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Filipino-American band +/- {Plus/Minus} is playing for the first time in the Singapore. Based in NYC, +/- {Plus/Minus} was originally conceived in 2001 as a vehicle for the songs of Versus guitarist James Baluyut, but the act quickly evolved into a full-fledged band, with the addition of fellow Versus guitarist/vocalist Patrick Ramos and drummer Chris Deaner. Their sound is a layering of wistful pop with dynamic and complex arrangements and fusing rich, dense guitar sounds with polyrhythms drummed, strummed and programmed.
With their fourth album, X’s On Your Eyes, James Baluyut, Patrick Ramos & Chris Deaner haven’t dumbed down their approach, but they’ve slowed it just a wink (or slowed it long enough for a wink and a smile). Handclaps, warm vocal harmonies and rhythms you can tap your toe to without hurting yourself. The results are sublime, an engaging and catchy pop record better than anything the band has ever done. Maybe it’s the rash of marriages and children that came since the last record was finished. Maybe it’s James Baluyut's many late nights belting out the ballads of the 1970's at his local karaoke bar. Maybe it’s drummer Deaner’s increased role in the album’s composition following his touring as Kelly Clarkson’s drummer. Maybe it’s hearing Ramos’ soaring vocal from Let’s Build A Fire’s “For You” in a placement over David Caruso’s histrionics on CSI: Miami last year. Maybe it’s just a matter of maturity and the changing nature of things. In any case, this is a band still bristling with excitement, but a more inclusive, kinder sort. There’s still plenty, like Baluyut’s lead single “Snowblind” and Ramos’ companion “Subdued,” to captivate their core fanbase and a whole lot more for new fans to put their arms around.
+/- {Plus/Minus} will be hitting Singapore after an ELEVEN (!!!) night date in Japan in support of their latest album.
+/- {PLUS/MINUS}
w/ Amateur Takes Control (SG)
Date: Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009
Doors open: 7:30pm
Venue: HOME Club, The Riverwalk, B1-01/06 20, Upper Circular Road, Singapore 058416
Tickets: S$40 (Includes 2 Standard Drinks) Available for purchase online from KittyWu Records http://www.kittywurecords.com/plusminussg.html
If you're heading back to Manila in December, they'll also be playing at Magnet@High Street on 19 December 2009. The Manila gig is organised by our pinoy friends Kindassault Records.
+/- {plus/minus} is also playing Teenbeat Night 09 in Brooklyn NYC with Versus, and coming all the way from the Philippines, indie rockers Ciudad.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=153417329882&ref=mf
Here are a couple of articles from last year when +/- {plus/minus} played a couple of shows in Manila.
http://www.clickthecity.com/music/?p=4015
http://www.philstar.com/article.aspx?articleid=412707
http://projectmanila.com/blog/?p=301
Get your tickets now. A night not to be missed!
http://www.kittywurecords.com/plusminussg.html
