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Take your pick
The stars are all busy this Valentine’s and
depending on your age group and musical preference, the shows are
all there for your taking. The Manila Times is running a list of the
shows for tonight and tomorrow, to help our readers decide on who to
watch and where to go.
For the young ones, there’s the Valentine show
titled “Ol 4 Luv” (take note of how the mobile generation spell
words these days!) Valentine concert of the quartet composed of
Sarah Geronimo, Christian Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, and Erik Santos
at
Jamming with the Fil-Ams
Fil-Am singers Kris Lawrence and Jay-R are
showcasing their talents in a special show at the Teatrino in
Greenhills tonight. The two will be performing with Karylle in a
show titled “Souls in Love.”
“Kris and I have always preferred R&B
that’s why in our show, we will have loads of easy listening tunes
and wonderful duets with Karylle, “ volunteers Jay-R.
Kris adds, “ the challenege here is how to use
music to tell a love story. And we are referring to a very extensive
catalog of R&B and soul hits made popular in the 60s and 70s
that still have strong recall to this day.”
Meanwhile, First Philippine Idol grand winner
Mau Marcelo teams up with Gian Magdangal in a show billed “Love
Sings” for tonight and tomorrow at the Trropezz Bar and Restaurant
in Greenbelt 3. Catch Mau and Gian as they perform timeless love
songs and display the vocal skills that catapulted them to idol
status.
Imagine watching a concert with Laguna de Bay as
your backdrop. Lakefront City Central offers a concert series
featuring the most respected names in the music scene.
“Love. Beautiful.” is the title of the show
featuring Agot Isidro, scheduled tonight, February 13. On V-Night,
it will be the turn of real-life couple Robert Seña and Isay
Alvarez to dish out the best romantic hits.
Lakefront City Central (formerly known as
Brittany Bay) is located at Km.20 East Service Road, Sucat, Parañaque
City.the Araneta Coliseum tonight.
Manila still loves David Pomeranz
Florida-based singer-songwriter David Pomeranz
is back in Manila to perform at the PICC Plenary Hall on the night
of February 14 in a show titled “On This Day,” which is also one
of his most recent hits.
“It’s not true that I live in Manila, but no
doubt that the Philippines is my second home,” clarifies Pomeranz,
who has been embraced by Filipinos since the late 90s, coming back
year after year to sing his unforgettable love songs like “King
and Queen of Hearts,” “Got To Believe In Magic” and “Born
For You.”
Four months ago, Pomeranz performed in a special
show on board the Star Cruise luxury liner that travels the
Singapore-Phuket-Penang route. “I will always come back to the
Philippines. I love your people!” he enthuses.
The Legendary Connie Francis
“Who’s Sorry Now?” was the first hit
record for music legend Connie Francis in 1958. It’s been 50 years
and these days, the almost legendary chanteuse is singing
“Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”
Still as energetic as ever, Connie is making a
rare appearance at the Araneta Coliseum tomorrow, Valentine’s Day
with Willie Nepomuceno as special guest. Connie will soon begin
production on a movie based on her autobiography. She also plans to
write another book about her colorful life.
The show is billed “The Connie Francis
Greatest Hits Show” mounted by Steve O’ Neal Productions. The
singing sweetheart of America for decades will dish out nothing but
her most loved ditties throughout the years: “Wishing It Was
You,” “Where The Boys Are,” “You Don’t Have to Say You
Love Me,” “Malagueña,” “Mama,” “High Noon,” and
“Where Is Your Heart.”
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Finally, the controversial Rufa Mae Quinto will
test her drawing power in the live entertainment circuit tomorrow
night in a show billed “All In Love” at the Manila Hotel. Rufa
says, she wants to give more time and attention to her singing. She
has been doing comedy, drama, hosting and lately, movie production.
“I really love to sing. I want to focus on my singing this
year.” The concert produced by Daisy Romualdez will also feature
Nyoy Volante, Rico Puno and Sam Milby.
Take your pick.
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