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Alternative rock band ‘Eraserheads’, one of the most successful and sought-after group in the history of Filipino music performs live in Pechanga Resort Casino on Sunday, May 28 at 6p.m., in a series of world concert tours for the entire year.
Pechanga Resort Casino, conveniently located off Highway I-15 in Temecula Valley, Southern California wine county, is well-known for hosting only the best and the brightest Filipino entertainers and performers aimed to provide the ultimate experience especially, to Filipino-American patrons.
Led by Ely Buendia, Rayms Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro, the Eraserheads is best known for a 1995 hit song “ Ang Huling El Bimbo,’ that landed an International Viewer’s Choice Award for MTV Asia in 1997 and ‘Awit (Song) Award ‘ for most downloaded song while nominated for best musical arrangement.
Ely is the lead vocals and rhythm guitarist; Rayms beat the drums, Buddy plays the bass while Marcus as lead guitarist. All three are also backup vocals.
‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ (The Last Attractive Unintelligent Woman), depicts an unreciprocated love story between childhood friends who grew up and grew apart, and only headed to a tragic end.
Often dubbed as ‘The Beatles’ of the Philippines, the decades-old rock band formed in 1989 are credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions.
Four soundtracks reportedly, became successive hits—‘Kailan’ (When) ‘Magasin’ (Magazine), ‘Alpaap’ (High Clouds), and ‘With Smile’ – turned gold in a span of 30 days with 20,000 copies sold then later earned quintuple platinum with 220,000 copies sold.
The pop band went global performing concerts from Sentosa Pop Festival in Singapore to the United States at the Palace in Hollywood, the Radio City Music Hall in New York – where they received the coveted ‘Moon Man’ trophy for bagging the 1997 MTV Asia Viewer’s Choice Award, making Eraserheads the first-ever Filipino artists to win the award.
Eraserheads also performed live in Tokyo, Japan and from Oakland to Los Angeles, California, and as far as Dubai, HongKong, Sydney, Chicago, United Arab Emirates and London.
The band also performed alongside with the country’s top-notch rap singer then Francis Magalona and famed singer Gary Valenciano.
Eraserheads concert may only strike once! Buy your your tickets now from the Pechanga Box Office, or by calling 888-810-8871, or visit www.pechnga.com.
Pechanga Summit features a 40,000-square foot area for entertainers, concerts, live sporting events, trade shows, weddings, or any large groups to book. In total, Pechanga now offers 274,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor contemporary meeting and event space, which significantly enhanced the amenities, space and visibility of Pechanga’s event offerings.
About Pechanga Resort Casino
Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the number one casino in the country by USA Today and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Offering 5,400 of hottest slots, 152 table games, a 1,100 room and suite hotel, dining, luxury spa, and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. For more information, call toll free (877) 711-2946 or visit www.pechanga.com. Follow Pechanga Resort Casino on Facebook and on Twitter @PechangaCasino.
