It’s not always a good thing for birds of the same feather to flock together.

Jack Daniels, the iconic whiskey brand that has been prominently featured in countless movies, songs, novels, and strongly linked to rock music, American biker culture and macho myths, certainly knows a thing or two about unlikely combinations. After all, Tennessee’s “favorite son” has always been a favorite ingredient in several cocktails and mixed drinks like that uberpopular Jack N’ Coke variety.

So it wasn’t really that surprising to see Jack Daniels at the forefront of a special bar tour that involves two sets of performers from different musical genres (i.e. punk and dance) paired together to create a refreshing new sound. Imagine Hilera sharing the stage with Pedicab or Chicosci somewhat tamed by performing together with Taken By Cars or Cynthia Alexander trying to make heads or tails with believe it or not, Nyko Maca and Playground.

Yes, the Jack Mix Series is that eclectic. Sounds wicked to you? For the most part, it is. As part of Jack Daniels’ ongoing Global Tours, the Jack Mix Series kicked off with an unforgettable show at Alchemy last September that unleashed six pairs of incredible DJs on a wild and ecstatic spinning spree.

Ann Barcelona and Lady Trinity gave new meaning to the term “ladies first” as they lit up the dancefloor with the virtuosity of seasoned bartenders via an infectious set aptly dubbed as “technosoul.” Caliph8 and Pasta Groove (man, where do these guys get these kinds of names?) then followed it up with a frenzied mix of rock, hiphop and electronica with a couple of familiar tunes thrown in for good measure. While Madz Abubakar a.k.a. Neon8 and Mike Constantino of BBC Productions a.k.a. Mikecons capped the night with a wonderful fusion of lounge, soul, samba and electronica music that they call, “sambatronic.”

With tattooed love girl Dylan Vizcarra hosting, it was a very Jack Daniels evening in every way. Providing a fresh take on their classic tunes, Razorback and the Sago boys naturally brought the full house down. A highlight performance is an unforgettable reading of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love” that saw a “showdown” of sorts between bass player Louie Talan and trombone kid Pards Tupas.

Not to be outdone, DRT and Saxophoro more than held their own with an opening act that felt more a headlining set. With loads of adrenaline, they tore through a set that included an obscure Steely Dan tune and a wildly-applauded cover of Wings’ “Live And Let Die.”

The succeeding shows of the series were just as fun and interesting including shows called Soul Star 7 at Club Dredd in Eastwood that featured Mayonnaise with the Chilitees and Cambio with Artstrong, the Blue Sneaker Night at Mag:Net Café in Bonifacio High Street with the deadly combinations of Sandwich with Cookie Chua and Ria Osorio and Imago and the Jerks and, of course, that night when Hilera and Chicosci temporarily joined forces with Pedicab and Taken By Cars in a gig called My Punk Dance.

Now on its last leg, the series culminates with a final despedida bash this month featuring various bands and musicians in what promises to live up to its billing of The Big Party. Not your average nights of music, the Jack Mix Series has provided some terrific opportunities in displaying artistry through numerous diverse forms—just as there are many ways to skin a cat and also plenty of creative ways of enjoying Jack Daniels.