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Sheila Barrios @ Earl Nite’s Thank You gig in Plazuela de Iloilo

As Ilonggo pop-rock singer, Earl Nite who recently stir the Ilonggo music scene with his catchy English single “Hello” and had a head-turning promotion in GMA 7’s Master Showman a few months ago recently staged a successful Thank You at Padi’s Point last April 16, 2011. The sizzling hot disco bar at the newly-opened mall Plazuela de Iloilo was flocked with guests and music lovers, all are certified admirers of Earl Nite. The event started at around 8PM with the live performance of Sheila Barrios who popularize local Ilonggo smash hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” These songs are somehow dominating the FM radio airplay and a lot of Ilonggos are starting to love their own music through her songs. Then Sheila’s third and final song of the evening is an inspiring collaboration with Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew entitled “Padayon” which tackles about life and faith different from her early sad ballad singles. “Padayon” is expected to be Sheila’s next single release exclusively at Campus Radio 93.5 and Campus Radio Bacolod where she’s the only exclusive Ilonggo female singer promoted by these two sister stations. The audience finally got to hear the voice behind these inspiring songs that mesmerized radio listeners since last year. Sheila also thanked the audience and everyone who supported her and the rising Ilonggo music artists of this generation. The once humble and shy girl is now unexpectedly enjoying her passion for music or Ilonggo music in particular.

Later at the event, Sheila finally proved herself as an Ilonggo music artist and a certified “Ilonggo Pop Songstress” as she was given a plaque of recognition as the “Best Ilonggo Popstar of the Year” together with Earl Nite courtesy of Iloilo City Councilor David Jamora. For her, this is an overwhelming honor and pride amid her humble beginning as a local indie music artist last year. This coming May, Sheila will be celebrating her one year in the local music scene since she released and recorded her first single “Ginpalangga.” The award is an addition to her early feat as one of the nominees for “Best Female Artists” of the 2010 Ilonggo Music Awards (IMA) by ABS-CBN Iloilo and MOR 91.1. Other guest Ilonggo artists and performers are IMA Best Hiphop Group Southsyd Souljaz, Jewels Band composed of young kids who are great singers from the province of Antique, Kreonz Band and a lot more.

Earl Nite sold souvenir items, T-shirts and promoted her own EP Album CD during the event. Former Pinoy Dream Academy Ilonggo scholar Emman Abatayo was the official videographer/photographer of the event. The event turned exciting as Earl Nite captured the heart of the audience when he performed his original songs from his EP Album. Check out Earl Nite at facebook.com and his songs at youtube.com.