MANILA, Philippines — Internet sensation Gigi de Lana and the Gigi Vibes will be singing more than romantic ballads when the band stages its post-Valentine concert at The Theatre at Solaire a few days after Valentine's Day.
When asked if she would go solo like other artists who left their bands as lead vocalists, Gigi emphatically said no.
"I am not a solo artist and Gigi Vibes is not a backup band. Our band and bond is very strong," said the Star Magic Talent and Rise Studio artist.
"You'll see what I mean when you get to witness all the behind-the-scenes and antics we do as a group. It's all captured in the many episodes we've recorded on Gigi Vibes TV," she added.
Gigi de Lana, is from her real name, Gidget dela Llana, while Gigi Vibes came about as a name that finally stuck after naming their group with several names that didn't work, including their very first group label, "Soul Bend."
"The reason why we meld well as a band is because we are not guided by restrictions when compared to others who only perform in the same single genre. We've been together for over a decade now, and we saw through all our struggles. We get a natural high performing together."
The Gigi Vibes is composed of Jon Cruz (keyboards), Jake Manalo (bass), Julius Traqueña (guitar) and Romeo Marquez (drums). "G Rules" is the band's follow-up concert after their successful "Domination" show that toured Manila, the Middle East and the United States last year.