Rock hard this July as Hard Rock Café Manila presents some of the country’s best bands

Rock hard this July as Hard Rock Café Manila presents some of the country’s best bands performing live every night the whole month!

Go back in time with African-American blues and jazz with the famous Bluegrass band. Catch them live every Sunday, at 8:pm. Meanwhile, it’s going to be ‘Mulatto-Mondays’ as the best of soul, jazz, and R&B will be rendered by the Pinoy-rhythm Mulatto band on all Mondays of July at 8:pm.

Enjoy the beat of the brass as the popular 9-piece band known Maria’s Project hits the stage on July 9 and 16 at 8:00pm. You may also swing to the band’s special rhythm and brass section on July 23 and 30 at 7:00pm. On July 23, catch The Voice of the Philippines champion Mitoy Yonting and his award-winning band, The Draybers, perform Pinoy and international rock songs at 8:00pm. 

Nothing to do on July 30? Dance to the discography of The Dawn and watch Jett Pangan and his band rock Enveloped Ideas, Iisang Bangka, and other hits via a one-night-only show at 8:00pm. 

Swing to Spirit of 67 every Wednesday at 8:00pm and be entertained with jams from the 60's up to the 80's. And if you want to indulge yourself with  supreme audio decadence, don’t miss the all-male Ice Bucket and delight in their all-rock repertoire, every Thursday at 8:00pm. If you can’t make it on a weeknight, you may catch them perform songs from Aerosmith, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Styx, and many more of the greatest rock icons of all time, all Saturdays of July at 9:45pm. 

Fridays will always be fun, fun, fun as Big Nite Out, the country’s best show band, treats you  big time with their disco hits, pop and R&B hits, plus top 40 dance favorites on July 5, 12, and 19 at 7:30pm. Hit the nonstop dance button, too on July 26 as they throw a rave party through their disco hits on July 26 at 9:45pm. 

July 19 will see Verse Two band play at 9:45pm while on July 26, Love Me Dudes will wow you with their Beatles-inspired rock & roll music at 7:30pm. Finally, hit the roads to Hard Café as Highway 54 plays their retro repertoire all Saturdays of this month at 7:30pm.

Ride through the waves of the beat this July. Check out these bands at Hard Rock Café Manila and jam your hearts out!

Hard Rock Café Manila is at the 2^ndLevel of S Maison at Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Contact us at +639162524119 or (02) 9909809 and follow us on our social media accounts and be up-to-date with the latest: (Facebook – Hard Rock Café Manila; Instagram - @hardrockcafemanila.

WATCH OUT FOR THE OPENING OF HARD ROCK CAFÉ MANILA’S 2^NDBRANCH AND ROCK SHOP AT GLORIETTA THIS SEPTEMBER!

Pinoy Rock Star Arnel Pineda smashes guitar at Hard Rock Cafe Manila

Hard Rock Café Manila celebrates its grand opening with Pinoy Rock Star Arnel Pineda ,The Bistro Group executives, guests and  media last April 30 at Hard Rock Cafe S'Maison, Conrad.

The last time I saw Arnel was 2 years ago from an advocacy event. He never changed a bit, physique wise, but this time he is rockin and wowed the crowd belting songs from Imagine Dragons and Queen. It was an epic night as guests sang and dance with him. I love that he opened up the show with Imagine Dragons's Demons. I was  hoping that he would do a number with Hard Rock Cafe resident band Ice Bucket during the opening. 

Word has it that Hard Rock Café Manila is fast becoming the destination of choice for fans of music, live entertainment, good food and a whole lotta fun since its return to the Philippines late last year.  The buzz became even louder when it held its grand opening party on at S’Maison, graced by a huge throng of guests.

Since 1971 when it was founded at a Rolls Royce dealership in London by two young Americans, Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton, the launch of every Hard Rock Café anywhere in the world is much-awaited.  Even more so now when famous rock stars and a slew of exhilarating activities accompany each opening gig.

The April 30 opening event at S’Maison was no different. It featured Pinoy rock star, Arnel Pineda as the guest performer with talented local band, Ice Bucket, providing additional hype and excitement.

Pineda joined Hard Rock International’s Anibal Fernandez, Vice-President of Franchise Operations and Steve Yang, Area Vice-President of Development and Operations for Asia Pacific and The Bistro Group’s William Stelton, Chairman and CEO; and Jean Paul Manuud, President and COO at the symbolic guitar smash, the traditional way to open Hard Rock Cafés worldwide.

The Journey of Arnel Pineda- Back to Hard Rock Café

“I was enamored with music at a very young age. Everything started with kundiman, then evolved to Carpenters, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, and eventually classic rock music,” Pineda recalled. In 1982, Pineda started as the lead singer of his very first band Ijos performing regularly in Taft; he was only 15 then. 

Four years later, some members of Ijos formed another group and called themselves Amo, a band that has conquered Rock Wars and band explosion competitions. When they disbanded, another band called New Age, was formed.  They played at Grammy’s in Hongkong but Pineda returned to the Philippines because of an illness that endangered his voice. Six months later, he was back in Hong Kong performing once again with New Age. Pineda was then recording his self-titled solo album with slow ballads and upbeat Latin music combined, several of which were written and composed by Pineda himself.

“By that time, I had also formed another band called 9mm which started playing at Hard Rock Café Makati,” Pineda recounted. “Our slot was on a Sunday and people didn’t usually go out on that day, so that was a challenge.” He sang  tracks by The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, Deep Purple, White Snakes, Def Leppard and Bryan Adams among others. Soon, even when scheduled during off-peak days, their band started drawing in  crowds  at Hard Rock Café Makati.

He also had another band, the Zoo with videos surfacing on youtube showing Pineda doing impressive covers of Journey, Survivor, Aerosmith, Air Supply, Eagles and more. This prompted Jouney’s Neal Schon to ask him to audition. On December 5, 2007, Pineda was officially announced as Journey’s new lead singer. And the rest is rock music history.

“To be playing at Hard Rock Cafe Manila again brings back a lot of memories and for me, it feels like a second homecoming,” Pineda said.

“I’m excited! This is one of the few places where I can be myself and lose myself in my music—and people love me for it. It’s like a happy ‘full circle’ for me,” he said.

The journey of Arnel Pineda is definitely not over yet but at Hard Rock Cafe Manila, he is home.

Hard Rock Café Manila is at the 2nd Level of S Maison at Conrad Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Contact us at +639162524119 or (02) 9909809 and follow us on our social media accounts and be up-to-date with the latest: (Facebook – Hard Rock Café Manila; Instagram - @hardrockcafemanila.

Hard Rock Cafe Manila is now open at Conrad S Maison

If youre a fan of Hard Rock Cafe,  now's the time to visit Hard Rock Cafe Manila in S'Maison, Conrad. The 223-seater café offers the best food, booze and live entertainment, plus of course the merchandise.

Hard Rock Cafe Manila is back and was launched at S'Maison Conrad.

We were all surprised at how big the place is. There was a band playing during the launch. It was great listening to the 80s music (mostly Queen's) with their resident band the  Ice Bucket.  If youre into live bands, this is the place to be.
Hard Rock Cafe is the most chill place to get drunk. Because its safe to stay longer and get sober after.
 
Just dont forget to check out Hard Rock Cafe merchandise plus Lady Gaga and John Lennon's artworks inside the rest room.

HARD ROCK CAFÉ MANILA is now open,giving rock and rollers a great reason to end the year (and usher in a new one) with a bang!

The Bistro Group has partnered with Hard Rock International to bring back this iconic theme restaurant at Conrad S Maison in Pasay City.

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The 223-seater café is expected to be Manila’s go-to destination for great food,much-sought-after merchandise and live entertainment for which the brand is known all over the world for.

All in all, what you’ll get are authentic experiences that rock!

Serving good food is one of Hard Rock’s favorite gigs. So, get ready to sink your teeth into their signature items that include the Original Legendary Burger, Hickory Smoked ribs and even an Asian-inspired menu to make everyone twist and shout as the Manila branch opens.

The extensive drinks selection also awaits guests- from margaritas, to signature favorites and Alternative Rock (alcohol-free) beverages - all available in collectible glassware.

Visit the Rock Shop and grab some of the merchandise which have gained quite a cult-like status- from classic tees, hoodies, caps to commemorative pins and everything else in between, so you can dress like a rock star!

Groove not only to rock and roll but also to an anthology of music you love plus a showcase of various live musical performances! Get lost in its rock-and-roll memorabilia collection that adorn the café- from famous rock musicicons, such as autographed guitars, world tour costumes, rarephotos—purchased from auctions all over the world.

And to cap a hearty and dynamic experience, bring home some Hard Rock Cafémerchandise to use, or mount on your own walls.

Hard Rock Café Manila is open Sunday to Thursday (11am to 12 am) and Friday to Saturday (11am – 1 am). It is located on Level 2, S Maison at Conrad,Pasay City (telephone no. (02)990 9809).

 For more information on Hard RockInternational, visit www.hardrock.com. @hardrockcafemanila,#hardrockcafemanila