Of course that’s not to say that he doesn’t enjoy playing with a band and collaborating with equally talented musicians. “Sometimes in a band, especially when the hits start pouring in, it reaches the point where things start to go stale, and you find yourself with not much room to evolve.” I would like to think of myself as a lone wolf finding my own trails and enjoying the freedom,” he said. “I have always been the kind of guy who likes to go my own way. Kicking off with the explosive Hallelujah, followed by a bluesy cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Fire, then a string of classic Rivermaya/Bamboo hits mixed in with his own originals, the night was a treat to fans both new and old.Ĭoming from two successful bands that defined an era in OPM, Bamboo is smooth sailing on his own nowadays. We caught up with him in Dubai, where he wrapped up an incredible world tour that found him hopping across the globe - Italy, Japan, Ireland, Qatar, Canada and the US.įriday’s Halloween gig at the Dubai World Trade Centre (presented by Spicy Lemon) was certainly one for the books, as Bamboo and the rest of his crew were determined it go off with a bang. Bamboo Manalac remains one of the Philippines’ most respected rock musicians with a hauntingly unique voice that has resonated through the years.Įver since the release of his critically acclaimed and commercially successful solo debut album No Water, No Moon, the man has been busy blowing away boundaries.
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