Dong Abay/Coffeebreak Island - "Esem" 10.07.10

Here's 2 of the Philippines' world class acts performing live on stage at Ten-02 bar in Q.C. "Esem" was a popular alternative -radio hit back in the 90's, popularized by Yano, and here is Yano vocalist Dong Abay playing the song backed up by Coffeebreak Island.

This was a gig for the Greenpeace "Rainbow Warriors" event on 10.7.10.
I just wish i coulda been there.



Credit goes to xemmaicax for the 5-star vid footage!

Coffeebreak Island - Coffeebreak Island (2007)

Coffeebreak Island - Self-Titled (2007)

01 Hoy!
02 Gahaman
03 Big Trouble
04 Don't Fool Around
05 Pakikinggan
06 It's Gonna Be Alright
07 Let You Go
08 Sweet Lovin'
09 I Long For
10 You'll Be Mine
11 I'm Down
12 She's So Fine
13 Party Song
14 Hoy Ulit!

Paul Puti-an - Vocals/Guitars
Rommel Manuel - Bass
Raffie Miranda - Keyboards
Jun Nogoy - Drums

One of Manila's finest in Soulful Skinhead Reggae with Ska elements to their sound, Coffeebreak Island has been partying since 2001, having had members coming from Snubnose,Put3ska, Radioactive Sago Project, among others. These are guys behind the Skamuning gigs in the early 2000's, and were staple acts in various ska and reggae parties all over the Metro and even in far out provinces until today..

This was released by NoSeatAffair records back in 2007.

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