Celebrating 50 Years of Jamaica Ska

August 23 was a great night to be celebrating 50 years of Jamaica Ska. It was PiliSkapinas' first foray after an extended hiatus from organizing gigs.

Jamaica Cincuenta!

Mark your calendars! in celebration of 50 years of Jamaican Ska and beyond, PiliSKApinas brings you JAMAICA SINGKWENTA! on August 23, 9PM, at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen, Timog Avenue, Quezon City.

The gathering will be headlined by NEIGHBORS, who are celebrating their 17th Anniversary this month, and Philippine Ska stalwarts SHUFFLE UNION, COFFEEBREAK ISLAND, STEADYMOVINBEAT, and THE MONSOONS.

Manila Skafest a'come

It felt like it was the 3rd Manila Skafest already. It was great to see both new and familiar faces from the scene converge at Get Ready Rocksteady last August 4 at Today X Future. If this is an indication, we could be in for the best Manila Skafest yet, later this year. 

photos: Kat Bernabe

All we can say is, salamat for the great welcome from everyone in attendance that night, and to Steadymovinbeat, Dandimites, and The Monsoons for their top performances. Love and respect to all! the 3rd Manila Skafest a'come! 

Pictures of the gig here and here.

Wake Up The Nation sa B-Side, Makati

Jan, Nomer, Mike

Dante, Eldie, Nomer 

Walang tigil ang ulan! subalit di pa rin nagpapigil ang mga dumalo sa Wake Up The Nation kagabi sa B-Side, Makati. Isang masayang pagtitipon ng mga banda mula sa iba't-ibang hanay ng musika. Isa ring masayang pagkikita-kita ng mga magkakaibigan at magkaka-sama sa "music scene" ng Manila. Sa pag-dako sa pag-tanghal ng Shuffle Union ay di ramdam ng banda ang ma-ulan na gabi. Salamat sa mainit na pagtanggap sa sayawan sa "dance floor"! gayun din sa mga kaibigang Dante (trombone), Eldie (trumpet) sa pakikibahagi sa tugtog ng Shuffle Union, at kay Bing Austria sa imbitasyon. Hanggang sa muling pagkikita-kita sa B-Side!

mga larawan dito

Get Ready Rocksteady!

Shuffle Union hits the Cubao X circuit once again, this time with friends from Steadymovinbeat, Dandimites, and The Monsoons. See you all on August 4, Today X Future at Cubao Expo!

SMX Convention Center: Arts and Music Fest

Thank you for joining Shuffle Union last night at the 3rd day of the 6th Arts and Music Festival over at the SMX Convention Center. Great performances from ska stalwarts Coffee Break Island, Neighbors, and soul group Flippin Soul Stompers as well. Salamat to our friends for trooping down to the Mall of Asia. It was a great night of music! 

Photos: Oliver Mercado Bantigue

Video here: courtesy of Nick Pascual: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150938447276674&set=o.140685802652554&type=3&theater

More photos here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shuffle-Union/75115433619

Arts and Music Fest @ SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia

Here's a weekend treat of ska, reggae, and soul. The 3-day Arts and Music Fest over at SMX Convention Center will feature 

Today (July 14) - Dandimites / 5:30PM

Tomorrow (July 15)

Neighbors / 6:30PM

Coffee Break Island / 7:45PM

Shuffle Union / 8:15PM

Flippinsoul Stompers / 8:45 PM

Collie Herb / 9PM

see you!