Artists hold benefit gigs for Super Typhoon Yolanda survivors

MANILA – November 12, 2013 – Contributions have poured in from all over the world to help survivors recover after Super Typhoon Yolanda devastated the Visayas over the weekend.

 

In the Philippines, various artists have pooled their talents to organize benefit gigs.

 

At Chihuahua Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar in Makati, Bullet Dumas will perform at 9 p.m. on November 13 for Acoustic Wednesdays.

 

< src="/global//UserFiles/noel cabangon(1). " width="200" height="200" hspace="5" align="left" alt="" />On the same date, Dakila’s Ride Rock Relief presents Noel Cabangon at Conspiracy Bar in Quezon City. All proceeds will be coursed through Dakila’s Ride Rock Relief 4. They will also be accepting donations during the event, and request water, medicines, easy-to-open canned goods, and blankets. 

 

Also on November 13, Tomatokick Tomas Morato presents Blue Lights featuring Indio-I. They will also accept donations, particularly bottled water and canned goods. 

 

Still on November 13, the Philippine Red Cross together with Radio Republic’s Instagig present a benefit concert featuring Jonan Aguilar, Imago, Flipping Soul Stompers, Sandwich, Kjwan, Pedicab, Stick Figgas, and more. The entrance fee of P200 in cash or in kind will be received by Red Cross on site at 19 East in Muntinlupa City.

 

Meanwhile, there is The Bluesus Save! on November 14 at 121 along Pasong Tamo extension. Performing will be Blue Jean Junkies, RJ Pineda, Hoochie Coochie Mikkie, Ian Lofamia, Chris Desarmes, Bo Bismark, Pete Canzon and Haro Echter.

 

On November 15, Terno Inferno North presents The Charmes, Children of the Pilgrimage, Maude, Musical O, The Ringmaster, Skymarines, Yolanda Moon, and Up Dharma Down. The gig will be at Route 196 at 8 p.m. Door proceeds will be donated to the victims of the typhoon via the Philippine Red Cross. Donations of canned goods, medical supplies, and drinking water will also be accepted, and will be redirected to Dakila. 

 

< src="/global//UserFiles/loudQUIETloud. " width="200" height="283" hspace="5" align="right" alt="" />Also on November 15, Attraction! Reaction! presents loudQUIETloud at 70’s Bistro at 9 p.m. There will be performances from Twin Lobster, The Purplechickens, Ciudad, Halik ni Gringo, Ang Bandang Shirley, Your Imaginary Friends, and The Strangeness. DIG Radio, through Attraction! Reaction! will be accepting donations of medicined, canned goods, blankets, old clothes, and other items that will be of aid to the survivors. 

 

Attraction! Reaction! will also present the Slow Hello AUDIO BABY album launch on November 16. A bulk of the gate share will be donated to Red Cross.

 

On November 15 at 8.30 p.m., Hit Productions will hold a fundraiser called ‘Hit Strikes Back at Yolanda’, with performances by Ebe Dancel, Barbie Almalbis, Itchyworms, Bayang Barrios, Cookie Chua, backed by the Hit music department and friends. A minimum donation of P250 at the gate gets you in with two free cocktails. There will also be free-flowing beer until supplies last. All proceeds will go to the Philippine National Red Cross. The fundraiser will be held at Hit Productions Events Hall (Unit V, The Gallery Bldg., Amorsolo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City).

 

 

Meanwhile, Rock Ed has reactivated its New Underwear Drive. Buy varied sizes for men, women and children, and drop off at Route 196 along Katipunan Extension. Those who prefer to donate cash to add to Rock Ed’s bulk-buy batch may deposit any amount to ROCK ED PHILIPPINES BPI 3080-0073-44.

 

Donations of beddings, towels, socks, and t-shirts are also welcome.