
Taken By Cars
Chicosci
Giniling Festival
Drip
Sinag
Paramita
Us-2, Evil-0
Stonefree
Chubibo
Itchyworms
Triggerbliss
Angulo
Skies of Ember

Thursday, the band, they guys who brought us the song “Understanding In A Car Crash,” will be coming over here in the Philippines for a two night shows.

First on May 30, 2008 at A-Venue in Makati – tickets priced at Php 1,000. The second night on May 31, 2008 in Camarines Sur. Yup, Camarines Sur – for the 2008 Kaogma Festival.

There will also be performances by Chicosci, Typecast, Angulo and April Morning Skies. The whole shindig is brought to us by PULP.

I saw this on the Entertainment section of The Philippine Star..

YEBA! Combo Festival!

This event is tomorrow May 2, 2008 (see how super late this post is?) The classic “Beatles of the Philippines” will be performing at the NBC Tent at The Fort around 7:30pm

This very rare event is for the benefit of Mr. Kite for the benefit of Harvest and Organization Foundation..

Performers? Here they are:

• Elektromaniacs
• Moonstruks
• Dynasouls
• Sundoyners
• Deltas
• Cobras

With very special guest:

• Ramon “RJ” Jacinto
• Hotdog
• Steve O’ Neal

Those who can go and watch, see you guys there!

UPDATE:

Check out what happened from the event! Click here!

Ford Philippines has an on-going safety campaign through the help of young, energetic and dedicated high school and college students. This year Ford Philippines are focusing on drunk driving.

The group which is called Ford Road Safety Youth Council (RSYC), spearheaded the 3rd R.I.D.E. Quiz Bee where high school and college students were tested on their road safety.

The quiz bee formed part of the Youth Summit where Ford’s “I Don’t Drink and Drive” (I3D) campaign was launched last April 18 at The Fort Open Grounds, Taguig.

Of course our local bands supports these great programs with aim to help the youth. Popular bands Rivermaya, Sandwich, Barbie Almabis, Itchyworms, Silent Sanctuary, Taken by Cars, Updharmadown and Kjwan did not only entertain but also did their share in reminding the young crowd not to drink and drive.

This is the first time Pinoy Banda will be announcing Pulp Magazine’s Pulp Summer Slam!

Last year’s Summer Slam at Amoranto Stadium, was said to be a success. They also have tons of freebies given away, such as free Red Horse beer, Smart Buddy Php 30 load, Pizza Hut pizza, a bottle of Pepsi, one piece Ohm product.

This year I’m not so sure what the freebies are, but the music and the party will definitely more exciting and exhilarating with performances by our local bands’ finest!

Show start 7:30pm on Aprril 26, 2008. Venue is at Amoranto Stadium Quezon City.

The

• Darkest Hour
• Mahatma
• King Ly Chee
• The Jumping Jacks
• Rex

pinoy bands that will perform are the following…

• Urbandub
• Queso
• Kamikazee
• Sandwich
• Slapshock
• Greyhoundz
• Intolerant
• The Dawn
• Kadangyan
• Faspitch
• The Chongkees
• Concrete Sam
• April Morning Skies
• Oremuz
• Kaikatsuna
• Reklamo
• COG
• Balatek
• Gayuma (Red Horse Muziklaban Grand Champions 2007)
• The Pin-up Girls
• Teenage Hero
• Saydie
• Pedicab
• Kjwan
• Chicosci
• Typecast
• Piledriver
• End of Man
• SIN
• Valley of Chrome
• Moonstar 88
• Manibela

This event is for the celebration of IP e-games second year in the online gaming business!

This will be on April 6, 2007 at the Function Hall 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention Center.

But if you’re not the gamer type, there’s another reason for you to drop by! Since you’re a reader/subscriber of PinoyBanda, more than a handful of the country’s top pinoy bands and other artists will be performing on the said event!

Amongst them are:

• Sugarfree
• Imago
• Rivermaya
• Mocha
• Francis Magalona
• Iwa Moto
• and other surprise GMA artists!

“Indeed , there’s so much exciting and fun filled activities in sotre for you, not to mention the best prizes, freebies and other great stuff you can win for yourselves. So make sure to bring your friends and family to take part in this awesome event that only e-Games can bring!”

Do you guys have plan this weekend? Well, here is Rivermaya‘s gigs for the last days of March:

30-MAR – Eastwood, Magic 89.9 Local Vocal, 6PM
29-MAR – Assumption Grade School Party @ The Aerospace Museum, 7PM

Try to be there alright?

For more info/inquiries/ bookings please call 8121350 or 09174280450

Anyway, it’s better late than never right?

CALLALILY’s

FEBRUARY Sked

7 – TIP MANILA
12- UP SUNKEN GARDEN (UP FAIR)
13- UP SUNKEN GARDEN (UP FAIR)
15- UP SUNKEN GARDEN (UP FAIR)
23- MARKET MARKET 3PM (W/Sandwich Blue Ketchup)
29- MELVIN JONES PARK

featuring:
ANGULO
CHICOSCI
THE DORQUES
ITCHYWORMS
THE LOW-TECHS
PUPIL
SINAG

Entrance is P150w/one[1} free drink. Mayhem starts 9PM