The Rakista Dot Com

www.rakista.com 

Rakista[dot]Com is a Social Site in the Philippines where people who love Rock music in any genre and Underground bands in any genre interact with each other. 

Rakista[dot]Com was created by Harold Solomon A.K.A. RiDz with the help of a friend Malbin Hung on layout. I asked RiDz why he created the site and he said "To help the scene and unite pinoy rock music lovers". Which is absolutely true. He said "It started way back 2006 as a hobby with a simple forum site. Back then, I was working as a senior software engineer in Accenture". Cool indeed. The site was created for the music lovers to interact and also for the exsisting band to be expose and also for the people who want to create a band make their dreams come true. Well, I guess all of these are actually working. A lot of musician finally got their break and people dying to have a band finally get what they deserve. Some also find ways to advertise their Production/Gig on the site by posting their event in the Event Section. There are forums for gigs and some other social stuff. You also get a chance to meet new friends and even meet them in person at a certain gig such as "The Rakista Jam". 

Rakista Jam is being held monthly and on each Jam it has different line up of bands. The difference between Rakista Jam from any other concerts is you get a chance to drink and get drunk with the band members and business opprtunities to some, especially if an individual is planning to produce a certain gig or promote a certain product such as beer, band gadgets, or even your personal business.

 

Harold Solomon A.K.A. RiDz 

The Rakista Jam 33

The Black Kings' Bar

The latest Rakista Jam that I attended to was the Rakista Jam 33. It's the 33rd Rakista Jam that was held since Rakista[dot]Com was made. It was held at Black Kings' Bar located at West Life Bldg. West Avenue, Quezon City. The ticket was very affordable. Just Php150.00 per head with free 500ml bottle of Red Horse Beer which is my favorite beer since I was still in high school. You can also purchase an album for Php200.00 and you can get in for free. Well,I chose the Free beer of course.

EVEN

There are a lot of bands who performed that night. But I was not able to take a pictures of some of the bands because I was sometimes busy chatting and drinking my ice cold Red Horse Beer. One of the band who perform was EVEN. Even was the Muziklaban 2008 Champion.

You can check there facebook account for more info:

Even

TRIBO SUBCULTURE

 

Another band who performed that night was TRIBO SUBCULTURE. And yes, you're not blinded nor this picture is not edited, it is for real that the vox Cris is using crutches. This band really amaze me. The performance was outstanding. Their genre is a Metal - Tribalcore. As I check on their Facebook account: 

"The band is consists of 8 man members and was formed mid 2002. Their music is called fusion combining two elements of music. They use metal music and combine with tribal music that form tribal core. Music that is heavy but yet has a touch of ethnic realm. This band uses indigenous instruments like djembe,tribal flute, chimes, and other indigenous instrument found mostly is South East Asia."

You can check there facebook account for more info:
Tribo Subculture

MR. BONES AND THE BONEYARD CIRCUS

  Guys, meet Mr. Bones. The Band, Mr. Bones and the Boneyard Circus. And no wonder girls go crazy and wanting to watch this band. With a good looking vox like him? I'm not gonna argue with that, I definitely understand. I know how it feels like to be like him. Just kiddin'. This is my first time I watched this band performed. Actually I've heared about them before. A friend of mine sometimes call me "Mr. Bones", she said sometimes I look like Mr. Bones himself. Well,  don't have any comments with that, and I'm not going to argue with that as well. I love their music. Their genre is Horror Rock / Theatrical Macabre, Which is for me it is pretty much the same as Gothic Industrial which is one of my personal favorite genre. I'm into Gothic Culture by the way. But anyway, that's all I can say about this amazing band. Two thumbs up.

You can check there facebook account for more info:

Mr. Bones and The Bonyard Circus

Kids Watching Mr. Bones and The Boneyard Circus

 RIA of PARAMITA and MR. BONES

THE WASHROOM DOOR

PARAMITA

Paramita is one great band as well. Ria the vox and at the same time the drummer of the band is the highlight. Now that's what you call multi-tasking. Seriously, this is  one hell of a talent and skill. I tried it myself and it's really hard to beat a drum while singing. Well, what can I say she's just extremely talented and beautiful as well. Rock on.Two thumbs up!!! 

You can check there facebook account for more info:

Paramita

THE OUTSIDE CROWD

Mr. Bones and Benjie Estanislao

THE CHONGKEYS

The Chongkeys. The most awaited band by all. The word CHONGKEYS is a street name for Marijuana which some of the people love. The name itself makes the band more interesting especially to some people who's into Reggae music. They play Reggae songs mixed with Metal-Hardcore that makes it also interesting. I'm not really into reggae but that night while I'm taking pictures of the band, without me realizing that I was already dancing and slammin' with the crowd with my camera on. The song Zion made me slam and I don't know why. You can listen to the song and you'll probably know why. What I know The Chongkey received a lot of awards.

Video: The Chongkeys feat. Jid Pascual - Zion

You can check there facebook account for more info:

The Chongkeys

THE CROWD WITH CHONGKEYS

The Rock Star Baby

AFTER GIG Inuman SESSION

Julian [She's with Ria of Paramita]

Keziah Fortuno and Friends

No offense, but I took the picture because Keziah (center) and her friend (right) was happy chatting while the other lady (left) was bored to death. They said she's sleepy. By the way Keziah is RiDz’s Girlfriend.

Gadezki and Keziah

DON’T GET DRUNK

The Drunk Guy

Just saw this guy in the corner with a big plastic bag getting ready to throw up. I know how it feels though, that's why as much as possible I don't want to get drunk. Rather get drunk at home. Just a tip, if you are going to a gig like this, "Don't Get Drunk".

The Bully!! Lol..

Gadezki

The most active member of Rakista[dot]Com.