Category: Concert Reviews
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The Killers: Thunderously Electrifying
When the lightning bolt was finally set up at the middle of the stage, shouts of joy echoed in the audience. The Killers were really here. They were finally in Manila. True enough, just like a real lightning bolt out of the sky, the band gave Manila a concert that was so electrifying, it induced…
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Jazz, Soul and Blues: George Benson and Patti Austin at the Big Dome
September 5, 2013 – The Big Dome was transcended to the age of jazz, soul and blues as two of the prominent artists of the era graced the Manila stage for a night of pure classic music. Grammy Award winning artists Patti Austin and George Benson treated their audience to a trip down the good,…
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Another One for the Books – Bazooka Rocks II
As typhoons hit the Metro, one after the other, there is no mistaking the hurricane that swept us all away – Bazooka Rocks 2013. On its second wave, the music festival was a surefire hit that left its attendees with the aching nostalgic experience dubbed as post concert depression. Twelve bands in fourteen hours; who…
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Lost in the Echo of Linkin Park
After almost a decade of waiting, Linkin Park finally came back to Manila to conquer the Arena wherein thousands and thousands of manic LP fans screamed, jumped and rocked their souls with the band. Considered as one of the highlights of the Philippine concert scene this year, the show proved to be a riotous success…
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Fall Out Boy Brings Manila More Great Memories
Save Rock and Roll Tour: Fall Out Boy live in Manila Concert Review Fall Out Boy is such a talented band. Infinity On high is one of my most played albums ever! In 2009, after the release of Folie A Deux, the band went on hiatus. Last February, they announced that they were coming back…
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Pet Shop Boys Electrify the Big Dome
“Electric” as their latest album and tour is called and Pet Shop Boys live up to their title. Last Tuesday, August 6, the Big Dome was transcended to the era of 80s synthpop as Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe performed their latest tracks and some of their biggest hits for the first time ever in…
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xxTRAORDINARY Show in Manila
The xx Mesmerizes Manila The 30th of July was an evening of mesmerizing music down at the NBC Tent as The xx headlined their first ever concert here in Manila. As early as 6:00pm, a long line can be seen right outside the venue, eagerly waiting for the gates to open. Tickets got sold…
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The Pianist’s Pianist: A World-Class Performance
When the country’s most celebrated pianist, Cecile Licad, teams up with the very talented conductor, Gerard Salonga, you know you’re up for something grand. The event calls for a performance that would satiate and at a bigger scale, invigorate the audience’s appetite for classical music. In the evening of the 29th of June, the spectators…
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Lee Minho’s Everything
We’ve seen Lee Minho fit into many roles: The brash and snobbish, yet loyal and endearing leader of F4 in Boys Over Flowers. The poker-faced, obsessive-compulsive architect in Perfect Match. The revenge-fueled vigilante in City Hunter. These three dramas aired in Philippine local TV not too long ago, and with each one, Lee Min Ho…
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CNBLUE: The Blue Moon at the Big Dome
For the evening of the 15th of June 2013, the Blue Moon loomed over the Philippines. In the span of two hours, it shone brightly and perfectly over the Big Dome. Thousands of hardcore Boices, K-poppers and concert enthusiasts filled out every seat of the venue. Made possible by Pulp Live World, CNBLUE finally included…
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Summer Ends Loudly at Circuit Fest
The afternoon rains are slowly getting more frequent as the last days of May peel away. In a few days, we can only expect the weather to get more bipolar with the rains steadily pouring and the heat becoming less infuriating. Yes, summer is drawing to a close, and Circuit Fest was just about the…
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Escape to Wanderland
In an era where there is a swift turnover of things, it is easy to get lost in the blur of the fast-paced life. Take a step back, slow things down, and enjoy the music with Wanderland Festival. This is exactly what attendees were able to do last May 18, 2013. Globe Circuit Grounds proved…
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Love is the most important word
Jason Mraz‘s Tour is a Four Letter Word finally made its stop in Manila last Tuesday, May 14 and the Grammy winner nailed every performance. I’ve never seen an artist who went up on stage just to introduce his opening act without drawing much attention. He is so humble, fun and over all a good…
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Introducing Club Haze
Manila’s club scene has just become more exciting. From the organizers of BigFish, an electronic dance music party producer, comes a new nightlife hang out that dubs itself as the “the ultimate clubbing experience”. BigFish has found its official headquarters for its epic dance parties. Positioning itself in the heart of Bonifacio Global City’s club…
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Partying ‘til the Morning Light
CloseUp Summer Solstice April 27, 2013 MOA Concert Grounds Partying ‘til the Morning Light With rising temperatures around the Metro, most people usually head for the beach. Boracay isn’t the only summer party destination anymore as Close Up presented its Summer Solstice Music Festival – twelve hours of partying – in the MOA Concert…
