{"id":2214,"date":"2015-04-27T23:59:27","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T15:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/staff-blog\/?p=2214"},"modified":"2015-12-28T18:35:20","modified_gmt":"2015-12-28T10:35:20","slug":"the-bandwagon-to-wanderland-five-reasons-why-you-shouldve-joined-the-music-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2015\/04\/27\/the-bandwagon-to-wanderland-five-reasons-why-you-shouldve-joined-the-music-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bandwagon to Wanderland: Five Reasons Why You Should\u2019ve Joined the Music Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

A day before\u00a0Wanderland 2015<\/a>, an extraordinary group of people came together with one particular thing that bound them together: their love for music.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time in the Philippines, the Bandwagon Bus<\/a> made its rounds around the metro, stopping by the hippest music venues for a taste of local music here in the country. Philippine Primer joined this two-day pre-festival celebration and thoroughly enjoyed the eargasmic experience. Still high, in awe and (sort of) at a loss for words, we give you the top five\u00a0reasons why you should\u2019ve ditched your usual Friday night habit and joined us during Day One of the<\/em> journey to Wanderland:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Francis Brew Reyes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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IN ALL HIS AWESOMENESS, Francis Brew<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not a soul on board was bored as he talked about the Philippine music scene, Manila traffic\u2026and beef tapa.<\/em> Fr<\/a>ancis<\/a> Bre<\/a>w<\/a> Reyes<\/a>\u00a0is the former musical director for local FM band nu107<\/em>, a guitarist (The Dawn, Peso Movement<\/em>), a music writer for Yahoo Philippines<\/em>, a live music photographer and a music arranger\/composer. With his humor and his cred, he is definitely the top choice as host for this event.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. 12 Monkeys\u2019 Menu<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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FOOD MADNESS. Chito\u2019s Street Corner Picha Pie; Sex on the Beach<\/span><\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve said it once<\/a> and we\u2019ll say it again: the food at 12 Monkeys Music Hall and Pub is simply delicious. This time, we were able to try their Assistant\u2019s Manager<\/strong> Choice<\/strong> (Italian sausage, ham, beef, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mozzarella, pomodoro on thin crust; P350) and Killer Chicharones<\/strong> (pork chicharon<\/em>, fried chicken skin, chicken ass poppers, spiced vinger and spiced ketchup; P195) with a few bottles of ice-cold beer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. That audience at Route 196<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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T’WAS A RIOT. Look at \u2018em go!<\/span><\/p>\n

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When we arrived at Route 196<\/a>, it was in full swing and was simply, well, full.<\/em> The UP Music Circle (who launched their album HOMEGROWN 2015 that night) had it best: a dancing, screaming, cheering group of wildly energetic and very supportive followers. The gig was a riot because of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. All. That. Good. Music.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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HOMEGROWN 2015 paved way to us knowing more about the raw rock talent of up-and-coming bands, like The Squibs\u00a0<\/em>(in picture)\u00a0and\u00a0Oh, Flamingo!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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The musicians from the specially curated line up by Hale\u2019s <\/em>Champ Liu Pio<\/strong> (left) were the perfect way to start the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With an amazing array of musical talent spanning across different genres, the Bandwagon to Wanderland was able to present homegrown talents that deserve more of that spotlight onstage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mother-daughters trio The Raes<\/strong> had everyone at ease with their great renditions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow <\/em>and Chandelier. <\/em>It is, however, their original song Two Left Feet <\/em>that will leave you a tad bit emotional, but wanting to hear even more from them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hana Acbd<\/strong>\u2019s slow jams are a refreshing mix of electronic music and soothing vocals. Her artistry is evident in her tracks In Your Room, Lights & Sounds <\/em>and Got It. The Calm Before the Storm <\/em>is the writer\u2019s personal favorite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Curtismith<\/strong> (yes, with one s<\/em>) gives rap a new look, with his almost preppy getup. He could also give any rapper out there a run for their money, sans the hip hop cap. The way he uses his voice in Jus Chillin <\/em>is, as they say, pretty dope.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. The smiles on your new bus mates\u2019 faces.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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ALL SMILES. The Bandwagon team at 12 Monkeys<\/span><\/p>\n

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Had the night gone badly, this would\u2019ve been the only surefire hit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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WHAT A NIGHT! Musician and Route 196 owner Jugs Jugueta poses with Bandwagon participants and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay tuned for Day Two<\/a> of our Bandwagon adventure!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Article by Madeline Castillo<\/span><\/p>\n

Photos by Jensen Ching<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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