Stagecrew makes studio time for "Dreamland"



The pop-alternative band, Stagecrew, has been together since 1997. The band is based in the Cebu City, Philippines and is popular in the Visayas, especially in the Leyte-Samar region, where their new hit single, “Kapiling Na,” has gained a massive following. They are especially known for their energetic live performances, as well as their rapport with audiences.

Stagecrew’s stint in Manila between 2001 and 2004 added experience and maturity to their music. The trip gave them exposure to the music and entertainment industry, where they guested in television shows and live events. Stagecrew was also able to launch their self-titled debut album. Some of their songs have been included in a few original movie and television show soundtracks such as “Jologs,” “Bituin,” and the Pinoy Big Brother edition.

Formed ten years ago, Stagecrew was composed by Rommel Tuico, Jason Dacua, and George Castro, Jr. Joel Gabucan and Edward Ceballos were playing for their own bands before joining the trio. Their first months together were marked by their disagreements over musical preferences that Tuico subscribes to as birthing pains.

Fortunately, they were able to find their groove and Stagecrew has been playing sweet music ever since. Dacua says that it was mainly being high school buddies and friends that kept their egos in check (and keeping the band together). Playing and keeping their musical chemistry came in second.

The band has regular gigs at Ratsky’s resto-bar and Sunflower City bar. The band is popular on the live performance circuit, playing regular events like SMB’s “Sarap Magbabad” concert series. Stagecrew is also favorite guest at local televisions shows and is featured regularly at local variety shows such as GMA 7 Cebu’s “Oi!” variety show. Their influences are varied; from reggae music, hard rock, popular music, and romance ballads. Their repertoire is equally determined by the venue and event that they play at. Stagecrew’s repertoire covers songs by favorite bands like U2, Keane, Coldplay, The Police, REM, Sublime, Big Mountain and Sting. Not content to just sit on their success, Stagecrew expanded their repertoire by including original songs.

Stagecrew is currently logging time in the studio. The band is currently working on their second album and has finished laying down the tracks for ten original compositions (Five in English, and five in Tagalog). Already, “Kapiling Na,” the carrier single of “Dreamland,” is getting heavy circulation in Eastern Visayas and in Cebu City and has in fact, begun making rounds online via Youtube.com.

Ten years in the making, ladies and gentlemen, on center stage… Stagecrew!


Stagecrew is:
Rommel Tuico (Lead Vocals)
Jason Dacua (Keyboards/vocals)
George Castro, Jr. (Drummer)
Joel Gabucan (Bassist/vocals)
Edward Ceballos (Guitarist/vocals)

Notable Singles
“Next in line” – Afterimage cover that became part of the “Jologs” OST and the Pinoy Big Brother reality show soundtrack
“Cinderella” – Along with “Next in line” was used in the Pinoy Big Brother OST album
“Alam ko di ako, okay lang” – Entry for Himig Handog 2003, interpreted by Bayani Agbayani
“Ulan” – penned by Rommel Tuico for all-male band Cueshe

Albums
Stagecrew (self-titled)
Dreamland (in production)

Repertoire includes music from:
U2, Keane, Coldplay, The Police, REM, Sublime, among others.

Notable Appearances
“Jologs” movie, as the house band
"Bituin" TV series, as the lead character, Melody Sandoval's, band.
“Oi!” GMA 7 Cebu variety show, as regular guest band.

Awards and Nominations
1997 DYRT Artist of the Year
Best Jingle, SMB Jingle Contest 2000
Artist of the Year, Cebu FAME Awards




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