1987 : Pre-Eraserheads

- Ely's first college band was called, Bluidie Tryste, from the freshmen's dorm, Kalayaan Residence Hall at UP Diliman. The line-up was: Raymund Dela Pena (aka "Luci") - vocals, guitars / Ely Buendia - bass / Earl Pangilinan - keyboards / Drexis Tabiligan (?) - drums.
Their first gig was in a "protest concert" in the AS building lobby. A memorable gig! - [read story]

- This band did covers by bands such as: The Cure, The Smiths, U2, The Police, The Dawn, Van Halen.

1988 : Curfew & Sunday School

- By this time, Raymund, Marcus and Buddy were freshmen at UP.

- Ely and Raymund "Luci" wanted to form a new band so they posted audition ads at Kalayaan dorm. Raymund (Marasigan) was the first to respond. His piece was The Cure's "Hot Hot Hot". He later invited Marcus and Buddy. They jammed at Alberto's rehearsal studio behind the Nepa Q-Mart in Cubao, Q.C. Nothing happened with that audition/jam.

- Raymund, Marcus and Buddy formed their own band called, Curfew. They had a lady vocalist named Candy Pelayo.
- They covered bands such as: The Primitives, The Housemartins, The Bolshoi, Gene Loves Jezebel, The Soup Dragons.
[view a Red Rocks ad that listed "Curfew", c/o Josh Sistemio of "Cassette Tape Nation" on facebook.com]

- Ely and Raymund "Luci" formed a new band called, Sunday School. They only had session drummers and Raymund Marasigan would sometimes session for them.
- Wanting to focus on jazz, instead of "new wave", "Luci" eventually left Sunday School. Raymund brought in Marcus and Buddy from Curfew and joined Ely; hence the merge gave birth to a new band called, Eraserheads.

1989 : Eraserheads

- The "Eraserheads" combo was born out of two bands: "Sunday School" (Ely) from Molave Residence Hall & "Curfew" (Raymund, Buddy & Marcus) from Narra Residence Hall; University of the Philippines, Diliman, Q.C.
- Raymund would usually get them gigs around the campus. However, they'd usually play last when the crowd was almost gone!
- They did covers by bands such as: The Cure, Sex Pistols, The Beatles.
- They had a small but loyal fanbase in the campus.
- the combo played their first ever gig at a variety show called "Peace Lang Ha!", on the AS Steps in UP. The show was sponsored by the Sigma Delta Phi sorority.

1990

FEBRUARY
- At a Valentine's show, College of Engineering. They met Jett Pangan of The Dawn & Jett advised them to audition at Red Rocks (Club Dredd's old name).

JULY
28 Sat - performed at the show, "Para Sa 'Yo Bagong Isko" (aka "Maskipops"), opening for The Dawn, at Melchor Hall (College of Engineering), UP Diliman, Q.C.
[download audio] / [read the story; an excerpt off a Philmusic.com article by Jim Ayson on Feb. 12, 2007]

1991

- failed auditions at Mayric's, Espana, Manila & Anthem, Tandang Sora, Q.C.
- TJ Besa, a schoolmate & friend of the band, took them to perform once at The Wall, in Balara. They didn't even get paid for the gig.
- auditioned & landed a bi-monthly gigs deal at Red Rocks / Club Dredd, Timog Ave., Q.C. (They were paid P200 a night)

- the Eheads were part of the musical, "Manhid" at UP. The 2-hour musical is based on Salman Rushdie's novel, "Midnight's Children" & "X-Men" comic books. The Eheads were doing about 30 songs. The musical was later moved to CCP - [watch videos: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7]

JANUARY
26 Sat - The Eraserheads recorded a 9-song demo in Raymund's garage, Candelaria, Quezon...aka "garage jam" (or "Garjam") tape, they shopped this demo around to various radio stations, clubs & record labels including OctoArts & NU107...RJ Recording Studios people said the demo was "not pop enough". - [view details] / [read review]

FEBRUARY
- performed at the "UP Fair '91"

MARCH
26 Tue & 27 Wed - The Eraserheads' first "official demo" and/or "unofficial album", "Pop-U!" was recorded & mixed on a 4-track recorder by Sir Robin Rivera, a Humanities professor & formerly of "Captain Bakal", in the makeshift, Faculty Studio, UP Faculty Center, UP Diliman, Q.C.

APRIL
- "Pop U!" is released. Limited copies of about 20 cassette tapes were made & given to a handful of fans & friends. - [view details] / [download album]

JUNE
- In late June, the Eraserheads performed at "Freshman Linggo", Palma Hall (lobby), U.P. Diliman, Q.C.; 8 PM - [read story]

SEPTEMBER
28 Sat - performed at "Showdown 2: Cebu & Manila Sound on a New Dimension", Aznar Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu; 4:30 PM (with: Introvoys & local Cebu bands, The Monks, Ledgerline, Voice, Monalizza, The 7th Wave, Armand and S.R., Feminine Mode, Vincent "Vince" Borromeo, Ataraxia) (Presented by Stage Crew Promotions)...At one point, they were pelted with "otap" crackers; this was one of the band's inspiration for writing "Combo On The Run"...this was Eraserheads' first ever out-of-town gig!
- [view ad c/o Leticia Adoro] / [view program cover] / [view ticket/program]

DECEMBER
- struggling in his Calculus class, Buddy quit the band; took a leave of absence & went back to his hometown in Zamboanga...He was replaced by a session bassist, Mally Paraguya (of The Skavengers; ex-Betrayed)

1992

- The Eraserheads combo performed live at DZUP, their college radio, in early 1992. Buddy was not in the band that time. (Raymund was a student DJ at this station)
[download radio broadcast]

- sometime this year at Club Dredd, Raymund walked out in the middle of their set because Ely & Marcus were "tripping" onstage. The club banned them for a month.

FEBRUARY
- performed at the "UP Fair '92." (With Mally Paraguya on bass, their set included cover versions of The Knack's "My Sharona" and John Lennon's "Cold Turkey")

MARCH
- Buddy came back from Zamboanga & re-joined the Eheads.

MAY
3 Sun - performed at "S.O.S. Planet - Live!", Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City; 7 PM (with: The Dawn, Hayp, Introvoys, Ang Grupong Pendong, Color It Red, Haring Araw, The Youth, Luna) (Presented by Physics, Club Dredd & U.P. SAMASA) - [view poster c/o Nolit Abanilla]

JULY
- recording for "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" started.

1993

FEBRUARY
13 Sat - performed at "Love Buzz: The Alternative Valentine Concert", Skate Town, Ali Mall, Cubao, Quezon City.; 6 PM (with: Athena's Curse / Philippine Violators / Color It Red / Feet Like Fins / The Youth) (Presented by Rock N' Rhythm) - [view show ad c/o Alkaline Ron]

27 Sat - performed at "The Great Inter-Campus Band Showdown", U.P. Film Center, Diliman, Quezon City; 7:30 PM (with: Lee (The Wild Man From Diliman) / Tropical Depression / Athena's Curse / Kelts Cross / Teen Town & other special guests) (Presented by The U.P. Kappa Epsilon Fraternity) - [view ticket c/o Gilbert Obal]

APRIL
- finished recording "Ultraelectromagneticpop!"

JULY
- the first "major label" album, "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" is released (cassettes only; CDs were released later) - [view details]

OCTOBER
- "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" album launch at Makati Skyline

2 Sat - radio guesting at LA 105.9 FM (Ely Buendia & Buddy Zabala) - [download audio]
9 Sat - "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" Press Launch @ Jakatu Bldg. (?), Weekends Party Zone, Makati Skyline, Makati; 7:30 PM
10 Sun - gig at Ozone Disco, Timog Ave., Quezon City (with: Tropical Depression / Color It Red / Rizal Underground / The Breed)
16 Sat - gig at Star City, CCP Complex, Pasay (with: After Image)
17 Sun - gig at Farmer's Plaza, Cubao, Q.C.
20 Wed - performed on the "RX Concert Series", RX 93.1 FM...their debut appearance on this radio show! - [download audio]
22 Fri - gig at Atrium, Makati
23 Sat - gigs at SM Centerpoint, Sta. Mesa, Manila & at Star City, Pasay City
24 Sun - the Eraserheads' first ever TV appearance on "Sa Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN). They performed "Ligaya". - [read story]
29 Fri - gig at Pasig Sports Complex, Rosario, Pasig (with: Alamid)

NOVEMBER
- Ely Buendia performed with Medwin Marfil (of True Faith), Agot Isidro & other artists on "Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]

7 Sun - gig at Ozone Disco, Quezon City
13 Sat - gig at Arts Venue, Malate, Manila; 6 PM (opening for Australian band, Southern Sons) (Presented by BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.) - [view ticket c/o Arnel Bautista]

DECEMBER
3 Fri - performed at "Ligaya Sa L.B.", D.L. Umali Hall, U.P. Los Banos, Laguna; 7:30 PM (Presented by UPLP DeMolay Club) - [view ticket c/o Nielsen Oliva]
14 Tue - gig at The 70's Bistro, Proj. 2, Q.C. (with: Garlic) - [view venue gig schedule c/o Gilbert Obal]
15 Wed - "Teen-O-Rama" free concert at Cinerama Complex (Food Plaza), Quiapo, Manila; 4 PM (Presented by Pepsi) - [view ad c/o Leticia Adoro]
17 Fri - performed at the 12-hour music festival called, "Bistro Sa Amoranto: Tugtugan PaMorningan", Amoranto Football Stadium, Roces Ave., Q.C.; 6 PM to 6 AM (Presented by The '70s Bistro) - [view poster c/o Dave Daguino] / [presser]

27 Mon - "Headbangers Call Live!" with Advent Call at Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga; 7 PM
- [view tickets: 1 c/o Dhaey De Vera / 1 c/o Erwin Solana]

1994

- At the 1994 NU Rock Awards, they won the "Album of the Year" for "Ultraelectromagneticpop!"
- performed at "Retro '94"; after show with Marcus & Romel in Room # 305 @ Argamel Hotel, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Del Sur - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

FEBRUARY
5 Sat - "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" concert at UST Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
26 Sat - "Ultraelectromagnetic Tour" @ Cainta Gym, Cainta, Rizal; 7 PM (Presented by Samahang Alpha Phi Omega ng Cainta - SAPOC) - [view ticket c/o Alimaye Bacani]

MARCH
- performed at Ateneo De Manila (covered courts), Q.C. [special guest: Parokya Ni Edgar - their 1st ever gig as PNE! / Blueberry Juice *] - [watch video]
* a band that featured Raymund on guitar & keyboards

1 Tue - gig at Club Dredd, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Poppy Field) - [view venue gig schedule c/o Mike Elgar of Rivermaya]
2 Wed - "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" @ Palaruang La Salle, Dasmarinas, Cavite; 7:30 PM (Presented by Artista Ng Bahay Sining - Cavite)
- [view ticket c/o Jeronne Zamora; facebook]

15 Tue - "Ultraelectromagnetic Tour: The U.P. Homecoming" @ U.P. Theater, U.P. Diliman; 7 PM (Presented by The Sigma Rho Fraternity in cooperation with Tanaw Media Service Cooperative) - [view poster c/o Erwin Solana] / [watch video c/o Mike Elgar of Rivermaya]

18 Fri - "Ultraelectromagnetic Tour" @ San Juan Gym, San Juan (Presented by Apo-Taytay Alumni Association in cooperation with Tanaw Media Service Cooperative)
- [view poster c/o ?]

19 Sat - "Ultraelectromagnetic Tour" @ HI Quadrangle; 7 PM (Presented by Orchidians '86 in cooperation with Tanaw Media Service Cooperative)
- [view ticket c/o Monique Panganiban]

31 Thur - "The Ultraelectromagnetic Tour Hits Baguio" @ Convention Center; 7 PM (Presented by Rice Box Entertainment) - [view program] / [view ad c/o Leticia Adoro]

MAY

6 Fri - "Parental Advisory" mini-concert @ Galas MIni Park, Galas, Quezon City; 7 PM
14 Sat - performed at the "Puerto Azul Music Fest", Puerto Azul Beach Club, Cavite - [read presser]
18 Wed - gig at Montano Hall, Cavite

20 Fri - performed (lip-synched) a pre-recorded "Ligaya/Toyang/Pare Ko" medley at a pre-show event for "Miss Universe 1994" called "Miss Universe Mabuhay" (ABS-CBN)
- [watch video]

21 Sat - free concert at Jose Rizal High School, Malabon; 7 PM (Presented by Malabon's The Sanggunian Kabataan Federation) - [view ticket c/o Willirico Mirasol; facebook]
27 Fri - gig at Royal Subic, Subic, Zambales; broadcast on Campus Radio WLS-FM 97.1 - [download audio]
28 Sat - performed at a benefit show called "Si Toyang Sa Pasay", Pasay Sports Complex, Pasay (or Pasay City East High School Gym) - [read presser]

JUNE
- radio performance on the 1994 "NU107 Independence Day Sessions" - [audio: FLAC / MP3]

2 Thur - gig at The 70's Bistro, Anonas Ave.

JULY
- they were guest VJs for one week on "Sigaw Manila" (Channel V). The segments were taped in Channel V's crew's rooms at the Philippine Westin Plaza

1 Fri - "Ultraelectromagneticpopfest" (the 1st Pop Club Party) at Rex Publications office; (Presented by Luv 2000 Gig) - [read review c/o Vladimire Lapuz]
9 Sat - gig at Club Dredd, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Blueberry Juice / Datu's Tribe) - [view venue gig schedule: 1 / 2 c/o Mike Elgar of Rivermaya]
23 Sat - gig in Dagupan City, Pangasinan
26 Tue - gig at Mayric's, Espana St., Manila - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
29 Fri - "O Pare Ko, Eraserheads 'To" @ Aznar Coliseum, Cebu City, Cebu - [view ticket c/o ? / facebook]
30 Sat - gig in Cebu City, Cebu

SEPTEMBER
2 Fri - guestings at 103.9 FM DWHB & 95.1 FM DWMB; courtesy visit at the Office of the Mayor, Mauricio Domogan, Baguio City, Benguet
3 Sat - performed at "The 1994 Rock Alternative Music Festival" @ University Of Baguio (Gym); Baguio City, Benguet; 7 PM
- [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

7 Wed - gig at Club Dredd, KM 19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Alamid / The Youth) - [view venue gig schedule]
14 Wed - bus trip to Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; promo motorcade - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
15 Thur - radio guestings in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
16 Fri - gig in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
17 Sat - gig at Divine World College of Laoag (gymnasium), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte - [watch video]

OCTOBER
14 Fri - "Ligaya Sa Tacloban" @ People's Center & Library, Tacloban City, Leyte; 7:30 PM (with: House Of David / Skunk Cabbage) (Presented by P.I.L.L. - Pop Infinity Limited Laundry) - [view poster c/o Nohj Mercado]

28 Fri - performed at "Love Stories atbp: A Rock Concert", Ateneo de Manila (Gymnasium), Loyola, Q.C.; 7:30 PM (with: Alamid / The Youth / Keltscross / Advent Call) (Presented by Live Wire Productions Inc.) - [view poster c/o Zydan Morales]
30 Sun - gig in Cabuyao, Laguna

NOVEMBER
- performed at Campus Radio WLS-FM 97.1 to promote their "Jamboree" concert - [download audio]

4 Fri - the 2nd album, "Circus" is released. - [view details]
5 Sat - gig in Bacolod
19 Sat - "Eraserheads at Yano Sa Angeles City", a double-bill headline concert with Yano at NEPO Coliseum, Angeles City, Pampanga; 6 PM (guests: Alcoholica, Azure Heaven, Riot Mob) (Presented by Hertam Enterprise) - [view tickets c/o Dhaey De Vera / Ssiejei Tan]

DECEMBER
3 Sat - Eraserheads' first major concert, "Eraserheads Jamboree", Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Pasay City; 7:30 PM (guests: Mastaplann, Intermidya...with Sprocket Jockey (BMX riders), Inflatable Bars (skateboarders) & Hyperbladers (in-line skaters)); The first time sessionist, Noel Garcia played with the Eheads; There was also surprise jam with Yano; It was originally scheduled for Nov. 24th - [view poster] / [view ad c/o Jay Egana] / [view ticket c/o Ssiejei Tan] / [read presser] /
[watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

19 Thur - performed at "RHD 629" at UP Integrated School, Diliman, Quezon City - [view ticket c/o Ra Rivera]

1995

- They won a "Guillermo Memorial Award" for "Most Favorite Band"
- TV guesting on "Superstar" (RPN 9); performed "Magasin" - [watch video]
- TV guesting on "ASAP" (ABS-CBN); performed "Alapaap" - [watch video]
- TV guesting on "ASAP" (ABS-CBN); performed Engelbert Humperdick's "Am I That Easy To Forget" - [watch video]
- In late 1995, they were featured on a "ProTeen" documentary (Interview by Randy David; edited by Dondie Marte) - [watch videos: 1 / 2]
- TV feature on "Usapang Uso: Rebolusyong OPM Series" on The Filipino Channel (TFC) - [watch video]

FEBRUARY
- gig at Mindanao State University (Iligan Institute of Technology) (Gymnasium), Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte - [view photo c/o Dizzy Ventura, facebook]

3 Fri - "Rock On 99.5 RT Valentines Day '95" at Cebu City Sports Complex, San Nicolas, Cebu City, Cebu (with: Yano) - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
7 Tue - gig at "Circus Sa SPCBA - A Pre-Foundation Concert", San Pedro College of Business Administration (S.P.C.B.A.) (quadrangle), San Pedro, Laguna; 8:30 PM (Presented by (with: JPIA SPCBA Chapter) - [view ticket c/o Carl Josaiah Hernandez]
15 Wed - performed at "Handog ng mga Tubong UP" during the "U.P. Fair", U.P. Diliman, Q.C. (co-headline with Yano...also with: Dirt Orchids / Tungaw / DJ Alvaro)
[read review]

18 Sat - gig at MPSC (Mindanao Polytechnic State College), Cagayan De Oro City

MARCH
17 Fri - performed at "Ozone Concert for a Cause", Ozone Disco, Timog Avenue, Q.C.
19 Sun - feature on "5 and Up" (by Probe Productions) - [watch video]

MAY
11 Thur - gig at Club Dredd, KM 19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Parokya Ni Edgar / Bill Cosme) - [view venue gig schedule]

JUNE
- gig at a town fiesta somewhere and it was raining! - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

3 Sat - gig at Kampo, West Ave., Quezon City...gig at Weekends Live, Makati City...gig at Sound Stage - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
16 Sat - gig in Valenzuela City - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
17 Sat - "With A Smile Concert", Valenzuela Sports Complex, Maysan Rd., Valenzuela; 6 PM (with: Sonnet 58 / Iconoclast) (Presented by San Juan Dela Cruz Quasi-Parish / Parish Youth Council) - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives] / [view ticket c/o Sonnet 58 on facebook.com]

22 Thur - "Combo Nation" motorcade
24 Sat - gig at University of Baguio (gymnasium), Baguio City
25 Sun - performed (lipsynched) at PBA with True Faith, promoting their concert, "Combo Nation", Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay City - [view ticket] / [photos]
...performed at "D'isko Fever" during "Freshman Lingo", U.P. Diliman, Q.C. (with: UP Dance Company, UP Repertory Company, UP Concert Chorus, Kontragapi, Samaskom, Fatal Posporos, Acrylic Orange Afternoon, Hampas-Dugo, Burgundy, Agnus Day, CFK, Indio I, Tungaw) - [read review]

JULY
- the movie, "Run Barbi Run" is released in theaters nationwide. Starring Joey De Leon & Maricel Laxa and introducing the Eraserheads as themselves. They wrote the theme song for the movie of the same title & a song called "Policewoman". - [watch full-movie]

1 Sat - "Combo Nation" feat. Eraserheads & True Faith @ Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay; 7:30 PM (Presented by Livewire Productions Incorporated)
- [view poster c/o Nohj Mercado] / [view ticket / poster / t-shirt c/o Lowvie Flores]

2 Sun - performed at "MAX95 Friendship Rally Philippines", Finish Line @ Quirino Grandstand, Luneta, Manila; 3 PM to 6 PM (with: Bodjie & The Law of Gravity)
- [view ad c/o Leticia Adoro]

15 Sat - gig at Pampanga Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
16 Sun - performed at "PBA", Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
18 Tue - performed at "Carnivali" @ Club Dredd, KM 19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: LoveBigotsLove / Ethnic Faces) - [view venue gig schedule] / [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

19 Wed - gig at Chatterbox Pizzahaus, West Ave., Quezon City; 9 PM

AUGUST
- Senate assistant majority leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto's controversial call for a ban on the airplay & sales of "Alapaap", Teeth's "Laklak" & Yano's "Iskolar Ng Bayan".
- TV interview on "Cristy Per Minute" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]

12 Sat - gig in Calapan, Mindoro - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
13 Sun - "Run Barbi Run" cast promo TV guesting on "GMA Supershow" (GMA); 11 PM
16 Wed - gig in Chatterbox Pizzahaus, West Ave., Quezon City
17 Thur - gig at University of the Philippines - Los Banos (UPLB), Los Banos, Laguna
19 Sat - gig at Heartbeat

24 Thur - meeting with Sen. Tito Sotto and submitted their "Letter of Statement" with regards to their song, "Alapaap" at the Senate of the Philippines, Manila
- [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives] / [read the band's letter to the Senator]

25 Fri - gig at Club Dredd, Cubao, Quezon City
26 Sat - gig in Morong, Rizal - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]
27 Sun - gig in Subic, Zambales
29 Tue - gig at Dreams Cafe

SEPTEMBER
- Performed "Alapaap" and got presented with the "Quadruple (4X) Platinum Award" for Circus on "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]
- Faced-off with representatives of the Citizens Drug Watch / Junior Drugwatch Foundation in a forum, "Bulong Pulungan sa Westin" at Westin Philippine Plaza, Pasay City, discussed the issues regarding the song "Alapaap" - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

9 Sat - gig in Del Monte, Bulaan
15 Fri - gig in Naga City
16 Sat - concert at Irosin Public Auditorium, Irosin, Sorsogon; 7 PM (with: The Jack Hammers, Rasca, Local Talents) (Presented by Irosin Town Fiesta '95) -
[view poster c/o Alkaline Ron]

22 Fri - gig in Iloilo City
29 Fri - gig at Heartbeat Mega Disco, Quezon Ave., Q.C.

OCTOBER
10 Tue - gig at Chatterbox Pizzahaus, West Ave., Quezon City
21 Sat - "Rain Storm slams St. Benedict College", St. Benedict College Gymnasium, Alabang Hills Village, Muntinlupa; 7 PM (co-headline show with: Rivermaya)
- [view ticket / poster c/o Erwin Solana]
- gig at Club Dredd, Cubao, Quezon City (with Datu's Trbe, Tribal Fish) - [view flyer c/o Datu's Tribe facebook]

25 Wed - gig at Pagadian City - [download a soundcheck bootleg recorded by Redel Ramos; c/o Arvin Quilao]

NOVEMBER
- Eraserheads trip to Hong Kong - [photo from Pillbox]
- performed "Alapaap" at the 1995 NU Rock Awards. They won the "Listener's Choice Award", "Band of the Year" & "Album of the Year" (Circus). - [watch video]
- performed "Alapaap" / "Tikman" on "M.A.D. (Martin After Dark)" (ABS-CBN); Jeng Tan (of Keltscross) filled-in for Buddy on bass (Marcus was also out) - [watch video]

3 Fri - Recorded the song, "Cutterpillow" at BP International (Room 1417), Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
- [ watch videos c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives: 1 / 2 ]

20 Mon - gig at Chatterbox Pizzahaus, West Ave., Quezon City
25 Sat - "A.T.B.P.....DI BA? - Eraserheads...Live in Concert" (with: Proboys / A.T.B.P. Kids and Teens); Carmona Town Plaza, Carmona, Cavite; 7 PM (Presented by JCM Production Enterprises) - [view ticket c/o Allan Sarmiento]

29 Wed - gig at Philippine Christian University

DECEMBER
- performed "Let It Snow" Christmas medley on "Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]

8 Fri - the 3rd album, "Cutterpillow" is released. - [view details]
"Cutterpillow" launch at the UP Sunken Garden, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.; 7 PM (Presented by BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc.); Only 5,000 were expected to attend but 12,000 showed up! - [view ticket c/o Alimaye Bacani / privelege card/ticket c/o Ferdinand Calinog / Buddy Zabala's Instagram post] / [live review]

9 Sat - performed "Tikman" & "Overdrive" on "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]
...performed at "Club Dredd Fifth Anniversary Special" @ Club Dredd, KM 19 EDSA, Q.C.; 9 PM (with After Image / Alamid / Fearless Freep / Goo / Iconoclast / Intermidya / Oppressed / Parokya Ni Edgar / Planet G / Tungaw / Venus Flytrap) - [view flyer c/o John Marvin Dasalla]

10 Sun - performed "Overdrive" on "ASAP" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]
14 Thur - gig at Kampo, West Ave., Q.C.
15 Fri - gig at Chatterbox, Q.C.
16 Sat - performed at NU107 "Christmas Live and Unplugged" @ Star Complex, Shangri-la Plaza; 2 PM - 6 PM (with: After Image / Alamid / Color It Red / Put3ska / Rizal Underground / Siakol / Teeth / True Faith); Broadcast live on NU107 FM - [view ticket c/o Edwin Ferrer]
...gig in San Pablo, Laguna

19 Tue - gig in Lipa City, Batangas
20 Wed - gig at "Short Journey II", UST Med Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; 7 PM (Presented by UST Scintilla Juris Fraternity / UST Faculty of Medicine & Surgery) - [view ticket c/o Alimaye Bacani]

22 Fri - gig in Baguio City
23 Sat - gig in Tarlac

1996

- At the 2nd Katha Music Awards, they won "Best Rock Album" (Cutterpillow), "Best Rock Song" (Ang Huling El Bimbo) & Best Rock Group - [view BMG winners ad]
- Performed at "Basta Tipar Party" (Chippy Ad Launch), Planet Mars, Q.C.
- Radio guestings on DWKC, Magic 89.9
- Jack & Jill Chippy presents "Basta Mall Tour" featuring the Eraserheads - [view poster c/o Pharah Agang-Ang]
- Performed at PBA, Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City; TV broadcast as "Eraserheads at the PBA" - [watch videos: Full Show / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]

JANUARY
- TV show, "Magandang Gabi Bayan" aired an episode, "Nakatagong Maskara sa Baligtad na Musika". It discussed the puzzling phenomenon of "backmasking" & the controversial episode featured songs from "Cutterpillow".

20 Sat - Eraserheads opened for the MTV Alternative Nation Tour's "3 in 1 Rock Concert" featuring: Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth & Foo Fighters; Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Q.C.; 8 PM (Presented by MTV Alternative Nation in association with J.H. Imperial Organizations)...The Eheads did four songs off the album, "Cutterpillow". Rapper, FrancisM joined in during "Superproxy". - [view ad 1 c/o Cheryl "Dyeko" / ad 2 / ticket]
- [read a post-gig article by Eric S. Caruncho from the book, "Punks, Poets, Poseurs"; originally published in Sunday Inquirer Magazine on Feb. 11, 1996]

FEBRUARY
2 Fri - "Overdrive" @ Perpetual Help College Gym, Binan, Laguna; 7:30 PM (with: Rizal Underground / Yuzz Band) - [view ticket by MarkieMac from sulit.com.ph]
3 Sat - concert at Colegio De San Juan De Letran Grounds, Calamba, Laguna
5 Mon - "Ang Huling El Bimbo" music video shoot at director Aureaus Solito's place
14 Wed - performed at "Green Minded: A Concert for A Cause...Save Pampanga" (with: Put3ska), NEPO Coliseum, Angeles City, Pampanga; 7 PM (Presented by Basic Rock Productions) - [view ticket c/o Dhaey De Vera]

25 Sun - The music video for "Ang Huling El Bimbo" was premiered and the band was awarded the 5x Platinum recognition for "Cutterpillow" on "GMA Supershow' (GMA-TV) - [watch video]

MARCH
- performed "Ang Huling El Bimbo" at Club Dredd, EDSA, Q.C. - [watch video]

1 Fri - "Overdrive Tour", a two-month concert tour, kicked off at U.P. Manila College of Medicine ground (Pedro Gil gate entrance) - [read presser]
2 Sat - concert at Tanauan Gymnasium, Tanauan City, Batangas; 7 PM (Presented by P.I.L.L. and Off Productions) - [view photo c/o ? - facebook]

9 Sun - Eraserheads' 2nd major concert, "Electric Fun", Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), Manila; 8 PM. The sold-out show featured guest appearances by FrancisM, Medwin Marfil (of Truefaith), Sugar Hiccup & the Apo Hiking Society (Presented by TM Entertainment Production)
[view ad c/o Erwin Solana] / [view ticket c/o Rody Cornejo] / [view poster c/o Nohj Mercado] / [read live reviews: 1 / 2 / 3 ]

13 Wed - "Overdrive Live!!!" at Guagua National College (Gymnasium), Guagua, Pampanga; 8 PM (Presented by The Junior Bankers Association - GNC Chapter)
- [view poster c/o Edward Ocampo]
17 Sun - performed at "Woodstock SF", San Fernando, Pampanga
19 Tue - gig at Club Dredd, Cubao, Q.C. - [view venue poster screenshot from ConTV101 on YouTube]
23 Sat - "Overdrive Tour", Cebu (guest: Silent Publicity) - [read live review]

APRIL
- TV guesting at "ASAP" (ABS-CBN); performed "Torpedo" - [watch video]
- TV special, "MVTV Dredd Sessions" was broadcast (MVTV) - [watch videos]

2 Tue - performed at "Help Zone" (A Benefit for the Ozone Victims), Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater), CCP Complex, Pasay City; 6 PM (with: After Image / Introvoys / Rivermaya / True Faith / FrancisM.) (Presented by TM Entertainment Promotion) - [view ticket c/o Rina Lerma]

15 Mon - gig at Chatterbox, West Ave., Quezon City; 9 PM (with: Primadonna / Civil Eyes / Fatal Posporos) - [view ticket c/o ?; facebook]
19 Fri - performed at "The NU Pocket Concert" @ Greenhills Shopping Center (Parking Lot), San Juan; 4 PM (with: Put3ska); Broadcast live on NU107 FM
- [view ad c/o Erwin Solana]

MAY
"Live in Bulacan!" - [view poster c/o Bron Perez]

7 Tue - concert @ Puso Theater, Hagonoy, Bulacan; 7 PM (with: Ardourn Delirium) - [view poster c/o Bron Perez]
- TV feature on "MVTV" which includes live performances & a behind-the-scenes footage of "Ang Huling El Bimbo"; A re-do was aired later in Aug. 1996
- [watch videos: Clip 1, Clip 2]

10 Fri - concert @ Regina Carmeli College Gym, Catmon, Malolos, Bulacan; 7 PM (with: Ardourn Delirium) - [view poster c/o Bron Perez] / [view ticket c/o Jaime Valencia]

11 Sat - "On New Grounds" @ Zambales Sports Gym, Iba, Zambales; 7 PM (Presented by Concept Makers in association with Talents Manila Production)
- [view ticket c/o Dhelsky Misshoilah Teazorrow]

17 Fri - concert @ Aliw Theater, Meycauayan, Bulacan; 7 PM (with: Ardourn Delirium) - [view poster c/o Bron Perez]

18 Sat - "Las Pinas Overdrive", Italia Tennis Court, Las Pinas; 7 PM (Presented by M.B. Villar Foundation) - [view ticket c/o Erwin Solana]
27 Mon - "Karandol" @ Immaculate Conception Parish Grounds, Bulan, Sorsogon; 7:30 PM (Presented by Colegio dela Inmaculada Concepcion Alumni Association, Inc. & Batch '86) - [view ticket c/o EraserheadsCollector.blogspot.com]

28 Tue - gig at Aquinas University of Legazpi, Legazpi City, Albay - [watch video c/o Erwin Solana / from the Eraserheads/P.I.L.L. Archives]

JUNE
- TV guesting on "ASAP" (ABS-CBN); performed "Stars on 45: The Beatles Medley" - [watch video]

2 Sun - TV performance of "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong" at "ASAP" (ABS-CBN) - [read story] / [watch video]

12 Wed - performed at "1896 Ang Pagsilang", CCP Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater); 7:30 PM (Presented by Greenwich & BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc.) - [view ticket c/o Dhaey De Vera]

14 Fri - The Eraserheads won the "Album of the Year" (Cutterpillow) award at the 9th Awit Awards, Meralco Theater, Pasig City
15 Sat - gig in Tagaytay, Batangas
16 Sun - "In Concert Part 3" @ Subic Hard Rock Pizza Hauz & Restaurant, Olongapo City; 5:30 PM (with: The Elektrika Band / The Vices Band)
- [view ticket c/o Dhelsky Misshoilah Teazorrow‎]
...gig in in Pandi, Bulacan...Marcus & friend Vince got into a car accident on Marcos Highway in Cogeo

24 Mon - TV performance (lipsynched) of "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong" at "Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" - [watch video]
25 Tue - gig at Kampo, West Ave., Q.C. (with: Rivermaya)
28 Fri - gig at Top 40, Caloocan
30 Sun - Chippy Sweet Corn "Barkada Jam", Ever Gotesco, Ortigas, Q.C.; 5 PM - [view poster c/o Erwin Solana]

JULY
7 Sun - Chippy Sweet Corn "Barkada Jam", Harrison Plaza, Pasay City; 5 PM - [view poster c/o Erwin Solana]
16 Tue - perfomed at Eric S. Caruncho's "Punks, Poets, Poseurs - Reportage on Pinoy Rock & Roll" book launch & concert, Music Museum, Greenhills Commercial Center, San Juan; Broadcast on NU107 - [view poster c/o Fe Torres-Ramirez]
19 Fri - "Live in Baguio" @ Baguio Convention Center, Baguio City; 6 PM or 7 PM (Presented by A&A Marketing) - [view poster c/o Dhelsky Misshoilah Teazorrow]‎ /
[view ticket c/o Cris Biala]

20 Sat - "Megadrive", ULTRA, Pasig City - [view teaser c/o Erwin Solana]
21 Sun - Chippy Sweet Corn "Barkada Jam", Robinson's Galleria, Ortigas, Q.C.; 5 PM - [view poster c/o Erwin Solana]
24 Wed - gig at Club Dredd, KM 19 EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Annointed Cherubs / Bell's Palsy / Distraught / Intermidya / Mang Temi's Canteen) - [view venue gig schedule]

AUGUST
- TV feature on "MVTV" which includes live performances & a behind-the-scenes footage of "Ang Huling El Bimbo". This was a re-do of a feature from May 7, 1996)
- [watch video]

3 Sat - "Overdrive Tour '96", People's Quadrangle, Batangas City; 7:30 PM (with: AWOL Band) (Presented by Levi's) - [view poster c/o Kath Panganiban on facebook.com]

10 Sat -performed at "Pinoy Unplugged!" on 90.7 Love Radio, DZMB-FM - [download radio broadcast]
- gig at Top40, Caloocan City

11 Sun - Eraserheads had a special show for the children, "Eraserheads For The Kids" at 70's Bistro, Q.C.; 5 PM
13 Tue - gig at Rocks Grove, Antipolo, Rizal
16 Fri - gig in Digos, Davao Del Sur
17 Sat - gig in Cotabato City
20 Tue - gig at Mayric's, Manila
27 Tue - gig at Club Dredd, KM19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Citric Maple / Half Life Half Death / Little Boys / Collage / Cyco Chix / Intermidya) - [view venue gig schedule]
30 Fri - gig in Surigao
31 Sat - gig in Butuan

SEPTEMBER
- TV feature on "Probe Productions Presents: Ang Himig Natin" - [watch video]

7 Sat - "Eraserheads In Santa Rosa" @ Kalesa Kape Concert Hall, Santa Rosa, Laguna; 7:30 PM (with: The Street Boys) (Presented by MaryLouise Production) -
[view ticket c/o Baddieverse]

10 Tue - gig @ 70's Bistro, Anonas Ave., Proj. 2, Quezon City
12 Thur - "Fruitcake" recording session @ Tracks Studio - [download a recording session bootleg recorded by Redel Ramos; c/o Arvin Quilao]
17 Tue - concert at Guezz Artists' Hall, Pampanga (guest: The Great Divide); 9 PM - [view ticket c/o Dhaey De Vera]
20 Fri - "Pillbox Tour" @ University of Santo Tomas, Medicine Auditorium, Manila (Presented by Creations Unlimited Inc.) - [view promo poster]
24 Tue - gig at Club Dredd, KM 19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Mind Rape / Little Boys / Teresa's Hi Fi / Sharksfin Siomai / Orphan Lily / Gitaw 1463) - [view venue gig schedule]

OCTOBER
4 Fri - "Pillbox Tour" @ University of the Philippines, Basketball Court (Presented by Creations Unlimited Inc.) - [view promo poster] [view ticket c/o Rg Riano Salazar]
11 Fri - "Pillbox Tour" @ Central Colleges of the Philippines (CCP) Grounds, Pasay City; 7 PM (Presented by Faculty & Employees Association - CCP) - [view ticket c/o Erwin Solana] / [view promo poster]
19 Sat - "Pillbox Tour" @ Antipolo Gymnasium, Antipolo City (Presented by Creations Unlimited Inc.) - [view promo poster]
29 Tue - performed at "Unmasked" Halloween Show @ RJ Bistro, Pasay Rd., Makati City - [watch video]

NOVEMBER
- the 3-trk single, "Fruitcake" is released. - [view details]
- TV guesting on "Today with Kris" - [watch video]
- TV performance (lipsynched) of "Fruitcake" - [watch video]

14 Thur - performed "Fruitcake" at "The 1996 NU 107 Rock Awards" - [watch video / full show]
Limits Entertainment Hall, St. Francis Square, Ortigas Center; 9 PM (Presented by NU 107)...They won "Album of the Year" (Cutterpillow), "Best Music Video" & "Song of the Year" (Ang Huling El Bimbo)...This was broadcast live on NU 107 FM and had a TV broadcast later on the 17th. - [view ad 1 / ad 2 c/o Erwin Solana / winners ad]

15 Fri - "Pillbox Tour" @ Ateneo De Manila University, ADMU Loyola Gymnasium (Presented by Creations Unlimited Inc.) - [view promo poster]
16 Sat - "Pillbox Tour" @ De La Salle University, DLSU Football Field (Presented by Creations Unlimited Inc.) - [view promo poster]

17 Sun - "The 1996 NU 107 Rock Awards" was broadcast on ABC-TV 5 - [watch Eraserheads highlights]

19 Tue - gig at Club Dredd, KM 19, EDSA, Cubao, Q.C. (with: Carol Affection / Orphan Lily) - [view venue gig schedule]

28 Thur - "KaJam" feat. Eraserheads & Introvoys @ Kampo, West Ave., Quezon City; 9 PM (with: Blades) (Presented by Kampo) - [view ticket c/o Henry Agulan]

DECEMBER
- performed "Old Fashioned Christmas Carol" on "'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila" (ABS-CBN) - [watch video]
- Performed "Fruitcake" on "It's Still Another Studio 23 Christmas Special" (Studio 23) - [watch video]
- TV guesting on "Ms. D!" (GMA-TV) - [audio: FLAC / MP3]

6 Fri - the Christmas album, "Fruitcake" is released. - [view details]
- "Fruitcake" Mall Tour: A.C.A. Music Store, Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, Cainta, Rizal; 2 PM...Atrium, Farmers Plaza, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City; 4 PM
7 Sat - "Fruitcake" Mall Tour: SM City North EDSA, North Ave., Quezon City; 2 PM...Ever
9 Mon - "Fruitcake" album launch, Hard Rock Cafe, Makati
15 Sun - Ely Buendia interview on "Twisted On A Sunday" with Jessica Zafra (103.5 K-Lite FM) - [audio: FLAC / MP3]
17 Tue - "Fruitcake" album launch, B.C.F. Theater, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.; 6:30 PM (Presented by U.P. Orienteers) - [view poster c/o Erwin Solana]
19 Thur - gig at Pampanga Sports Complex, San Fernando, Pampanga; 7 PM - [view ticket c/o Dhaey De Vera]
26 Thur - Eraserheads' feature on "Assignment" (ABS-CBN), a current affairs news special hosted by Teddy Locsin, Jr. was aired. - [watch videos: 1 / 2]

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