Resorts World Manila is about to thrill Pinoy Rock fans as it sets the stage for two of the most iconic names in Filipino rock music in one evening with Ely Buendia & The Itchyworms: Greatest Hits on Feb. 9, 8:00 p.m. at the Newport Performing Arts Theater (NPAT).
Ely Buendia shot to fame as the lead singer and guitarist for Filipino rock band Eraserheads, along with penning many of the band’s greatest hits. Still active in the industry, he is now one of the most highly respected names in OPM.
Heavily influenced by Ely Buendia and his peers, the Itchyworms—Jugs Jugueta, Jazz Nicolas, Kelvin Yu, and Chino Singson—has made its mark in the OPM scene with easily-relatable, richly performed songs such as “Di Na Muli,” “Akin Ka Na Lang,” “Beer,” and “Ayokong Tumanda.”
In 2016, Ely Buendia and the Itchyworms collaborated on and released the song “Pariwara,” which was well received by Pinoy rock music fans. This was followed by “Lutang”—another unfinished verse-chorus idea of Buendia which found full expression with the Itchyworms.
Their creative collaboration stretches back to the late 90s, resulting in an impressive compendium of collaborative works, including the Itchyworms’ first offering “Revenge of the Unsigned” which Buendia helped produce. The Itchyworms, in turn, contributed to the debut album, Fair Tales of Domino—the band of Buendia’s sister. The Itchyworms drummer Nicolas would also take on keyboard duties for both iterations of the Eraserheads’ Final Set reunion concert in 2008 and 2009.
Tickets to Ely Buendia & The Itchyworms: Greatest Hits are available on www.ticketworld.com.ph or at the RWM Box Office (908.8000 loc. 7700). Download the RWM Mobile App to receive updates and special promotions on RWM shows and events.
