Live Music In Mactan/cebu City Area?

[Dougbert]

I'm heading over to PI for a couple of weeks with my GF. We plan to spend most of the time in the Mactan/Cebu City area and I was hoping to catch some live music in a low key (and low risk) environment. Last time I was out we spent three days on Panglao and every night in the resort restaurant there was a different local group playing. We both really enjoyed it and I was hoping to find something similar, but local. I know someone mentioned that the Zombies played at the Waterfront recently--I would have loved to see that show.

So any pointers? If the place happens to have something other than San Miguel beer (dream on?) that would be a bonus! Thanks for any and all help.

Dougbert

[i am bob]

For a fee and an airline ticket, I will stand beside your table and sing all evening!

Better make that I will stand near your table... The other side of the room? In the kitchen? I"m not sitting outside if it's going to rain! That's it!!! The deals off!!!

:mocking: :hystery: :hystery: :hystery:

[Old55]

Waterfront has a piano bar on the mezinine that we like to visit. Marco Polo has a jazz trio most nights in the bar.

Final offer, Bob and I will not sing for a fair price, yes we will take payments or airline tickets.

[Bil Brock]

Try JC's Acustic lounge & video cafe. Live music 5-6 nights a week. Safe enviroment right across form Cebu Doctor's University.

[Dougbert]

Thanks, guys. We'll try to check some of those places out. We actually stayed at the Mactan Waterfront one night last time I was there. I had booked a "deluxe" suite (one step up from the regular room) but when we checked in they offered us a free upgrade. We took and when we went up to the 7th floor and found our room it was the Ambassador Suite! Holy crap! There was a dining table for eight, a huge living room, a butler's pantry, plus the bedroom and bath. Best $110 I've spent...

As for the Bob and Old55 Karaoke Show--send me your addresses and I will pack a case of Red Horse for each of you to keep you quiet! :cheersty:

[Jollygoodfellow]

I am really surprised that there are not more suggestions for you in this topic! Surely those who live there have a few more ideas that the ones above? The new Marshals Irish pub have singing so maybe that will be worth checking out. Montebelle hotel normally have low key 2 piece band on Friday nights but that was some time ago but maybe worth looking into. I seen posted here somewhere about the Ranch resturaunt having some sort of country and western singer but when you say live music you did not say what type?

[volstateguy]

When I stayed at Rajah Park hotel a few years ago they had a different band playing in the lobby every night. I was there during sinulog so I don't know if that was just part of the celebration or not, but you could give them a call and ask.

[i am bob]

Google "live entertainment cebu". I did and I came up with too many answers to post them here. One site alone listed 39 different venues with live entertainment... I will admit that I like the first one in my google search but it's a little bit out of town...

Cebu Live Entertainment on Hood River Oregons watefront

www.riversidehoodriver.com/cebumusic.html

Cebu Lounge - live music on the waterfront in Hood River, Oregon.

:mocking:

Edited November 9, 2012 by I am bob

[Dougbert]

I am really surprised that there are not more suggestions for you in this topic! Surely those who live there have a few more ideas that the ones above? The new Marshals Irish pub have singing so maybe that will be worth checking out. Montebelle hotel normally have low key 2 piece band on Friday nights but that was some time ago but maybe worth looking into. I seen posted here somewhere about the Ranch resturaunt having some sort of country and western singer but when you say live music you did not say what type?

Yeah, I should have been more clear about what I'm looking for. First night on Panglao the entertainment was one guy with a harp (yes, the big multi-string kind) playing all kinds of covers including many western pop/rock songs. No singing, but his arrangements were very nice. We enjoyed playing "name that tune" whenever he started a new song. Second night (and my favorite) was a quartet of middle aged gentlemen, three with acoustic guitars and one with simple percussion (maracas/shaker). They all sang--beautiful harmonies. They played many western pop/rock songs as well as a few local folk songs. The played for a while in the middle of the restaurant and then walked around to each table and played 2-3 songs at each stop. These guys were really good and I gave them a nice tip at the end. The last night there was a six piece band with electric instruments. They played mostly western pop/rock and were also very good.

My GF isn't into heavy rock and while I enjoy that stuff, I really am looking for something more low key and relaxing, not loud and boisterous.

Thanks for the suggestions so far!

Dougbert

[GregZ]

... I was hoping to catch some live music.....

Try JC's Acustic lounge & video cafe. Live music 5-6 nights a week. Safe enviroment right across form Cebu Doctor's University.

JC's is recommended again.

----- These 2 are for rock bands nearly every night.

Rock Street on Mango Avenue - Recently started charging a cover charge 200 php or less

They have things to drink beside San Mig

YOU (no cover charge) next door to Rock Street - they sometimes quit early so be there by 9:00pm

Just watch your pockets outside... :tiphat: I haven't had any trouble but don't linger outside. Just the bothersome little beggar kids is all I've run into there.

Edited November 9, 2012 by GregZ