About the band
Datu’s Tribe is Filipino band was formed on 1987 by several University of the Philippines- Los Baños students, Cabring, the Vesperas brothers, Dax Dacayan and Dos Pacio on drums and rhythm guitar respectively. They were created to compete during a campus band contest and they emerged as the winner.
Most of their early gigs focused only to UP-Los Baños school events. One of the most memorable events was when the band made an opening act for The Eraserheads on 1991. During the time, Dax and Dos left the band. Unwilling to settle, the band moved on as a quartet band, replacing Dax by Ian Cabanilla. As the line-up changed, their original music leaned towards New Wave and the line-up had a heavier influence among listeners.
With their small amount of money, the band decided to record a demo tape in the Audio Captain Recording Studio. They submitted the said demo to LA105 which a sudden anthem for local underground music. All songs gained airplays over radio but only the song,” Praning” launched the band into its recognition. The song captured the ears of the listeners and stayed for six weeks in LA’s Sunday countdown. Datu’s Tribe is now a hit band not only in Los Baños but also outside its territory.
The band members decided to move to Manila and try their luck in the city of progress. They auditioned of the newly-reopened Club Dredd. The club owner, Patrick Reidenbach was already interested after hearing the song, Praning and allowed them to play a gig. With the band’s impressive live performance, Patrick uttered no words and let the band remained as a regular performer for the club. The house was packed by slam-dancing kids whenever the band played.
By 1995, Datu’s Tribe still has no record deal even their songs were receiving massive airplays. Reidenbach decided to manage the band and signed them with Universal Records. At the time, the record label was known for churning out mainstream pop acts like Willy Garte and Jose Mari Chan.
The label agreed to take risk and recorded Datu’s Tribe’s debut album. They allowed Reidenbach produced the said album. Recorded at FX Studios, the album was entitled Galit Kami Sa Baboy and packed with eleven pure-originals.
All their songs were gaining steadfast airplays in all radio stations throughout the country though it lack of support from the label. After seven months since release, the album went on to Gold Status. As a result, the band performed several concerts and played gigs in clubs and cities all over the Philippines. Each performance was adrenaline-laced and audiences were hungry looking for a power rock band.
After few years, music scene waned and on 1997, the band decided to replace Ian with John. Cabring eventually hooked up with a bass player, Andre Umali. The latter asked Dax Padiernos to help looking for a new drummer for the group. After several try-outs, Datu’s Tribe settled down with Dax Padiernos on drums and Mark Noval was added later to the group.
The once hopeless band now revitalized and eventually landed into successful gigs. Due to Internet fansites, radio guestings and new generation of listeners and supporters, Datu’s Tribe now realized its dream.
A couple of thousands, blood, guts and gray matter forced into creative inspiration by liters of alcohol, they released their follow-up album of their debut album. The EP was named Fat Burner and released during April Fool’s Day. Many new songs have been written and performed; still Datu’s flawless trademark is ever present.
Dax Padiernos and Mark Noval eventually retired and Paolo Delarama is the new drummer. Current members are Eric Cabrera on vocals, Del Visperas on guitars, Andre Umali on bass and Paolo Delarama on drums.
Most of their early gigs focused only to UP-Los Baños school events. One of the most memorable events was when the band made an opening act for The Eraserheads on 1991. During the time, Dax and Dos left the band. Unwilling to settle, the band moved on as a quartet band, replacing Dax by Ian Cabanilla. As the line-up changed, their original music leaned towards New Wave and the line-up had a heavier influence among listeners.
With their small amount of money, the band decided to record a demo tape in the Audio Captain Recording Studio. They submitted the said demo to LA105 which a sudden anthem for local underground music. All songs gained airplays over radio but only the song,” Praning” launched the band into its recognition. The song captured the ears of the listeners and stayed for six weeks in LA’s Sunday countdown. Datu’s Tribe is now a hit band not only in Los Baños but also outside its territory.
The band members decided to move to Manila and try their luck in the city of progress. They auditioned of the newly-reopened Club Dredd. The club owner, Patrick Reidenbach was already interested after hearing the song, Praning and allowed them to play a gig. With the band’s impressive live performance, Patrick uttered no words and let the band remained as a regular performer for the club. The house was packed by slam-dancing kids whenever the band played.
By 1995, Datu’s Tribe still has no record deal even their songs were receiving massive airplays. Reidenbach decided to manage the band and signed them with Universal Records. At the time, the record label was known for churning out mainstream pop acts like Willy Garte and Jose Mari Chan.
The label agreed to take risk and recorded Datu’s Tribe’s debut album. They allowed Reidenbach produced the said album. Recorded at FX Studios, the album was entitled Galit Kami Sa Baboy and packed with eleven pure-originals.
All their songs were gaining steadfast airplays in all radio stations throughout the country though it lack of support from the label. After seven months since release, the album went on to Gold Status. As a result, the band performed several concerts and played gigs in clubs and cities all over the Philippines. Each performance was adrenaline-laced and audiences were hungry looking for a power rock band.
After few years, music scene waned and on 1997, the band decided to replace Ian with John. Cabring eventually hooked up with a bass player, Andre Umali. The latter asked Dax Padiernos to help looking for a new drummer for the group. After several try-outs, Datu’s Tribe settled down with Dax Padiernos on drums and Mark Noval was added later to the group.
The once hopeless band now revitalized and eventually landed into successful gigs. Due to Internet fansites, radio guestings and new generation of listeners and supporters, Datu’s Tribe now realized its dream.
A couple of thousands, blood, guts and gray matter forced into creative inspiration by liters of alcohol, they released their follow-up album of their debut album. The EP was named Fat Burner and released during April Fool’s Day. Many new songs have been written and performed; still Datu’s flawless trademark is ever present.
Dax Padiernos and Mark Noval eventually retired and Paolo Delarama is the new drummer. Current members are Eric Cabrera on vocals, Del Visperas on guitars, Andre Umali on bass and Paolo Delarama on drums.
Songs
- And I See
- Kwento Ni Del
- Nakakalitong Mga Tao
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