Random Thoughts

August and September seem to be the perfect months to watch a concert. Because there are 5 groups that will be coming to Manila!

1. The Smashing Pumpkins Live in Manila in August 7, 2012

catch the Manila concert of The Smashing Pumpkins, one of the most successful bands of the 90s. This critically acclaimed alternative rock group has won several Grammy Awards and sold over 30 million albums since their “smashing” debut in 1991.

2. Snow Patrol’s Fallen Empires Tour in August 9, 2012

If you still can't get Snow Patrol's somber melodies "Chasing Cars" and "Run" out of your head, then you shouldn’t miss the band's one-night-only performance in Manila. The concert will also highlight several songs from their latest album, Fallen Empires, such as "New York", "In the End", and "Called Out in the Dark".

3. Nelly Furtado and Gym Class Heroes Live in Manila on August 16, 2012

This August, Canada’s sultry pop sensation Nelly Furtado comes to Manila for a concert prior to the release of her new album, The Spirit Indestructible, which hits record stores in September. She will be joined by Travis McCoy and the rest of American rap-rock band Gym Class Heroes, who are returning to the scene after a three-year break with a new album, The Papercut Chronicles II.

4. Maroon 5 Live in Manila 2012 in September 18, 2012

Start practicing your “Moves Like Jagger”, because American pop-rock band Maroon 5 is flying to Manila this September for an unforgettable one-night-only concert!

5. American Idol Live Tour 2012 in September 21, 2012

Catch American Idol Season 11 first runner-up Jessica Sanchez perform live at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on September 21 together with fellow Idols Heejun Han, Skylar Laine, Hollie Cavanagh, Erika Van Pelt, Joshua Ledet, and Elsie Testone.

I would love to watch Snow Patrol or Maroon 5 but I don't our schedule would permit. I hope things will fall into place though.

How about you!? Which concert are you watching?

* Photos and details grabbed from www.cosmo.ph.