Choy Marasigan

About

Clubhouse is an independent, four-man local band from the Philippines, promoting OPM Pop/Rock genre of music in the metro. Composed of: Choy Marasigan - lead vocals/rhythm guitars Yam Encarnacion - bass/background vocals Yoda Yadao - lead guitars Nate Avante - drums Clubhouse has released an Extended Play Album entitled, “C#7” under Hapijoey Recording Studio in Manila. This was launched at Black Kings Bar in West Avenue, Quezon City last December 13, 2014. This E.P. Album is composed of 7 tracks including their single, “Mundo” which was also debuted on a radio guesting at Pinas FM (95.5) last July 16, 2015. The band started in 2005 by four teenagers from Antipolo City. Composed of Choy Marasigan (lead vocals/rhythm guitars), Tovi Fermindoza (drums/background vocals), Tap Reyes (bass/additional vocals) and Kerr Guitche (lead guitars). The band name was derived from their subdivision’s “Clubhouse” where they had their first gig. They’ve been active on regular weekend gigs plus winning numbers of band competitions. In 2009, Fermindoza migrated in the United States. He was replaced by Marasigan’s high school classmate, G Lopez (drums). After a few months, they have decided to call it quits and disband as they enter college so they can focus on school works. In 2014, Marasigan decided to activate the band again. This time, Encarnacion replacing Reyes on bass and Yadao replacing Guitche on lead guitars. In August 2015, Avante replaced Lopez on drums. The band has been active since then. Playing in different productions, events and radio guesting. As of now, the band is trying to focus on recording their second E.P. Album which they planned to release this 2016.