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December Avenue (band)

December Avenue (band)

Filipino rock band formed in 2007

December Avenue is a 5-piece indie pop/alternative rock band from Manila, Philippines known for their viral compositions online. The band is one of the most streamed OPM bands of all-time.[1] The band is composed of Zel Bautista on vocals and guitars, Jem Manuel on guitars, Don Gregorio on bass, Jet Danao on drums and backing vocals, and Gelo Cruz on keyboards and backing vocals.

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Bautista, Manuel, Gregorio, and Danao started out in their alma mater University of Santo Tomas in 2007. Cruz, an alumnus of De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, was later added in 2016. Bautista is the chief composer of the band. Originally known for their predominantly English songs, the band has released Tagalog songs since 2016.[2][3][4][5]

Members

From left to right: Jem Manuel, Jet Danao, Zel Bautista, Gelo Cruz, and Don Gregorio
Logo until 2020
Logo since 2020
Members
  • Zel Bautista – vocals, acoustic guitar (2007–present)
  • Jem Manuel – lead guitar (2007–present)
  • Don Gregorio – bass guitar (2007–present)
  • Jet Danao – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2007–present)
  • Gelo Cruz – keyboards, backing vocals (2016–present)
Touring substitutes
  • Jaco Sosmeña – drums, percussion
  • Eo Marcos – drums, percussion
  • Carissa Ramos – bass guitar

Discography

Main article: December Avenue discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Time To Go (2010)
  • Sleep Tonight (2011)

Awards and nominations

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