Muffin band delivers music that is delectable. enjoyable and very addictive. Not too sweet, not too creamy, packaged just enough for you palate.
The Muffin Band is made up of five seasoned musicians from various bands in manila. Their sound draws together a variety of influences which each member gathered from years of playing in various bars around the country. Concentrating on a style much at home to their heart collectively, muffin performs their own music which borders around pop and alternative rock.
Creativity flows endlessly with muffin as they have among their sleeves over ten albums worth of original compositions as well as rehashed versions of popular songs weaved in their own style. With years of experience as former members of several variety bands, muffin can play for you all night long with hundreds of party and lounge music among their repertoire.
This is not your ordinary band. Members of Muffin belong to the rhythm section of a popular novelty band K and the Boxers which was the recipient of 2001 Aliw Awardee for Best Performance in Music Lounges, Bars & Restaurant (Group). This same group has also been instrumental in the success of several big concerts of popular artists including Aiai Delas Alas, Erik Santos, Rufa Mae Quinto, Ara Mina, etc. Now on their own as a band, muffin collectively remains their tight musicality after a decade-long experience in the music industry.
Members::
Wayne - Vocals and Guitars
Wayne is a recording artist in his own right. Before forming Muffin, he has two (2) commercially released albums to his credit with his past boy bands (3nity and DNA). He also was the front-man for the band Epic. Wayne has musical creativity bigger than the world. His exposure to several musical genre has molded his own style of music. And he has a voice at par with contest singers. Both his creativity and his voice are major attributes that formulate the muffin character.
Ruel - Guitars
A distinctive sound of ruel’s guitar delivered with confidence spells a big part in the music of muffin. He is a composer and a guitarist with 12 years of professional experience. He has played for several bands, doing sessions for big shows, commercials and celebrities including ASAP, Zsa zsa Padilla, and Selina Sevilla among others. He also has a flourishing teaching career in music inspiring young musicians.
Sam - Keyboards
The variety of sounds you hear on several muffin songs are the creative contribution of sam and his keyboards. Sam has over several decades of experience in the professional music industry starting at a young age. He has performed and created a name all around the asian region especially in singapore and malaysia with his band piccolo. He has also played for several shows all over the country playing for backroom artists such as Erik Santos, Ara Mina, Rufa Mae Quinto and Aiai Delas Alas. Along with Nolit and Mon, he was the regular back up band for k and the boxers which is responsible for the hit song sasakyan kita. Sam’s musical talent is not only limited to radios and shows, he also works for a company that provides mobile content for a number of networks worldwide. His ringtones can be heared from all corners of the globe.
Nolit - Bass
A solid yet playful basslines, patterned from exposures to several musical genre from new wave to rock is what nolit delivers for Muffin. Nolit started as a regular at Mayric’s (breeding ground of alternative rock legends) in Espana, Manila with his band Lvna in the early 90s when the alternative music scene was starting to bloom. He later grew to become a musician to perform with almost all celebrities of the country. He had session work not only for backroom artists but for other artists as well. Nolit is an original member of Gladys and the Boxers w/ K (which later became known as k and the boxers), responsible for maintaining an explosive rhythm section that will equal the extraordinary talents of its front singers. His creativity does not only limit itself on the music of muffin as he also creates multimedia for several projects in the web as well as corporate presentations.
Mon - Drums
Knowledge in several musical styles is mon’s contribution to muffin. Mon has probably the widest musical experience in the group never saying no to any job offers in the music industry. He has been influential in delivering the beats of several bands including the Boss, k and the boxers among others. He has also played for several bands both young and old, playing in the most obscure gigs as well as popular venues. He has traveled to china, Bahrain and Singapore gathering a handful of following inspired by his drum playing. A drummer of extensive teaching experience, he is an icon to several young and aspiring musicians.
Schedule:
November
20
Thursday
9:00pm
Songwriter’s Night 9 Mile Bar
October
2
Thursday
9:00pm
WATCHAMACALLIT? Productions Presents:
“1st Tarsdi Na Naman!” Mayrics Espana
with
Muffin,
Project,
Kitanai,
Farewell Solace,
Concrete Sam.
P100 gets you in along with free booze. Bring Your Friends. Spread The Word.