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Celebrate the Pop Anthems – is 2nd Anthem’s motto. Formed in 2009, 2nd Anthem is comprised of seasoned traveling café musicians and vocalists. They gathered their experiences together in handpicking songs to create a wide repertoire that appeals to the Asian region. Secondly, It is their desire to bring back the radio anthems and hits that have been missed by the audiences in café’s and bars. In a set, 2nd Anthem will occasionally throw in forgotten hits from the likes of Roxette, Color Me Badd, Ace of Base, NKOTB, A-ha, Swing Out Sister, Amy Grant, Nena and many more.
Current Song Highlights are from Lady GaGa, Pitbull, Katy Perry, LMFAO, David Guetta, Jennifer Lopez, Bruno Mars, Adele, Beyonce to name a few and they constantly building a strong repertoire from the current radio charts.
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The Members
AYU – vocals
Influences : Alanis Morisette, The Cranberries, Oasis, Nirvana, Radiohead
Genre : Rock, Alternative
Worked with : AB Three, Slank, Indonesian Idol, Shanty, Opening Act for Slank (1998)
Band History : Columbian Latin Band (2004), Asia One (2004), Jogadanz (2005), B-Party (2006), Asia Reforms (2007)
Educational Attainment : Academy Secretary of Widya Mandala, Surabaya
DHILA – vocals
Influences : Celine Dion, Whitney Houston
Genre : Pop & Pop Rock
Discography : Merah Delima, Cincin Kembar, (Asli Group) (1998), Vocals with Reynold Panggabean (2008-2009)
Appearances :
- Sinetron : Pilar-Pilar Kecil (SCTV), Mambo (SCTV)
- Advertisements : TELKOM (Layanan Masyarakat), Pucelle Splash Cologne, Kacang Garuda, Mesin Cuci LG
- Print : Look Of The Month ‘N Year (Look Magazine)
Performed with : Delon, Bella Shapira, Rebeca, Julia Perez (all backing vocals)
Band History : Casual (2005), Genic (2006-2009)
Educational Attainment : Public Relations (D3)
DAVE – vocals
Influences : Eric Bennet, Michael Buble, Justin Timberlake
Genre : RnB, Pop
Band History : Platinum Band, Escape, Biru, Jogadanz, OP Band
Attended : PETRA University, Surabaya
EDUARD – guitars
Gear : Fender Deluxe Custom Stratocaster Guitar, LTD H-100, FM Guitar, Boss GT-10 Guitar Effects Processor, ARAM Acoustic Electric Guitar, MIPRO ACT 707S Wireless System
Influences : Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi)
Genre : Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues, New Wave
Other Musical Skills : Bass, Drums, & Keyboards
Band History : Earthrise Philippines (2002), Swerve Philippines (2004), Casual (2005), Genic (2005), Nemo (2006)
Discography : “Seribu Kali Lagi” with Nemo Band
Schools attended : Bina Nusantara University
ZACKEY – bass
Gear : Alembic Epic Series, Boss GT-6B Bass Effects Processor.
Influences : John Patituci, Jacko Pastorius, Louis Johnson, Victor W, Steve Bailey
Genre : Funk, Rock, Latin
Other Musical Skills : Guitar, Harmonica, Conga
Awards : Best Bassist (Festival Antar Fakultas UNPAD 1997
Discography : Dimanesi (2003), Two Tone FOD (2000)
Worked / Appeared with : Marcel, Warna, Shanty, Kris Dayanti, Titi DJ, Arif TOFU, Rita Efendi, Hentriesa, Harry Roesli, Mico Protonema, Andi Rif/, Rika
Band History : Potato Chip Band 1995, Innnuendo 1997, Hit Blower (UNPAD Big Band) 1998, New Fresh 2000, Dimensi 2002, Asia Reforms 2004-present
Educational Attainment : AMD Sastra Perancis UNPAD
ARIE – drums
Gear : Mapex Black Panther Snare, Zildjian & Paiste, Cymbals, Pearl Double pedal
Influences : Aksan Syuman, Roger Taylor(Duran Duran)
Genre : Rock, Funk, New wave
Other Musical Skills : Bass, Guitar
Band History : Reunion band (1999-2001) , Cordova Band (2001-2002), Funky Kopral (2002), Ariyo Wahab, Mozza etc. (2003-2004), Warna Warni (2004-2009)
Major Gigs : Hugos Club Surabaya – Jogja – Semarang, Hardrock Cafe Jakarta, Hardrock Cafe Singapore, Borneo Balikpapan, Dejavu Samarinda, Flame Cafe Malang, Botol Cafe Makasar, Colors Café Surabaya & Makasar, Liquid & Retro Café Makasasar
Educational Attainment : Bina Nusantara University
IMANK – Keyboards (not in picture)
Gear : Korg X50, Synthesizer, Roland AX synth (keytar), M-Audio Axiom (keyboard controller), M-Audio Fast Track (converter) Yamaha PSR or 700 (keyboard)
Influences : Mozart, Jordan Rudess, David Foster, John Lord, Keith Emerson
Genre : Rock, Blues, Soul, RnB, Fusion
Other Musical Skills : Guitar
Discography : Firman R. Pirsow (Makassar, Maret 1983)
Band History : Legend Band (Makassar), Fresh Colour (Bali), Soundclip (Bandung), Sarara (Jakarta), Sembilan Band (Jakarta), After Nine (Jakarta)
Musical Training : Yamaha Music (basic piano), Trinity Music (harmonic chords), Farabi Music
GIG LIST
(current)
Paulaner Brauhaus, Hotel Indonesia – Kempinski : 2010 – present
Sun City Lounge, LTC Glodok – Jakarta : 2010 – present
Score Jakarta : June 2009 – present
Stix, Parklane Jakarta : April 2012 – present
Fourties Kemang : May 2012 – present
Hard Rock Café Jakarta
Pisa Café Menteng : June – August 2009
Fame Station Bandung : June – November 2009
Kamasutra Jakarta – January 2010
MU Café & Bar Jakarta
Manhattan, Hotel Borobudur
PT. Abhimata Citra Abadi 20th Anniversary, Manchester United Café Jakarta, 23 December 2009
Gran Melia Hotel Jakarta’s New Year’s Eve 2010 (with Yovie & Nuno)
Valbury Annual Gathering, Four Season’s Hotel Ballroom, 16 March 2010
Goes To Hollywood, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Staff Party, November 2010
Groovy at 114, The Philippine Independence Day Dance Party at the Millenium Hotel Ballroom Jakarta
