FILIPINO GROUP WOWS CROWD IN LUGANO, SWITZERLAND
Music lovers in the City of Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland were all praises as they witnessed the performance of “The Brat Pack”, an all-Filipino Blues, Rock n’ Roll, Soul, Jazz Band from Manila, during the Lugano Blues to Bop Music Festival from 28 to 30 August 2015.
The music festival was part of the 27th anniversary of the City of Lugano’s Summer Festival which offered a three-night open-air concert of live music in three different parts of the city. This year, concert stages were put up in Piazza della Riforma (at the city center), Piazza Cioccaro and Piazzetta San Rocco to accommodate close to fifty (50) musicians perform live free of charge.
The Brat Pack performed for three nights at the three designated concert stages in the city, where for more than an hour each night, the group wowed the audience with their non-stop popular rock n’ roll and blues music. The crowd was inspired by the energetic performance of The Brat Pack, which induced them to dance to the live music. The Filipino group in turn acknowledged the warm reception of the people of Lugano.
The Brat Pack performance in the City of Lugano, Switzerland
The Brat Pack, formed in August 2011, is composed of four Pinoy (4) musicians namely: on the bass, David de Koenigswarter; piano, RJ Pineda (one of the trio whiz kids in the 1995 “Promil” commercial); drums, Allan Abdulla and soloist, Christine Mercado. The band recently launched its album “Brattitude!” in Manila.
The group was Champion of the Philippine Blues Competition 2013 and the first Asian band ever to be finalist in the 30th International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee, USA.
The Brat Pack delivers its own unique style – a bold fusion of blues, jazz, soul, and pop – redefining blues and solidifying their mark in the local and global music scene. The band performs with heavy arrangements and high energy to ensure an exciting time at every performance.
The Philippine Embassy staff with the Brat Pack.
The Filipino community joined the Philippine Embassy staff in a souvenir photo with the members of the Brat Pack.
