"ALL RIGHT NOW..." by Robert Perez De Tagle. IskulBlueKul recently brought the house down with rock classics -- read: Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Aerosmith! -- at the Croton Reservoir Tavern in Manhattan, near Times Square. The band many have come to know from the Bandafest and Bandastiks shows in NYC has changed its repertoire from pop & dance to more of classic rock, and they certainly give you your money's worth as they give you a 'Whole Lotta Love.' The PdT File.
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In 2004 a fortuitous event occurred in NYC: graduates of the most prestigious universities in the Philippines, now living in and around New York, were challenged to form alumni-based bands and compete in a “battle-of-the-bands” benefit to raise money for Filipino charities. From this inauspicious beginning IBk – iskulbluekul -was born. Originally a ten-member dance band, horns and keyboards were subsequently added, bringing the total iskulbluekul family to fourteen. The current leaner and meaner rock lineup, featuring Warren Daya (lead guitar), Bogee Fernandez (bass), Pancho Gatchalian (vocals), Cutuy Herrero (vocals), Arianne Recto (vocals and rhythm guitar), Mike Ruivivar (drums), and Bernie Villanueva (vocals) now performs a variety of classic & contemporary rock & hiphop covers. The name “iskulbluekul” is derived from the popular Filipino slang term, “iskul bukul”. According to the Pinoy Slang Dictionary, iskul bukul means: hindi nag-aaral (does not study); pumapasok sa iskul para alamin kung may pasok o wala (goes to school only to find out if there is school); pumapasok sa iskul dahil sa baon (goes to school for the allowance from one’s parents); pumapasok sa iskul para man chicks (goes to school because of the girls); o di kaya talagang hindi pumapasok (does not really go to school); (physically present but mentally absent). The “blue” in iskulbluekul refers to the Ateneo de Manila University (from which most band members graduated) school color. iskulbluekul is also a play on “Iskul Bukul”, a very popular Filipino TV show from the early 80s. Currently IBK is the house band of Croton Reservoir Tavern, Located at 108 West 40th Street, NYC. Listed above are our gig schedules at CRT.
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SLAPSHOCK invades New Jersey as part of their North American Tour 2009.
Saturday, June 27, 2009 The School of Rock - Bergen County (31 Schrieffer Street in South Hackensack, NJ) Doors Open at 5:30pm / Show Starts at 6:00pm All Ages are Invited to Attend Tickets are only $35 each Brought to you by Tambayan Productions and Big Tow Entertainment
Ticket Information -Email - TambayanProductions@yahoo.com -Online Purchase - http://www.mybigtow.com -Call 732-829-2981 or 732-822-5963
Hi Mike! How's everything? The image you posted on my board didn't come out... I'm sittin' here wondering what cool things you had to say... Let me kmow! Have a fab day! Maureen
Hi Mike, This is my latest PR for Sid and I hope you and your family come! Love, Maureen _____
Listen, do you want to know a secret?
The Cryers along with The Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts are proud to present a lecture by the legendary impresario Sid Bernstein! Sid has had a long and storied career. He is best known for bringing The Beatles to Shea Stadium as well as enabling many influential rock and roll bands to enter the U.S., including such giants as The Rolling Stones, The Moody Blues and Herman’s Hermits.
There will be a question and answer session following Sid Bernstein's talk, as well some FAB music by The Cryers!! AND maybe if everyone is good, a special surprise guest!!
Join us for this very special evening of fascinating firsthand anecdotes, from a singular influence on the history of rock and roll, the legendary Beatle's promoter, Sid Bernstein . . .
Sid Bernstein with The Cryers The Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts 1230 Campus Drive West Morganville, New Jersey 07751 732.617.1124 www. monmouthacademy. com Tickets: $20. 00
Hi Neighbor! Please send my big love to Ana and your family! I haven't been available much, but you guys have been in my thoughts! Peace and Warmest Regards, Maureen
The Search for The 1st FliptUp. com Rock Band of the Year!
New York City Roadshow to include bands from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Rehab NYC 25 Avenue B (between 2nd & 3rd Streets) in New York City (Lower East Side) Doors Open at 7:45pm Battle starts at 8PM Admission $10 Must be 21 and over with ID to enter Produced by Eggstreme & BAP Media, in cooperation with Tambayan Productions
