Colt 45 has named Patrick Cruz as the winner of the Colt 45 “Shred to Slam”, the country’s first-ever guitar-glory nationwide contest. All it took was slash & burn guitar chops and just 11 Colt 45 crowns to enter this search that has taken the country –- and the rock music world — by storm.
( L-R) Arvin Bialoglovski of Colt 45, Colt 45 Shred to Slam Champion Patrick Cruz, and Joseph Consul, Brand Manager of Colt 45.
Three of the country’s guitar gods were named. The Philippines’ top shredder, Patrick Cruz, 22, of Novaliches romped off with not just P20,000 in cash, the chance to see and be seen by the country’s guitar greats, but also to trade licks at the upcoming Pulp Summer Slam 2011.
Patrick Cruz - Shredding his way you Shred to Slam
I think what made him win the contest is that he didn’t just shred, he played music. His shredding was clear and his fingers was so fast it was like a humming bird flapping its wings.
Patrick Cruz - Colt 45 Shred to Slam Winner
First runner-up was Jan Clyde Polintan, 19, of Cainta, Rizal, representing Greater Manila and second runner-up was Emman Saumillan, 35, of Olongapo, representing Northern Luzon. They competed in a hotly contested shred-off with Erwin Espares, 23, of La Carlota City, Cebu, representing the Visayas; and Andre Alay, 32, of Cagayan de Oro, representing Mindanao.
First Runner-up - Jan Clyde Polintan
Jan Clyde was one of my bet. His showmanship and shredding skills great and I guess his rocawear jeans gave him additional points too. I really thought he’ll take home the grand prize.
2nd Runner-up - Emman Saumillan
(L-R) Arvin Biaologlovski of Colt 45, Neil Gregorio of Warner Music, Francis Reyes of NU107, Colt 45 Shred to Slam Champion Patrick Cruz, Wally Gonzales of Juan de la Cruz, Colt 45 Shred First Runner-up Jan Clyde Polintan, Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang, Colt 45 Shred 2nd Runner-up Emman Saumillan, and Joseph Consul, Brand Manager of Colt 45
(L-R) Neil Gregorio of Warner Music, Francis Reyes of NU107, Colt 45 Shred to Slam Champion Patrick Cruz, Wally Gonzales of Juan de la Cruz, Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang, Joseph Consul and Arvin Bialoglovski, both of Colt 45.
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