Kuerdas

Down Memory Lane With Kuerdas

Lainybelle — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:20:52 +0000

When I was still unemployed, well that was after I graduated from college, I decided to spend one more year in the band – Kuerdas, before getting “serious” with my future. I remember my Mom kept scolding me about being in the band. She kept telling me why I was wasting my time and my youth in something that’s not productive when I was supposed to be working as a professional. She wanted me to be employed in a stable company as soon as I graduated. Well, I understand her. Being a singer in a local band did not take me anywhere but what my Mom did not understand was that I was just biding my time. I wasn’t in a hurry to land a job at that time. I was enjoying myself with the band. I thought to myself, since it was my last year in the band, I will make the most of it. Well guess what? I did! And I have no regrets. Thank God, I didn’t listen to my mother. LOL!

I was able to make the most of what I really LOVE to do because I thought I won’t forever sing with the boys. For me, it was a good decision that I spent a year with my band because after that, I was not able to join any bands anymore when I got serious with my life. When I landed a job, the opportunity to really sing with a new band didn’t knock at my front door anymore. Although I still sing on very seldom occasions. Not like what used to do with Kuerdas.

This was the band's first picture when we started... haha! We we're all too young

After a gig at the mall...

Your's truly singing my version of "I Shot The Sheriff" at a band competition with Kuerdas

To be honest, I miss performing especially with Kuerdas. Whenever I see new pictures of them on Facebook, I sometimes wish I was there performing with them. But years has already passed by. Along with maturity, I have already accepted that I don’t belong “on stage” anymore. But I still love singing. It’s my passion. It’s something that always makes me happy to think about because I have great memories of performing in the past. I had great memories with Kuerdas Band.

Note: This post is written by Ally, the former female lead vocals of Kuerdas Band.

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Bringing Gifts On Birthday Party Gigs

Lainybelle — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:09:32 +0000

Other than big events like street parties in GenSan, Kuerdas Band get a lot of invitations to play for birthday parties. Those parties are mostly Hawaiian or luau type of parties where the band plays there reggae repertoire. And most of the time, the venue is in a poolside or seaside. When I was with the band, I always love it when we play by the sea. I love singing with the boys and at the same time, I was feeling the sea breeze and hear the waves touching the shore. People at the same time can’t help but dance to every song that the we played on the rest of the show. For me, reggae music is best played on a beach venue.

Anyway, since the band got a lot of bookings for birthday parties, I don’t think whenever they were invited to play, they also bring gifts to the birthday celebrants. Bringing gifts is not a bad idea, isn’t it? Even if it’s not as costly or if they have RedEnvelope coupon codes that they can use to buy discounted yet presentable gifts online. The birthday celebrant might invite them again to play on the next birthday celebration. It’s a good idea, isn’t it?

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Saving All My Love For You

Lainybelle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:07:32 +0000

This was one of Whitney Houston’s best performances before she got addicted to drugs. The cause of her death wasn’t disclosed yet. But personally, I think drugs and nicotine got her. Too bad for Whitney.

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May you rest in peace, Whitney.

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Business Suggestion For The Band

Lainybelle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:22:08 +0000

Most of the boys in the band are already married and have kids of their own. I think it’s only my cousin, Mark, the main vocalist who’s still single right now.

They’re all getting older already. They seem to have plenty of bookings and I know how they are paid as a band. However, to the guys who have a family to raise, the talent fees they get from the band is for sure, not enough to feed their families. I know some of them have an 8-hour job that they juggle with their gigs. That for sure helped them with the expenses at home. Some are lucky enough to have their own businesses.

For me, it’s better that they have even just small businesses because it’s not easy to be working an 8-hour shift and play on gigs during the night. Their health is always compromised. I hope they will be able to think of a business like making log furniture and make it big in the future. They will be able to manage their time with the business and the band without compromising their health.

I better make that suggestion to my cousin, Jason.

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Postponed Homecoming

Lainybelle — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:57:57 +0000

I really want to come home to GenSan this year. The thing is, I still don’t know when I’ll be able to do that. My brother is planning to come over here in Manila to apply for abroad. His a Registered Nurse and he really would want to practice his profession abroad even if his wife is already working in UAE. And because of that, I will have to postpone my homecoming until further notice. LOL! I might just travel back home with my brother in case he’s done with his application. In that way, we’ll both will be able to save some money in time.

For now, I’ll check out some backpacks for sale. I don’t have travelling bags anymore. Backpacks are more convenient to bring for travel, anyway.

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Someone’s Getting Married, But I’m Not Gonna Tell Yet

Lainybelle — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:14:34 +0000

Someone close to me that I love is getting married! I kept a promise, so I’m not gonna tell yet! LOL!

I’m excited about that wedding. I’m really happy that they finally are going to tie the knot and exchange their vows soon! The girl has already informed me to get ready because I’m going to accompany her in hunting for her wedding dress. I wonder about the design of the dress she have in mind. But knowing this girl, she’s a fashionista. I have no doubts about her fashion sense!

We still haven’t talked about the wedding per se. She haven’t mentioned if she will also have a prenup photo shoot. If ever she plans on having one, I hope she can afford to get a pro photographer from wedding photographers raleigh nc. I’m certain she will get the best photo shots of her with her soon-to-be groom.

I just can’t hide my excitement. I hope she comes here sooner so we can get her a very nice wedding dress!

Somebody’s getting married… And I’m not gonna tell yet… LOL! What a rhyme!

Happy Friday everyone!!!

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Ally Taking Over Kuerdas

Lainybelle — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:01:52 +0000

Yeah, I took over A Sojourner’s Saga, The Certified Fashionable Chic and now Kuerdas. Just like what I’ve said on the other blogs of Lainy’s, this is not something permanent and that Lainy is gonna be back sometime soon.

I honestly don’t know how my former bandmates have been doing now. I so very seldom even send text messages to my cousins Jayson and Mark just to say hello. How pathetic of me. I miss them, alright. I just got too busy with my life here in Manila.

To those who don’t know me yet, I’m Ally, Lainy’s cousin and a former female vocalist of Kuerdas Band. I left GenSan some years ago to work here in Manila. Whenever I come home in GenSan, the boys never fail to allow me to jam with them. I always miss the band and my family. So whenever I’m home, I make sure to spend time with them on stage.

I will tell you some more great stories about the band that I’m sure you will all enjoy. I’ll do my best to not bore you with those stories, though!

I’ll see you all around!

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Kampeon Ang Pasko Sa Gensan

Lainybelle — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:42:50 +0000

It was in December 2011 when the Kuerdas Band Major, my brother next to me, was commissioned to compose a Christmas jingle just in time for the Pasko sa Gensan celebration. My brother did not think twice in writing a song for the purpose.

They traveled to Davao City to record his own composition. The Kuerdas vocals, my youngest brother, were one amongst the three who sang the jingle.

Do click the link below to hear the audio of the Christmas Jingle:

Kampeon Ang Pasko Sa GenSan

Here are some of the photos during recording:

The vocalists

My brother, on vocals

Female lead vocals

Male vocals

The Kuerdas drummer

On bass and lead guitars

The song writer (my other brother), looking on with the rest of the gang

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Flowers For The Women Behind Kuerdas Band

Lainybelle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:09:43 +0000

Love month is coming very soon. I bet the band will be busy serenading lovers in GenSan. The month of February will be scheduled with gigs and bookings for sure! With their popularity, several bars in GenSan would love to have them on stage, and play popular reggae songs that a lot of their fans would love to hear.

I’m wondering if each of the boys will still find the time to take their beloved girls out for a date on Valentine’s Day. If ever they are busy, I hope they won’t forget to buy Flowers for their wives or girlfriends. Besides, a bunch of roses or lovely lilies is one of the most romantic ways to show they care and love the ladies behind Kuerdas Band – their number 1 fan.

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Going to the Gym Can Be Very Monotonous

Lainybelle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:15:10 +0000

I have been going to the gym five days a week for four months now. But it is only two months since I began to religiously do it. The thing with going to the gym is that it eats up an hour of my time daily. And yeah! It gets so monotonous and I get bored doing the same thing everyday. With my hectic schedule, time does matter too.

I was told that I can do daily exercising at the comfort of my own home. I might just try zumba for xbox 360. Who knows? This might just be the thing I have been waiting for.

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