Author: Bryan Estepa

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 Pic by Leah Galvin

Coming towards the end of 2017 and it’s got me thinking how my output this year has been a bit sparse and inconsistent. But it definitely did have some highlights.

1. Touring my birth country, The Philippines with Asian indie legends The Camerawalls. Amazing experience and exceeded all my expectations. Thanks Clem, Law, Bach, Venj & Antonette especially.

2. Playing with my Tempe Two mates in Dave Keys & Russell Crawford. Though we hardly play together, it always feels just right when we do. Our last gig at Staves Brewery is a prime example of this. Check out the video below.

3. Reuniting with Michael Carpenter – Record Producer after a decade and recording my last single ‘Rattled and Rolled’. Always a pleasure working with this juggernaut. And I think the song goes alright too!
https://bryanestepa1.bandcamp.com/track/rattled-and-rolled

4. Having an unexpected reunion with my old band The Hazeys. It’s been brilliant so far. Big things for 2018 planned – Look out!

5. Singing Tom Petty tunes with some of Sydney’s finest. TP’s loss was a blow but this event went a long way to ease some of the pain.

So that’s it for the year. Thanks for all those who supported my music in one way or another. Always grateful. Here’s to a great 2018 for the lot of us!

Cheers,
Bryan

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It’s been over a decade since I had the privilege of working on my debut solo record ‘All the Bells and Whistles’ with local legend and good mate of mine in Michael Carpenter. So on a beautiful Autumn day in April, we reunited in his inspiring studio (Love Hz) and recorded this track called ‘Rattled and Rolled’. With no rehearsals and all instruments played between us, this song was recorded, mixed and mastered in just over 8 hours! This is the beauty of working with a guy as tremendous as MC. Extremely happy at the final result. The single artwork by talented Manila artist Tissa Pagaduan.

LISTEN HERE – Bandcamp

At this stage there is no album planned for release (but I’m sure that will change in the near future!) so this Digital only single will be available for sale on my Bandcamp store, itunes, Spotify and other music streaming services. Profit from the Bandcamp & Itunes sales of this single will be donated to the great folks at The Heart Foundation, a charity that focuses on research and prevention of Heart disease. I sadly lost my father to the effects of this disease earlier this year and want to support this important and worthwhile organisation. Your support of my music will also support studies into a disease that I’m sure has touched you in some way.

My sincerest thanks in advance.

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Been a few days now since I’ve been home from the Philippines Tour and I’m still on a high. What an experience! Really had no idea what I was in for and boy did it give out the goodies in spades. Thanks a million to my tour mates, the amazing ‘The Camerawalls’, Tonette Maniquis, all the venues and promoters and to my family, friends and fans who came to the shows.

Read my tour diary and view my pics from the tour: PHILIPPINES 2017 – TOUR DIARY

Maraming Salamat Pinas. I’ll be back!

Live at The Music Museum (15/03/17) -Picture by Gail Spencer David

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Lilystars Records Proudly Presents:

Bryan Estepa
‘Every Little Thing’ – Philippine Tour 2017

I am beyond thrilled to announce my 1st ever tour of my motherland – The Philippines, starting on the 15th March, 2017.

This homecoming tour will see me play a couple of shows to promote my current record ‘Every Little Thing’ and songs from my back catalog of 5 solo albums.

I will have the honour of having in my touring band the members of legendary Asian Indie band The Camerawalls, in Clem Castro, Venj Gatmaitan, Law Santiago & Bach Rudica. I also get to be a part of their massive event The Camerawalls: Above The Weather which will kick off the tour in a huge way.

I was born in The Philippines and have been away for 30 years. But this country is still a very big part of who I am and my unshakable roots.

So, I really hope to see you at one of the shows and excited to meet a whole lot of new friends along the way.

Salamat,
Bryan

TOUR DATES
March 15 – Music Museum, SAN JUAN CITY(w/ The Camerawalls, Jing Reyna-Jorge & Meagan Trees)

March 16 – The 70’s Bistro QUEZON CITY (w/ Dragonfly Collector & Meagan Trees)

March 17 – Joie de Vivre Cafe BAGUIO CITY (w/ The Camerawalls)

March 18 – Aliya Surf Camp Surf and Music Festival 2017 BALER (w/ Ely Buendia, Markus Highway, Apartel, The Camerawalls etc)

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Signing off on 2016 a tad early. This year has been superb making music with The Tempe Two (Russell Crawford & Dave Keys) & my other muso mates who joined us at various times. Not a dull R&R moment was had.

My highlight has definitely been releasing ‘Every Little Thing’ (have you seen the ‘making of’ video below?!) and getting to play the tunes live. Your support for the record is very much appreciated. Grateful is an understatement.

So there’s some big things planned for next year. One in particular that’s very close to my heart, which I’ll give more info about shortly. It’s gonna be a good year 2017.

See you all soon in the flesh or on your social media screens. Look out for each other ok?…

Bryan

PIc by Chris Familton

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Thrilled to announce that I’ll be supporting Jason Walker for the Sydney album launch of his brilliant new record ‘All Night Ghost Town’. Sat, Oct 15 at Marrickville bowling club.

Jason for a long time has been a friend, musical compatriot and a constant source of inspiration to my music life. So very happy to play this show!

Buy his record!