Artist description Hard Rock/Alternative Metal Band. Basement 31 are inspired to compose their songs from experiences, issues that they have encountered including social, psycological and racial issues, and express what others are intimidated to even say and prove their point. "Artists should enjoy, express and show their talents..." --- in B31’s interpretation, ‘...we are jamming, having fun, writing songs and see no boundaries on music experimentation, and delivering our message....’; this band has what it takes to be out there in the New York/New Jersey music scene right now. Electrifying performance, sounds, harmony, unity, tightness, etc are the best quality that they share.

Music Style Alternative Metal

Musical Influences Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Tool, Def Tones, Pearl Jam, RATM, U2, RHCP, M. Manson, James Taylor, Ministry and John Lennon.

Similar Artists ....er......ahhh... maybe.... JUST LISTEN TO THE OUR MUSIC, DAMMIT'!

Artist History Basement 31 formed late summer of '97. They started playing around the New York and Jersey club circuit with all original songs. Then the band released a full length debut album in February 2000 entitled "....it doesn't matter...!" March 2000, drummer Maria Alonzo joined the band. Early 2001, Basement 31 started recording their second album in Long Island, NY. By May of the same year, bassist John Sayson joined the band. Currently, Basement 31 is playing actively in NY/NJ club circuit and finishing up their up-n-coming second CD.

Group Members Goldie Masaoy (Vocals), John Sayson (Bass/Backup Vocals), Maria Alonzo (Drums) and R. Paayas (Guitars).

Instruments Vocals, Bass, Drums and Guitars.

Albums 09/98: Basement 31 6-Song Cassette Demo 02/00: Debut Album

Press Reviews [1]Rock In A Tight Place Magazine - January 1998, Featured and Voted as 1997 Most Improved Band. [2]AQUARIAN/East Coast Rocker Magazine - March 1998, Featured and Reviewed by Jane Jubillee. [3]Phil-Indie Newspaper - November 1999, B31 in the news, “Pinoys Rock In New York.” [4]www.PhilMusic.com - December 1999 Update, “Emerging From the basement – Basement 31.” [5]www.pinoyhouse.com - January 2000 Update, “Emerging From the basement – Basement 31.” [6]www.planetfilipino.com - January 2000 Update, “Emerging From the basement – Basement 31.” [7]Bamboo Girl New York Zine, Brown Sugar Magazine and Basura Chicago Magazine – "The Basement 31 Story" February and March 2000 Issues. [8]www.egroups.com/list/fil-ammusic – Mailing list members voted Basement 31 as “The Best Filipino Act in The East Coast”, January 2000.

Location Hillside, New Jersey - USA

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