Upcoming Events: Neon Fest: Get to know the bands!

You may have seen some of my posts and tweets about a little event known as Neon Fest - well it ain't little no more since performers and bands have been confirmed! Get to know the bands performing and don't forget to click HERE to reserve your tickets! 

There are going to be a total of 16 performers! :) Featuring 10 Indie bands and 6 headlining bands. One of the main objectives of Neon Fest is to celebrate the talented bands just waiting to be discovered and Neon Fest is the place to enjoy new music and discover new and talented musicians. There are a variety of bands/performers/genres lined up to perform and you can get to know the 10 Indie bands in this blog post - so read on! :) 

IMELDA

When asked to name their influences Imelda has named Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, The Arctic Monkeys, The Clash, The Fratellis just to name a few. 

Made up of Jam Pascual, Vincci Santiago, Miguel Feria, Diego Manzano and Nash Ignacio they are releasing their EP this September 27, 2013 at Route 196 - make sure to drop by and check them out! 

If you want to check out their music now just click here to go to their Soundcloud account and don't forget to like them on Facebook also by clicking here. 

Behind Those City Lights 

Well well well what can I say about Behind Those City Lights? When I heard that they submitted a demo for Neon Fest I knew that they would get in the line up coz they good like that! :) 

I did do an upcoming bands feature on them here.  

Hailing from the South - Behind Those City Lights, is a five piece band composed of the stunning Mich Dimen on Vocals/Keyboards, Dek Mongalo (Vocals/Guitar), Hen Luce (Guitar) Anne Lampano (Bass), Jasper Lawan (Drums, Electronica Sampler).  

You can check out the video to their song Last Words here and watch the story behind the song as well as the recording process in the video below. :) 

For more info and updates on their gigs you can like their Facebook page here.  

Cholo Tolentino 

One of the two solo performers for Neon Feast - Cholo Tolentino describes himself as a pop artist and producer. Check out his impressive originals here. 

Just goes to show that you don't have to rely on remakes to show your talents. Cholo aims to always try something different with his originals and sees to it that he integrates new fusions and styles when producing tracks right at his own home! 

Check out his video 'Push You Away' below! :) 

For more information and updates on Cholo you can like him on his Facebook page here. 

Now You Make Me Angry

From Malolos Bulacan, Now You Make Me Angry or NYMMA is a Pop Punk/Easycore/Pop Rock that was formed in 2011. They are made up of Jef Roxas on vocals, Aaron Roxas (bass and back up vocals), Alden Mallo (unclean vocals), Dustin Danguilan on guitars, Aaron Torres on Drums and Topher Bocalig on synths. 

You can check out their original song 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' here.  

Now You Make Me Angry has already released their EP entitled:Stars, Hearts, and Asterisks last August 25, 2013. The band names All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Forever the Sickest Kids, Mayday Parade and A Day To Remember among their influences. 

You can like their Facebook page here for updates and information on the band.     

Siglo 

With green blood flowing in them - since they are all from La Salle Greenhills. Siglo formed in 2007, the band is currently made up of Carlos Velarde (vocals, bass) Rich Velarde (drums), Francis Sumadchat (guitar) and Ralph Murillo (guitar). 

In August 2011, the group finished their EP 'Forever Young'. 

You can check out their video for 'Forever Young' below. 

Like them on their Facebook page here.   
You can check out their songs on Soundcloud here and checkout their Youtube page here. 

Fiasco Project 

Originating from Sta. Rosa, Laguna Fiasco Project is made up of Joshua Villa del Ray on vocals and guitars, drummer Jasmine Aratea, lead guitarist Mon Adato and Rhythm guitarist John Marc Gulin. 

You can listen to their chill original 'Cold' here - its perfect for a rainy day! :)  

For more information and updates on the band you can like their Facebook page here. 

Pathway 

Loved their tagalog lyrics! :) You can check out their hilarious comic-inspired video 'Tinig' below. 

Pathway is all about bringing life-changing music! They are made up of Juni Frio on lead guitars and vocals, Timi Manching on Rhythm guitar and back up vocals, Ogie Frio on Bass and Andreau Narte on drums. 

For more information and updates on the band you can like their Facebook page here.     

Dressed Up Days 

Promising to bring the neon in Neon Fest - Dressed Up Days, describes themselves as an almost all girl pop-punk band with fun songs and quirky antics. They are made up of Resse on vocals, Kyle and Guada on guitars, Kiko on bass and Sev on drums.  

You can check out their song (which I just love) Ride here.  

For more information and updates on the band you can like their Facebook page here.  

Ian Rondilla 

The second of two solo performances, Ian Rondilla started as a solo artist last September 2011 and has already garnered awards for his music. He released his single Flashback last December of 2011. You can check out the video to flashback below. 

For more information and updates on Ian you can like his Facebook page here.  

 Yurei 

Bringing the good old 90's to 2013 Yurei is a three piece grunge band. They describe their music as heavily influenced by the 90's punk scene, notably Nirvana, Sonic Youth and Slint.  

You can check out their original songs here.

For more information and updates on the band you can like their Facebook page here. 

But wait there's more! Aside from these 10 amazing local acts we still have headlining bands to perform! :)  And aside from the music it's also going to be one big party with fun games and exciting prizes! 

Ticket prices are P250.00 and P300.00 is the door price. So what are you waiting for? Reserve your tickets now! Click  HERE to reserve your tickets!