User:Kukays jam

CURRENT MEMBERS: 1. Kenneth Frias – bass, vocals 2. John Herrick Duad- guitar, backup vocals 3. Ray Adrian Frias – drums

GENRE: Rock Reggae DATE FORMED: January 2003 SCHOOL: New Era University

Kukays Jam was formed last 2003 and emerged as champions of New Era Battle of the Bands with their former name Kokoys Jam. Then the band eventually changed their name to Kukays Jam for further distinction. Carrying a new name, Kukays Jam joined the San Miguel Oktoberfest Bandlympics 2003 and luckily placed 2nd runner-up. This gave them the opportunity to meet Sazi Cosino and establish a mainstay gig at Mayrics as pioneers of Rastamanila with Collieherb and Peacepipe. Then they served as judges and guest performers of the next NEU Battle of the Bands. Several tours and gigs followed at different bars and events in and around Metro Manila. The band performed with different local artists like Parokya ni Edgar, Pan, Chicosci, Tropical Depression and Cocojam. In summer of 2004, Kukays Jam started their recording sessions with the help of Mr. Erwin Galang of Brownbeat All-stars and Pepito Trinidad of Chongkeys. The band initially finished three original songs recorded at Antipolo. This gave them access to radio airplays and a slot at Taytay Rockaton 2004 with Alamid, Tropical Depression, Grin Department, The Youth, Advent Call and other prominent rock acts. Shortly after Taytay Rockaton, the band experienced changes in the lineup of members due to conflicts in their respective professions. This incident affected their music career, and they were left behind by their band contemporaries Join the Club, Hale, 6CycleMind, Brownman Revival, Junior Kilat, Peacepipe, to name a few. This also affected the inclusion of their song “Buhay Musikero” in the Island Riddims Reggae Album released at Tower Records in 2004, despite its debut airplay at NU 107. While having some conflicts in schedule, some of the members were recruited to play for prominent bands like Tropical Depression, Cocojam, and Hale. However, the band still managed to record additional songs that were included in their independently-produced album and still have radio exposure at NU 107. They also managed to establish a mainstay gig at Makati and have several bar tours and event invitations. In 2008, the band was reduced to a 3-member group and still continues to play and record original songs. Their present genre includes reggae, ska, rock, ballads, new wave, and pop music.