A solid group of band players, THE BREW has been performing their own brand of rock music in and around bars and bistros in the Metro since 2000. Composed of Ryan ‘Doc’ Urbino (vocals, guitar), Jody Salas (vocals, bass), Randy ‘Padz’ Padua (guitar), Alvin Zafra (drums, percussion), and Sir Duke Dadap (keyboard), the first CD they produced in 2005 reflects the extensive range of each member’s musical inclinations, with themes that express personal experiences that can be interpreted by the listener in vastly different ways.

Inspired by various genres, the overall sound of the Brew still falls under traditional rock, but with strong blues, rock, reggae, Latin, fusion, and alternative influences. Theirs is a potent mix of heavy guitar riffs, loud beats, head bobbing bass lines, with a dose of melodic instrumentation from keyboards, synthesizers and other guest artists who lend a fresh and interesting texture to their songs.