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Sessionistas Unplugged The Heartbeat of Tambayan Philippines

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September 14, 2026

In the beginning …

Sessionistas began the way all genuine things do — simply, quietly, and with soul. I arrived on sunset and just enjoyed the platform venue above the sand surrounded by the tropical beauty of the Phillippines.

It began with a circle…

Tambayan Philippines, started as a small circle of friends who shared a love for music, singing, and good company. No pressure, no stage rules, no expectations. Just people gathering after long days, strumming guitars, trading songs, laughing, and building the kind of friendships that only music can create.

As nights passed and voices blended, Sessionistas grew — not into a club, but into a family. A place where anyone could relax, perform, listen, and make memories. A space where newcomers were welcomed instantly, and regulars felt like they were coming home. Tambayan became the living room of this musical tribe, and Sessionistas became its heartbeat.

A New Chapter …

Now, that legacy steps into a new chapter.

Sessionistas Unplugged rises at Tambayan Philippines, bringing everyone together again through acoustic warmth, friendship, and good vibes. It’s a return to the roots — raw, real, and close. The kind of music that doesn’t need anything but honesty.

And tonight, that honesty comes alive through two of Sessionistas’ brightest flames — Viktor Kraven and Jacky Maroosh — artists whose styles couldn’t be more different, yet whose passion fits perfectly into the soul of Sessionistas.

Viktor Kraven — The Fire Behind the Acoustic Flame

Viktor isn’t just a performer; he’s a story carried in sound. Forged in the real‑world music scene of Davao City, Viktor brings the grit of NU‑metal roots, the emotion of lived experience, and the warmth of acoustic storytelling into every performance. His songlist is a journey — from tender ballads and OPM classics to reggae grooves, hip‑hop experiments, and the alternative rock intensity that shaped his early years. Whether he’s channeling Air Supply, Radiohead, Green Day, or Bob Marley, Viktor chooses music that resonates deeply. His set isn’t just versatile; it’s personal, honest, and built for connection — exactly what Sessionistas Unplugged was created for.

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Jacky Maroosh — A Voice That Travels Every Era, Every Emotion

If Viktor is the fire, Jacky Maroosh is the spectrum — a performer who can shift the entire room’s mood with a single song choice. Her playlist is a universe: diva ballads, pop anthems, rock classics, OPM favorites, jazz standards, disco throwbacks, and emotional showstoppers. Jacky glides from Whitney Houston to Paramore, from The Corrs to Lady Gaga, from Carpenters nostalgia to Rihanna energy. She can break hearts with A Thousand Years, electrify the crowd with Let’s Get Loud, or send everyone dancing with Get The Party Started. Every track she chooses reflects her versatility, her Filipina warmth, and her instinct for creating moments people remember. Jacky doesn’t just perform — she transforms the night.

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Sessionistas Unplugged stands for …

Together, Viktor Kraven and Jacky Maroosh embody everything Sessionistas Unplugged stands for: authenticity, community, and music that brings people together. Their voices, their stories, and their song choices carry the legacy of Sessionistas into this new chapter — one built on friendship, acoustic soul, and the magic that happens when people gather at Tambayan Philippines to share the music they love. Tambayan is brought to you with the amazing work of Annie Blossom.