His voice is the soft patter of rain as you sip a cup of coffee. It’s reminiscent of a cool summer wind when the heat seems unbearable. It’s what you would want to hear playing on the radio as you spend a lazy, quite Sunday afternoon-- alone or with someone you are wildly in love with. This is the voice of Johnoy Danao.
The Artist
Though debuting as a solo artist, Johnoy, from the year 2000 to 2004 was front man to the band Bridge. When Bridge members decided to part ways, he continued playing gigs on his own—sometimes playing originals and sometimes playing cover songs. Since 2007, he has partnered up with guitarist Kakoy Legaspi; collaborating in making extraordinary renditions of songs by artists like Dave Matthews Band, U2, Jackson Browne and Coldplay.
But through out the various reincarnations of his career as a musician, one thing has remained the same: his signature which is his voice. With many aspiring to be vocalists, none can truly compare with how enthralling Johnoy’s voice could be with its throaty sexiness that seems to conjure pillow talks and whispered conversations even while conveying passion and intensity. This combined with his song writing prowess and his originality and creativity fueled by powerhouse collaborations has produced "Dapithapon", an album that truly redefines easy-listening.
Johnoy Danao
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Vocals/Acoustic Guitar
Guest Musicians:
Sammy Asuncion
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Guitar
Louie Talan
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Bass
Wendell Garcia
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Drums
Boy Garrovillo
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Djembe
Schedule:
March
02
Wed
Senior Year's Premiere Night SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
03
Thu
Unplugged Thursdays Eastwood Citywalk,
Libis, Quezon City
04
Fri
Senior Year SM Bacoor, Cavite City
05
Sat
Senior Year SM Fairview, Quezon City
11
Fri
Senior Year SM Sta. Mesa
11
Fri
Live @ Route 196: JOHNOY DANAO + KAKOY LEGASPI Route 196, Katipunan Ave.,
Quezon City
12
Sat
Senior Year SM Manila
17
Thu
Unplugged Thursdays Eastwood Citywalk,
Libis, Quezon City
2010
March
12
Sun
RockEd Philippines presents Rock The Riles 2010 Standing Up For Maternal Health Boni Station,
Metro Manila
Contact: For Inquiries and Bookings:
Jmi Orara Salcedo
09289336047/(02)5854477
Discography:
Dapithapon Label:Indie Release Released: 2010
Tracklist
Pare Mare
Ulan
Alinlangan
Pagbigyan
Tara Na Bayan
One Day
Aking Giliw
Ikaw at Ako
Dapithapon
Tumulay
Kahapon
Isang Iglap
The drive home, quiet break-up contemplations and the weekends finally have a soundtrack. With the release of Johnoy Danao’s “Dapithapon”, a fresh, new version of easy listening is out in the market. Marked by cool vocals and memorable melodies, “Dapithapon” showcases his signature, which is his voice. Johnoy’s vocal stylings, with its throaty sexiness, conjure pillow talks and whispered conversations even while conveying passion and intensity. His combined songwriting prowess, originality and creativity fueled by powerhouse collaborations produced this album that truly redefines easy listening.
Johnoy Danao’s new album creates different moods, poses different questions and goes into the many intricacies of living. “Pare, Mare” is a ditty that even in its simplicity sends a rather powerful request to stay composed. While “Ulan” with its sweet, nostalgic melody asks the rain to be witness to two lovers’ happiness. “Aking Giliw”, with Aia de Leon of Imago as back-up vocals, is truer than love song.
The album contains 12 tracks. Other notable guest musicians include Louie Talan of Razorback on bass, Wendell Garcia of Pupil on drums and Boy Garovillo of Kalayo on percussion. Sammy Asuncion, also of Kalayo and Spy, also wrote and co-wrote most of the songs while playing guitar for most of them.
Love from Lust, Bridge Label: EMI Released: 2004
Tracklist
Promise Me (2:46)
Kathang Isip (3:56)
April Fools (4:08)
Uncertainty (5:01)
Empty Room (5:03)
Kahit Na (4:22)
Makinarya (5:36)
Rollercoaster (4:12)
Kasama (4:35)
Dear Nonoy (3:53)
All songs written by
Johnoy Danao, Mon Apostol & Jon Danao
Produced by Bridge / Engineered by Ariz Guinto
Art Direction by Arsenic (www.studioarsenic.com)
Design & Illustration by Jose Illenberger
Photography by Honey Machuca and RJ Fernandez
Piece of Paradise, Bridge Label: Sony Music Released: 2002
