“80289:
80s Music To The Max” is a grand musical tribute to the 80s which features six
of the most iconic OPM artists of the decade namely: Lou Bonnevie, Gino
Padilla, Jamie Rivera, Chad Borja, Ella May Saison, and Juan Miguel Salvador.
Lou
Bonnevie launched her musical career in 1984 via the concert “Next In Line.”
Music lovers remember Lou for rock ballads with such passion that her voice
doesn’t only weep, it bleeds! Lou is one of the few female performers who can
come up with the same intensity in both vocal prowess and performance. Lou is
currently swinging from “live” performing to producing music festivals,
concerts, albums, and operas. Working behind the scenes provides the correct
pace in her career, giving her room for more creation and inspiration. With her
wit, charm, and talent, Lou definitely belongs to a rare breed of artists who
live the art and not just cry it out.
Gino
Padilla’s big break was in a softdrink commercial that was shot in Hollywood,
California where he had a duet with the legendary Tina Turner in Pepsi’s “In
The Mood For Movin’.” He then went on to record a toothpaste jingle for
Close-up which earned him 2 major Awit Awards: Best in Ballad Recording and Song
of the Year. Gino’s greatest hits include “Closer You and I,” “Gusto Kita,”
“I Believe In You,” and “Let The Love Begin” which became certified Gold and
Platinum.
Jamie
Rivera gained worldwide recognition when she played the role of Kim in Cameron
Mackintosh’s award-winning musicale “Miss Saigon.” Jamie’s actual training
began when she joined the Metropolitan Theater Chorus in 1985. She recorded her
first full-length studio album under Octo Arts International entitled “Hey,
It’s Me” in 1986 and she did five full-length albums for the same label since
then. Her hits include “Mahal Naman Kita,” “I’ve Fallen For You,” and “Awit
Para Sa Iyo” among many others. Today, Jamie is the country’s undisputed Inspirational Diva, touching the hearts
of millions of Filipinos with such songs as “Tanging Yaman” and “Jubilee Song.”
Chad
Borja started his career in the 80s as one of the most prominent lead vocalists
of several bands such as The New Minstrels, Zee, and Counterpoint Band. His
first album “All About Love” produced the hit single “Ikaw Lang” which spawned
a blockbuster movie starring Vilma Santos, Ronnie Rickettes, and Cesar Montano.
His self-titled follow up album was produced by Richard Merk and was a massive
commercial success! After a bout with cancer in 1998, Chad Borja is singing
again! Chad was sidelined from performing live for nearly a year due to thyroid
cancer. After throat operation and radiation therapy, the balladeer was
declared cancer-free and returned to the stage with a series of sold-out
performances!
Ella
May Saison sings with a powerful voice that captivates her audience. A voice so
effective, you will wan tto hear it again and again. Signing since the age of
7, Ella May combines various vocal styles including jazz, gospel, and blues.
She started her recording career at 19. Her greatest hits include “Till My
Heartache Ends” and “If The Feeling Is Gone” among many others. Her soulful
voice earned her the title of “Manila’s Queen of Soul” following her best
selling albums “Language of Soul” and “Full of Love, Full of Soul.”
In
1981, Juan Miguel became a finalist during the 4th Metro manila Pop
Festival with his original composition, “Magkaisa, Ikaw, Ako, Lahat”, sung by
Eugene Villaluz. In 1984 he won a Cecil
Award for Best Jazz Composition for his song “Why”, sung by Jacqui Magno.
It was in 1983, Juan Miguel became not
just a member/vocalist, but the bands’ Musical Director and keyboardist as
well. Of the band called “Rage”. The Rage Band soon became a spear-header and
one of the most popular rock acts of the 80’s. The Rage took “live” performing
to a different level. In 5 years, they had performed in every major coliseum
and theater all over the Philippines; guested in practically every popular TV
show; was awarded “Best New Artist” in 1984 by the Guillermo Mendoza
Foundation; Was featured in several TV commercials; and had performed in
foreign countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan. Simply put,
Rage is now considered an 80’s Icon.
Toto
Gentica , whose musical career traces back to the 80’s with significant
collaborations with Gary Valenciano , Kuh ledesma , Zsa Zsa Padilla and Lou
Bonnevie will be the show’s music & artistic director.
This
3-hour musical extravaganza will also features a 10 pc band of veteran and
current industry players with three lovely back up singers dubbed “Filipinas”.
The cast will be supported by ten dancers as it documents the definitive images
and sounds of the 80s – from its greatest hits both locally and
internationally, a montage of its most memorable movies, the most romantic and
thrilling duets, the famed 80s Punk and New Wave genres, the 80s New Romantic
Set, the greatest girl groups, as well as songs of the greatest 80s icons among
many others. This ultimate 80s musical event culminates with a grand party as
powered by the most danceable tunes of the decade!
The
concert will also feature surprise guest appearances of some 80’s icons.
“80289:
80s Music To The Max” is brought to you by Dimitri Productions, PAGCOR, Crossover 105.1, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT,
CR8V Web Solutions, Inc., WDS Design & Photography, Bonne Vivant Events ,
Aldrain Advertising and MYX Music Channel. All interested buyers and sponsors
may call 2194274 or 0905-3784680 . Tickets are likewise now available in all
Ticketworld outlets and the Music Museum.
