Julie Anne San Jose Sings the Divas at The Theatre at Solaire

Loving Julie Anne San Jose is easy because the darn girl is just so good at what she does, may it be singing or dancing, you’ve seen that in my social media posts. A few weeks ago, she had a concert in Cebu and Mindanao with Christian Bautista via The Sweetheart and the Balladeer. That was a very successful one and this July 20, she’s letting it all out at The Theatre at Solaire on her new concert “Julie Sings The Divas!”. A tall order, but she’s good that you can hand her a phone book and sing it like crazy.

In this concert, she’ll be doing performances based on songs by timeless icons Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey. She will be performing with an orchestra (UP Arco String Orchestra) under the baton of Maestro Danny Tan of UP . This is something she has wished for in the past and her new approach will certainly delight audiences who want to see her shine in this stage.

Danny Tan her Musical Director says “We produced this as we knew how much Juloe is talented, from her audition in Fairview where she sung divas already, to her youthful pop persona these past few years, we want to showcase. She is a musician’s dream, she doesn’t go flat, very nice to listen to and she picks up songs fast, she craves to learn more. Now she knows beats, she knows notes, it is the reason why it is a dream to work with her. She satisfies you as a musician. She does beyond expectations.”

Direk Louie Ignacio says “We want our diva a chance to be in this kind of concert, we are pushing because we love her. We produced this big show just for her. She is only our lone diva in the network and she deserves this all! It will not be effect ridden, more classy and orchestration will be there, our opening will be a surprise. The musicality of it, we will offer to the audience, including her really good outfits and gowns. Julie has a different flavor from all our superstars, she prepares, she does her work and a nega diva, she’s a diva but doesn’t know she is. She is very humble.”

Julie says “I had to learn new songs, I felt this is challenging and exciting because the of the different arrangements we are doing with the songs. It is my first time performing with Arnel Pineda and a couple of people from the clash (a surprise). I think I have to sing around 23 songs after picking from around a hundred. I am really having a hard time with the Celine songs, plus the one from Lara Fabian, I don’t know how I will attack it but it’s hella different renditions. We have been doing the leg work with my vocal coach and I am preparing, the version will surely surprise the audience. I want to make my own mark in the industry and not just copying someone else, it’s the authenticity, as myself and as an artist. I don’t know how to feel but I am grateful, to be able to sing, to hunger exploring my capabilities and the process that goes with it. I want pieces that challenge me, I don’t do safe ones, I want to gain knowledge and hopefully impart it with the next generation of singers. I will be doing multi tracks, you should watch out for that.”

“I don’t care about my detractors, I will only make them my motivation to do better, but for those who love me, I promise to give everything that you have given me back. I appreciate all your efforts and I hope in my own way I would be able to do that.” 

She will also be joined by Journey front man Arnel Pineda and the UP Concert Chorus, some world class talent right there. This is produced by Sunny Side Up Productions and GMA Network in cooperation with Solaire Resort and is Directed by Louie Ignacio. Again this will be on July 20, at 8pm. You may get tickets at Ticketworld.com.ph or via 8919999.

You might want to see this one, a Julie Anne like never before!

Jamie Rivera and The Company at the Music Museum

When I heard it was Jamie Rivera and the Company, I couldn’t help but wonder where they’ve been and what have they been doing. Their music has inspired millions of people over the years and continued to do so til now. I’ve seen and heard teens listen to their songs tirelessly and with gusto, which is why this new concert they are doing on the 14th of February at the Music Museum just came at the right time. It’s called “Jamie in Perfect Company.” 

Moy says "Our demographics are more or less our age but we do have a younger audience too, we have new OPM and we feel we have a renaissance of music and the late 70's and the 80's have been brought back by indie artists and people are getting inspired especially in Spotify. We Jaime and the Company will be doing new songs but it will be a surprise. People pigeon hole us, but we can do more than just pretty love songs. Jamie can do comedy, musical theater, we do too. We're going to be giving them songs from the stage and contemporary, we are doing this all plus inspirational music. There is one section where we will be singing each other's songs but we have to keep it under wraps."

Ms. Annie says "Hugot is still going to be there because it is an aspect of love, so we will be making it part of the show."

Jaime says "I'll be singing those songs you love, but I'll be doing new ones and I hope to see you there so you know how we are going to do it. We also have covers and you have to watch out for that. We do not usually celebrate Valentine's Day because we are at work, it's a busy time for us and it's good."

Jamie known for her songs “Hey It’s Me”, “Awit Para Sayo”, and “I’ve Fallen For You”, plus the World Youth Day anthem “Tell the World of his Love”. I also love The Company for their hits “Muntik Na Kitang Minahal”, “Now That I Have You”. Their members have come and gone but now have Annie Quintos, Moy Ortiz, OJ Mariano and Sweet Plantado. Tickets will be sold on Ticketworld and Music Museum for Php 3950, Php 3450, Php 1450 (VVIP, VIP and Silver). Make sure you follow @StarMusicPH for updates and more shows very soon. 

This is produced by Star Events and CCC Productions. It feels and seems so good to be with them on Valentine's Day.