The New Minstrels & Circus Band return for Valentine’s shows

MANILA, Philippines - The Circus Band and The New Minstrels Greatest Hits Reunion concert will be back for Valentine’s Day. The all-new and bigger presentation titled We Got The Love — The Greatest Hits Reunion will be held at the Plenary Hall of the Philippine International Convention Center on Feb. 13 and 14, and at the SMX Convention Center Davao, third level, SM Lanang Premier, Davao City on Feb. 15.

The New Minstrels and the Circus Band are legendary show bands that dominated the local entertainment circuit in the ’70s. Many members of these groups later made it big as solo acts.

Set to perform are Hajji Alejandro, Tillie Moreno, Pat Castillo, Jacqui Magno and Basil Valdez of the Circus Band and Louie Reyes, Ding Mercado, Joey Albert, Ray-An Fuentes, Chad Borja and Eugene Villaluz of the New Minstrels. Former Circus lead guitarist Rudy Lozano is the musical director.

Tickets are available at Ticketnet (with tel. no. 911-5555); SM Tickets, 470-2222; TicketWorld, 891-9999; PICC, 789-4734; and Viva Concerts, 687-7236.