Carlos Balcells

Carlos Balcells
Birth name Carlos Balcells
Also known as Caloy
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres Alternative Rock
Occupation(s) Industrial Engineer
Musician
Businessman
Politician
Instruments Bass and Acoustic guitar
Years active 1985–present
Associated acts The Dawn
Cicada
Cappuccino
State of the Art
Stabb
Azul
Website www.thedawn.ph

Carlos Balcells is a Filipino bass guitar player, most notable for his work as the bass guitarist of Filipino rock band The Dawn.[1]

The Dawn

Balcells joined the band in 1985 after bassist Clay Luna left for the United States. He has performed on live rock concerts and he has been a part of seven studio albums, one live album and 2 compilation albums released by The Dawn within the 18 years that he was the bassist. The album releases include hit songs like Enveloped Ideas, Salamat, and Iisang Bangka Tayo. However, in 2003, he had to quit the band since he had to go back to his province to work in their family business. He was replaced by Mon Legaspi, bass player for Wolfgang.[2]

On June 7, 2016, Balcells along with Francis Reyes rejoined after Buddy Zabala who left the band on the same day. Thus, making a quintet again for the first time since 2004. His return was short-lived as he was unavailable in later dates for June and July 2016. He was briefly replaced by former bassist Mon Legaspi, who would later begin touring with them months later and would eventually be the band's regular bassist due to the dissolution of Wolfgang and Balcells being mostly pre-occupied with their family businesses. He would eventually return for some anniversary shows in 2017.[3][4]

Discography

The Dawn

References

  1. ↑ De Jesus, Totel V. "Alarming Sound". Archived from the original on October 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  2. ↑ "The Dawn: Evolution". Retrieved 2009-10-01.
  3. ↑ Sallan, Edwin P. "The Dawn bares major line-up change, brings back Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells". Interaksyon.com. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  4. ↑ Arcega, Adrian. "Francis Reyes, Carlos Balcells return to The Dawn". Radio Republic. Retrieved 7 June 2016.



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