Rakraccoon!!!
A lot of bands benefited greatly from my friend Gerry’s genius plans, and I’m
proud of being a witness and part of it some way or another. Way back in the mid ’90s, a number
of great bands went under Red house’s wing. To name a few, the
"Souldredggers" composed of Delta Slim -lead vocalist and guitars,
Gerry on bass, Fermin on the skins, and yours trully…on rhythm
guitars, and "Hubris" with Gerry on -bass/vocals, Judge
-vocalist/guitars, Allan on lead/rhythm guitars, Pons
-drums/percussion. These were Red House Production’s house bands.
As you can see, Rakrakan has been around bringing music to thousands of filipinos in and out of the metropolis. Sporting bands had the chance to bathe in some limelight in one way or another. As artists, hobbyists, audiophiles, and the like.. people just enjoy the camaraderie and melodically colorful environment music brings about. Events that took place and have instilled memorable events in each audience and participant’s mind, happy or sad, good or bad, true or not. All these things are in some way worth reminsceing.
As I have learned recently, Gerry has revived the much awaited online local rock and roll music magazine. It has been shelved for a while, since he had been out of the country for these past few years.
It’s back! and once again online…Here is a glimpse of the anniversary issue Gerry published way back in ‘96. Whew!…brings back memories. Anyways, a lot of band write-ups and articles were quite interesting, though I could hardly remember articles since it has been quite a while. As I remember, one could catch a glimpse of the who, what, where, when of each band, their upcoming gigs and albums. I for one, am looking forward to its official re-launching.
Already curious about Rakrakan’s upcoming articles and artists? I guess we will have to check it out and see for ourselves.
More power to the Master RockMan Gerry and to his better half May!! RACCOON!!!
Rakrakan Magazine: http://www.rakrakan.com/
