Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis took the stage together to deliver performances that rocked.
Words Rica Mae Labbao
Photos courtesy of Kris Rocha, Sam Marasigan, Shayne Capistrano
November 12, 2026
Tables are filled with longtime friends reuniting like families reconnected. Full of chatters and memories of genuine young lives from the late 1990s to early 2000s when they were just high school kids enjoying music bangers.
That’s the best way to describe the crowd of Kitchie Nadal and Barbie Almalbis’ latest collaboration show titled “Crossfade” at the Matchpoint Bar and Events, Mandaluyong City.
It’s like a gathering that reflects collective reminiscing of the past.
It’s also refreshing to spot younger adults who also found enjoyment and inkling to the artists’ music. To be fair, both Kitchie and Barbie are still relevant to the Spotify playlists of the Gen Zs.
Included in the list are Kitchie’s ‘Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin’, ‘Same Ground’, and ‘Bulong’ and Barbie’s ‘High’ and ‘Ambon’, which are also performed at the show.
Besides their old original songs, both of them also sung a few of their new singles, covered some songs and delivered a beautiful rendition of ‘A Thousand Miles’ by Vanessa Carlton and ‘Ligaya’ by Eraserheads.
Kitchie’s band is composed of drummer Lerod Cailao, guitarist Josh David, bassist Mike Bayas, and pianist Ian Fajarito. While Barbie’s band for the night is joined by bass player Charles Bautista, Jonard Bolor at the drums, and musician Nikko Rivera.
The twin-billed show, kickstarted by Singapore-based artist bloo! and her band members, shined at the best way possible with voices and talents conjoined by the love for Filipino music.
Then a powerful quadro number by Kitchie, Barbie, singer Kate Torralba, and artist Bunny Liwanag ended the night with a bang.
Produced by Gabi Na Naman Productions, ‘Crossfade’ brought out a night full of songs that connect, reminisce, and indulge. A night to remember with two historic Filipina rock icons.
