Romeo! Romeo!
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RCM LEGACY
Romeo! Romeo! is a versatile performer-songwriter from Bohol, Philippines who has played with so many different bands of different genre since the early 80s. For quite sometime he performed on different gigs in Bohol, Cebu, Manila and Japan 'til he decided to settle down and just focused on family life. Still performing today, most recently with the young generation of hip hop bands, Romeo! Romeo! made a successful shift from being a pop & rock guitarist to an all-around keyboard player, a move that helped him caught up with today's younger players and performers. For more than 10 years now he's also tried the field of songwriting and arranging, and producing records to help other budding songwriters and musicians produce their own radio-friendly records in this highly competitive field of the music industry.
This 2009 promises a new and exciting time for Romeo! Romeo! as he ventures into songwriting collaboration with New Orleans based Boholano priest-songwriter, Fr. J. Roel Lungay. As both of them would wryly say, "We're going country this time! God help us!"
Romeo! Romeo! is a versatile performer-songwriter from Bohol, Philippines who has played with so many different bands of different genre since the early 80s. For quite sometime he performed on different gigs in Bohol, Cebu, Manila and Japan 'til he decided to settle down and just focused on family life. Still performing today, most recently with the young generation of hip hop bands, Romeo! Romeo! made a successful shift from being a pop & rock guitarist to an all-around keyboard player, a move that helped him caught up with today's younger players and performers. For more than 10 years now he's also tried the field of songwriting and arranging, and producing records to help other budding songwriters and musicians produce their own radio-friendly records in this highly competitive field of the music industry.
This 2009 promises a new and exciting time for Romeo! Romeo! as he ventures into songwriting collaboration with New Orleans based Boholano priest-songwriter, Fr. J. Roel Lungay. As both of them would wryly say, "We're going country this time! God help us!"
Why this name?
The name is an easy choice. His real name is Romeo C. Mascarinas. Hence, the name, Romeo! Romeo!
Do you play live?
Yes. Anytime, anywhere! I love unannounced jamming with any musicians.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's great. I get to work with a lyricist who lives halfway around the globe. It also provides all kinds of possibilities, good and bad.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Not really. But hope to have our songs picked by credible publishers or even major labels. Would love to play studio sessions!
Band History:
Both Romeo! Romeo! and Fro are currently working under the name Roro Music for Romeo & Roel. Watch for their upcoming CD, Big Bang!
Your influences?
Led Zep, 70's soul, Beatles, Billy Joel and just recently listening to selective modern country artists e.g. Bryan White, Martin McBride, Garth Brooks, Joe Diffy, etc.
Favorite spot?
Tagbilaran City
Equipment used:
Vega, Stratocaster, Korg
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