There is a wide variety of nightlife available in the Subic Bay area. Filipino’s love music and many are very talented. Every year thousands of Filipinos travel to other Asian countries as musicians and singers. In the navy days musicians looked upon Olongapo as almost a mecca. The many clubs offered opportunities that were unmatched in any other part of the Philippines. If a band was lucky enough to get a gig at a club on the base and the sailors like them, they might get a contract to tour military clubs around Asia. Olongapo has long been known for its live music and that tradition continues. Today a large number of Clubs in Olongapo offer live music. Live music is not just in the clubs some din
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There is a wide variety of nightlife available in the Subic Bay area. Filipino’s love music and many are very talented. Every year thousands of Filipinos travel to other Asian countries as musicians and singers. In the navy days musicians looked upon Olongapo as almost a mecca. The many clubs offered opportunities that were unmatched in any other part of the Philippines. If a band was lucky enough to get a gig at a club on the base and the sailors like them, they might get a contract to tour military clubs around Asia. Olongapo has long been known for its live music and that tradition continues. Today a large number of Clubs in Olongapo offer live music. Live music is not just in the clubs some dinning facilities such as Sam’s Pizza are also known for its live entertainment. .
Pier One at Moonbay Marina, SBMA, has become the number one club for live music. Located on the waterfront the restaurant/club plays host to some of the countries top stars. As you listen to the music, you can also enjoy the sea and ocean breeze. The venue openness is also a disadvantage during poor weather.. The Neptune Club also has live entertainment most weekends. The clubs on SBMA are generally more expensive than those off base. In Olongapo city just outside the SBMA main gate are a number of clubs offering live music. Here are some of the most popular. The Subic Hard Rock café (not affiliated with the famous chain) offers continuous live music every night. Two bands alternate sets. The café serves a menu of pizza, light meals and snacks with a full bar. The café generally starts to full up around 10 on weekends. Across from Hard Rock is Cal Jam. The Cal Jam is a larger club also with live entertainment. They host one band that alternates with a DJ. This is a good place to come for a "disco" type dancing. Willis concert bar A club with a lounge type of atmosphere is Willies. It has two bands each night that alternate through out the evening.
The bands play a variety of music and perform many requests. The club has also seemed to become very popular with Filipino movie and television stars. Frequently stars drop in unannounced when they are in town and join the bands on stage. A place that deserves a special note is Sam’s Pizza. It offers live music in a family atmosphere, offers a variety of foods and even has children’s game room. www.visitsubic.com/night.html While there are things to do around the entire area, most of the better establishments exist in the central business district of SBMA and along Magasaysay Ave. in Olongapo. A small entertainment district also exists along National highway in Barrio Barretto and around Baloy long beach
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