PETE BEST

Pete Best, the original drummer of the most famous group from Liverpool called The Beatles, is not the only reason people should flock to the Aliw Theater on Sept. 11 for the “Beatlesfest 2010.”
Because the show will also feature some interesting and still popular performers from the local band arena.

They are Ely Buendia of Pupil, Rene Garcia of Hotdog, McCoy Fundales of Kenyo, and Ramon “RJ” Jacinto of The Riots. Guest performers are the Hotsteps Dancers and the Glass Onion Band.

Mounted by Steve O’Neal Productions, “Beatlesfest 2010” is presented by Hyatt Hotel & Casino (official residence) and Zest Air (official carrier), with PCSO, Business Mirror, SM Megamall, Hard Rock Café, Ming’s Pei Pa Koa Candy, MS, Mang Inasal and RJ 100.FM among the major sponsors.

“Beatlesfest 2010” will give local Beatles fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see in person an original member of the famous group from Liverpool, its original dummer, Pete Best.

Pete Best joined The Beatles on Aug. 12, 1960 after his former band The Black Jacks disbanded. He was said to have been convinced by Paul McCartney to join him, John Lennon and George Harrison. The Beatles were at that time looking for a drummer and he was the perfect choice for his “mean talent” drum playing.

Life went on with Pete Best after The Beatles. He was said to have worked as a Civil Servant for 20 years then he returned to the music scene. He founded The Pete Best Band and has since been performing around the world. They also have released a number of albums and their latest all-original album entitled “Haymans Green” was released on Sept. 16, 2008 in the US and later worldwide on Oct. 24, 2008 and in the UK on Oct. 27, 2008.

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A celebrity-laden opening for Shinagawa

The grand launch recently of the Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics Center (Philippines) was successful, as it was celebrity-laden. Held at The Enterprise Center in Makati, the posh event was graced by Sen. Loren Legarda, former First Lady now Congresswoman Imelda Romualdez-Marcos, First Sister Ballsy Aquino-Cruz, Rep. Monique Lagdameo of the 1st District of Makati, Concert Queen Pops Fernandez, and beauty queen-model Priscilla Meirelles. They were the principal sponsors in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Shinagawa group from Japan came in full force, led by Dr. Hajime Watahiki, chairman of the Shinagawa group of companies; his lovely wife Miyuki Watahiki, chairman of Shinagawa Singapore; Junichi Torikata, Shinagawa consultant; Ms. Masako Uempro, president of Shinagawa Phils.; and Koji Miyashita, president and CEO of IPS, Inc.

By the way, kudos to veteran talent manager and columnist Ms. Aster Amoyo for making the Shinagawa launch, as over-all event organizer, a great success.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings on Sept. 1 go to Ariel Rivera, Azenith Briones, ex-mayor Mel Lopez, Edd Baluyot, Emma Borja, Ramon Astete, Philip Cruz, Minda Reyes, Flora Gutierrez, Engr. Armando A. Villarajo, Peachie Naidas Abacan, Evita O. Bunji, Dr. Jazmine V. Gongora, Dennis Mendiola, Jacqueline S. Fernandez, EWBC UP card product div., Alix Pili, MB’s Graphics artist Marco M. Bermejo, and Star Magic’s Jon Avila and Michelle Carbonell…