The Blue Rats

The Blue Rats were founded in mid-1995 by three friends -- Butch Roxas, a professor of classical guitar at the UST Conservatory of Music, Apa Ongpin, a business executive, and Andy Locsin, an architectural design consultant. The current core lineup in rotation consists of Melinda Torre (Baihana, vocals), Joey Puyat (Kiss The Bride, guitar), Kedy Sanchez (Working Stiffs, guitar), Julius Lopez (Baihana, Bass), Gilbert Asuque (Brat Pack, drums), Roxy Modesto (AMP Big Band, saxophones), Nicole Tejedor (AMP Big Band, saxophones), Dennis Mabanta (Overdrive, bass), John Flores (Working Stiffs, bass), Tom Epperson (harmonica), Mai Mislang (vocals), Jamie Wilson (vocals), Jong Cablitas (drums), and Andy Locsin (guitar).