When Louie Manlapas ran for Barangay Captain of Barangay Real 1, Bacoor, Cavite, he was prepared in spearheading help to his constituents and neighborhood. Little did he know that he will also spearhead to lead a band with his moniker aptly called ‘Real One BNK’ (Banda Ni Kap).
Formed last 2017 with the help of Diablong Buang guitarist Bong Solis, Real One BNK experienced a minor revamp in its lineup with Ashley Morilla on female vocals, Marnie Racela on Bass, Dong Rapanot on guitars, Rizvi Escarilla on Keyboards, Jhay Miranda on drums and Kap Louie himself on male vocals. The band’s influences are The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Pink Floyd.
Kap.Louie, as he is fondly called says it’s time management on how he can balance to be a Barangay Captain , a business entrepreneur ( he runs and owns an accounting firm in Bacoor Cavite- Manlapas Accounting Office), a family man and a band member, all at the same time. “I am a five-termer Barangay Captain and I guess I am doing something good for the people of my enclave”, declares Kap Louie, who has been serving his constituents since 1995.
Having grown all his life in Barangay Real 1 Bacoor Cavite, (the reason for the REAL 1 BNK in the band’s name) Kap.Louie also restores vintage motorbikes and vehicles as his past time. “Hilig ko lang talaga mag restore. Either for personal collection or for car shows”, says Kap Louie. Despite his busy schedule, he diligently fulfills his work and finds time for his constituents with his community projects, seminars, outreach programs, feeding programs, rescue operations, and the like. Just recently Mayor-elect Lani Mercado-Revilla ( wife of Sen.Bong Revilla) of Bacoor Cavite invited them to perform in their town fiesta. “It’s not everyday that the mayor of your town would handpick your band to perform in a major concert for the people of Bacoor”, musters Kap Loiue.
Real One BNK performs regularly at Tirona Grill every Monday & Terabites Restobar every Thursday. Both are located in Bacoor Cavite. They cover genres from all aspect.; Rock, Ballad, New Wave, Pop, and Pinoy Rock as well.
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