Artist description An American of Philippine ancestry. Who grew up listening to a wide variety of music. Born in the 60's and raised in the Philippines in the 70's and 80's. Immigrated to the US in the late 80's. Presently serving in the US Navy.

Music Style Folk/Folk Rock

Musical Influences Woodie Guthrie, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, REM, U2, Tracy Chapman, Heber Bartolome, Freddie Aguilar

Similar Artists Woodie Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, REM, Eagles, Heber Bartolome, Freddie Aguilar

Artist History In February 1999 after coming from the Philippines to bury my mother. I was not getting a lot of sleep. One night I got out of bed an hour past midnight. I had words in my head inspired by news on TV regarding then Pres. Estrada of the Philippines. It said of a plan to amend the Constitution of the Philippines. Also about a group led by Former President Corazon Aquino and Cardinal Sin to oppose such a move. So I went out of our room into the staircase and wrote down the lyrics on a notebook that I always carried. Later on I transferred it to my dayrunner. In November of that year I got transferred to Diego Garcia. There I met a Manila band member who is a singer composer. I showed him the verse. He said that I have a knack for telling a story. Then he said that he will put music to the lyrics. A week later I went home to Washington for vacation this was in March 2000. While home my wife's cousin gave me an acoustic electric guitar. I brought the guitar back to Diego Garcia. The whole time continued to write verses, whether I was on a plane or waiting in the airport. By May of 2000, I have not heard from my friend regarding the song. So one night I decided to put music to my verses myself. I started with the lyrics I gave to my friend. Then followed up with several more songs. Including a song that I wrote for my wife. Which I sang on the phone into the answering machine one night when I called and she was at work. The following month a new Manila band was on island. They played rock and pop standards meaning not Top 40 and dance music. I asked them if I could sing my song during one of their sets. Since by that point we were friends. And they have a part in their last set to invite a member of the audience to participate. They agreed to my request. I have not stopped singing my songs ever since.

Group Members Nathaniel Savella Ramirez-Acoustic Guitar,Vocals Joel Martin-Slide guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards and Bass Guitar, Drums

Instruments 6 String Acoustic Electric Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Electric Bass

Albums Alay sa Pilipino-EP, Pag-ibig sa ama at sa INAngbayan na Sakdal awa

Location Quezon City, Metro Manila - Philippines

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