Paco's Place

Join us as Raymond Lacsamana shares the joys & challenges of balancing his family life, raising his children, building his career and fueling his passion. Raymond Lacsamana is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the Los Angeles based group, Echo for Eons. Listen to Echo For Eons, a playlist by Echo For Eons on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/mKwRN Echo For Eons Links: Supernova - http...

Tolitz Rosel aka DJ Tulisan, is the founder of Pinoy Rock USA and its weekly podcast, Pinoy Rock USA Rockast. He is also the keyboard player of Los Angeles based band, New Day in August. Join us for some insightful conversation. PINOY ROCK USA - https://www.pinoyrockusa.com #TolitzRosel #newdayinaugust #ndia #DjTulisan #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at P...

Marvin Halili Rivera is the chief songwriter and guitar player of Oregon-based Pinoy PopRock band, Kalye Juan43. He is also co-founder of Oregon based Facebook Group Page, PNW Pinoy Music Connect. His love and passion for music has allowed season and untapped Pinoy talents to be exposed in the growing grassroots OPM scene in the Pacific Northwest. We invited Marvin to come up on the podcast to sha...

Los Angeles based singer/songwriter, Jaime Bacani, shares her insights on how to deal with friendship, jealousy and family on this episode! #JamieBacani #Upnext #Filipinoshowbands #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast on the following platforms:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlace https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlaceClips   Spo...

The Concert King, Martin Nievera joins us on the podcast to chat about success, failure and bouncing back again. #MartinNievera #OPM #OriginalPinoyMusic #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast on the following platforms:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlace https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlaceClips   Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

Singer/Songwriter, Robin Nievera returns to the podcast to chat about life, music and the struggles of independent living in the US. #RobinNievera #TheMellowDees #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast on the following platforms:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlace https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlaceClips   Spotify: https://open...

It was an honor and a privilege to have maestro Robert Shroder, conductor of the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), on the podcast. We talk about his humble beginnings, his transition to the United States to reconnect with his father, and how he founded FASO. Enjoy this episode! #RobertShroder #FASO #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Plac...

Buwi Meneses of Parokya Ni Edgar is our guest on Episode 36 of The Paco Arespacochaga Podcast. Join us as Buwi Meneses talks about what led him to migrate to the United States. He also addresses his status as the bassist of Parokya Ni Edgar. #BuwiMeneses #PacoArespacochaga #PacosPlace #Parokyaniedgar #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast...

Julie Santos is a soulful indie artist, who goes by the name Julie Saints. In this podcast, she shares her journeys through life, which are both inspirational and informative. Her life experience is the lifeblood of her songs. Join Julie & I as she shares her story! #JulieSaints #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast on the following...

Glenn Jacinto graciously drops by Paco's Place for some chit chat on The Paco Arespacochaga Podcast Episode 34. #GlennJacinto #Teeth #Laklak #Laklakfest #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You can follow Live at Paco’s Place Podcast on the following platforms:   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlace https://www.youtube.com/@PacosPlaceClips   Spotify: https://open.spot...

Bryan "Sir Ulo" Elazegui finally shares his story in episode # 33 of the Paco Arespacochaga podcast. He is a Youtube vlogger, who brings positive messages to his audience. He is also a drummer and has played for OPM artists 3 Days & Goodbye Tracy, even releasing albums with the bands he has been associated with. He migrated to the US, leaving his family and career behind him... and t...

Jaja Arespacochaga kicks off Season 2 of the Paco Arespacochaga podcast. On Episode # 32, Jaja talks about what it is like to be a stepmom to my children, and how she was able to get along with my exes. She also talks about how she was able to reconcile her childhood and herself as an adult. She also talked about her style in dealing with the limelight as the wife of a celebrity musician. There is...

Jonathan Buencamino, also known as, "Bones," or "Onat," is the soft-spoken lead vocalist of the INTRoVOYS and is one of the founding members of the band. Jonathan carries one of the most distinctive voices in the OPM/Pinoy Rock scene, a sound which has become one of the band’s signatures. Jonathan's musical influences include artists such as the Beatles, the Juan De La Cruz...

I've known Bennii since the early 90s. He came from the States and was introduced to me by my good friend. All I did was show him the door to OPM and that was it! Today, Bennii is a well known, well rounded and well respected peer in OPM. He started out as a drummer but ended up being a percussionist, a theater actor, a radio deejay and an entrepreneur. Bennii started his OPM music career as R...

Kris Gorra Dancel (Guitars/vox), Donna Macalino (Bass/vocals) & (Drums/vocals) and Annette Ortiz Diaz broke into the Philippine Alternative Rock just right before the turn of the 21st century as Fatal Posporos. Their music was catchy and filled with energy. And the drums were definitely grooving. Rightfully so, Annette Ortiz Diaz found solace and comfort behind the kit and did keep the trio ti...

Probably one of the best OPM Songwriters of our time, Odette Quesada gave us songs that became part of our lives. From graduating to falling in love to losing someone you love, her body of work speaks volume about her talent and depth. It was an honor and a privilege for me to have Miss Odette Quesada on The Paco Arespacochaga Podcast to talk about her hits... "Friend Of Mine", "Til...

I had the privilege of having Sharon Gagne (pronounced like Kanye but with a G), who fronts the Los Angeles based band, SYNTH Heart. In this podcast episode, we talk about her humble beginnings as a daughter of a Missionary who traveled all over the Philippine archipelago. We journey into how she from being an obedient daughter to a become a "rebel child", a mother, a healthcare professi...

Joseph Gelito is one of Southern California's most entertaining Comic. I was fortunate enough to have this very lovable person in the studio and took every opportunity to find out what goes inside the mind and heart of a Comic, specially when faced with trials and adversity, while performing on stage. #JosephGelito #PhilippineComedy  #PacosPlaceLive #PacoA #LiveatPacosPlace #PacosPlace   You c...

New Day In August is a Los Angeles based band, whose music will remind you of the New Romantic era of the 80s. I had the pleasure of having Michael Abad (drums), Don Morales (bass), Tolitz Rosel (keyboards), Rex Aglibot (guitars) and Richard Del Rosario (vocals) in this episode of the podcast to share with us their humble beginnings and how they've stayed together through the years. #PacosPlac...

To simply say that Jannelle So is a Filipino-American TV Host based in Los Angeles, CA doesn't really encompass what she had accomplish all her life. However, I can proudly say that Jannelle was the person who created awareness in mainstream media that the Filipino talent can do everything! And I do mean everything in terms of creating a DAILY show, being in charge of inviting all the guests,...

If you think simply coming to Los Angeles to make a living as a working musician is an easy thing to do, you might be way too arrogant for your own good. It took Mark Damian a long long time before deciding to move to Los Angeles. And even when he finally came to Los Angeles, he was definitely in for some rude awakening. Join us in this two part podcast with Los Angeles Session Drummer and DW Drum...

If you think simply coming to Los Angeles to make a living as a working musician is an easy thing to do, you might be way too arrogant for your own good. It took Mark Damian a long long time before deciding to move to Los Angeles. And even when he finally came to Los Angeles, he was definitely in for some rude awakening. Join us in this two part podcast with Los Angeles Session Drummer and DW Drum...

Garth Garcia's music journey is really an inspiration to anyone who dreams of making it in the music industry. His goal was simple. His plan was pretty straight forward. But as he progressed, opportunities began to present themselves. And what was impressive about Garth was his ability to make something out of nothing. He wasn't the type to wait for opportunities to come his way. He would create o...

Kris Ivan is a very talented singer/songwriter. Together with Jayson Vera Cruz, Keisey Hicban and John Loveres, also know as the band, Browndition, Kris Ivan is a force to reckon with. As a solo performer, you can catch him playing a repertoire of covers and original songs on an acoustic guitar. I had a chance to sit down and have a nice conversation with Kris Ivan. And the stories he shared were...

Our guest for this episode of the podcast is Doi Porras of the Goth Rock band, Dominion. Doi shares with us his journey from being a shy kid to finding refuge in music from bands like the Cure, Sisters of Mercy and other Goth Rock bands. Our conversation ranges from him talking about life growing up in the Philippines all the way to finally settling down in Los Angeles. I'm pretty sure you will fi...