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“Your daughter’s name is RUSSELL? Why?” It’s the common remark I hear whenever friends ask for my daughter’s name. I named her after AIR SUPPLY’S two RUSSELLS- RUSSELL HITCHCOCK and GRAHAM RUSSELL.
AIR SUPPLY has been one of my all time favorite performers since the 80s and although their songs are in every jukebox, Karaoke clubs, MTV, AM, FM and even elevators, like most Pinoys, I couldn’t seem to get enough of their music.
I actually met the guys back in the 90s when I covered their Press Conference for my TV show “Celebrity Secrets” at Galleria Suites (now Holiday Inn Galleria) tendered by Rudy Tee, CEO of Sony Music (Sony-BMG back then). I was already star struck and impressed at that time and dreamt of promoting them in a concert. Fast forward about a decade later. It was Valentine 2008 when I found out they were doing a world tour from my promoter friend in Macau. AIR SUPPLY hasn’t been to the Philippines for a long time and I was positive their fans would like to see them live again. I convinced him to introduce me to AIR SUPPLY Management so I could make an offer for the Philippines. It wasn’t easy though and took me a couple of months to negotiate and seal the deal. My instincts were proven right and we did 6 sold out shows in the Philippines (Araneta Coliseum, Subic, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Ilo-ilo). Although our schedule was so tight, six shows in seven days, I got close to the guys and enjoyed every minute of it. Im proud to say AIR SUPPLY is one of the very few groups Ive brought to the country that have given me the least headaches and worries. They are so professional and their entourage works cohesively as a team. From the guitar technician to the lighting director (the only female member of the entourage) to the band and of course Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock.
Right after their 2008 Philippine tour, I already initiated negotiation to bring them back in 2009. There were some Philippine cities who wanted to have them but due to time constraints weren’t able to. After countless phone calls, postponements, trips to Los Angeles and emails, the deal got signed in July 2009. As expected, the Philippine schedule is so tight again. Clark Expo on Oct 1, fly early next day to General Santos City for the Oct 2 concert at Lagao Gym then wake up early next day for the flight back to Manila for the Oct 3 show at Araneta Coliseum. Oct 4, They leave at 6AM for the 5 hour flight to Kuala Lumpur via Singapore (plus a 2 hour bus ride to Genting Highlands) and next day, onward to Palembang and Jakarta- 2 shows in Indonesia promoted by my friend Tommy Pratama, then to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) for another 2 shows then back to Manila for the Koronadal City show on Oct 12. The Philippine tour extends to Doha Qatar where there will be a show at Ceremonial Court on Oct 15 for the Filipino community. Whew!
Graham and Russell spent both their birthdays here last year ( June 12 & 15) and had celebrations almost every night. They love Philippine hospitality, friendliness and the knack to sing along in tune. They would have wanted to spend a few days in the sun in one of our Boracay or Cebu resorts this year but due to hectic scheduling, it will have to wait. AIR SUPPLY does around 100 shows every year around the world and spend over 100 days flying or traveling on the road. Im honestly amazed how they do it and still perform almost perfect shows every night.
The Saturday, October 3 show at the Araneta Coliseum titled “NOW & FOREVER” promises to be another wonderful treat to all AIR SUPPLY fans. There will be singalomgs from start to finish (Most Steve O’ Neal Productions post the song lyrics of every song performed on big screen) and the entire repertoire will be the hits us Pinoys love- HERE I AM, THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE, EVEN THE NIGHTS ARE BETTER, TWO LESS LONELY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, EVERY WOMAN IN THE WORLD, I CANT WAIT FOREVER, MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL, SWEET DREAMS, WITHOUT YOU, LOST IN LOVE, LONELY IS THE NIGHT, etc. Also featured in the concert are the phenomenal rockabilly band BEMBOL ROCKERS and the sexy girl group POSH.
AIR SUPPLY “NOW & FOREVER” is presented by Hyatt Hotel & Casino, House of Obagi, ABS CBN and the official concert station RJ100 FM in cooperation with PCSO, American Rag, Business Mirror, Philstar Online, Face & Figure Center, Perez Optical, Hard Rock Café, R Sun, IFM, Crossover, Jack TV, ETC, 2nd Ave, Franz Burger, Getzmo.com and Tsikot.com. Tickets available at all Ticketnet outlets (911 5555) and SM Malls.
See you at the Concert! Click here to directly go to Ticketnet's Air Supply Page:
October 17 & 18
ALIW Theatre
THE HAPPENINGS
and
DENNIS TUFANO
&
MARTY GREBB
Special Guest
BRUCE CONTE
(Original Tower of Power)
performing the Greatest Hits of
the
BUCKINGHAMS
(Don't You Care, Susan, Kind of a Drag, hey Baby, Mercy Mercy Mercy, I'll be Back, Why Don't You Love Me, Pitied Be the Dragon Hunter and many more...)
ALIW Theatre
THE HAPPENINGS
andDENNIS TUFANO
&
MARTY GREBB
Special Guest
BRUCE CONTE
(Original Tower of Power)
performing the Greatest Hits ofthe
BUCKINGHAMS
(Don't You Care, Susan, Kind of a Drag, hey Baby, Mercy Mercy Mercy, I'll be Back, Why Don't You Love Me, Pitied Be the Dragon Hunter and many more...)
30 Top Ten Songs,
25 Hit Albums,
12 Number 1 Songs
100 Million Albums Sold Worldwide
Featuring the Hits:
Autumn, When Summer is Gone, Green Grass, This Diamond Ring, You're 16, Everybody Loves A Clown, Sure Gonna Miss Her, She's Just My Style, Save Your Heart For Me, Paint Me A Picture, Sealed With A Kiss, Mr. Blue, A Well Respected Man, My Heart's Symphony, Tina , Without A Word of Warning, Wooly Booly and more...
September 5 Friday HERITAGE Grand Hotel Ballroom, Roxas Blvd
September 6 Saturday ALIW Theater CCP Complex
September 7 Sunday New YNARES Center Pasig
September 12 Friday CEBU Convention Center
September 13 Saturday CAP Auditorium DAVAO City
And the excitement builds up as we count the days before the Earth, Wind and Fire Experience fills our lives once again with those wonderful hits like Reasons, After the Love Has Gone, September, Singasong, Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland, Got to Get You Into My Life, and many more....
Limited seating at Aliw Theatre is available so book now, call 911-5555 Ticketnet or visit any SM Mall.
August 22 Friday ALIW Theater CCP Complex
August 20 Wednesday LIM KET KAI Mall Cagayan De Oro
August 22 Friday ALIW Theater CCP Complex
August 23 Saturday KADAYAWAN Festival SM Mall Grounds Davao
August 24 Sunday La Salle Coliseum, Bacolod City
Finally…Tony is arriving
It's been 2 years at least since the initial negotiation with Tony's manager Matt. Tony's schedule was so full last year.
Spandau Fans are excited to see one of the pillars of the "New Romantics" movement of the 80's. I myself am excited too. I saw Tony's latest DVD and though he has put on some pounds, his voice is still in pristine condition and sounding better than ever.
The wonderful thing about the concert is not only will Spandau lovers be treated to live versions of the immortal hits "Gold", True", "Only When You Leave", "Through the Barricades", "I'll Fly for You", "Communication" etc. but also Tony Hadley classics like "Save a Prayer" by Duran Duran, "First of May" by the Bee Gees and other classics.
Featuring:
Tony Hadley (Vocalist) and John Keeble (Drummer)
Featuring the Hits:
Gold, True, Highly Strung, Round and Round, Through the Barricades, Communication, I'll Fly For You, Only When You Leave, To Cut A Long Story Short, Lifeline and many more...
Show Schedule is:
August 8 - Clark Expo, Pampanga, 8PM
August 9 - Araneta Coliseum, 8PM
Tickets Available At:
All Ticketnet and SM Outlets. Call Ticketnet at 911-5555.
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