Love, Sessionistas: A pre-Valentine Concert

If you're looking for the perfect concert this Valentine's season, Fire and Ice productions and Fire and Ice Live! is bringing you "Love, Sessionistas: A pre-Valentines Concert" at The Theatre at Solaire this coming February 8th at 8pm and you'll love who's in it! Of course there's Ice Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, Nyoy Volante, Sitti Navarro, Kean Cipriano, Princess Velasco, and Duncan Ramos. It's going to be nostalgic, a thing that's been in the works since pre-pandemic will now be realized.

The last time that these guys were together was way back March of 2015. Although they didn't really get to meet during those days, they've been connected online through chat. Though if you look at it, it's been almost 10 years since they've done music together, a little overdue. 

Ice says "There was a time in 2019 when we thought about doing something like this, I messaged everybody if they're game to do it. I really miss them, they all agreed, but the pandemic really got in the way. We had a venue ready, stage design, production, everything. It was supposed to be Fire and Ice's first show. But it didn't happen because of the pandemic. It was moved, and things happened with our careers individually, life in general. We started talking about it after the videoke series I did, which was a successful concert. Whether it's Valentine's day or not, we have universal love that we celebrate. We have the romantic love covered, but we have other kinds of love that we also want to celebrate on that day. And also our friendship that stood the test of time. Wohoo!"

Nyoy adds "During those 10 years, we often perform in each other's shows, but not as a complete group, usually benefit concerts. We often become guests with each others concerts or gigs, it was easy because aside from being artists in the same group, we're friends in real life. We did theater, and we supported each other. We're so used being with each other back in the day, and now our lives are intertwined. We're so used to answering each other's songs, lines, but it's going to be more organized since it is a show. We have several surprises for you, and seeing from our studies, it's going to be one fun night!"

Kean adds "This is going to be a treat for everyone. You'll see our camaraderie, but what we will sing is going to be heartfelt, more meaningful. This is also a concert where anyone, of all ages, could actually go and have fun! As you know, we are from different genres, it will surely be a good time to see that on stage."

Juris agrees and said "Yes it's going to be a treat for everyone and also a treat for myself because singing is more of an escape for me now, not work, and I'm glad that we're doing this."

Producer Liza Dino Seguerra says "It's been a while since people have seen them together. It's going to be so good to see them perform together on stage, their careers didn't end on that portion of the show. Sessionistas went on and did things individually, they lived out their careers, had family, it will be a time for the fans so they could see where these guys are now. It's a concert of their journey as friends and as individual artists. You will not only see them as Sessionistas but as Ice, Juris, Nyoy, Sitti , Kean , Princess, and Duncan. It's super exciting because their chemistry is different. The photoshoot we had in November was already crazy, what more the actual show in February."

Here's the full press conference on video, make sure you subscribe and check out their performances on our channel. Sub to KUMAGCOW on YouTube!

 

Fire and Ice and the Sessionistas would like to thank Profero Ageless Aesthetics, Solaire Resort, Ticketworld, Katinko, The Platinum Experience Real Karaoke, HGStudio, Nova Wellness Store, JB Music, Magic 89.9, Philippine concerts.cim, TrueFM, and WhenInManila. You can get tickets to the show via TicketWorld.com.ph, plus they plan to have a second day run on April 4th, because this one is almost sold out!

We also heard that they plan to take this either on a local tour or an international one. Just make sure you show interest in their social channels to let them know!

POPS FERNANDEZ Celebrates 40 Years with "ALWAYS LOVED" Concert

The Concert Queen Pops Fernandez is going to have her 40th Anniversary concert called "Always Loved" at the Theatre at Solaire in Paranaque City. This will happen on February 9 and 10, so if you miss her, this is the time to celebrate with her!

Pops says "I actually did not expect myself to be in the business this long. I usually say 10 years is okay, but here we are, I lasted this long. There are so many things that happened to me, my life and career. I didn't enjoy it all til I got separated. It was easy for me to perform with Martin because he was there, now I realized I had to perform on my own. Although I do concerts solo, he helped me, but when I did the Captains Bar gig, I was more nervous there than when I was in bigger venues. I think that's when I told myself I could do it. I was more passionate, I thought of all the numbers, I thank him because I had to go through that professionally."

She adds "I want something light, I haven't done a movie for a long time. I did a few musical comedies that I did very comfortably. Maybe we can do something along that lines. Maybe we can do light movies first. When I was younger, I was a little impatient and looked for it, but now I think it will just come, someone out there is meant for me. I'm happy, it's just going to be a bonus. I hope it is someone I can just grow old with, to travel and see the world. Maybe when I look back, I remember Rizal Stadium. I also want to thank Fritz Infante, it's a little difficult to tell who the next concert queen is because it's really a different level of performers now. It's also performing without a script, the big entertainment value. They have to be known with their own title. I want family and friends to be there. I have lots of barkadas who I feel really love me. I have to thank my Mom for her genes, she really looks young, and she always tell me how to take care of my skin. I think I owe it to myself to feel good, I figured if I was going through something, I would still be conscious of taking care of myself. What you see now is a more fulfilled life, I still have more dreams and yes I want more, I have goals which I hope to still get at a certain age. I want to perform, be part of showbiz, I would still travel with family and explore more."

For the concert she will do a new fast song, something current, you'll also see her perform "Get it Poppin!", a song that may get appreciated by the new generation. So again, for those who would want to watch her concert, get tickets from the Ticketworld website or Solaire. See why she's still revered as the Concert Queen this 2024!

Regine Velasquez Alcasid Shares Love for EB and Aldub

I was with a few entertainment press and bloggers earlier for the press conference of Ms. Regine Velasquez Alcasid as she continues to promote "Regine... at the Theater" which will happen in Solaire this November 6, 7, 20, 21 at 8PM. Her special guests include Aicelle Santos, Jonalyn Viray and Audie Gemora. Although when we asked, she said that Aicelle and Jonalyn will perform in separate dates whilst Audie will be singing on all of them and will constitute different songs in this concert not entirely concentrating with Theater songs. Although there will be songs paying homage to local and international theater acts, she'll still be singing a few expected songs that her fans will surely enjoy. 

Regine Velasquez at the Theater by kumagcow

Part of the questions thrown at her by the press was about her Mom's fascination about Aldub and how she's totally okay with Paolo Ballesteros impersonating her.She says what Paolo is doing isn't something new as there have been several acts and people who have done it before, and she takes what he's doing very flattering and not something to frown about. 

Aside from that, she's very thankful about what Aldub has done for her Mother because the phenomenon has really kept her Mom happy. As you know it's not difficult to lose Mang Gerry (Regine's Dad) and Regine's mom gets very entertained by the pair whenever she sees them on TV or when Regine and her siblings got their Mom tickets to the Aldub Tamang Panahon event in Philippine Arena last weekend. Pay close attention to her statements on the video (almost last part) and see how thankful she also is to Ms. Malou who got her tickets to the show in spite of a sold out crowd. 

 By the way, for those who are also excited about Regine... at the Theater concert this November, they won't be selling tickets on the venue and will exclusively be doing it through www.smtickets.com and its outlets inside SM. It won't be available anywhere else so if you haven't bought tickets yet, now is the time to panic! LOL! Ms. Regine Velasquez Alcasid promises a couple of surprises that you'll love once you watch the show. Now that's super great!

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Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez Alcasid in "REGINE... at the Theater"

Had the chance to attend the press conference of Regine Velasquez Alcasid earlier at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. This time, Asia's Songbird is going to sing songs from theater. She's going to have a couple of songs from Broadway, from classic shows, from local hit theater productions and put them all into one place, the THEATER at Solaire Resort in Pasay City. The last time I heard her sing, she guested during the show of Glaiza De Castro in Music Museum. I couldn't believe she still sounds so perfect, powerful and unbelievably flawless during that evening. The lovely signature pitch, style is just about as lovely as the day we heard her sing, a thing that people would love to have more. She's bringing in a couple popular songs and also adding new ones as she feels her repertoire shouldn't just stick to the usual songs she sings in concerts in the past. She says that it'll be a different set of songs but people would still really love.

Here's an excerpt of the press conference earlier today:


Regine... At the Theater - The Theater at Solaire by kumagcow

It was hard to do this and put up the production costs, but finally, everything has just come into place. Regine admits to have had a phase where she had a hard time singing but now that her form is back, they're taking advantage of it and says people will have a good time when you watch the show. Ticket prices for SSVIP CENTER Php 6,360.00, SVIP CENTER Php 5,300.00, SVIP SIDES Php 5,300.00, VIP Php 4,240.00, PREMIUM CENTER Php 4,240.00, PREMIUM Php 4,240.00, PATRON CENTER Php 3,180.00, PATRON Php 2,650.00, BALCONY CENTER Php 2,120.00, BALCONY Php 2,120.00, REAR BALCONY Php 1,060.00, and REAR BALCONY CENTER Php 1,060.00. I think the excess is for tax, that's what they kinda thought on my table earlier.

Jonalyn Viray and Aicelle Santos will be her guests in the show but they'll be doing different days. She knows how good they both are and she's looking forward to how you'll be enjoying the show in a great venue, with good acoustics, in pure unadulterated Regine Velasquez Alcasid form. It will happen on November 6, 7, 20, 21 at 8PM.

Congratulations, this will definitely be successful!

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Smart Infinity Brings "CHICAGO The Musical" in Manila

Smart Infinity brings more things than just personalized service, VIP network access, they've got VIP privileges in the bag too. They just made us victims of shock and awe last Tuesday at the Solaire Grand Ballroom by bringing Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly and all that jazz with CHICAGO the Musical in Manila. It's the most sexy, sleek and sophisticated show built with sharp humor and modern glam charm setting fire on stage this December 2-21st, 2014. Think of 6 Tony Awards, 2 Laurence Olivier Awards and a Grammy, this isn't your ordinary show. 

To even make it better and create our own moment in Solaire, they started performing!

THE THEATER at Solaire has got state of the art audio and video facilities. It will open it's doors with this show as an opening salvo. It'll be less than three months to go before we see that. Solaire's executives welcomed us also and wishes us to come back and see their lyrical theater in all its glory and to create more moments soon. They are expanding more of the resort side as they have finished it's primary structures. They promise new places for luxury, night life and more fun at the venue.

Audie Gemora will spearhead all events at THE THEATER in Solaire

 

Ms Julie Carceller Head of Smart Infinity Business at Smart Communications says bringing this new event to the Filipinos is but a great pleasure, they've brought Wicked, Mama Mia, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Stomp and now, Chicago The Musical. They believe bringing these world class shows can only deliver true value to customers, a thing they strongly believe in for their VIP's. Chicago will only come in the Philippines, and no other Asian country will have it and they are looking forward for a great number of musical loving Pinoys to catch a glimpse of it in The Theater, Solaire!

It's clever, it's witty, it's sexy and sassy, plus the choreography is incredible! Thanks to Smart Infinity for bringing Chicago The Musical to Manila. 

Terra MacLeod says "Through movement you have to deliver the message of the show. It sculpts the body and that's quite unique for the show. Standing in who you are, being vulnerable, you grow with it. I loved the movie but you can't compare it because it's live theater. It's going to be powerful and you'll see something powerful like what Paris and Montreal has seen and now you in Manila"

Bianca Marroquin and Terra MacLeod will make you forget that you're in Manila when CHICAGO The Musical starts on December 2-21st, 2014 at THE THEATER in Solaire

"The only constant thing in life is change. The only thing constant in life is Roxy. After 18 years it's like we just opened because people say we are the best in Broadway. Our mission is to move hearts, their minds, they allow us to be who we are. Staying honest. We are truthful, the script is strict. They'll understand you, you can get the audience on your side." says Bianca Marroquin who plays Roxy Hart in the show.

You'll find this show quite interesting if you've watched the movie with Renée Zellweger as Roxanne "Roxie" Hart and Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly. It's quite different when you see it live and it'll give you chills while watching. I know I did during the preview and those were like 3 numbers only, what more a full show and that eagerly awaited prison cell scene we've gotten to know about in the movie. You can still get tickets from Ticketworld or if you subscribe through Smart Infinity's special offers. Just check the channels below. Remember, it's going to happen on December 2 and run until the 21st. I can't wait to be in the gala. See you there!

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