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Date

Saturday, July 30, 2022 8:00 PM

Location

Aratani Theatre

Name

Reo Brothers of Tacloban

Description

Widely acknowledged as the Philippines' finest Beatle tribute band, the REO Brothers has astonished the music world with their phenomenal success shortly after breaking into Manila’s music scene when their hometown of Tacloban was ravaged by Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) in November 2013.

The REO Brothers started, originally, with 4 real-life siblings in 2006 using hand-me-down guitars and a crude homemade drum to form a rock and roll band to help their large family of 11 with day-to-day needs. Their shared passion for music enabled the band to eventually establish a good demand for their services as performers which became a vital lifeline for the family’s livelihood. The devastation of Tacloban and the consequent loss of income from performances, however, forced the band and the family to evacuate to Manila for survival. Their incredible talent was quickly discovered and a one-time gig in a music lounge, two weeks after their arrival, led to a national TV appearance within a month, which made them overnight sensations in Manila’s active social circles! Because of social media, their reputation as talented Tacloban survivors led to local and overseas fund-raising concerts organized by charitable groups, as well as entertainment promoters always looking for fresh talents to showcase.

Over the next few years, the band did extensive performances around the country, cut a record album, and traveled overseas to admire audiences eager to watch them perform “live.” The REO Brothers are: Reno Evasco Otic, 32; Ron joseph Evasco Otic, 29; Raymart Evasco Otic, 27; and Ralph Evasco Otic, 25. Their youngest brother, Roy Mark Evasco Otic, 22, has joined the band to play the keyboard and share in vocal harmonies. Formerly just a practice player, Roy Mark has moved up to the high professional standards the group is known for. With Roy Mark on the keyboard and vocals, the band has been able to expand into musical numbers with much more sophisticated vocal and instrumental arrangements. As 5 real siblings performing separate instruments, the band is a unique phenomenon. There is no other real brothers group like them in Manila or anywhere, except the very successful Osmond Brothers of the 70s. That, in itself, has become an attraction to concertgoers!

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