Newsletter: Hemp Republic celebrates 25th anniversary with a special show and album launch of The Mighty People

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Iconic Filipino band Hemp Republic marks a monumental milestone as they celebrate their 25th anniversary in the music industry.

The Gigs: Where To Catch Your Favorite OPM Bands (v. 2024, Part 2 of 2)

03/30/2024 04:15:43 PM

I first wrote The Gigs as part of the music issue of the Philippine Panorama (Yes, the Sunday magazine of Manila Bulletin) back in February 2018, wherein I featured some of the places which houses live music scene. Add to that is how and why online is also the place to be if one looks for sources of new music.

Fast-forward to 2024: It has been two years since the time the Manila gig scene resurfaced for good. The months of February and March were the times when music events had its full-blown resurrection for good after being halted by another wave of community quarantine at the start of the year 2022. Some of us have to understand that this was an era of a convergence of the new normal and returning norms as some of our beloved venues closed, a bunch of personalities we know passed away (be it due to COVID or not), and everything noisy has mostly been made virtually. As we know it, the shutdown has put us in uncertainty; but eventually, we found our way back to hum tunes with our voices and instruments. 

In 2022, we may have been walloping over the closure of Upperhouse, Conspiracy Garden Cafe and Route 196 (along with other shops and restaurants in various business fields that we didn't have chances to bade farewell), but new houses emerged to serve live music and all the merrymaking we barely missed that two-year stretch, and that was something we discussed a while ago.

For more of The Gigs, we shed the spotlight on the other names which probably rang the bell, also made their respective returns – although, in different locations. Add to that are the reopening of the venues that remained alive and kicking up to this day.

Upcoming: Ney Dimaculangan BAHALA KA single launch

08/06/2019 12:37:34 PM

Ney Dimaculangan is launching his single this Thursday evening at The 70's Bistro.

Upcoming: Orange & Lemons "Pag-ibig Sa Tabing-Dagat" music video premiere night

07/17/2019 02:01:22 AM

The 70's Bistro has been the home to some of the notable music video launching events for this month. The past week saw Soapdish and Tanya Markova unveil the visuals for their respective songs Totoo and Stranded – both were directed by Julius Tan. By the near-end of the month, Blind Stereo Moon will have their music video for Bulalakaw. 

Upcoming: XXX - The Beerday Gig

07/02/2019 06:29:58 PM

It's another birthday party for the FRP main man this Saturday.

Upcoming: RadioManila Kaibigan Mo Project

10/17/2018 12:47:12 PM

RadioManila Productions is set to launch a fundraising gig this Thursday at The '70s Bistro; and it features a collaboration of an all-female group. Femme fatale as it seems, right?

Upcoming: RadioManila 1st Anniversary

08/02/2018 01:54:13 PM

After holding numerous shows every month, RadioManila Productions will turn one year of providing spectacular live rock music shows and they are celebrating the milestone at the famous 70's Bistro in Quezon City.

Upcoming: Final Round Promotions Night 25

07/05/2018 11:35:45 PM

FRP logo by Kenneth Sese. Photo from Facebook.

Final Round Promotions will throw a party this Saturday in time for birthday of one of its pioneer members.

Upcoming: OPPAg-alis, OPPAg-balik. Kim Hue Jin's send off gig

06/13/2018 01:21:17 PM

Goodbyes are always – and will always be – the hardest bittersweet moments anyone will experience. Or sometimes, even just the bit-assuring “I'll be back soon” counts there, too. And even beyond the usual family-friends-partner relationships circles, affiliations such as 'band members' arent spared from such gesture.

Upcoming: Red8Music Turns One!

06/05/2018 02:30:32 AM

Red8Music is celebrating its first year in the music scene, and they will throw up a party for the ages.

The Scene Around: Tanya Markova at 70s Bistro

06/23/2016 04:05:13 PM

It was a good night to end a good month as Tanya Markova capped May 2016 with a bang in a gig held at 70s Bistro at Anonas, Quezon City.

Upcoming: Farewell Fair Weather SAKALI Music Video Launch

3/11/2016 11:09:52 AM

Farewell Fair Weather, one of the top bands in the current music scene, is up for a big night as they will formally launch a music video for one of their notable songs Sakali.