PCR Bands Directory

MAC & THE LARK (LA-based group, circa 1983): Jarad Artadi (lead guitar), Elly Artadi (vocals), Antholy Custodio (bass) & DeLaun Martin (drums). The group played around LA circuit with bands like The Ramones, Los Lobos, The Mutts, etc.. Their last gig was at The Troubadour where the band got picked up to tour with Modern English but couldn't due to prior committments. DeLaun Martin played on to tour with The Gap Band. Elly and Jarad went off to Pensacola for Navy flight school. Anthony Custodio moved up to No Cal. (see photo) MADBEATS (1964-1965): Bing Odulio (vocals & lead guitar); Bang Castaneda (drums); Jess Dungan (vocalist); Tony Monroy (rhythm guitar); Bong Castaneda (bassist). The group played mostly at private parties only. (see photo) MADCAPS (circa 1960-1965, the combo used to play in Bob Stewart's Channel 7 TV show): The original members were Julius Caesar Estacio (lead guitar), Jing Hernandez (rhythm guitar), Rey Ileto (bass guitar, lead guitar from '63) and Gerry Palencia (drums). Later members were Johnny Salientes/Benny Jalandoni (bass guitar) & Jun Salientes (drums). MADISONS (formed by Rey Aquino and Conchita Aquino in Angeles City and performed in Angeles for quite a while and then toured the entire USA). From 1972-1975, the original members are: Conchita Aquino (lead vocal), Rey Aquino (lead guitar), Arthur Jimenez (bass), Eddie Gonzaga (sax, trombone - passed away in February of 2005), Rolando Cornista (sax, trombone, flute), Bert Velarde (drums) and Moody Reyes (keyboard). Then in 1974, Conchita and Rey Aquino left the band and was joined by Marilou Ventura (lead vocal), Freddie Soriano (lead). Freddie left the band and Wally joined the band from 1980-1985. The name changed to the "NEW MADISONS" and are still performing in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The new members are: (1980-Present Time) Aysa Zamora(original member of Family Birth Control Band) (lead vocal), Chubby Aguas (lead vocal), Arthur Jimenez (he is still the bass player), Moy Villaverde (keyboard), Jessie Romasanta (drums). This band has been together for 26 years now...and still performing. (see photo) MAGIC FLASH (1989): Elmer Justalero.... MAGIC MOMENTS (1991 - they were Filipino expats in Jakarta, performed at the Philippine Indepence Day Ball and Filipino Community Christmas Party): Jing Warren - lead guitar/vocals; Noni Dijamco - 2nd lead & keyboards; Boy Granados - bass guitar; Rod Legaspi - rhythm guitar/vocals; Eko Muhatma Kartodirjo - rhythm guitar/vocals & Johnny on drums. MAGNA CARTA: Art Cunanan (lead guitar), Atoy Umali (keys) ...... (see photo) MAGNA SOUND: Noy Villanueva, Mante Flores, +Marlon Ilagan (deceased). MAJESTIC: Romeo San Jose (vocals) ..... (see photo) MANILA BAND (1984-86): Cash Manalang (bass/vocals), Danny Ong, DingDong Eduque, Nato Canlas & Ewett Bonifacio (drums/vocals). Edmond Fortuno also became the drummer of this band. The band performed regularly at Hyatt & Playboy club @ Silahis Hotel. (see photos) MANILA BAND (Vancouver, Canada 70s): Jun Roque (lead guitar) .... (see photo) MANILA BOYS (based at Alberta, Canada): BOY PAGUIO - LEAD VOCALS / SAX. (formerly with the Southeast Movement Band). ROY ROSALES - DRUMS / VOCALS. (formerly with the Goldfingers,"JUST US " Band ). HENRY CARDIEL - KEYBOARD / VOCALS.(formerly with the White Rabbit Band ). ALBERT POMAR - LEAD GUITAR / VOCALS. (formerly with the Sticky Fingers Band,based in San Diego, Ca.) and VICTOR NAVOS - BASS / VOCALS. (formerly based in Guam ). MANILA STARS TRIO (2007-2008): Elmer Justalero, Edgardo Najera & Moises "Jun" Correa. MAN'S TEMPTATIONS: Virgilio Vergel, Danny Ignacio, Lando MARIA CAPRA: Resty Fabunan (lead guitar), +Jun Fabunan (bass, died last June 2002) & Rolly Averilla (drums). (see photos) MARSHMALLOW (70s): Rudy Garcia (lead guitar)..... (see photo) MARVELS (1960-1963, founded by Alexis Almendras): Lead Guitar: Niwa Ang; Rhythm Guitar/Vocals: Bing Samson; Vocals: Graham Brown; Bass Guitar: Ben Regalado; and Drummer: Dobby Regalado MASQUENADA (2009-2010): Elmer Justalero (bass), Johnny Advincula (vocals), Jun Manuel (lead guitar), Conci Flores, Ed, & Chito Dantes. MAYNILA BAND (LA, California based, circa 1984): Chito Sibayan [Lumberjacks/Grandells] and Vic Jongko [Lumberjacks/Black Opinion]. The band's name have to The Light and Shadow Band and been very active in the LA music scene for the past 18 years! Chito Sibayan was a finalist in the 2nd Manila Metro Pop contest in 1979, and his most popular commercial was the "ahit Ruby, ahit pogi!". MEDIUM RARE: +Gary Bautista (guitar/vocals), Chito Ilagan (bass), Sonny Canizares (drums), George Fallarme (Hammond organ), Danny Favis (keyboardist Fender Rhodes/Arp Strings) and Mon Villanueva (vocalist). (see photos) MEDLEYS: Serge Alfonso (guitar)............ (see photos) MEGATONE: Pete Aristorenas Jr. & Sol Ibarle on guitars, Freddie Webb on drums. MEMO Band (80s): Ben Tesoro (lead guitar), Bert Buencamino (bass), Reyne Cruz (vocals), Caste (drums), Ivan Joseph (vocals).... (see photos) MEZZO BAND (2011): Nick Alzol (lead guitar/vocals), Joan Alzol (keys/vocals), Gener (drums) & Elmer Justalero (bass). MILLION FACES: Baby Dizon - Manager/Owner; then Danny Sumulong played Lead Guitar with the group and eventually became the Manager/Owner; Bobby Vett - Lead Vocals; Renato "Ato" Quitoriano - Lead Guitar/Vocals; Bing Basco - Bass Guitar; Sonny Panis - Keyboards & Rey Tolentino - Drums. MINDANAO (Chicago-based 80s group): George Jamero (lead guitar), Nestor Simpliciano (bass) .... (see photos) MINDBENDERS (1976-1990): Benny Cerda (guitar), Rolly Roldan (bass), Oscar Benito (drums, 1976-1985), Boy Reyes (drums, 1986-1990), Jimmy Mendizabal (keyboards, 1976-1980), Ed Santelices (kboards, 1981-1985), Sonny Cajili (kboards, 1986-1988), & Boy Santos (kboards, 1989-1990) The band played at the Bistro RJ, Manila Peninsula, Sheraton Hotel & Silahis Hotel. They had played mostly in Japan clubs such as in Osaka (Crazy horse,BnB), Fukuoka (Benisu club), Kyoto (Arabian Nights), Yokohama (Club Lee) & Tokyo (First Lady club). (see photos) MIND'S INTERPRETATION (1968-1969): Members were Ben De Jesus (later joined Hotdog) & Tillie Moreno (later joined Circus Band) lead vocals, Jojo Monroy (later joined Moonstrucks & Birth of the Cool) as lead guitarist, Jess Dungan on rhythm, Bing Odulio on bass, Johnny Custodio as the drummer & Ernie Vinoya on keyboards. Linda Custodio/Rico Moreno were the managers. MIND'S INTERPRETATION (1969-1971): Johnny Custodio (drummer, Ben de Jesus (vocalist), +Ernie Vinoya (piano/keys), Jojo Monroy (lead guitar), Tillie Moreno replaced Ernie Vinoya as keyboardist & Bing Odulio (bassist). Sammy Climaco (lead guitarist) & +JessDungan (vocals)vox were also part of this group earlier but later Sammy joined the Ultimate Jury while Jess immigrated to California, USA. MIND'S NTERPRETATION (part 3): Ernie Vinoya (keys & trumpet), Bing Odulio (lead guitarst-vocal), Dante de Guzman(Bass-vocal), George "Cosme" Almaden (drummer), Angel Bangcaya (lead vocalist), Frankie "Kiko" Mariñas (sax-flute) and Lito Leis (trumpet). MIST VIOLET: Performed at Wells Fargo, Flames & Rinos during the 70s. via Winzton Tizon MOCKING BIRDS SOUND: Ralph vocals, Jess keyboards, Carling drums, Bong saxophone, Romer bass, Tito guitar, Jessie trumpet & Balend trumpet/percussions. (see photo) MOMENTS OF INDECISION (1973): Editha Aceridano (keyboardist), Celia Aceridan (vocalist/pianist/alternate drummer), Nora Jacinto (drums/vocals), Bebe Suria (lead guitarist), Tess Angeles (deceased - bass guitarist/vocals). (see photo) MONTEREYS (composed of Army Brats from Camp Aguinaldo, played mostly parties & a few college concerts in Manila): Edgar "Ega" Bueno (lead vocalist), Peter Bersola (lead guitar), Robert "Butog" Bersola (rythm guitar), Howard "Long Tall" Medina (bass) and Omie Hernandez (drums). MOON SHACKERS (Hongkong - year?): Zorro Caparas (bass/vocals), (see photo) MOONSTRUCKS: Alfredo Lozano Jr - founder, lead guitar ('62-'69), Rene "Toto" Ealdama - lead vocal ('64 up to now), Danny Subido - ('62-'68), Eddie Nicolas - vocal ('63-'67), Bert Buencamino - bass guitar ('63-'70), Cesar "Boyet" Manahan - rhythm guitar ('63-'74), Isagani "Sonny" Calagian - vocal, bass guitar ('71-'78), Bobby Sabater - drummer. (see photos) MOONSTRUCKS ALL STARS (2005-2006): Toto Ealdama (lead vocals) Elmer Justalero (bass), Boy Vidal (lead guiitar), Emboy Ardona (drums), Oca Asor (keys) & Boyet Manahan (rhythm guitar). MORAL SPIRIT: Eddy, Gil, Jimmy, Bing & Percy. (see photo) MOSES & THE HIGHBROWS (Chicago 1980s): Moses Taroy, +Jr. Taroy, Freddie "Ding" Soriano, Nonoy Bajamunde & Eli Azana. (see photo) MOTHER EARTH: Gabe Ascalon - guitar, Colby dela Calzada - guitar, Joey Puyat - bass, Ed Jose - keyboards, Harry Tambuatco - drums, Uly Avante - percussion, Inch Gaddi - vocals, Cherry Mapua - vocals ('75), Maris Macaraeg - vocals ('75) MOULIN ROGUE (Chicago area, 1977): George Jamero (lead guitar), Nestor Simpliciano (bass) (see photo) MUSHROOMS: Alan Catuncan-vocalist, Sonny Montayre-bass/keyboards, Philippe Montayre-drums, Vic Samson-lead guitar and Boy Pingol-rhythm guitar. Managed by Danny Aguila. Mushrooms band routinely played gigs on the local scene from 1966-1970. The members usually hung out with Snafu Rigor and Mike Hanopol. (see photo) MUSIC LABEL (80s): Roland Faune (see photo) MUSIC LIFE (70s): Meg Meyer (vocals) .... (see photo) MUSIC MAKING COMPANY: Ding Tolentino (keyboards).... the band just made a comeback in the Philippines. Wilson Tantongco was the lead singer of the Music Making Company in the 70s and they played at Manila Hotel and Philippine Plaza as well as toured Asia for a short while. (see photos) MUSICMASTERS (2018-2019): Elmer Justalero, Molly Sargento, Bong Casas, Nestor Sacorum, Jess Bernardo, Queenie Ocampo & Bagets Merano. MUSKRATS (1964-1965): Tito Fainsan (mgr/owner), Sammy Climaco (lead guitar), Jojo Monroy (drums), Bong Castaneda (bass guitar), Jess Dungan (rhythm guitar/vocals) & Bing Odulio (2nd lead guitar/vocals). Muskrats 2nd generation (1965-1967): Bang Castaneda (drummer); Bing Ronquillo (keyboard); Enging Ruiz (rhythm guitar); Bing Odulio (bassist); Sammy Climaco (lead guitar) & Jess Dungan on vocals. The band played mostly in private parties & collages (such as at Ateneo, Maryknoll, etc in QC). NEOPHONICS: Tommy Saga (bass guitarist, now residing in Kobe, Japan), Arnold Caberte (piano), Romy Canete (guitar) and Loreto Doroin (drums). This band played at Altavista and La playa at Dewey Blvd. (now Roxas Blvd) and at Luigis at Highway 54 (now EDSA). NEW BIRTH (1991): Elmer Justalero, Anton Cerenado, Tammy Cubing, Alex Nuñez, Shirley & Anna Baydo. NEW BREED (Guam 1967):Ferdinand Magallanes (vocals/keyboard), Lody Yanto (vocals/bass), Robert Cabaddu (vocals/guitar) & Peter Santos (vocals/drums). NEW FACES (1973-1978) : Rey Sanchez (band leader/guitar/Vocals), Bonjing Sanchez (vocal/drums), Bing Quiambao (vocals/keyboards), Boy San Jose (bass/vocals), Jimi Galvea (2nd guitar/drums/Vocals/2nd keyboard) & Paul Toledo (1973-1974, Vocal/2nd lead guitar). (see photos) NEW INVENTIONS (Guam): Bobot Guerreo (drums), (see photos) NEW MAN'S TEMPTATIONS BAND (1978-1980): Rollie De Jesus (band leader/lead guitar), Taning Galang (sax & flute), Bebot Granada (trombone), Bing Quiambao (keyboard/vocals), Boy San Jose (bass/vocals), Ligaya Cipriano (singer), Nestor Sacorum (guitar/vocals) and Jimi Galvea (drummer/Vocals). (see photo) NEW MAVERICKS (1989-90): Elmer Justalero, Flavio Santillan, Gil Paras, Rito, Febbie, Tess Holgado & Tintin Santillan. NEW MINSTRELLS: Aileen Dolina, Annette Belen, Louie Reyes, Eugene Villaluz, Ding Mercado, Mei-Ling Gozum, Cesar Villafuerte and Ray-An Fuentes. NEW VERSIONS (Version 1): Boy Diego (Keyboards), Vic Omila (Lead Guitar), Bong Valenzuela (Bass), Manny Salvador (Drums), Cesar (Brandy) Hermosa (Vocals & Percussions). NEW VERSIONS: Carlos "Boy" Jongko (lead guitar), Leonardo "Ebot" Santos (keyboards), Vic Omila (rhythm guitar/2nd keyboards), Carlito "Bong" Valenzuela (bass), Vic Jongko (drums) and Cesar "Brandy" Hermosa (vocals/congas). NICE & EASY (80s): Boy Soriano (see photo) NICE & NAUGHTY (also known as the Missiles): This band toured Vietnam extensively in 1968 at the height of the war. Bert Bondoc – leader, drums and vocals; Tessie – vocals, Rick Mirador – keyboards, guitar, vocals, Boy Torralba – guitar, vocals; Berting – guitar, vocals; Melchor – lead guitar, vocals; Mandy – bass, vocals. (see photo) NIGHTBIRDS (1986-1987): Elmer Justalero, Lito Salvatus, Sunny De Mesa, Maruth Pengzon, Danny Aguila, Debbie Borja, Myra Pahunang & Joey Galvez Mgr. (see photos) NIGHT OWLS (2009): Elmer Justalero, Sonny Lubiano, Richard Reyes & Rey Galvez. NIGHTSHOCKERS (1988): Elmer Justalero.... NOMADS '67: Caloy Rufo on lead guitar; Bong Concepcion on bass guitar; Danny Kayanan on rhythm guitar; Gunny on vocals and Yayi on drums. NORRIE JACINTO & THE BLACK DIAMONDS (circa 1960-1962): Norrie Jacinto (Neil Sedaka of the Philippines), Manny Levy-lead guitar, Jing Alandy-rhythm guitar, Ben Hur Villanueva, Shonan Villanueva,Dodie Orduna - vocal backgrounds, bass guitars, drummer respectively. NO SMOKING BAND: Bong Santos on drums, Bien Esquillo on keyboards, Jhune Basa on bass, +Rudy Mungcal as 1st guitar (deceased) & Boy Collado as 2nd guitar. The group was formed in 1977 with a different name. In 1980 it was changed to No Smoking Band since all of the members are none smokers. In 1984 they recorded the song "When I'm Feeling Lonely" a song that was originally done by the group called Aunt Irma in the 70's. "Hindi Katulad Ng Iba" was the flipside of the 45rpm record. It was released under Telesis Records with the help of Ms. Margot Gallardo (RIP) and Florante de Leon. (see photos) NO SWEAT (70s): Serge Alfonso (guitar), Rey Fabi (vocals, percussions).... (see photos) NOWHERE MEN: (see photo)