Bamboo Mañalac declared on his Message from Bamboo that the band has officially broken up. Bamboo was founded in 2002, and is the band behind hit songs such as ‘Noypi,’ ‘Halleluja,’ and ‘Tatsulok’.  Bamboo Mañalac was the former vocalist of Rivermaya.

Bamboo noted on his statement that “things change.”

“As a group we’ve come to a point where you have to trust your gut, your heart and your head and accept that all things change. The hardest part as always is to know when to pack it up and part ways.”

“We’ve learned that this journey is not only about us but includes all who came along for the trip. Family, friends and of course front row believers who were there for the best reason of all. To simply listen. So it didn’t come easy winding down to this decision,” it continued.

“This is not the end,” assured Mañalac. “We move forward for all the right reasons. This is not a sad day. Music will forever be part of our lives and I couldn’t imagine us simply walking away. Not possible. All I see are possibilities.”

Bamboo added “A chapter closes and a new one begins. So what happens next? I don’t know. 2011 and I readily look forward to tomorrow’s ‘I don’t knows’ and hiccups. So ‘here we go’ a new page,” before proceeding to express gratitude on behalf of the band.

Bamboo thanked all their “friends, fans, supporters and Believers,” as well as to their “few brave producers out there” and their “business partners throughout the years,” which includes music distributors EMI and PolyEast Records.

Bamboo ended his message with “This is not goodbye”

For reservations, functions and inquiries please call tel. no. 4343597 or e-mail: bistro70s@yahoo.com. Look for Mr. Nestor Marayag or Ms. Elsi Gealone
*Schedule is subject to change without prior notice

05 – Top Junk / Luna

06 – Tropical Depression / Sidhi

07 – Archipelago / Mayonnaise / TOL

08 – Bembol Rockers / Coffee Break Island

09 – The Jerks

10 – Session Road

12 – (To Be Announced)

13 – Callalily / Paraluman

14 – Peryodiko / Nicole & Carlo

15 – Brownman Revival

16 – The Jerks

17 – Alamid

19 – Parokya ni Edgar

20 – Rj Jimenez

21 – Stonefree

22 – Johnoy & Kakoy

23 – The Jerks

24 – Kalayo

26 – (To Be Announced)

27 – Itchyworms / Silent Sanctuary

28 – (To Be Announced)

29 – Brownman Revival

30 – Renz Tuzon Art Exhibit Launch / The Jerks

TOUR SCHEDULE
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APRIL

2 – Al Wakra Stadium, Doha Qatar AL WAKRA STADIUM, DOHA QATAR
10 – Boracay
11 – Yamaha Festival @ SM LIPA
16 – Metrobar West Avenue
17 – Bamboo and Pupil Back to Back @ THE GRAND SQUARE STADIUM, CHAL…CEDONY ROAD, SANTA ROSA COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, BALIBAGO, STA. ROSA LAGUNA
23 – La Union Fiesta
30 – Bamboo LIVE @ BANGUSAN FESTIVAL STREET PARTY IN VENECIA EXTENSION, DAGUPAN CITY, PANGASINAN

April 4 Bacnotan-La Union
April 17 CEU- Cuneta Astrodome
April 24-25 Boracay
April 26 One Esplanade
April 30 Dagupan

Gigsked may change without further notice. Check your mail regularly if you’re already a member of PNE’s mailing list for updates
on sked. Thanks!

Alamid mid Feb gig guides

February 17 – 70′ Bistro Anonas Ave
February 18 – Capones Makati Ave

Kita kits daw mga pinoy rock Banda-ers!!

January 9 – Calleza Grill, Antipolo
January 10 – Star Mall, Alabang
January 22 – Iloilo City

And here is the list of Itchyworms Gig for January and February 2010!

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2010
TBC = To Be Confeermed
Jan. 09/Sat – Calleza Grill, Antipolo City
Jan. 10/Sun – Star Mall Alabang
Jan. 15/Fri – (TBC) San Pablo City, Laguna
Jan. 16/Sat – (TBC) Ati-atihan Festival, Aklan
Jan. 22/Fri – (TBC) SM Iloilo
Jan. 22/Fri – Iloilo City
Jan. 23/Sat – ICA Greenhills, San Juan
Jan. 24/Sun – (TBC) SM Iloilo
Jan. 27/Wed – (TBC) Siena College, Taytay, Rizal
Jan. 29/Fri – (TBC) Naga City
Jan. 30/Sat – (TBC) Legazpi City
Jan. 30/Sat – (TBC) Batangas City Coliseum
Jan. 31/Sun – (TBC) SM Valenzuela
Feb. 11/Thu – UP Fair
Feb. 13/Sat – UP Tarlac
Feb. 13/Sat – UP Fair
Feb. 14/Sun – (TBC) PUP Sta. Mesa
Feb. 14/Sun – UP Fair
Feb. 17/Wed – (TBC) Mariveles, Bataan

Enjoy!