International alternative rock group Gin Blossoms undeniably defined 90’s music with their anthemic hits “‘Til I Hear it From You,” “Hey Jealousy,” “As Long as It Matters,” “Found Out About You,” “Follow You Down,” among others.

This November, the best rock group of that decade is all set to rock their way to the hearts of Filipinos by headlining a two-city concert tour on Nov. 18 at the Araneta Coliseum and on Nov. 20 at the Waterfront Cebu. The concert is mounted by Blue Dream Entertainment.

In the group’s facebook page, Gin Blossoms shouted out, “We’re going to be performing in Pac-Man’s home country very soon. Very excited. It’ll be our FIRST time over there.”

With a line-up of memorable hits, it is one show that anyone born in the 90’s or any alternative music aficionado should not miss.

Joining Gin Blossoms in the concert are Australian rock band Fahrenheit 43, Cookie Chua, Gloc 9, De Lara and 6Cyclemind.

Gin Blossoms spawned monstrous hits when they released their debut album “Dusted” and “New Morning Experience,” which contained the hits “Hey Jealousy,” “Found Out About You,” “Mrs. Rita,” “Allison Road,” “Until I Fall Away.” Amidst controversies of disbanding after the release of the first album, the group still came up with a very strong sophomore recording, “Congratulations I’m Sorry,” which included the hits “Follow You Down,” “Til I Hear it From You,” “As Long as it Matters,” and “Day Job.”

It was also during this time when the band finally solidified their group with their final lineup: Lead vocals Robin Wilson, guitars/vocals Jesse Valenzuela, guitars Scott Johnson, bass Bill Leen, touring and studio drummer John Richardson.

After a lengthy hiatus, the band reunited for an 80 date US tour and released the critically acclaimed Major Lodge Victory which Billboard dubbed as “an effortless triumph of melodic perfection.”

Catch Gin Blossoms in Manila on Nov. 18 at the Araneta Coliseum. For tickets to Gin Blossoms in Cebu on Nov. 20 at the Waterfront Cebu, please call SM and Ayala Customer Service and Waterfront Lahug and for other inquiries, visit the official event facebook page at www.facebook.com/GINBLOSSOMSLIVE.

Gin Blossoms Live is brought to you by the official radio partners, Magic 89.9 and Jam 88.3, The Official music channel, MYX Your Choice Your Music, and TV Partners Solar Entertainment, JackTV, Basketball TV and Solar Sports.

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The men behind MedChef Cakes

The men behind MedChef Cakeshop, Chef Hasset Go and Jayson Carlos, who’ve appeared in the cooking segments of popular TV shows such as “Unang Hirit,” “Umagang Kay Ganda,” “Us Girls,” “Sweet Life,” “Katoque,” and “Fit & Fab” have made their marks in their respective fields. Hasset in culinary, and Jayson in networking.

They met through Victory Church in Ortigas and ever since they’ve become the best of friends. They decided to venture into the pastry business, with their flagship cakeshop located along Mother Ignacia Ave. fronting ABS-CBN. The recent opening of MedChef was star-studded.

Among the stars present was the controversial Keana Reeves.

Chef Hasset, following in the footsteps of his mother Lorelie Go is a graduate of Heny Sison Culinary School. He became the youngest pastry chef and assistant to Chef Jane Paredes and Chef Ed’s owner Ed Quimson where he served his specialty cakes to former Pres. Gloria Arroyo, Kris Aquino, Vicki Belo.

Jayson, on the other hand, was a registered medical technologist at St. Luke’s Hospital. After a couple of years, he decided to venture into marketing and networking. At present, he is one of the moving forces behind Goals Unlimited Corp.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings for Oct. 14, go to former Pagcor Chairman Alice Ll. Reyes, “Eat Bulaga’s” Joey de Leon, Richard Merk, Norma Japitana, Rep. Dodot Jaworski, Atty. Ruby Ruiz-Bruno, Lita A. Faustino, Atty. Luz Suapengco, Katherine “Chole” de Castro, Socorro Zarate, former “Sesame Street” star, Lexine Bondoc, Paul Nathaniel Barican, Moses Albert Ollero, Ilonah Jean, Eva Pineda, Erlinda L. Bautista, Agnes Payawal, Doy Tobias, Charlie Antonio, Ramil P. Landingin, Cecilla Batungbacal, Charito C. Reyes, Tess E. Santos, Anthony Bernal, Pam Pastor and Romina Gervacio of Heritage Hotel...