September 28, 2005

Electrico Plays Host To Rivermaya At Bar None

By Gabriel Leong

One of Philippines' biggest rock acts Rivermaya will be gracing Singapore shores come October 25, 2005. Holding the record as a three-time winner of Fave Group for MTV Pilipinas 2002/2003/2005 as well as clinching the MTV Asia Awards 2005 Favorite Artist Philippines award, Rivermaya will be teaming up with Singapore's own indie rock powerhouse Electrico at Bar None, Singapore Marriott Hotel.

"Besides being good friends, we're huge fans of theirs and respect their work tremendously, so we're really excited for this upcoming show as well. If anything it's a great way to introduce each other's bands to a new fanbase!" says guitarist Daniel Sassoon of Electrico on what is one of the most anticipated shows of the year.

The Singapore band has been keeping busy after their prestigious nomination for Favorite Artist - Singapore at the MTV Asia Awards 2005. Besides recently playing to a full house at the Esplanade's recital studio, the band's been hard at work on album number two.

"Well, we've been in the studio recording, so that's taking up most of our time as we want to make sure we get it right... Also, we have recorded a collaboration with Rivermaya, which we're both working on in two separate countries by sending computer files to each other, which will appear on our album and possibly Rivermaya's next one too!" adds Sassoon.

Catching two of the biggest bands in Asia performing together is an experience that money can't buy, for the show will not be opened to the public. But fret not, tickets to this exclusive showcase can be obtained on Electrico's official website at www.electricomusic.com. MTVAsia also has 20 pairs of tickets up for grabs. Just check out our contests page at http://mtvasia.com/Funstuff/Contests/ and you could be on your way to the most rocking night of your life.

Details
Title: ELECTRICO + RIVERMAYA @ BAR NONE
Date: October 25, 2005
Time: 8.30pm
Venue: Bar None, Singapore Marriott Hotel