Despite the popularity of rock, rap and hip-hop music, the music of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson still has a solid following.

This will be proven again when Popcoustic Prince Nyoy Volante stages a one-night concert tonight, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. in Olongapo City Convention Center. Billed “Michael & Me,” the concert will be a trip back in time to the hit songs of Michael that has tremendously influenced the music industry as a whole.

Olongapo’s audience will be treated to the sight and sound of Nyoy breathing new life to songs like “Ben,” “One Day in Your Life,” “Bad,” “She’s Out of My Life” and many more.

“Michael & Me” is produced by Back-Up Events and Production in cooperation with Rotary Club of Freeport Zone (Subic Bay) Rotary International District 3790. The show is for the benefit of Wheelchairs for the World Foundation and TATAG (Tayo ang Tinig at Gabay) and is sponsored by The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Reyes Haircutters Olongapo, The Ritz Tropical Spa, Sam’s Pizza, Alize, Chowking Ulo ng Apo City Mall, Jornada Yoga, Max’s Restaurant, Rali’s Grill & Bar and Sopimus Printnet Solutions.

A Grandparent’s Day fair at Robinsons

This month, we think again of novel ways to celebrate grandparents’ day.

Mark Sept. 13 as Robinsons Malls take charge of this celebration with a number of activities that will certainly make every cool granny and groovy grandpa’s day an experience to remember. Drop by at all Robinsons Malls nationwide on this date and take advantage of big discounts on the ongoing September Shopfest.

At Robinsons Galleria Activity Center catch the wit and charm of comedienne, Nanette Inventor, as she performs live to all our grandparents’ delight. And if they are wishing for a nostalgic afternoon, bring them to Robinsons Place Manila and they’ll surely sigh in glee watching Robert Seña and Isay Alvarez’s Kundiman renditions.

There will also be a lot of fun activities, freebies, performances and promos in selected Robinsons Malls. As a bonus, get a chance to win Gift Certificates in the Best Wedding Photo Contest! Participating malls are Robinsons Metro East, Robinsons Place Cainta, Robinsons Nova Market, Robinsons Place Imus, Robinsons Place Dasmariñas, Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market, Robinsons Town Mall Los Baños, Robinsons Place Lipa, Robinsons Starmills Pampanga, Robinsons Place Angeles, Robinsons Place Iloilo, Robinsons Place Tacloban, and Robinsons Place Bacolod.

Dawn minus veteran guitarist out with new album

It’s been four years since rock legend The Dawn released an album featuring an all-new material, so you can bet on the huge volume of creative juices that flowed into their latest offering under MCA Music.

Ten monster tracks comprise Dawn’s new album “Sound The Alarm,” including singles “Fire Down Below” and “Hatak.”

New member, guitarist Kenneth Ilagan, who honed his chops after playing with different bands of varying genres, got on board replacing former guitarist Francis Reyes while two sterling record producers – Ariz Guinto and Raimund Marasigan – add more rocking flavor.

As a rocking treat, The Dawn will bring down the walls of Eastwood with an album launch on Sept. 11 at the Eastwood Central Plaza.

With their latest package being described as melodic, human, and uplifting, vocalist Jett Pangan, drummer JB Leonor, bassist Buddy Zabala and Kenneth pulled out all the stops for this one, ensuring fans and Dawn connoisseurs alike that their string of anthems shall continue to grow.