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Armi Millare, SCRUBB, indie bands, techno parties: Here are 10 gigs to watch this week
From classic OPM, to Thai indie electronic, to the best of techno, to rising Filipino bands you won't forget about. That's what the music scene will be like this coming week, and we can't wait to take it all in.
Here are 10 gigs to watch across Metro Manila this week.
1. Armi Millare, 12 Monkeys, Pasig City, February 9
Armi Millare is set to hold a gig on February 9.
The former UDD vocalist released solo music in 2023. Her latest single "Roots" was released in October 2023, and more of her songs include "Kapit," "Lykkelig," and "Somewhere in Between."
Her debut solo album "South Node" is coming out this year.
On Friday, Armi will be joined by Gabriel Lazaro, DJ Mario Serrano, and Dino Amparo.
The gig is happening at 12 Monkeys, Ground Floor, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Pasig City at 9 p.m. Door charge is P600. For table reservations and inquiries, contact 12 Monkeys at 0917-570-3222.
2. Jason Dhakal tour with Sitti, Quezon City, February 9
Who else has got Jason Dhakal's smooth cover of "Para Sa Akin" stuck in their heads?
The artist is headed back on tour, with his first show at Tago Jazz in Cubao, Quezon City on February 9.
Jason has got a special guest, none other than the Bossanova queen and the original "Para Sa Akin" hitmaker, Sitti.
Jason also released his latest album "BEING" in September 2023. More of his top songs include "Body & Soul," "Lifetime (Dimension," and his rendition of the Hotdog classic "Manila."
Ticketing details for Jason's tour are yet to be announced.
3. Yellow Room Night, 19 East, Paranaque City, February 9
Some iconic OPM acts are all set to perform at an iconic music venue.
The first Yellow Room Night, a gig with artists from Yellow Room Music, will feature Mayonnaise, SUD, Mojofly, Night Over Alaska, JULIA DANIEL, LEILA, and NaÏV.
Yellow Room Night is happening at 19 East, Sucat, Paranaque City on February 9 at 8 p.m. Door charge is P300.
4. Bob Marley Day, Balcony Music House, Makati City, February 10
Get together and feel alright at Bob Marley Day, in celebration of the late musician's birthday on February 6.
Bands and solo artists from across the Philippines will be paying tribute to the reggae superstar. The night will be headlined by Ipots from Leyte and Uplifter from Mindoro.
The lineup also includes Coffee Break Island, Collie Herb Music, Holy Jam PH, Jah Dela Cruz, Lady I, Reggae Mistress, Sunflower Day Camp, and Sunken Roots.
Bob Marley Day happens on February 10 at Balcony Music House, Singian & Molina, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are priced at P500 and the door charge is P700. Payment details are available on Balcony Music House's Facebook page.
5. gRAVE BLEEDING HEARTS, Quezon City, February 10
The first gRAVE of the year has got a killer lineup!
For its Valentine's Day edition, BLEEDING HEARTS, the up-and-coming rave and gig production company brings together some Filipino artists that you will never forget.
They are KINDRED, Pette Shabu, SCRY, fr:wn, ///sliwrist, MHLO, Loner, christal, mat jamal, bedspacer, avant garden, and fakeshow.
Music fans are encouraged to dress in pink and red. But in true gRAVE fashion, wearing black is also recommended.
gRAVE is happening on February 10 at The Paper Lantern, above Mow's, on 20 Matalino St, Diliman, Quezon City. Door opens at 7 p.m. and ends at 3 a.m. Pre-sale tickets are P300, whereas walk-ins are P350. Pre-sale tickets are available via Google Forms.
6. Sawsawan Vol. 2, Paranaque City, February 10
You may not be from the south, but Sining Shelter can easily feel like home. And it is all set to hold its first gig of the year.
Sawsawan Vol. 2 will be a night filled with live music, arts, merchandise, and even a raffle.
The lineup features some of today's rising OPM artists: Halina, Carousel Casualties, Cowboy Country Club, Watch the World Turn, and Where's Ramona.
Visual artists are also set to sell their works.
Sawsawan Vol. 2 happens at Sining Shelter, 4183 Sun Valley Drive, Paranaque City on February 10 at 6 p.m. Early bird tickets are priced at P300 and will give ticketholders two raffle entries, and the door charge is P350 with one raffle entry. Tickets are available via a QR code on Sining Shelter's Instagram page.
7. Sadomasodisco, Makati City, February 10
Sadomasodisco is back for a Lunar New Year special.
One of Manila's top parties is once again taking over Seltsam in Makati City. The event promises a night of dancing with American Taipei-based DJ Pocari Sweaty. Joining him are Greta, Ezzrei, Pette Shabu, Limsum, and Leon.
Sadomasodisco happens at Seltsam, Rooftop, Gervacia Building, 152 Amorsolo Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City at 8 p.m. Pre-registration tickets are priced at P800. Door tickets are P1,000.
8. SCRUBB Live in Manila, Mandaluyong City, February 10
SCRUBB is performing in the Philippines for the first time on February 10.
The Thai indie electronic duo of Thawatpon Wongboonsiri and Torpong Chantabubpha are known for their hit songs "Everything," "Close" "Together," "Click," and "Smile."
Opening the show are Elijah Canlas and TONEEJAY.
SCRUBB Live in Manila is happening on February 10 at 123 Block, 312 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from P1,800 for General Admission to P5,200 for SVIP.
9. UNKNWN.8Years, February 10
UNKNWN.8Years is celebrating its anniversary of holding some of the Philippines' top techno gatherings with, of course, a party.
Those on the decks will be electronic duo Tarsius Manila, Ornusa, Amaury Brucker, Emel Rowe, XI, JAV/, Mikko Santos, and Samantha Nicole.
UNKNWN.8Years starts at 3 p.m. on February 10, with the venue to be announced. Tickets are priced at P1,788.
10. JXP Valentine's Special, Quezon City, February 10
Valentine's Day will come early at Jess x Pat's.
The creative hub will be hosting a celebration of love on February 10. Bicolana singer-songwriter dwta will serenade fans with her smooth and captivating storytelling, and OPM pop-rock legends Ang Bandang Shirley will bring the house down.
JXP Valentine's Special is happening on February 10 at Jess and Pat's, 63 Maginhawa, Quezon City at 6 p.m. Door charge is P400.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
