Hey Moonshine

Hey Moonshine is a Filipino rock band whose music is a fusion of southern rock, blues rock and rock n’ roll. Their songs talk about socially relevant issues like armed conflict, environmental degradation and the like.

Hey Moonshine
Background information
GenresSouthern rock, rock and roll, blues rock
Years active2016 to present
LabelsViva Records
MembersGian Sison - Vocals / Harmonicas

Angela Rivera - Backup Vocals Athena Mae - Backup Vocals / Guitars Bryan Gatmaitan - Guitars Aris Sison - Guitars Ton Gregorio - Guitars Carlo Ybanez - Bass Guitars

Shaun Hilario - Drums

Career

Formation and early career

Hey Moonshine was formed in 2016.[1] Guitarist Bryan Gatmaitan and vocalist Gian Sison met thru a common friend. They started out as a five-piece band with Carlo Ybanez on bass, Ton Gregorio on guitars and Shaun Hilario on drums.[2] They played for the very first stint was at the Concert at the Park in Rizal Park, Manila.[3] When Bryan Gatmaitan went to the US, Aris Sison was added to the band as a guitarist. The band then decided to expound on their southern, soulful sound by including two female back-up vocalists Angela Rivera and later on, Athena Mae.[4] Early in their career, they played in different local bars and several events such as the Fete De La Musique.[5] 

Signing with Viva Records

In September 2019, Hey Moonshine was signed under Viva Records.[6]  The band digitally released three of their songs under this label: We’ll Break This War, Do Voodoo and Peace Sign.[7]

We'll Break This War

After their signing with Viva Records, Hey Moonshine recorded a new version of We'll Break This War, which was launched in Alchemy Bistro Bar in Poblacion, Makati in October 2019.[8] In February 2020, the band released a music video for the song We’ll Break This War.[9] This was directed by award-winning Director Arvin Belarmino and featured veteran actors Raul Morit and Erlinda Villalobos and up and coming actors Coleen Perez and Bodson Lefoi Reyes.[10] The music video was launched at El Chante Manila in Poblacion, Makati in Metro Manila, Philippines.[11]

Song releases in 2020

Aside from We'll Break This War, Hey Moonshine released six other singles in 2020: Ilang Beses,[12] Astig Ka Dude,[13] Wicked Man,[14] Peace Riot, Mercy[15] and Ilang Beses (feat. Sheryn Regis)[16]

Members

The band is composed of professionals by day.[17] Bass Player Carlo Ybanez is a trial lawyer.[18] Backup vocalist Angela Rivera is a medical doctor.[19] Vocalist and Harmonica Player Gian Sison is a Chef.[20] Founder, songwriter and lead guitarist Bryan Gatmaitan is an engineer and so too is guitarist Aris Sison although both are no longer practicing and had chosen to concentrate on music.[21] Backup vocalist and guitarist Athena Mae is a journalist, drummer Shaun Hilario is a teacher while guitarist Ton Gregorio is a web designer.[22]

Some of the members are also veterans in the music scene. Bryan Gatmaitan played for Cynthia Alexander and Shaun was the drummer of Karl Roy.[23]

Other milestones

Wicked Man Brew

In June 2020, Manila based beer-maker Boondocks Brewery released a beer inspired by one of Hey Moonshine's songs, Wicked Man.[24] Wicked Man is made with locally sourced dalandan and further crafted with modified malts and hops from Kent, England.[25] Beer enthusiasts who reviewed the beer stated that it has a "slight banana aroma, low to medium bitterness with a hint of citrus"; and "upfront citrus aroma, nice color, good head, malty feel and dry finish".[26]

Collaboration with Sheryn Regis

In 2021, Hey Moonshine collaborated with Sheryn Regis, the Crystal Voice of Asia and released a song entitled Ilang Beses.[27] This song is a remake of Hey Moonshine's single Ilang Beses which they released early 2020 where the band reminded listeners that it doesn't matter how many times you fall, but the number of times you rise above.[28]

See also

References
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