cueshe discography
Cueshe
Group Formed: 2000
BAND MEMBERS
Jay Justiniani - Vocals
Ruben Caballero - Vocals/Guitar
Mike Manaloto - Drums
Jovan Mabini - Guitar
Fritz Labrado - Bass
Jhunjie Dosdos - Keyboards
DISCOGRAPHY
info 1. Half Empty, Half Full
BAND HISTORY
Cueshé (read as q-shay) pops out of nowhere and is ready to mess things up a bit more out here.
Just out of nowhere, this bunch of young men turn themselves in and threat to mess things up for us. No, they're not notorious, but they have a wicked way of making people let their hair down and enjoy themselves. They're not extra ordinary either, they're just regular guys with an extra dose of passion and energy.
You've probably not heard of them before, but they explain, "We're not exactly new, we're just from our own side of town." The band hails from the city of Cebu and back home these guys have gained the crowd's admiration for their explosive stage performances.
But little did they know that aside from being a total rock-house on stage, these guys who call themselves Cueshé have rounded up their best stories in songs and have ventured to complete an album of their own.
Soon to be released under BMG Records in June, their 12-cut all-original debut entitled “Half Empty, Half Full” will take us through a vicarious journey of songs.
Their tracks are straightforward and seems like our own lives are sang out of their lyrics. "There were a lot of things going on in our personal lives while we were writing the songs," they say. Nevertheless, it was a journey made worthwhile as they went the full length to bring out the best of what they could say.
As a result they have come up with an album that is mature in sensibility yet childlike in its honesty. Their sound is masculine, aggressive and intense, yet smooth and even seductive at times. Their alternative and rock influences are evident, but writing good music is what drives their songs.
The name Cueshé is a word they coined themselves. It refers to the state of being cool and okay. And as offbeat as the name is the origin behind it, Cueshé came from the humble banana cue they used to enjoy after jamming sessions as a college band wannabe. It had become such a staple, that it became the inspiration when they thought of finally getting a band name.
It did take years to get them this far. "When you're from out of town, you feel that getting here, where the action is, is such a distant possibility." The 6-member band has camped it out in Manila to get everything ready for some months now. "We're the adventurous type" they say of themselves. "It's a leap of faith." To them there are always risks, "what matters is that you are happy with the choices you make in life."
JAY JUSTINIANI Vocals
Jay is no stranger to second chances. In fact the life he lives today, may have been God's own gift of a second chance after figuring out in a major motorcycle accident 3 years ago. He was bed ridden for almost a year, putting the band's progress in suspension. It happened while the band was closing a record deal at that time. And as God would have wanted it, it did not happen.
"You learn to keep your feet on the ground after falling from so high" he tell us. "Things could run so smoothly and in a split second, everything could be gone." Jay has learned to live in the moment, and this quality about him gives us a positive jolt of life when we see him on stage.
Jay teaches us what it is to be a survivor.
RUBEN CABALLERO Vocals/Guitar
Ruben's fascination with the rock and roll started at an early age. "I would stand in front of the mirror and mimic my idols--the way they sang, the way they moved." He said he would watch their video's the whole day and daydream of someday doing it for real.
Singing comes naturally for Ruben. "I was singing since I was a kid." He'd had a radio playing all the time, and he would sing along with it, whatever type of music was played.
But Ruben really loves rock and roll. For a time he was very active in the church band, singing and playing the guitar during services, "I would change the lyrics of popular rock songs to make it fit our religious services and perform them to the crowd's delight."
Ruben now lives his dream.
MIKE MANALOTO Drums
It's not always the story of a fall that makes one better. It's the perseverance and the determination of getting back on one's feet that merits an applause. And true enough this former band kick-out turns things around and goes for the big time. "I was booted out from my first band because they said I wasn't good enough." Mike relates the experience with half a grin on his face. "That motivated me to really give it my 100%".
So he decided to form a new band with a new set of members that eventually led to Cueshé. Mike offers no apologies for that chapter of his life. "Everyone starts from somewhere and for most it starts down there."
Mike now takes it to another level and this time as a songwriter. He says that you draw a lot of inspiration from all sorts of things you go through. "It's not about proving anything anymore, its about loving what you do and being honest about it."
JOVAN MABINI Guitar
If not for a volleyball accident, Jovan might have been walking a different path today. It was an accident at the ball game that cause him to fracture his left arm "I couldn't carry heavy stuff and play around as much as I used to with the fracture," he says. So he used the time recovering from the injury improving his guitar chops. He was 13 then. Before that happened he didn't play like he does today, not at all by near, but such twist of fate did nurture his passion with his ax.
"I learned to play the guitar on my own," he tells us, "I had to borrow a guitar from my friends while I was learning." His uncles were guitarists too, but never would they lend him their wears, so Jovan would sneak into their houses to play the guitars and put them back just before they returned.
"They're really proud of me now." He says that it's not much what he's achieved that boosts him, it's the fact that he made something out of himself by doing something he really loves. And that is to play his guitar.
FRITZ LABRADO Bass
Fritz plays the bass and also plays the role of the band's father figure. Not that he's the biggest in terms of size, which he is, but because he makes it a point to put things in order. "I'm like that, even at home," he explains. Its a trait he said that he inherited from his late father. "It's not something I really liked about him, but it has become so much part of me. I can't shake it off."
Fritz is also a hesitant songwriter. He admits that he had been writing songs long before he was ever asked to write for the band. He was writing songs on his own, but kept it to himself. "When we had to come up with our demo, I decided to let the band hear them." One of his songs, Sorry, is an ode to his late father. It's all from the heart he says.
JHUNJIE DOSDOS Keyboards
Jhunjie learned to play the keyboards at age 7, and like most kids that age, his early introduction to playing a musical instrument would not find use to him for some years. Way back in college he had several bands, but never as a keyboard player. He stood as vocalist and guitarist alternately and like most college bands it never prospered.
But one's true love always lures one back to an affair, and so as the tale goes, he was invited to another band, and this time as keyboard player. Fast forward to Cueshé, Jhunjie now plays with a band he says he truly enjoys: "I'm back at playing the kind of music I really love," "I had to plead to my parents to buy me a keyboard to get started all over again," they agreed and it started snowballing from there on.
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Article taken from Sony Music (Philippines)
Comments
thnxz..i really appreciate all of your songz..
especially "sky" "hump ahead" "ulan" and "can't let you go"..sana balik kayo d2 sa zamboanga..
pacnxa n kyo kng pinagba2to kyo ha..
"BANDA LISTEN"we love you so much.. "w/o diz fucking band lyf is not worth living"..tnxz..keep up the goodwork!..
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Posted by: sherelyn | January 29, 2006 04:43 PM
you play so well...
you look good:->
mostly on your ulan video!
keep it up!
take care alwayzzzz!
God Bless!
Posted by: cristina | February 2, 2006 03:32 PM
gWapO mO tLGa!
sNa u will stiLL hEv maNy concerts oN diFf. zkuLs hiR iN pAmp.
HoPe 2 c u aGen…
Posted by: destiniani | February 3, 2006 08:13 PM
alam ny'o ang galing ny'o grabe the best talaga kayo!!!!
i love you
Posted by: yolydie | February 3, 2006 08:38 PM
Posted by: zaralee | February 5, 2006 05:14 PM
I'M OBSESSED WITH THE MUSIC OF THIS BAND. BLOODY HELL! BRILLIANT. ULAN'S THE BEST! MUAH!
JAY JUSTINIANI IS SOOOO HOT
HEART YOU
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Posted by: ampf kau | February 11, 2006 06:44 PM
god bless & more power s band nu!i luv u soooo much!--->fOxy_apRiL
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Posted by: Mercelyn | February 11, 2006 07:36 PM
kiP 0n r0ckiN' nd mAkin' uZ gUrLz cRazY!!!haha!!
YnGatZZ!!!
Posted by: kieLLe | February 15, 2006 09:36 AM
Just got infos from you here and if only I knew you were from Cebu , then I would have talked to you in our favorite dialect in town,hehehe. Oh, well---I would like to take this chance in thanking you all guys from being so humble and accomodating not only to us , teachers but also to all of our students in St. Peter the Apostle School yesterday during our Pearl Anniversary. It was our first time to invite band playing groups that's why tickes were sold on not a compulsory basis. Only the high school people were asked to buy simply because we did not know the kind of stuff you were preparing for the smaller kids. And, I must tell you that those present truly enjoyed you music. I knew some of your songs but I never thought it is from you. Ahhhhhh, magaling talaga ang mga Cebuanos, smile there !
Until now, majority of those who have watched the concert , still think of you. They are always saying you are the best among those who played good music before us that day , so to speak . Your humility paved the way for them to plant your goodness in their innocent hearts. Wow ! I must affirmed this because I was there watching all of you !
Many thanks for those picture takings and geeee --you were so photogenic because you all smiling unlike other bands who were obviously may ere sa ulo. No need to mention here for delikadesa but I wanna say to you all " Always keep your feet on the ground even if one day you are up, up, up there already in the music world".Remember that your talents are only being given to you by the Lord and one day, He will take this back. So, please don't waste it. Share this musical gift to many people who are fond of listening to good music.
On behalf of SPAS, we welcome you back anytime soon and good luck to more good music in the can , rain or shine hehehehehe !
Mabuhay po !
MORE POWER AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AS ALWAYS !
Sincerely,
TEACHER DIO
Posted by: TEACHER DIOCYL | February 24, 2006 05:56 PM
Just got infos from you here and if only I knew you were from Cebu , then I would have talked to you in our favorite dialect in town,hehehe. Oh, well---I would like to take this chance in thanking you all guys for being so humble and accomodating not only to us , teachers but also to all of our students in St. Peter the Apostle School yesterday during our Pearl Anniversary. It was our first time to invite band playing groups that's why tickes were sold on not a compulsory basis. Only the high school people were asked to buy simply because we did not know the kind of stuff you were preparing for the smaller kids. And, I must tell you that those present truly enjoyed you music. I knew some of your songs but I never thought it is from you. Ahhhhhh, magaling talaga ang mga Cebuanos, smile there !
Until now, majority of those who have watched the concert , still think of you. They are always saying you are the best among those who played good music before us that day , so to speak . Your humility paved the way for them to plant your goodness in their innocent hearts. Wow ! I must affirmed this because I was there watching all of you !
Many thanks for those picture takings and geeee --you were so photogenic because you all smiling unlike other bands who were obviously may ere sa ulo. No need to mention here for delikadesa but I wanna say to you all " Always keep your feet on the ground even if one day you are up, up, up there already in the music world".Remember that your talents are only being given to you by the Lord and one day, He will take this back. So, please don't waste it. Share this musical gift to many people who are fond of listening to good music.
On behalf of SPAS, we welcome you back anytime soon and good luck to more good music in the can , rain or shine hehehehehe !
Mabuhay po !
MORE POWER AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AS ALWAYS !
Sincerely,
TEACHER DIO
Posted by: TEACHER DIOCYL | February 24, 2006 05:58 PM
But one thing for sure --------CUESHE GROUP, is one of our promising bands to commend that will make the music field more alive !
Mark my word !
Keep up the good spirit to entertain music afficionados with your honest - to - goodness performance, young guys!
DAGHANG SALAMAT, HA ?
from,
SPAS COMMUNITY
Posted by: TEACHER DIOCYL | February 24, 2006 06:09 PM
speechless!
wish u luck!
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Posted by: shiela | March 22, 2006 09:30 AM
c maurice ni bana ni pet2x taga sambag 4 cge mi storya bahi nimo ni uncle hoven....kuyawa nimo oi keep it up...god bless to all ingna c ruben parente mi k ako lolo caballerro man sad
ingats u all!@!!!!
more pwer!!!!!!
Posted by: maurice librando | March 27, 2006 12:55 PM
at ang galing din ni kuya jhunjie, kuya mike, kuya jovan and kuya fritz...
mwah...
more power sa cueshe...
balik ulit kau dito sa zamboanga ha?
09185069352 ung no. ko... need help? i'm just a txt away from yuo guyz...
Posted by: leidee | April 13, 2006 09:21 AM
Cueshe, tnx for coming into my life ha? you made my world colorful... and satisfied...
luv u guyz...
Cueshe will last forever...
-leidee-
Posted by: leidee | April 13, 2006 09:31 AM
cueshé rocks, cueshéan rules!
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Posted by: mails | November 3, 2006 03:52 PM
alam niyo fan na fan ninyo ako..ganda ng boses niyo...gusto ko talaga yong mga kanta ninyo...astig kau...lage kaung top sa myx..astig talaga ang cebuano....katulad ko
i wish all the blessings that comes in ur band...more power to your band...
god bless u all...take care.....
Posted by: angeli | November 7, 2006 03:08 PM
Kaw talaga idol q sa inyong banda... alam moh nong kumanta k dto sa amin sa roxas city... capiz... hndi me mkapaniwala na maki2ta kta........ love u idol
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Posted by: ' - sherii mei - ' | March 28, 2007 11:50 PM
I LOVE YOU KUYA JAY
MWAHH!! MWAHH!!!
nakakabaliw ung mga songs nyo sana makagawa pa kayo ng maraming songs
CUEHE ROCKS!!!
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astig!!!
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