In Cooperation with the Sangkarubaan Club and the Archers Club

Battle of the Bands '09

December 27, 2009
Central East, Bauang, La Union
8:00 pm

For inquiries:
txt/call 09212638803

Everyone was so excited for this event.

Team La Union along with the band "Ampon" represented our province for the Redhorse Beer Muziklaban Semi-finals that was held in Tarlac City last December 12.

The event started at 8:00 pm with the band Karding Sungkit (from Nueva Ecija) as a front act. They were one of the finalist for the Muziklaban 2008. The competition formally opened by our very own "Ampon", They  performed 3 songs, 2 orignals (Red Shift and Wasted) and a cover song from Matishyahu (King without a Crown). Other bands who performed as contestants were 11th Heaven, Amnesty X, Arjee the Hinete, 2nd Squad and Oration Cyst. The battle were judged by Ian Tayao (vocalist of Queso), Paolo Rosal (drummer of P.O.T / Kapatid) and another one (a boss maybe) from Viva Records.

Moshpit from the audience was set on fire by the band Karding Sungkit  as they performed for their second set on stage and played  "Kwadrong Salamin" (one of the crowd's favourite) , a medley of  Francis Magalona's songs and Rage Against the Machine.

One of the highlights for the evening were the guest bands; 2008 Redhorse Muziklaban Grand Champion - Even (from Baguio City) and one of the hardcore icon-Slapshock.

The result was announced after the guest bands performed. 2nd Squad from Baguio City won, followed by our very own Ampon with just 1.5 difference from the top band's score.

Well bad news or good news? Of course for us who spent some time / effort and money with this event; hmmm - it's indeed a bad news.  Ouch!

Anyway, winning isn't everything. We are still proud for our Ampon. They did a great job in the battle! Every band performed well!
Congratulations to 2nd Squad! Let's support 2nd Squad on January 30, 2010 at Metrowalk, Ortigas, QC, for the Redhorse Muziklaban Finals.

For photos of the event follow this link.

** We're not able to take photos in a closer range because the bouncers refused to let us in. Some photos are blurry and dull.It's not easy to have an EOS camera on hand while in the crowd. hehe!

Muziklaban Semi Finals Rocks On! 

on : Saturday, December 12, 2009

Witness the Rock Beating performances from the freshest bands, with live performance from Slapshock & Even, at Plaza Plazuela, Tarlac City.

"Mga taga La Union, suportahan natin ang bandang Ampon!"  

Ampon: Raniel (lower left), Mac-mac (lower right), Maqi (upper right), Chester (upper left)

event by:

Filipino Assemblies of the First Born, Inc.
La Union - Benguet District C.E.D.(Christian Education Division) 
Royal Priesthood Band

December 04, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Jose D. Aspiras Hall
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Agoo, La Union

Guest Performers
The R.O.C.K Youth
TRLCC Youth Band
Pstr. Nemie Arubio
Ticket Price: P50.00

Proceed:
Personal Computer, Literature
Publication and Album Recording

for more information and ticket reservations:
Contact 0915-1193468 / 0918-2425252
or email at iafb_ced2007@yahoo.com.ph

Bands came from different regions within Central and Northern Luzon competed for the Muziklaban Elimination Round (CNLA - Central and Northern Luzon) last November 7 at G5 Restobar in San Fernando City, La Union. 10 bands performed as they were judged by Paulo Manuel (Drummer - Kjwan / Quezo) and Kelley Mangahas(Bassist - Kjwan). Ampon, a band from San Fernando City, received the highest score and votes followed by Zapped from Baguio City.

Kjwan performed before the result was announced. They played cuts both from their old and new album including the song "Butterfly Carnival" (Original song by Sandwich - Marc Abaya's former band).

Great gig! A kick ass guest band Kjwan plus a fair result made the event successful.

Ampon will represent Central and Northern Luzon during the Muziklaban Semi-finals.

Congratulations to Ampon. "Rock On" to all the bands!

• Follow this link for Muziklaban Elimination Round photos.
• This link for Kjwan's photos.

North Underground Scene Production has again proved that the Ilocanos have an edge for music and deserve to be heard. It was last October 17 – Saturday – and as their theme goes – “A night of going back to Black Avenue.” Ms Angel, the organizer, was generous enough to provide us a poster for the event.  It says:

NORTH UNDERGROUND SCENE PRODUCTION

PRESENTS

BACK TO BLACK

FEATURING:

HIGH PUNCH SLOW PUNCH     THREESOME     CHASING RAINBOWS      CIRCUS

SISTERS BEFORE JERKS     BUTTSTAIN      PONOPZKI     HAPPY HEARTS CLUB

EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL      GIVE TAK GIVE       HURRY KID LISTEN

ZOOM ZOOM LUNACY      PENTACLES     DANCEOKE

AMPON        INFLUENCE

DAMAGE FEE: 95 PHP

W/ 2 DRINKS

BLACK AVENUE LOUNGE 7:00 PM OCTOBER 03 17, 2009

We attended the gig for a photo shoot of the performers and of course, para makiparty na rin.  Though we were late, we still managed to catch up with some bands that played that night. Unfortunately, we were not able to attach pictures of the rest of the participants who performed after the band from Vigan City. Bawi kami next time guys.

For those who wish to have a copy of their pictures, you may notify us thru the contact form on this site.