Exclusive: IRA CRUZ Reveals the Truth Behind Bamboo's Breakup | Ira Cara Cruz EPISODE # 246
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Welcome to Paco's Place Podcast! In this exclusive episode, renowned OPM guitar legend, Ira Cruz, formerly of the iconic band Bamboo, opens up about the untold stories behind one of the most talked-about breakups in the history of OPM.
He also discusses his departure from INTRoVOYS and shares his experiences playing alongside acclaimed artists like Rico Blanco, KZ Tandingan, Unique Salonga, and Juan Karlos.
Don't miss this insightful and revealing conversation with a true OPM legend. Hit play now and be prepared to hear the truth straight from the source.
#IraCruz #PacoArespacochaga #pacosplace
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53:02 Bamboo break up story
@maximooze3196
3 ай бұрын
voting up, ang haba ng video eh
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Maganda yung buong video… kung may time ka. Anyhoo, thanks for watching
@robrig55
2 ай бұрын
@@maximooze3196 Yes, was thinking of forwarding kaso nostalgic din hahaha
As someone who was a teenager and a high schooler back when Bamboo came out and made it big, covering any of their songs (and doing it right) was a big flex. It separated the pa-pogi bands from the legit ones lol.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Boom! 🔥🔥
Taena ang galing galing na ni PACO best interviewer the opening the mids part all the part the closing pamatay!!!🤘🤘🤘👌👌👌
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat ng maraming marami! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@chitdonato5670
3 ай бұрын
Agree! You are underrated, Paco. Galing mo mag host.
Hello Sir Paco thank you for having Sir Ira Cara Cruz on your podcast I’m so happy to see him again❤😍🤗
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
You’re most welcome!
Ang bless talaga ni ic, parang dadaan lang sa kalye at namimitas ng mga bunga at libre... keep the opm always alive🤘❤... God bless
IRA CRUZ! My ultimate crush in the 90s!!!
Ung i nodded enthusiastically when Paco said "Switzerland".. IM LIKE YAAASSSS.!!!!💯
I just wanna say I appreciate this kind of content on youtube. May sense. Bamboo days ko na nakilala si Ira. But with this, mas nakikilala ki yung mga artists. Salute!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
I love how Ira appreciates the artists, bands/ musicians of today's generation. He always has something good to say about other artists and I can feel his sincerity. Nakakatuwa na very objective ang approach niya sa mga atists of today unlike others na porket hindi na nila trip yng tugtugan or ang gingawa ng ibang arist e pinipintasan na nila agad. Ira is indeed a well rounded musician hindi lng basta gitarista na gwapo. Much respect for him..❤
@macvincemosquera9616
3 ай бұрын
Kaya tama siguro na Switzerland nga sya. Happy for Ira!
@RaymondLacsaVlogs
3 ай бұрын
Alam ko nagsesession din sya sa ibang mga artists , diva sa mga concerts
@powerguiller
3 ай бұрын
Girls didn’t want to see Bamboo, they wanted to see Ira’s hotness🎉
@maxstachow
3 ай бұрын
@@powerguiller haha agree!! also Nathan crush ko lol
@lila6573
3 ай бұрын
I saw him play for juan karlos and kz tandingan w. sb19. Swak siya kahit kanino ilagay
Isa sa tinitingala kong guitarista to si Ira. Iba mag patunog, kahit piso piso lang, solid pa din.
Number 1 band talaga. Kasi pag sikat ng noypi and daming nagkahilig sa opm rock tapos nakisabay pa sa agos yung parokya,sugarfree tapos yung bagong sibol na banda like hale,cueshe,callalily
A lively conversation with all Introvoys members. Waiting for your concert here in the Philippines soon. ❤❤❤
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Maybe one day!
Ang saya ng mga kwento! Mabuhay OPM!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for joining us! Kampai
The gift that keeps on giving 👉Paco's Place!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Nakakataba ka naman ng puso! You nailed it. Salamat sa suporta! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sarap makapanuod ng kwentuhang 90's band gaya neto. Rock on 🤘🤟
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat ng marami!
@Sugarraims
3 ай бұрын
waiting po sa reunion ng introvoys , sana maikasa na po. Yeah 🤘
I find Ira as one of the best Pinoy guitar players...comparable to international or foreign artist. Also very versatile! From pop, jazz, pop jazz to rock!!!...Rock on
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
We can all agree to that!
Si ira talaga nagpalawak ng isip ko sa pa gigitara. Like pag narinig ko mga solo nya napapa isip ako anong scale yun bat iba ang dating hndi tunog generic 😊 galing nya
Great interview and discussion on band life! Idol Ira Cruz! 🎸Thanks idol Paco!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Merkin
One of the best Sir IRA CRUZ 🤘
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Amen!
And si Bamboo quality ang voice nadala nya ng mahusay and Bamboos voice is unique.
Thank you Paco! Mabuhay ka🎶🔥
I think Paco is the best when it comes to podcast especially in music. I don't know what it is but there is something about him. He is a good listener and good interviewer.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this awesome comment. Will strive to keep it real all the time. God bless!
Very worth watching.
Isa sa favorite ko na guitar player si sir Ira. Kakabilib how he filled the songs sa Bamboo kahit 1 lang sya na gitarista. Lalo ako nabilib nung sinabi nya na sya yung naging "bassist" sa bamboo kasi sobra active ni sir nate at sir vic.haha yung sya yung pumoposte. Sobra effective at ganda pakinggan.
@jervinsmoketolentino3140
3 ай бұрын
si Ira gitarista ngaun ni JK.. isa xa original nag gitara sa ERE
The fact that Bamboo and Nathan joined together once again, there is No Way Bamboo band will not do a Reunion for one night.. mark mah word! if OPM rock band will soon to die, Bamboo will rise to lift it up just like he did in 2004
Best vivid memory of Passage performance - Together Again song, the guitar solo was 🔥🔥🔥
idol! ira cruz! Napaka versatile na gitarista, kahit saan genre papalag yan! Godbless idol!
Paco is a natural! Yung tipong pag drive nya sa banda with his skills is swabe and nadala nya as host to a point na super hot ng topics but the guest didn't feel intimidated or scared to answer his questions. Salute to Paco and Ira!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this very encouraging comment. Humbled and grateful for it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Isa ka kuya Pacs sa mga unang opm band na nag impluwensya sa musika na pinakinggan ko,kasi lagi kang pinapatugtog nang mommy even before she passed away from introvoyz, after image, to eheads & maya! Kaya salamat sa musikang inalay mo sa OPM
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I hope you’re OK. Thank you for sharing this in your comment. And thanks for supporting the channel!
One of my favorite bands in high school - Passage Band ❤ Great interview as always. :)
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
☺️☺️☺️thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Another solid one sir Paco, parang 10 mins lang ung 1hr podcast sa sobrang sarap ng kwentuhan.. bitin pa nga hahahaha. looking forward for another episode. More Power!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat sa support mo, Mhonzie
grabe mka closing ni sir Paco (are you happy?) My cool and idol guitarist IRA . super versatile nag guitara din sa sa MV ng Jmara at unti lang nka recognize nun ramdam tlga yung style nya at aura. super iba pag my IRA CRUZ.. thank you sir paco sa pag guest sa 1 of the greatest Guitarist in PH for me..
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
my fave ira cruz introvoys days..❤
Sarap panuorin! Sobrang saludo ako sa lahat ng andito.🤝
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat ng marami
Thank you sir Paco for sharing this content! Gold!
@PacosPlace
2 ай бұрын
You are most welcome richie! Kindly share this with your friends.
Sir Paco, you have a knack to keep a conversation flowing smoothly and the interviewee enjoying the moment. Amazing channel!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you! Salamat sa compliment! I’m glad you liked the episode. God bless!
The why I look Bamboo is like a Project Band na it happens it work out so well and become very popular . They had a pretty successful run almost 10yrs !
@wetlettuce8215
3 ай бұрын
pretty accurate, it was great as it lasts, they were pumping out hits. napaka tight at technical nila
@TheEdelbertz
3 ай бұрын
It was like audioslave it was so good while it lasted
@muhandiskarhabba9090
3 ай бұрын
Very short 10 years was it seems. Siguro dahil sa impact na na accomplished nila noong buo pa
@josephanthonyferrer8974
3 ай бұрын
parang yun franco first line up, twist tropa paden sila after that hahaha.
I like this podcast. Interview with the great musicians. Naka2goodvibes. 🍾🍸🎸
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat Arni!
Woot woot I'm happy too! Galing ng interview nato!
@PacosPlace
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Please share this vid. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Si Ira Cruz talaga ang isa sa mga gitarista na nag inspire saken tumugtog ng lead guitars. Di sya malaro, pero simple at elegante ang atake. ❤❤ Sana magka reunion sila sa Bamboo.
Sir Paco's place will never get tired inspiring musicians,, lalo na mga katulad qng drummer wannabe sna makatagpo dn aq ng banda kagaya n sir paco n solid gang pagtanda, More power sa Channel sir Paco
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Praying for your success!!!
Love watching/listening to all your podcasts, sir Paco. My fave episode by far. Love Ira ❤ super natural at parang kwentuhan lang talaga to. Ilang beses ko na inulit. Kudos to you and your team! You're a great interviewer and "historian" galing ng memory. Super helpful for music enthusiasts like us. Mabuhay ka! 🫶🏻
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot.
Ang sarap ng kwentuhan throwback ng 90s introvoys tapos Bamboo the band era lupit salamat sir Paco solid toh
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel ni appreciate you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ira isa sa mga idolo pag dating sa mga lead guitars. at sikat na sikat ang banda na kanyang mga sinalihan. Introvoys, Kapatid at Bamboo.
This is such an awesome interview! Ira’s a great subject, Paco’s a great interviewer. Keep it up, Paco!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ang huhusay tlgang mag interview ng mga drummer. Prang yung podcast nina sir raimund.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat Vladimir
@ishmaelmohammad4306
3 ай бұрын
@@PacosPlace Putin
ngaun lang ako natuwa sa paghuhugas ng plato habang nakikinig ng podcast.. more more more .. mapapabili n ako ng bagong speaker haha
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. Nice!!!!!
Saludo ako kay Sir Ira nan dun palagi ang respect sa banda. Galing ng interview ni Sir Paco
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat Ronald.
I guess, Ira will always be Ira Cruz of bands where he played. Kita naman eh, he’s part of each. Di na maiaalis, whether he left from one band part sya eh... But Paco it’s nice to see the guys again, Grabe...please more vlogs...
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Will do! ☺️
Ira Cruz! Sobrang idol kita. Galing mag gitara at syempre ang astig mo pag may gitara ng naka kabit sayo! Love Live idol! ❤
Thank you sir paco! Grabe sobrang lalim din pala nang pinag mulan nung pag kawala nila 😔 tama ka sir P, madami tlga silang na inspired at isa na ako dun Bamboo is my Fav. Band ever since! #VicMercado
Followed Ira from Introvoys to Bamboo 💞
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
All these years I still have the Introvoys' Back To The Roots cassette tape. It so good to see you guys having a great conversations. Ira Cruz talagang forever pogi yan.
@rcmagsalin
3 ай бұрын
he was so much pogi during highschool in LSGH and college in DLSU...
@hrcampo555
3 ай бұрын
@@rcmagsalin I agree po. And I was surprised na 16 yrs old lang siya when they recorded their song "Just A Dream" may cassette (10 of Another Kind ang title) din ako nun it featured other budding Pinoy bands at that time. TY po.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@ricoantipuesto8584
3 ай бұрын
sir paco mg reunion Po b kau..
Grabe,, magulo talaga ang isip ng mga bandang 90s compare ngayon.. pero kahit complicado,, daming aral na mapupulot! Kudos sa inyo mga Lodz!🤟❤🎸
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Maraming salamat din
Ganda ng podcast! Batang 90s na ngayon lang nakakilala sa mga taon behind those sikat na sikat na kanta noon
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Nice episode sir. Very timely lalo kakatapos lang ng maya reunion. 🔥
@ajdeguzman2217
3 ай бұрын
Yun nga din inaantay ko kung tatanungin nya si Ira on his thoughts about sa 'Maya Reunion Concert.
Great to see you Guys where you are now!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Were in Los Angeles. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@MadNaders
3 ай бұрын
I know. I mean, you Guys have all done well. Best to you all still.
yown oh, present mga idol
Sobrang naappreciate ko yung episode na ‘to. Thank you thank you! 😁
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
😁😁😁 thank you so much!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wala akong masabi SOBRANG SOLID! Just a super sincere Thank you sir for this podcast episode. Btw its my first time here because of Rivermaya and sobrang gusto ko din Bamboo band. Mabuhay ang OPM!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Maraming salamat, Rhett!!!! God bless you! Mabuhay ang OPM!
Great content. Great conversation, Great stories.. Love watching your Podcast Sir Paco..
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!
Waiting for the Introvoys reunion with Ira Cruz... nice podcast Paco... nice to see the cubao boys again!
Salamat Sir Pacs, Ganda ng kwentohan. Cheers!!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Never knew that Ira once became a part of Introvoys. Wow. That was a fun, interview! Kudos, Paco! 🍻
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for spending time with us
@ricoantipuesto8584
3 ай бұрын
introvoyz reunion gus2 q panoorin..
Kaya kita lodi Sir Ira eh! Miss you po sir! Kita kits po sa mga gigs! 🤘🤘🤘
Ira the heartthrob guitarist🎸😎
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
👊🏼🔥
@powerguiller
3 ай бұрын
Balik kayo ulit sa Dallas, TX, Sir Paco🎉
@orisit9038
3 ай бұрын
Dingdong Dantes of the music industry
Looking forward to a Bamboo the band reunion! Azarcon, Mañalac, Cruz, Mercado.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Likewise
Worth watching, thanks, Paco .. You did a great job!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!
Ganda ng interview. Di ko namalayan na natapos ko👍👍
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Sobrang haba, 1hr, hinahanap ko lang naman story nung bamboo breakup, tapos here I am watching the whole thing for the 2nd time, deym fun and nostalgic. Paco is an amazing host, I subscribed.
@PacosPlace
2 ай бұрын
Aaaaawwww…. Nakaka taba naman ng puso. Salamat ng maraming marami.
Thanks for this interview! I learned a lot and had fun listening. I appreciate the story behind JK’s latest album. Wanted to know how much influence Ira and JK’s bandmates had. And the story behind bamboo the band’s breakup was something I always wondered as a fan then.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Another Nostalgic 80s and 90s kwentuhan. This is so cool 🤘😂
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Mama Lou!
Natawa ako when Paco said to Ira "you have tapped the board" then Ira said "hindi ko ba na dunked?" hahahaha. Ira you have slammed it and have shattered the back board Pinoy Music wise you are up there amongst the greatest. Thank you for your music Ira wish to hear more of your future wonderdul creations.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
😎😎😎
Nice episode! Laugh trip kapag guest si Ira Cruz. Totoo yung mga gitarista gets guys attention. Kaya sa case ni Ira, kailangan nyang mapabilib yung mga guys na magaling syang gitarista and hindi lang dahil sa pogi sya. Hirap maging pogi 🤣🤣🤣
Masarap mag ganitong interview.chill.lang 😊❤
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat, Jay!
Saya nmn ng kwentuhan nyo sir. Ilang beses ko reni-rewind 😆 Your interviews are great! 👌👍🤙
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Naku! Salamat Mike. Nakaka taba ng puso yung comment mo.
Solid and episode na ito!!! Walang kupas kayong lahat!! Bene pala si Ira Cruz!! Go bedan!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Woot woot!
Mismo itong episode!!! Never boring pag si Pacs. Lahat engaged. Kudos bro! First time ko makita si IC sa SM Hypermart sa Edsa-Cubao Sana nagpapicture pala ako nun! Hehe.
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat sa compliment mo! Nakaka taba ng puso. Si Ira… bait talaga.
kaya matatag si Ira Cruz kase sobrang humble nya.. gwapo na magaling at d mayabang,.
@PacosPlace
2 ай бұрын
Yup
🤩great kwentuhan and tambay! more power!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat Jan!
Best respected guitarist! Lodi!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼😎👊🏼
no offense Introvoys 😅 Bamboo reunion!!! let's goooooo we're waiting in 🇨🇦 🍁
One of the best podcast na napanood at napakinggan ko. Keep it going mga Sir!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
One of my favorite content creator/podcast and my favorite Whiskey!!!!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Maraming salamat sa compliment. Please feel free to share this episode. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
It's nice to see these musician laugh each other. Sharing memories. Kala mo mag kagalet. Pero kita mo nmn d ba
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
☺️☺️☺️☺️
This has got to be the best episode. Tawang tawa ako kay ira. Haha. Saya lang :)
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️ salamat, nytshift
IRA CRUZ = my ultimate crush since passage band pa
one of the best episode Sir Paco. sobrang solid !!!!!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Thanks Kevic!
Another cool interview sir. I remember your interview with Raims on his podcast and you mentioned Ira briefly about how you guys started. Kudos to your channel! Very nostalgic!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat ng marami
Goodvibes na si nathan at bambs, means pwede na sila mag reunion with ira and vic🎉❤
@TECHJAMCHANNEL
3 ай бұрын
if the price is right
Show muna kayo sa states bago pinas for reunion. During bamboo era it was Ira”s time to show his talent!
Idol vic and ira mga inspiration \m/
Nice! Salamat sir paco 🔥
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
thanks for the support! Paki share na lang. Salamat ulit.
Ira Cruz ❤❤❤
Lullaby and However Which Way are my top 2 Introvoys songs..
Solid. Enjoyed every bit 👍
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Salamat Jason!
Sobrang ganda nga mga ganitong content boss, maraming salamat!
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
Maraming salamat, din
Thanks!
53:37 I like the part where Ira talks about the reality of being in a touring band. Ganyan din sinabi ni Mark Escueta na what happens off-stage is just as important if not more important than onstage. Parokya aminado nila na theyre not the best musicians pero they have a very stable lineup kasi matibay samahan nila
one of the best guitar player of the philippines.....super galing lahi talaga ng magagaling tatay nya ka bandmate rin dati ni sir mike hanopol
@PacosPlace
3 ай бұрын
We can all agree to that!