The Falling Doves Tour Rocks Busuanga
🎸 The Falling Doves Tour Rock Busuanga – With Lasers, Haze, and a Whole Lotta Heart ❤️‍🔥
The Falling Doves Tour landed on Busuanga Island like a rock ‘n’ roll meteor last Friday, and yes—it left a glittery, guitar-solo-shaped crater in our memories.
Friday, April 11th, will go down as one of those nights you try to explain later to friends but end up just saying, “You really had to be there.”
It all kicked off at Sakura Bar and Restaurant and White Summerville Tourist Inn, where local legends Queenie and Rodel rolled out the red carpet (well, more like a bamboo mat, but with the same VIP energy).
The headliners?
None other than The Falling Doves—the internationally touring rock band out of Los Angeles with a serious pedigree.
Think Sunset Strip vibes, think Oasis-meets-GNR-meets-Beatles (yep, one of their past drummers was Pete Best himself).
That’s not a metaphor.
That actually happened.
The Falling Doves Tour brought Chris, Katie, and Mike to our shores as part of their 10th Anniversary Tour, and from the first note, the night was electric.
Who Are The Falling Doves Anyway?
Glad you asked.
These folks aren’t just your average three-piece band.
They’ve shared stages with everyone from Cheap Trick to Gilby Clarke (GNR) and Echo & The Bunnymen.
Their sound is gritty, glam, stadium-sized, and still somehow personal enough to make you feel like they’re singing just to you.
And they’re not afraid to make a scene—in the best way.
Which brings us to…
When Lasers and Rock Collide (in the Best Way)
Of course, no island rock concert would be complete without lasers—and The Argonettes delivered.
We rolled in with our 3-watt RGB logo projection laser and the big boy: the 10-watt RGB beam blaster, capable of lighting up the sky like a rock god’s aura.
As The Falling Doves belted out their anthems, our beams danced across the skies, cut through the haze from our brand-new fog machine.
It was pure visual poetry.
The band loved it.
The audience (about 50 strong) went wild.
Drinks flowed, everyone sang along to a mix of original tracks and epic covers.
One concertgoer was overheard yelling, “This is like Coachella… but with mango trees and way better adobo!”
The Name Game: What Do Falling Doves Have to Do With Rock?
The next morning, over some strong local coffee and a delicious Sakura breakfast, I asked Katie about the name: “Where’d ‘The Falling Doves’ come from?”
She smiled and said it was inspired by a surreal event in Italy, where hundreds of turtle doves literally fell out of the sky.
A moment that was eerie, poetic, and unforgettable—just like their music.
So yeah, this isn’t just a band with a cool sound.
There’s meaning behind every note, every lyric, and yes—every dove.
More Rock, Less Talk: Here’s What You Missed (Or Didn’t)
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Entrance: 300 pesos, with free drinks.
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Crowd: Intimate, rowdy, and fabulous.
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Songs: Originals that rocked, covers that had everyone singing.
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Vibes: Immaculate.
- Lasers: FantARGONastic!.
After the show?
We hung out with the band—laughs, drinks, selfies, some fanboying (totally not me), and promises to bring them back.
Because let’s face it: The Falling Doves Tour deserves an encore on our shores.
Three Crazy Falling Doves Facts You Didn’t Know:
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The Falling Doves 2025 World Tour, will feature the band’s new album and special appearances in Tokyo, promoting the documentary Support Sake, which highlights the resilience of earthquake survivors from Japan’s sake breweries.
Support Sake follows the inspiring journeys of Raechel Kadoya and Seiko Kimchichi, two women from different backgrounds united by natural disasters.
Their story celebrates sisterhood, transcending language and cultural barriers, with The Falling Doves’ music serving as a powerful backdrop that underscores themes of resilience and unity. -
The band live in California, but are originally from The UK
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Katie Harold’s journey as a bassist with the Falling Doves is a testament to her evolution within the band.
Starting as a cajon player and merch girl, Katie’s passion for music and dedication to the band led her to become a backing vocalist and eventually transition into the role of bassist.
Her journey from behind the scenes to center stage showcases her versatility and commitment to the band’s musical vision.
Quiz Time: Are You a Real Falling Doves Fan?
1. Where did The Falling Doves get their name?
A. From a Beatles song
B. A dream Chris had
C. A 1970s glam band
D. From doves falling from the sky in Italy
E. A tattoo Mike has
2. Which laser setup was used during the Busuanga show?
A. 1-watt blue only
B. 3-watt logo and 10-watt RGB
C. Just LED lights
D. Pyrotechnics only
E. None
3. How many people were in the audience?
A. 10
B. 25
C. 50
D. 100
E. 200
4. Which legendary drummer once played with the Falling Doves?
A. Ringo Starr
B. Dave Grohl
C. Pete Best – The original drummer for the Beatles
D. Lars Ulrich
E. Phil Collins
5. What new visual effect did The Argonettes debut?
A. Fireworks
B. Water curtain
C. Smoke machine haze
D. Confetti cannon
E. Laser bubble dome
Quiz Answers:
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D
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B
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C
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C
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C
So if you missed it—don’t worry.
Just make sure next time you’re ready.
Because something tells me this won’t be the last time we see… The Falling Doves Tour.
