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Indie rock band Cheats marks 10th year with concert
Indie rock band Cheats marks 10th year with concert
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 23, 2024 08:09 PM PHT


MANILA -- The Filipino indie rock band Cheats will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special concert.
MANILA -- The Filipino indie rock band Cheats will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special concert.
Presented by GNN Entertainment Productions, "10 Years of Cheats" will be held on March 16 at Balcony Music House in Makati City together with their long-time music peers, including Accident, SOS, Oh, Flamingo! and Sandwich.
Presented by GNN Entertainment Productions, "10 Years of Cheats" will be held on March 16 at Balcony Music House in Makati City together with their long-time music peers, including Accident, SOS, Oh, Flamingo! and Sandwich.
Cheats was formed by Jim Bacarro in 2013 and features Bacarro on vocals, keys, and guitar; Saab Magalona and Candy Gamos on vocals; Manny Tanglao on bass; Jason Caballa and Kyle Quismundo on guitars; and Enzo Hermosa on drums.
Cheats was formed by Jim Bacarro in 2013 and features Bacarro on vocals, keys, and guitar; Saab Magalona and Candy Gamos on vocals; Manny Tanglao on bass; Jason Caballa and Kyle Quismundo on guitars; and Enzo Hermosa on drums.
The 7-piece band has produced three critically acclaimed studio albums to date: 2016’s "Cheats," 2017’s "Before The Babies," and 2022’s "Houseplants."
The 7-piece band has produced three critically acclaimed studio albums to date: 2016’s "Cheats," 2017’s "Before The Babies," and 2022’s "Houseplants."
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They have also headlined several music festivals here and abroad, such as Wanderland Music and Arts Festival, Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival, Laneway Music Festival, and AXEAN Festival.
They have also headlined several music festivals here and abroad, such as Wanderland Music and Arts Festival, Clockenflap Music and Arts Festival, Laneway Music Festival, and AXEAN Festival.
“We wanted to do a show that has a 'party like it's the mid-2010s' vibe, which is the reason why we chose Sandwich, SOS and Oh, Flamingo! to share the stage with us," the eclectic 7-piece act said in a statement.
“We wanted to do a show that has a 'party like it's the mid-2010s' vibe, which is the reason why we chose Sandwich, SOS and Oh, Flamingo! to share the stage with us," the eclectic 7-piece act said in a statement.
“They were among the bands we loved (and still do) and played a lot with back when the band was just starting out. We’ll all play lengthy sets, and while we haven’t come up with a set list yet, we’ll likely play as many of our favorite songs as possible from the last 10 years.”
“They were among the bands we loved (and still do) and played a lot with back when the band was just starting out. We’ll all play lengthy sets, and while we haven’t come up with a set list yet, we’ll likely play as many of our favorite songs as possible from the last 10 years.”
The Filipino rock band also expressed gratitude to the fans who have continuously supported their work all these years.
The Filipino rock band also expressed gratitude to the fans who have continuously supported their work all these years.
“Thanks to everyone who has supported the band, whether you’ve been there since the early days or just discovered us fairly recently. This will be our first show since last September, so we’re itching to play again for all of you,” the band said.
“Thanks to everyone who has supported the band, whether you’ve been there since the early days or just discovered us fairly recently. This will be our first show since last September, so we’re itching to play again for all of you,” the band said.
Tickets to "10 Years of Cheats" are now available. Early bird passes have already sold out, but regular passes are still available for P800.
Tickets to "10 Years of Cheats" are now available. Early bird passes have already sold out, but regular passes are still available for P800.
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