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Biography

Joven Goce is a versatile artist and performer who has gained popularity in Hong Kong indie music scene with his fun covers, onstage spark, and heartfelt originals. 

He is a seasoned musician with extensive experience in entertaining live audiences in bars, nightclubs, concert halls since 2002. His playlist exceeds 1,000 songs ranging from the classics, standards, to current alternative, pop and OPM (original Filipino music) hits.

He started as an acoustic singer in his native Philippines. He launched the band Oven Toaster in 2008 and their all original album "Alkansya"(Piggybank) in 2009, gaining notice from MYX and MTV Philippines and even performing at the Presidential Residence.

Since 2010, Joven has continued to develop himself musically in Hong Kong, playing in the most well known
establishments around town including the Hard Rock Cafe, The Fringe Club, and The Wanch. He has also performed in various music festivals in HK as well as competed in various musical competitions such as The Guinness Sessions presents HK Live.

He has been featured in radio shows and publications like RTHK & HK Magazine. Joven also believes in giving back by sharing his gift of music in various bazaars and educational events for great causes and esteemed schools.

In 2013, he launched his solo, all-original album, Joven Goce : Night and Day in more than 6 venues around Hong Kong as well as in Manila. His album is now available in iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/night-day/id869347853 

HK Magazine, Wearyourmusic.org, Parsons Music, Gibson Acoustic & Epiphone Acoustic were among the biggest supporters during his album release.

Joven moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2014 and has continued to share his passion for music in another bustling metropolis. To obtain exposure, he got busy in KL and Selangor areas by participating in various open mics; performed in corporate events in KLCC. And a regular performer at Tujo Ascott , Hubba Ceylon & Mont Kiara, Taps Beer Bar and in a few monthly events hosted by Pisco, Como as well as The Rabbit Hole. He was also tapped during corporate events of Ambank as well as the the Annual Productivity & Innovation Conference and Exposition (APIC) 2014 at the KL Convention Center. 

In 2015, he launched his 2 new songs I've Got Something and The Letter in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur (available in all leading online music stores like iTunes, Spotify, etc.). https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ive-got-something-letter-single/id915682041

After seven years living abroad he moved back to Manila, Philippines in early 2016.

“Kestrels and Kites songs are a collection of blissed out indie-pop songs that wriggle inside your head and demand permanent residency”
- BC Magazine, Ben Appleby.  
 

Tiff, Luke and Fred come from different bands in Hong Kong (Hungry Ghosts and Shotgun Politics), and together we form KESTRELS AND KITES!!  A pop/indie/rock outfit, with life-rejoicing songs and off-kilter gigs.  Our second EP ‘For Ben' came out 2013, with more on the way.
Come by and see us if you get the chance!!


 NYC artist Nick Moran “delivers a breath of fresh air to the music scene with a mix of old school blues/funk sounds mixed with his soulful/crisp vocals.”
(review from www.unnomdeguerre.com)
Inspired by legends like Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and James Brown, “Moran funnels those influences into his own brand of playful, upbeat blues and funk.” (review by Tom haugen)

 *** His Debut Album - “Who We Are” (Available here).
 
“When you listen to Nick Moran’s debut single, “Who We Are” it’s hard to believe that it’s only his debut and that he’s not yet commanding the adoration of tens of thousands. Because he sings his jazzy pop songs with such surety and command that it effectively stamps out all the unsurety you might have when approaching a new artist.”
 
“It reminds me in one sentence, of butterflies fluttering in Central Park on a summer afternoon”.
(Review from www.athousandguitars.com)


ain't no rules, ain't no vow, we can do it anyhow 
My life is much more than gold 
Je Veux d'l'amour, d'la joie, de la bonne humeur, 
c'n'est pas votre argent qui fera mon bonheur, 
allons ensemble 
découvrir ma liberté 
I got my own thing doing 
you don't have to take care about me 
I have my own dream dreaming 
you don't have to listen to me 
I have my wish and paradise 
you don't have to come into my life 

I deserve better now, 
that is what I am holding in hand 

People talks about 
They thought I might made the noisy sound 
But I don't care, I don't care 
It's just small town 
My world is surrounding me, please listen now 
I won't be afraid 
Talk to myself 
I am standing again 
No one cause me pain, no one would say like that 
From now! 


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