Ang Kalatas Volume III September 2013 Issue | Page 16

16 | www.kalatas.com.au | Ang Kalatas Australia | Vol. 3 No. 12 | September 2013 THE MESSAGE. BRINGING INTO FOCUS FILIPINO PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA. 1… 2… all systems go… The much-awaited Jim Paredes Concert boasts of support acts to complement the performance of the legendary OPM icon. Jim gave inputs in selecting the ?nest talents who are now in full-swing preparations for the October 4 date. The support acts will not be lengthy and will be partly integral in Jim’s performance. The artists are achievers in their respective singing and performing careers and AK is proud to present them here. CRIZ GUCE BRYAN BROWNE “I have not played in front of an artist’s dedicated fans before. I imagine the energy and the atmosphere would be amazing. It would also be a great experience playing with a legendary musician and singer such as Jim Paredes.” “Being one of the front act to grace the show, l am honoured to take part in this concert as Mr. Jim Paredes, The Man himself is someone l look up to with great respect, admiration and really am inspired on his contributions in our OPM Industry. And being able to share the same stage with him singing one of my favourite songs that he wrote is something that I am really grateful and thankful to God for as that is a dream come true. Aside from presenting a Legend and well respected Music Icon, it is great that the team that works behind the scene is composed of great friends of mine who work professionally. They have ensured that the different kind of support acts will appeal to all ages.” “The whole family is excited over the upcoming concert of an OPM icon. It is a real thrill especially for me and my husband Butch as we have been fans for years. We feel honoured that Jim wants the kids to be in the concert. Francis and David have both met years ago with Jim as they were invited to join a jamming session held at Jim’s place. At the concert, Melody and Patrick will also get to meet and perform with Jim and they are looking forward to it. It will be an evening of great music and entertainment.” CARREON FAMILY QUARTET ISABELLA GUARIN “It is a great honour to be part of this project. Apart from the opportunity to perform, we are grateful to share the stage with Jim who has such tremendous respect and love for music and entertainment. And surely, everyone present that evening will contribute to the feeling of being back home in the Philippines even for few hours.” ECHEVARRIA FAMILY “As Jim Paredes was my guitar teacher and really big in the Philippines, I am excited and feel very honoured to be in the concert. Because I know him personally, I would like to make him feel proud of me too to see what I can do and that he has taught me well. For the concert, I plan to sing with my guitar accompaniment without other backings. This is the first time that I am supporting an artist who was my teacher.” “It’s a great honour to be supporting such a talented, well-liked and inspiring artist like Jim Paredes. I’m excited to be sharing the stage with him, although probably not as excited as my parents who have been long-time fans of Apo Hiking Society!” MARIA SITCHON LADO NINA DE LA CRUZ “I am very excited to be part of Jim’s upcoming concert. He is a good friend and we share the same cheeky sense of humour. What I’m doing on stage with him is all very tongue-in-cheek and in the name of good, clean fun! Jim may have grown older - but he definitely has not grown up. Here’s hoping my conservative mother will see the humorous side when she watches the show”. Buy your ticket by Sept 22 for your chance to win one of 12 invites to a lunch date with Jim at The Grace Hotel’s Flavours of Malaysia on Sunday, September 29.* www.kalatas.com.au/jimparedeslive * Each paid ticket gets an entry. Prize is transferrable, cannot be redeemed for cash. VIOLI CALVERT Arts and Entertainment Editor Violi Calvert is a freelance writer; Radio Sandigan Broadcaster, Director, Handball Australia [www.handballaustralia.org.au] and Media & PR of Nenad Bach Music [Australia & Asia www.nenadbachband.com]