My Gig Girl Diary with Callalily

Reminisce the Moments with CALLALILY
Ronaele De Dios

 at Jack TV Event, Metrowalk

CALLALILY?

No they're not the flower,
that was  named after a Greek word "Calla" which means beautiful,

but YES they make beautiful songs.

They're also not associated with Hera-the Greek goddess,

but YES they performed like Greek gods on stage.

They don't depict Virgin Mary that symbolizes purity,

but YES they showcase the purity of their talents and skills.

and YES! They flourish like the blossoms in the garden.

with Kean Cipriano

Callalily is an OPM band that blooms like a flower in the music scene. They showcases the purity of their passion and admiration in music. The band is currently composed of Kean Cirpriano (Vocalist), Aaron Ricafrente (Bassist) , Lem Belaro (Drummer) and Nathan Reyes (Guitarist). The past members of the band was Ken Tiongson and  the notable former members were Alden Acosta and Tatsi Jamnague.

with Tatsi Jamnague

The band was a pop rock band formed in 2006, they are 15 years now in the music industry and they still keep on serenading their listeners and fans (Callalista) with their alluring songs such as: Reserba, Bitter Song, Ex, Magbalik, Stars, Pasan, Sanctuary, Insane and many  more.

with Aaron Ricafrente

Along with their blooming journey in the industry they already received different achievements and they were able to create 5 amazing albums like: Destination XYZ (2006), Fisheye (2008), Callalily (2009), Flower Power (2012) and Greetings from Callalily (2015). Until now the group is still one of the most appealing band in the industry and they are still performing in different live events or gigs.

with Lem Balero 

My Callalista Story...

While I was on my path in searching the live performances of their brother band-6Cyclemind, I met Kuya Alden Acosta, my classmate was his neighbor during that time and he was the one who introduced us to the Acosta family. We (my best friend) go to Kuya Alden's house everyday looking forward to talk to him and share things about music and bands, this was the start of my Callalista story.

I started following Callalily in 2007 when Kuya Alden Acosta took us in their gigs at Greenhills, San Juan and Highway Hills, Mandaluyong (the band got 2 events during that day and we are with the Acosta Family), that marks my second gig in my entire fan girl life. I didn't expect that I will meet other fans (Callalista and Minders) in the events and we exchanged contact numbers. That was the day, that it feels like I found my happiness in life and that is to become an avid fanatic of the Rock n'Roll world. Thanks to Kuya Alden for bringing us in those events and thank to Callalily for inspiring us (Callalilista).

with Alden Acosta

I can only clearly remember my first gig (with 6Cyclemind) and my second gig (with Callalily), I actually have a notebook before where I jut down my gig experiences when I was in high school, but I wasn't able to continue doing it during my college days and working days.

at Metrowalk during Jack TV Event

I really never thought that I will become a fan girl of the different OPM bands after that second gig (with callalily) and I've been following them for 14 years now.  Through the years of my exploration in the OPM Band world, I didn't expect that this was a diverse industry where you can encounter many other bands and artist that will also influence and inspire people.

at STI with Redlines Production

Second Listers Day at SM North

In my 14 years of being a fan girl of the OPM Bands, thirteen years of it was spared being a Callalista. I had so many unforgettable moments with the band and I always enjoy attending their gigs and listers day(s). Listers day- was a day for Callalistas to get together with the Callalily band and that's the chance of the fans to know more things about the band. I actually want to share many more stories and experiences with Callalily, but this acknowledgement blog is not enough to elaborate them all.

at Conchos Sigsig with @kean

Last time, February 3,2020, I attended the radio guesting of the band and I felt very emotional when they mention that they're already 15 years now. I couldn't stop not to get teary because I remember all my great experiences with the bands and couldn't imagine, that my effort as a fan was paid off because until now the band is still not tired of sharing their music to us (listeners/Callalistas).I really wish that the band will never end because like the lyrics in their song, MAGBALIK: "Tulad ng mundong hindi tumitigal sa pag-ikot, pag-ibig di mapapagod. Tulad ng ilog na hindi tumitigil sa pag-agos, pag-ibig di matatapos". WE, their fans will also never stop loving and supporting them until their FINAL SONG.

Thank you so much CALLALILY! 

For Callalily's Gig Schedules:
Facebook: Callalily Music
Instagram: @callalilymusic

For Booking:
Contact: Sindikato Management - 0917-125-2211

Callalily at RX Concert Series

Published: February 12, 2020
Updated: February 14, 2020