Your favorite band from the south is no longer around. Urbandub from Cebu, the queen city of the south, have always been dubbed as the giant sound of the south capturing a massive following not only in Cebu but also in Manila and other parts of the country. The band is known to be one of the most iconic rock bands in the Philippines.
Urbandub has been around since 2000 with six albums spanning 15 years ion the industry. Making up the band were Gabby Alipe on guitars and vocals, John Dinopol on guitars and backing vocals, Lalay Lim on bass and backing vocals, and Janjan Mendoza on drums.
On the day (April 1, 2015) Urbandub announced they are breaking up to take a break from making and performing music together, many thought it was a just a bad April Fool’s Day joke.
The band announced through Facebook that they are indeed taking a break.
On May 9, 2015, Urbandub performed with the original line up for one last time at Metrotent, Pasig City. With the venue filled to the brim with ecstatic fans, the sold out concert entitled Endless was a bitter-sweet success. Sweet because the band was able to perform all their hits for thier more than 2000 strong fans who braved a storm just to watch their favorite rock band perform with the original line up for the last time. It was also bitter and sad, because one of the best rock bands of this generation had to bid farewell on such an amazing event. It was certainly a glorious event not only for the fans but the band as well. Luckily the band decided to have the whole event covered and filmed. The captured on film event would go straight to DVD, with the same title, Endless. The DVD also contains a documentary about the band’s history and their build up to success. The DVD is definitely for the fans, the fans that were not able to see them perform and wants to witness the epic event and, also for the fans that were able to attend and wants to hold dear the moment they shared with the band over and over again.
What’s next for Gabby Alipe and the rest of the band? Only time can tell, but for now this DVD is something the fans can hold on to, a memento for keeps that will forever hold the band’s legacy and the fans’ undying passion and support for their favorite Cebuano rock band.
Endless, DVD by Urbandub is available in stores at all Astrovision, Astroplus, and Odyssey stores nationwide under MCA Music, Inc.
For more information on Urbandub and Gabby Alipe, log on to www.facebook.com/mcamusic, Instagram- mca_music or Twitter- mca_music.
Industry recognizes Letran’s ICOMM
Proving that excellence is their passion, Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s Institute of Communication continues to regain its glory. Over the past years, The Institute of Communication, collectively known as ICOMM continues to unfold and spread its capabilities towards the boundary of greatness. Unfolding truths and telling stories in every angle of day-to-day experience in the real world and the world of fiction by touching people’s lives through the Institute’s creative masterpieces in the field of documentaries and short films.
The institute proves that in whatever condition, it doesn’t affect anything as long as you’re willing to work hard for it and through this comes your glory. Recently, Plan Z Productions’ Sukat was named Best Documentary and The Most Gender-Sensitive Film at the International Category in the 3rd Singkwento International Film Festival at Tanghalang Leandro Locsin of National Commission for Culture and the Arts in Intramuros Manila lon Feb. 21. The documentary tackles the story of a mother who is a midget with a disability but still continues to provide everything and do anything she can for her granddaughter despite the trials. It also won 2nd place at the recent Cinemalaya in August 2015 and was ranked 6th at The Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health 2015 Film Festival on Aug. 15.
Another world-class masterpiece from the institute is the documentary entitled Hataw Katahimikan by Kwadro Alas Productions that won Best in TV Production in one of the most prestigious award- giving bodies in the country, The Catholic Mass Media Awards or CMMA, in Nov. 2015. The documentary tells the story of a group of dancers that doesn’t let their deafness affect their passion in dancing and in doing what they want to do to pursue in life.
Students from ICOMM continue to give honor not only to the College of Liberal Arts but also to the Colegio. Concepts of short films such as Rainbow X, a story about an actor who is asked to play a role of a hate crime victim while there are rising cases of hate crimes towards the Lesbians, Gays, Bi-Sexual, Transgenders, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) has won the Top Award in the Student Division of The Philippine Quill Awards in 2014.
Tom Jones: a living legend
Few musical artists of the modern era has enjoyed a more brilliant and enduring career than Tom Jones, the singer behind “It’s Not Unusual,” “Help Yourself,” “Delilah” and many other hits. In the last 50 years, he has thrilled and entertained people worldwide with his powerful, captivating voice through his countless records and numerous live performances.
Up to this very day, Tom still has the same vocal quality, talent and personal appeal that have endeared him to hundreds of millions all over the world and catapulted him to the top as a true icon, a living legend for all generations to admire and adulate.
Filipino fans will get the chance to experience the power of the song and the power of the voice behind the extraordinary success of this musical legend when Tom Jones hits Manila for his highly-anticipated concert on April 2 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City..
Tom Jones Live in Manila will showcase a fabulous range of genres from pop to rock to country to rhythm and blues through an array of songs popularized by one of the best-selling male singers and artists of all time during a successful musical and entertainment career spanning more than 50 years.
The one-night-only musical event from Live Nation and Ovation Productions will spotlight the outstanding talent and skill of a music legend that, at 75, still oozes with amazing appeal and charm as he wows audiences with his songs in his strong and perfect-pitch voice that can effortlessly shift from baritone to tenor.
Tickets are priced at P8,185, P6,075, P5,020, P2,960, P1,750 and P930 and are available through www.Ticketnet.com.
