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Small Time Only Promotions SMALL TIME TODAY, BIG TIME TOMORROW! They need not shed big bucks anymore to see their favorite top local bands in the flesh.

Small Time Only Promotions (STOP) is a promotional outfit from the City of Golden Friendship -- Cagayan de Oro -- situated in the southern part of the Philippine Archipelago, that was conceived on November 4, 2008 through the innovative minds of Kokong Ska, Jezrel, Mike, Francis, Leroy, and Marion, or better known as the Small Timers. The whole idea of the STOP movement is to give music lovers a v

enue where they can enjoy listening to live acts for a cheap price, and more importantly, without sacrificing the quality of music involved. The group also aims to give underground artists a chance to strut their stuff and promote their music through the different gatherings. It is only fitting that both sides work hand in hand to give gig-goers a total entertainment that will surely tickle their musical sensibilities and will leave them wanting for more. Another important agenda that STOP advocates is to educate the people via music, specifically the youth, to be more socially active and be responsible enough for the nation's well-being. Safeguarding all the rights of every citizen whatever it takes is a top priority. The Chinese philosopher Laozi once said: "A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step," and STOP strongly believe that their little steps can go a long way. Small time today, big time tomorrow. Small Timers:
Kokong Ska
Jezrel
Mike
Francis
Leroy
Marion

It’s that time of the year once again! 🖤
02/11/2024

It’s that time of the year once again! 🖤

Congratulations to Corridor Music Group, Indie CDO, and Eggmen Productions for the awesome shows you produced over the w...
23/10/2024

Congratulations to Corridor Music Group, Indie CDO, and Eggmen Productions for the awesome shows you produced over the weekend! 👏🎉

The CDO music scene is alive and well! 🍻

The CDO music scene is alive and kicking! 🤘Eggmen Productions 🫡Corridor Music Group 🫡Indie CDO 🫡
15/10/2024

The CDO music scene is alive and kicking! 🤘

Eggmen Productions 🫡
Corridor Music Group 🫡
Indie CDO 🫡

To add:These three are some of the nicest people. Truly legends in the underground music scene. 🫡
06/10/2024

To add:

These three are some of the nicest people. Truly legends in the underground music scene. 🫡

Two weeks to go before the much anticipated CMG Homecoming Show takes place but before that eventful day, we would like to give homage to these three individuals, who without them, this whole CMG thing would not have existed in the first place.

Back in 2004, these three visionaries, Rage Fajardo, Joemar Calixto, and Jay-R Calixto, conceptualized the idea of connecting the local underground music scenes of both CDO and Iligan. While Iligan already had an established Defiance Network underground outfit, CDO had nothing. Since both cities were strategically connected via the CDO-Iligan Corridor Highway System, the name “Corridor” became the perfect fit. Hence, Corridor Music Group came into existence in 2004. Throughout the years, CDO’s CMG and Iligan’s Defiance Network have become brothers in arms and have helped launched the musical careers of underground bands in their respective cities.

Incidentally, the three are also members of seminal bands. Rage is part of Kill Mickey (aka Kill Micky Mouse) from Iligan while the Calixto brothers are 2/5 of the band Story of My Scab from CDO. Though these three are no longer active in the local scene and have moved on to greener pastures, they will always remain as the pillars of CMG.

☠️☠️☠️

Reydel Notario Fajardo
Joe Calixto
Jay-R Calixto




40 artists playing simultaneously in 4 different venues in 1 day!!!All these will happen this June 29th, Saturday, here ...
25/06/2024

40 artists playing simultaneously in 4 different venues in 1 day!!!

All these will happen this June 29th, Saturday, here in Cagayan de Oro City as CDO will host its first-ever Fête de la Musique Cagayan de Oro. What’s even better is you can jump from different venues since all these are FREE ADMISSION! Yup, no door charge!

Please check the posters for the stages/venues.

Please tell all your loved one and friends! See you! 🎶🎵

16/06/2024

The latest bangin’ track from CDO’s pride, Cyber Band! 🔥

OroKru all day!!! 🔥🔥🔥
02/06/2024

OroKru all day!!! 🔥🔥🔥

A musical genius way ahead of his time.Rest in peace, Rotsanjani Mojica 🖤
15/05/2024

A musical genius way ahead of his time.

Rest in peace, Rotsanjani Mojica 🖤

We strongly condemn the violent and cowardly act of senselessly killing musician, Ras Orly!This is not only a big setbac...
20/04/2024

We strongly condemn the violent and cowardly act of senselessly killing musician, Ras Orly!

This is not only a big setback in the pursuit of pushing forward the music of Mindanao but a deplorable act that should be punished with the full extent of the law!

May his music live in our hearts forever.

Rest in Power, Brother Orly! ✊✊✊

Probably the first rockstars of Cagayan de Oro City, the U235 band. The Tamparong brothers circa 1967.Photo from Vanessa...
19/04/2024

Probably the first rockstars of Cagayan de Oro City, the U235 band. The Tamparong brothers circa 1967.

Photo from Vanessa Tamparong.

7 sins of a bad amateur bandBy DLS Pineda (The Philippine Star)January 19, 2013MANILA, Philippines - Bad amateur bands —...
07/04/2024

7 sins of a bad amateur band
By DLS Pineda (The Philippine Star)
January 19, 2013

MANILA, Philippines - Bad amateur bands — there’s no escaping them. While there are some amateur bands that I’d travel miles for, there are some that I wish I never heard or heard of. Correction: there are many of them.

For two weeks, I have assigned myself to listen to more amateur bands than my eardrums would allow me to. I’ve dutifully kept myself in a rehearsal studio somewhere in the metro and have gone fulltime as its sound technician and manager. In my stay there, I’ve noticed some quirks that are sure to send any amateur band to the depths of music oblivion:

1. Bad amateur bands (or some of its members) come in late. I don’t know if it has something to do with overinflated egos, but it’s quite noticeable: The later the band arrives for their rehearsal hours, the more utterly bleh their music is. Perhaps, a more sound explanation would be that less time practicing means less time improving.

2. Bad amateur bands don’t know how to use amplifiers. First, they plug their instruments in while the amplifier’s still on. Not only does this cause the popping sound, it also tears the speaker’s membrane (little by little). Then, bad amateur bands arrange the k***s like they were switches in the 1989 Prince of Persia videogame.

Each amplifier is different and each setting is different. Mix your equalizer each time you plug in. And finally, know the difference between “volume” and “gain.” They both increase/decrease the loudness of your instrument, but there is a crucial difference between the two. Study them.

3. Bad amateur bands rely only on one or two skillful members. The rest are just extras. I heard an amateur band sound like crap for its first 20 minutes. But when their Hendrix-esque lead guitarist came in, their rehearsal was saved. While the lead guitarist played well, the others still sounded out of tune and out of tempo.

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A band is a band for a reason. Bands with superstars didn’t make it without their bandmates. Eric Clapton had Cream, John Mayer had the John Mayer Trio, and The Beatles had each other. Don’t be scared to tell your bandmate off, or in worse cases, eject an incompetent and unprofessional one.

4. Bad amateur bands don’t know the difference between “influences” and “references.” A lot of amateur bands these days sound like the bands they cover. It’s okay to cover songs every once in awhile. That’s also some form of practice. But to sound exactly the same as any old band takes the meat away. Your “influences” should say something about your music; your “references” keep you stuck in the limbo of being only a cover or tribute band.

5. Bad amateur bands don’t know what sound checks are for, except to hook their listeners to some badass riff with no follow-up. Bad amateur bands are composed of divas. They all try to level up on one another by making their instruments stand out more than their bandmates’ instruments. We’ve heard it said again and again: “They’re good, but I can’t hear the vocals ‘cause of the drummer (or the guitarist, or the bassist, etc.).”

In the absence of a sound technician, have someone in the crowd tell you whether your mix is balanced or not. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help. Besides, the goal is to play music — not to deafen the crowd.

6. Bad amateur bands have no high ambitions. In Sting’s autobiography, he kept on recounting how there was always a bigger purpose to his playing. It was never “just for the music.” It was always about some sublime, lofty ambition of becoming one of the world’s best musicians. The feeling was so strong that even in his dire jobless poverty, he kept on playing in small bars and even theater acts. He even moved from his hometown in provincial Newcastle to London because he felt the opportunity waited for him there. All he had back then was his now-ex-wife, his firstborn, and his car.

While the Philippine music scene is nowhere near the fired-up British music industry, it seems that our amateur bands are suffering some sort of melancholia. Chin up. There’s still hope for us: amateurs turn pros, and pros give way to the new. We’re all in the same ship.

Don’t just play for the fame or the feel of it. Play because you’re the best there is and the best there’ll ever be.

Source: https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/supreme/2013/01/19/898483/7-sins-bad-amateur-band

See you this 2024 for the rise of the Phoenix! 🔥
23/12/2023

See you this 2024 for the rise of the Phoenix! 🔥

Music is our weapon of choice! ✊️
03/10/2023

Music is our weapon of choice! ✊️

How's everyone doing? Hope all is well!Remember these events? We are excited to announce that we are finally making a co...
27/06/2023

How's everyone doing? Hope all is well!

Remember these events? We are excited to announce that we are finally making a comeback of producing quality rock shows.

Please stay tuned for Gurl 3. More details to follow in the coming weeks. ☺️

29/11/2022

Just in case you missed this, Gasulina is up!!!

24/04/2018

The Siargao warriors!

Clean up drive at Santa Fe. Our S.E.A. Patrollers and Philippine Deep Boardriders Club framed together for an Earth Day Celebration! Thank you everyone!



25/01/2018
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24/12/2015

Happy holidays! Cheers and more beers!

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