JabbaWockeeZ, “America’s Best Dance Crew”, and Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas will join Martin Nievara in Gary Valenciano’s 25th anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.
The best of the Filipino American community are coming together to celebrate Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano’s 25th anniversary in showbiz at the new and prestigious Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, located next to the Staples Center.
Allan Pineda, best known as Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas, a top performing pop/hip-hop quartet worldwide. Apl revolutionized Filipino presence in the American music industry when he composed, performed and included Tagalog in the Black Eyed Peas’ albums, such as the popular dance song, “Bebot”.
The JabbaWockeeZ are best known for their recent victory as “America’s Best Dance Crew”, on the very popular dance reality TV series on MTV, hosted by American Idol’s Randy Jackson. Three of the six members of the Jabbawockeez who appeared on MTV’s high rated national TV competition are Filipinos: Rynan Paguio, Phil Tayag and Chris Gatdula. The three will be doing a special guest performance for Gary V’s show along with their fellow JabbaWockeeZ members. Prior to their victory on Randy Jackson’s “America’s Best Dance Crew”, the group also performed and competed on “America’s Got Talent.” Most popular among the youth across America, the JabbaWockeeZ are recognized for their unique style of dance and the marionette masks they wear while performing.
Martin Nievera, a fellow musical performer, and one of Gary V’s best friends who moved from the Philippines to America to try out the American music scene in Las Vegas, will also be a special guest at Gary V’s anniversary celebrations.
After his concert on June 7 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera and the JabbaWockeeZ will perform up north at the Stockton Arena on June 13.
Gary’s 25th Anniversary American tour is presented by Alas Cargo, Tribune USA, SM Realtors, Home Sweet Home Improvement Inc., Styleshoppe and State Farm Insurance®. Major Sponsors of the tour are PH Care, Mami King, Philippine Fiesta, Philippine Headlines, My Wedding Expressions, Sheraton and ASAP Live of ABS-CBN and Western Union. Minor Sponsors include Smart Pinoy Load, La Salle Alumni Association, Dr. Maria Ava Vega, DDS, and CH Premier Jewelers. Media and Marketing Sponsors are Balita Media, CarouselPinoy.com, LocalFilipino.com, MyGringos, Fiesta Filipina and Philippine Headlines. B&B Management, All Access Promotions and Kewlit Co Productions are the forces that proudly stand behind Gary’s milestone celebrations at the prestigious venues.
Gary will perform with sons Paolo and Gabriel together with Jason and Joshua Zamora and Mico Aytona, his band Powerplay and musical director Mon Faustino, and very special guests Martin Nievera, Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas and The JabbaWockeeZ. For tickets call toll free: 1(888) 937-1998 or log on to www.AllAccessConcerts.com