Guitar heroes play mentors
- Bands, Music, Workshops -
By Pocholo Concepcion
Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines–Four hundred budding musicians turned up at the activity center of Trinoma Mall in Quezon City recently to audition for “Musikhero” (“music hero”), a three-day workshop which starts on Monday in Baguio City.
Some of the country’s top guitarists, bassists and drummers are serving as mentors at the music camp. They include former band mates Jun Lopito and Chickoy Pura of the Jerks; The Dawn’s Francis Reyes, Buddy Zabala and JB Leonor; Rivermaya’s Mike Elgar, Japs Sergio and Mark Escueta; Bamboo’s Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado; Freestyle’s Rommel de la Cruz; Razorback’s Louie Talan; and Side A’s Ernie Severino.
Only 75 of those who auditioned will be picked. By the end of the workshop, the most promising four will comprise a group to represent the Philippines at the London International Music Festival in April 2008. They also become official endorsers of instrument brands carried by JB Music, which organized “Musikhero.”
