Acoustic sessions: Aiza Seguerra, Princess and Juris Fernandez

Newly elected Aliw Awards Foundation Inc. president Atty. Jeatte Palabrica announced that the 2nd Aliw Awards Night presentation held recently at the Mega Tent in Pasig City will be aired on NBN on Friday night, from 10 p.m. to midnight.

The show supported by PCSO, PAGCOR, NCCA, NBN, and Pagoda features the UP Concert, John Lesaca, Phil. All Stars, Nonoy Libanan, Christine Love, the Angelos, Claire dela Fuente, Olivia, Retrospect, Cercado Sisters, Himig Arile, Mary Ann Espina and classical singers Rachelle Gerodias, Ramos Acoymo, Lara Maigue, Aileene Cura, Lionel Guico, Jonathan Badon, Randy Gillonco and Dondi Ong.

Elevated to Aliw’s Hall of Fame were Ogie Alcasid, John Lesaca, Ramon Acoymo, and Rachelle Gerodias.

Special Awardees were Raul Sunico, Edna Mae Obien-Landicho, The UP Alumni Association, Willie Revillame, Philippine All Stars and Cercado Sisters. Lifetime Achievement Awardees were Naty Crame Rogers, Boots Anson Roa, Gilopez Kabayao, and Chinggoy Alonzo.

Adjudged Entertainer of the Year was Regine Velasquez.

3-in-1 Acoustic showcase at Skydome

Three leading solo acts heat up ‘the little Big Dome’ this March in a show bound to celebrate the return of acoustic scene. Top acoustic sensations Aiza Seguerra, Juris Fernandez, and Princess join forces on stage in a concert dubbed Acoustic Sessions with Aiza, Princess and Juris. The 3-in-1 spectacle is scheduled on April 16, 8 p.m. at Skydome in SM North Edsa.

All three have certified platinum albums to boot as recording artists, practically lording the acoustic landscape over particular periods during the past decade.

Produced by Viva Concerts and Events, Acoustic Sessions with Aiza, Princess and Juris is a sure winner among aficionados of acoustic sound. The distinct, sweet voice of each act should make the concert appealing in various ways.     

Available in all SM Ticketnet outlets, tickets for this much-awaited back-to-back-to-back all-platinum-artists event come in shining gold (P1,500) and silver (P1,000).

True Faith launches new all-original album

After the release of their Greatest Hits album from former label EMI, True Faith, a 90s biggie which survived the last decade through a couple of more hits and never-fading visibility, is back with an all-original material called “Love Parade.” The group is launching its latest record at the Eastwood in Libis, Quezon City, on Friday night.

The 12-song package from the band’s new home Viva Records is freshly out in the market with the album’s carrier single “Yun Lang.” The song written by True Faith’s main man Medwin Marfil features back-up vocals by Armi Millare of Up Dharma Down. It simultaneously debuted a few days back over FM stations Jam 88. 3, Magic 89.9., 99.5 RT. Max 103.5 and NU 107.

Marfil describes the lead track as “new-wavey,” opening the album on a high note and with much hope as a new chapter in their long history begins. Other promising songs are “Pangako,” “Mountain Wind,” “Lihim,” “Parada,” and “Strangeflower” which features Luke Mejares, Corporate Lo-fi’s Ryan Armamento, and Out of Body Special’s Carlos Magnos.