Groundstage

GROUNDSTAGE

Like  a Phoenix's rebirth from its ashes, Groundstage mimics this persona. Bourne out of remnants of Bacolod's Battle Of The Bands, the current members were from different bands from that time. In 2015, Jericho's father, his biggest supporter and fan passed away. His life ran in turmoil and dove into the depths of dakness. A sponsor came to his rescue and invited him over in Imus,Cavite. The gamble to relocate paid off when he was asked to front in as many bands as he met. But his heart is into songwriting, which the bands that were inviting him to front did not sit well with. Since Battle of the bands is his forte, Jericho asked some former band mates to try out their luck here in Manila. They lost that battle but the group stayed on for good. With no budget and a place to stay, Katherine Lindell, a.k.a. Toni Tonic, sponsored, accomodated & pampered these guys from Bacolod to stay on for good in Imus Cavite.

Their current lineup; Jericho Tanique  (vocals-writer/composer), Marc Anthony Alvarez (bass), Junaray Flaga (drums) & Nathaniel James Perdeguin (guitar/arranger). They had a fifth member (Jelouie) who went back to Bacolod for personal reason.

They have 3 songs on Spotify (HAGOD SA PAGOD, PANGARAP & A GAME CALLED LIFE). Come February or March this year, their seminal album will be out in the market. If they sound like Razorback and Wolfgang combined, don't be surprised, they are heavily influenced by these bands. The name of the band somewhat reflects their personality says Katherine Lindell, the band's reluctant band manager, whenever the band is onstage no matter high it is,  they will remain grounded. Thus the name GROUNDSTAGE.

Their songs reflect on life and reality. I happen to witness this band perform, and i kid you not, this band will go places. A friend of mine from New Mexico-Dondi Abalayon-described Nathaniel's style of guitar same as ACE FREHLEY of KISS. Their 35 plus gigs in and around Metro Manila since have honed their skills to the T.  Currently, they signed with an entertainment outfit who happens to be a former Viva Records songwriter. They guested in JAM88.3 last December courtesy of Allen Trece. 2018 They are fresh, robust and plays with angst of reality. They are GROUNDSTAGE!