PRESS RELEASE - “MGA GITARISTA” ALBUM LAUNCH
For immediate release on or before April 3
TOP GUITARISTS LAUNCHES A COMPILATION ALBUM AT TIENDESITAS
Top guitarists play lead attractions in a CD compilation celebrating the talents of Filipino guitar idols called “Mga Gitarista,” featuring 14 instrumental tracks written, performed and recorded by respected and notable guitarists in the local scene. The album’s guitar gang comprises of musicians who are part of groups that earned fame during this decades local band surge led by Francis Reyes of The Dawn, Mike Elgar of Rivermaya, Mong Alcaraz of Sandwich and Chicosci, Hale’s Roll Martinez, Rocksteddy’s Juven Pelingon, Slapshocks’ Lean Ansing, Pupil’s Yan Yuzon. Others in the gang are Jeff de Castro, currently playing for the Kitchie Nadal, Ian Umali of POT and Jack Rufo of Neocolors fame. They are also joined in by legendary riff masters RJ Jacinto, Jun Lopito and Noli Aurillo. The other big Filipina lady rocker Barbie Almalbis represents the opposite gender with her piece called “Shapes Of Things” which proves that guitar playing is not exclusively a guy thing.
This various artists package is expected to attract guitar enthusiasts and rock fanatics alike. It offers more than entertainment as it also acts as an audio tour de force, saluting the post of guitar players in bands and recordings in general. This album is a much-deserved indulgence of that vital cog in playing music.
“Mga Gitarista” will be launched on April 3, 8pm at Tiendesitas, Pasig City, in cooperation with the home of new rock NU 107. There will also be a special exhibit and guitar clinics as add-ons. A variety of guitars owned by featured artists themselves go on display while some vintage stuff will be up for grabs. Every purchased CD entitles a buyer some free minutes guitar lesson with album’s lead stars.
“Mga Gitarista” is now available at your favorite record stores under 12 Stone Records distributed by Able Music.
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