Exclusive: IRA CRUZ Reveals the Truth Behind Bamboo's Breakup | Ira Cara Cruz EPISODE # 246

Welcome to Paco's Place Podcast! In this exclusive episode, renowned OPM guitar legend, Ira Cruz, formerly of the iconic band Bamboo, opens up about the untold stories behind one of the most talked-about breakups in the history of OPM.
He also discusses his departure from INTRoVOYS and shares his experiences playing alongside acclaimed artists like Rico Blanco, KZ Tandingan, Unique Salonga, and Juan Karlos.
Don't miss this insightful and revealing conversation with a true OPM legend. Hit play now and be prepared to hear the truth straight from the source.
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[@22672FDD]

53:02 Bamboo break up story

[@maximooze3196]

voting up, ang haba ng video eh

[@PacosPlace]

Maganda yung buong video… kung may time ka. Anyhoo, thanks for watching

[@robrig55]

@@maximooze3196 Yes, was thinking of forwarding kaso nostalgic din hahaha

[@leonardcarino8441]

As someone who was a teenager and a high schooler back when Bamboo came out and made it big, covering any of their songs (and doing it right) was a big flex. It separated the pa-pogi bands from the legit ones lol.

[@PacosPlace]

Boom! 🔥🔥

[@jctocino2054]

Taena ang galing galing na ni PACO best interviewer the opening the mids part all the part the closing pamatay!!!🤘🤘🤘👌👌👌

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat ng maraming marami! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chitdonato5670]

Agree! You are underrated, Paco. Galing mo mag host.

[@dhelprimax28]

The fact that Bamboo and Nathan joined together once again, there is No Way Bamboo band will not do a Reunion for one night.. mark mah word! if OPM rock band will soon to die, Bamboo will rise to lift it up just like he did in 2004

[@biboysitoy5133]

Number 1 band talaga. Kasi pag sikat ng noypi and daming nagkahilig sa opm rock tapos nakisabay pa sa agos yung parokya,sugarfree tapos yung bagong sibol na banda like hale,cueshe,callalily

[@Joyie0042]

And si Bamboo quality ang voice nadala nya ng mahusay and Bamboos voice is unique.

[@marpaul2223]

Thank you Paco! Mabuhay ka🎶🔥

[@violet9499]

I love how Ira appreciates the artists, bands/ musicians of today's generation. He always has something good to say about other artists and I can feel his sincerity. Nakakatuwa na very objective ang approach niya sa mga atists of today unlike others na porket hindi na nila trip yng tugtugan or ang gingawa ng ibang arist e pinipintasan na nila agad. Ira is indeed a well rounded musician hindi lng basta gitarista na gwapo. Much respect for him..❤

[@macvincemosquera9616]

Kaya tama siguro na Switzerland nga sya. Happy for Ira!

[@RaymondLacsaVlogs]

Alam ko nagsesession din sya sa ibang mga artists , diva sa mga concerts

[@powerguiller]

Girls didn’t want to see Bamboo, they wanted to see Ira’s hotness🎉

[@maxstachow]

@@powerguiller haha agree!! also Nathan crush ko lol

[@lila6573]

I saw him play for juan karlos and kz tandingan w. sb19. Swak siya kahit kanino ilagay

[@m3lv1n_mv]

Very worth watching.

[@pablodevera7061]

Ang bless talaga ni ic, parang dadaan lang sa kalye at namimitas ng mga bunga at libre... keep the opm always alive🤘❤... God bless

[@Sugarraims]

Sarap makapanuod ng kwentuhang 90's band gaya neto. Rock on 🤘🤟

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat ng marami!

[@Sugarraims]

waiting po sa reunion ng introvoys , sana maikasa na po. Yeah 🤘

[@altheazara]

IRA CRUZ! My ultimate crush in the 90s!!!

[@VladimirOten-fz7co]

Ang huhusay tlgang mag interview ng mga drummer. Prang yung podcast nina sir raimund.

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat Vladimir

[@ishmaelmohammad4306]

@@PacosPlace Putin

[@sgtpeppers4216]

Si ira talaga nagpalawak ng isip ko sa pa gigitara. Like pag narinig ko mga solo nya napapa isip ako anong scale yun bat iba ang dating hndi tunog generic 😊 galing nya

[@meiadelossantos3916]

Ung i nodded enthusiastically when Paco said "Switzerland".. IM LIKE YAAASSSS.!!!!💯

[@jayjayplandeschannel4349]

Thanks!

[@marializaraymundo6721]

Hello Sir Paco thank you for having Sir Ira Cara Cruz on your podcast I’m so happy to see him again❤😍🤗

[@PacosPlace]

You’re most welcome!

[@anthonyesguerra9764]

One of the best Sir IRA CRUZ 🤘

[@PacosPlace]

Amen!

[@mahintanaLR]

Ang saya ng mga kwento! Mabuhay OPM!

[@PacosPlace]

Thanks for joining us! Kampai

[@iamshexsay]

Sobrang haba, 1hr, hinahanap ko lang naman story nung bamboo breakup, tapos here I am watching the whole thing for the 2nd time, deym fun and nostalgic. Paco is an amazing host, I subscribed.

[@PacosPlace]

Aaaaawwww…. Nakaka taba naman ng puso. Salamat ng maraming marami.

[@dennisc5232]

The gift that keeps on giving 👉Paco's Place!

[@PacosPlace]

Nakakataba ka naman ng puso! You nailed it. Salamat sa suporta! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GianRufin]

Si Ira Cruz talaga ang isa sa mga gitarista na nag inspire saken tumugtog ng lead guitars. Di sya malaro, pero simple at elegante ang atake. ❤❤ Sana magka reunion sila sa Bamboo.

[@DanDaveFaeldonia]

Ira Cruz! Sobrang idol kita. Galing mag gitara at syempre ang astig mo pag may gitara ng naka kabit sayo! Love Live idol! ❤

[@officialjoseangelogayoso]

Isa sa tinitingala kong guitarista to si Ira. Iba mag patunog, kahit piso piso lang, solid pa din.

[@Merkin2024]

Great interview and discussion on band life! Idol Ira Cruz! 🎸Thanks idol Paco!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you Merkin

[@GoodChaosStudios]

I just wanna say I appreciate this kind of content on youtube. May sense. Bamboo days ko na nakilala si Ira. But with this, mas nakikilala ki yung mga artists. Salute!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@gerardbonggo5401]

The why I look Bamboo is like a Project Band na it happens it work out so well and become very popular . They had a pretty successful run almost 10yrs !

[@wetlettuce8215]

pretty accurate, it was great as it lasts, they were pumping out hits. napaka tight at technical nila

[@TheEdelbertz]

It was like audioslave it was so good while it lasted

[@muhandiskarhabba9090]

Very short 10 years was it seems. Siguro dahil sa impact na na accomplished nila noong buo pa

[@josephanthonyferrer8974]

parang yun franco first line up, twist tropa paden sila after that hahaha.

[@nadz7667]

Love watching/listening to all your podcasts, sir Paco. My fave episode by far. Love Ira ❤ super natural at parang kwentuhan lang talaga to. Ilang beses ko na inulit. Kudos to you and your team! You're a great interviewer and "historian" galing ng memory. Super helpful for music enthusiasts like us. Mabuhay ka! 🫶🏻

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you so much! Your comment means a lot.

[@MochikunTV]

Sir Paco, you have a knack to keep a conversation flowing smoothly and the interviewee enjoying the moment. Amazing channel!

[@PacosPlace]

Wow, thank you! Salamat sa compliment! I’m glad you liked the episode. God bless!

[@drummerundercover6299]

Sir Paco's place will never get tired inspiring musicians,, lalo na mga katulad qng drummer wannabe sna makatagpo dn aq ng banda kagaya n sir paco n solid gang pagtanda, More power sa Channel sir Paco

[@PacosPlace]

Praying for your success!!!

[@markyogip9730]

yown oh, present mga idol

[@pradyekkarola]

Sarap panuorin! Sobrang saludo ako sa lahat ng andito.🤝

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat ng marami

[@jt7994]

Best vivid memory of Passage performance - Together Again song, the guitar solo was 🔥🔥🔥

[@1958shim]

A lively conversation with all Introvoys members. Waiting for your concert here in the Philippines soon. ❤❤❤

[@PacosPlace]

Maybe one day!

[@richiesardovia]

Thank you sir Paco for sharing this content! Gold!

[@PacosPlace]

You are most welcome richie! Kindly share this with your friends.

[@richardescalona6256]

idol! ira cruz! Napaka versatile na gitarista, kahit saan genre papalag yan! Godbless idol!

[@crosopiea]

Great content. Great conversation, Great stories.. Love watching your Podcast Sir Paco..

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you!!!!

[@gabblem.777]

I think Paco is the best when it comes to podcast especially in music. I don't know what it is but there is something about him. He is a good listener and good interviewer.

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment. Will strive to keep it real all the time. God bless!

[@Mhonzie16]

Another solid one sir Paco, parang 10 mins lang ung 1hr podcast sa sobrang sarap ng kwentuhan.. bitin pa nga hahahaha. looking forward for another episode. More Power!

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat sa support mo, Mhonzie

[@loetabs4295]

Salamat Sir Pacs, Ganda ng kwentohan. Cheers!!

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chopeetv]

Thank you sir paco! Grabe sobrang lalim din pala nang pinag mulan nung pag kawala nila 😔 tama ka sir P, madami tlga silang na inspired at isa na ako dun Bamboo is my Fav. Band ever since! #VicMercado

[@wifeynilloyd]

my fave ira cruz introvoys days..❤

[@winstonconcepcion7119]

I find Ira as one of the best Pinoy guitar players...comparable to international or foreign artist. Also very versatile! From pop, jazz, pop jazz to rock!!!...Rock on

[@PacosPlace]

We can all agree to that!

[@BambooFortes]

Ang sarap ng kwentuhan throwback ng 90s introvoys tapos Bamboo the band era lupit salamat sir Paco solid toh

[@PacosPlace]

Thanks for supporting the channel ni appreciate you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@altheazara]

One of my favorite bands in high school - Passage Band ❤ Great interview as always. :)

[@PacosPlace]

☺️☺️☺️thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ArniloDavid-ck9ek]

I like this podcast. Interview with the great musicians. Naka2goodvibes. 🍾🍸🎸

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat Arni!

[@ronaldabalza9713]

Saludo ako kay Sir Ira nan dun palagi ang respect sa banda. Galing ng interview ni Sir Paco

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat Ronald.

[@berssoftmusic8920]

grabe mka closing ni sir Paco (are you happy?) My cool and idol guitarist IRA . super versatile nag guitara din sa sa MV ng Jmara at unti lang nka recognize nun ramdam tlga yung style nya at aura. super iba pag my IRA CRUZ.. thank you sir paco sa pag guest sa 1 of the greatest Guitarist in PH for me..

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@takyo333]

Woot woot I'm happy too! Galing ng interview nato!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you! Please share this vid. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@heyjeans367]

Sobrang naappreciate ko yung episode na ‘to. Thank you thank you! 😁

[@PacosPlace]

😁😁😁 thank you so much!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@chubzondabeat4584]

Isa ka kuya Pacs sa mga unang opm band na nag impluwensya sa musika na pinakinggan ko,kasi lagi kang pinapatugtog nang mommy even before she passed away from introvoyz, after image, to eheads & maya! Kaya salamat sa musikang inalay mo sa OPM

[@PacosPlace]

I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I hope you’re OK. Thank you for sharing this in your comment. And thanks for supporting the channel!

[@ricardojr.coronacion2053]

Ira isa sa mga idolo pag dating sa mga lead guitars. at sikat na sikat ang banda na kanyang mga sinalihan. Introvoys, Kapatid at Bamboo.

[@user-bs8ds9zc8v]

ang saya ❤

[@PacosPlace]

Ang saya!!!

[@markkevnjflores]

galing ng interview

[@Doussssssss]

Ganda ng podcast! Batang 90s na ngayon lang nakakilala sa mga taon behind those sikat na sikat na kanta noon

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MadNaders]

Great to see you Guys where you are now!

[@PacosPlace]

Were in Los Angeles. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MadNaders]

I know. I mean, you Guys have all done well. Best to you all still.

[@bernarddelacruz9054]

Kaya kita lodi Sir Ira eh! Miss you po sir! Kita kits po sa mga gigs! 🤘🤘🤘

[@patwick_rys]

Nice episode sir. Very timely lalo kakatapos lang ng maya reunion. 🔥

[@ajdeguzman2217]

Yun nga din inaantay ko kung tatanungin nya si Ira on his thoughts about sa 'Maya Reunion Concert.

[@Opppie857]

Nice 1 Ira

[@jakeyrastorza6853]

This is such an awesome interview! Ira’s a great subject, Paco’s a great interviewer. Keep it up, Paco!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@katkatbukid3057]

Worth watching, thanks, Paco .. You did a great job!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment!

[@allenikkimd]

Ganda ng interview. Di ko namalayan na natapos ko👍👍

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@d3adString]

Isa sa favorite ko na guitar player si sir Ira. Kakabilib how he filled the songs sa Bamboo kahit 1 lang sya na gitarista. Lalo ako nabilib nung sinabi nya na sya yung naging "bassist" sa bamboo kasi sobra active ni sir nate at sir vic.haha yung sya yung pumoposte. Sobra effective at ganda pakinggan.

[@jervinsmoketolentino3140]

si Ira gitarista ngaun ni JK.. isa xa original nag gitara sa ERE

[@Bochog-lp]

Solid 💪

[@rommelinson3085]

One of the best podcast na napanood at napakinggan ko. Keep it going mga Sir!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@taluz07]

kaya matatag si Ira Cruz kase sobrang humble nya.. gwapo na magaling at d mayabang,.

[@PacosPlace]

Yup

[@janericksonpadura1102]

🤩great kwentuhan and tambay! more power!

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat Jan!

[@Test-cx5oe]

Waiting for the Introvoys reunion with Ira Cruz... nice podcast Paco... nice to see the cubao boys again!

[@leewensantua479]

Grabe,, magulo talaga ang isip ng mga bandang 90s compare ngayon.. pero kahit complicado,, daming aral na mapupulot! Kudos sa inyo mga Lodz!🤟❤🎸

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Maraming salamat din

[@martx4290]

Salamat sir paco

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat sa suporta!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mikemjeg8307]

Saya nmn ng kwentuhan nyo sir. Ilang beses ko reni-rewind 😆 Your interviews are great! 👌👍🤙

[@PacosPlace]

Naku! Salamat Mike. Nakaka taba ng puso yung comment mo.

[@daisukeherb]

Nice! Salamat sir paco 🔥

[@PacosPlace]

thanks for the support! Paki share na lang. Salamat ulit.

[@dorajanelantincanela7875]

Solid and episode na ito!!! Walang kupas kayong lahat!! Bene pala si Ira Cruz!! Go bedan!

[@PacosPlace]

Woot woot!

[@agiolagon]

Lullaby and However Which Way are my top 2 Introvoys songs..

[@rockincherubtv]

Another informative and fun episode 👏👏👏👏

[@PacosPlace]

Thanks Kryndall!!!!! God bless you always!

[@iamshexsay]

Followed Ira from Introvoys to Bamboo 💞

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jayaguillon7963]

Masarap mag ganitong interview.chill.lang 😊❤

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat, Jay!

[@user-qn7wh1dd2w]

Solid. Enjoyed every bit 👍

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat Jason!

[@nikkomorabe3290]

Sobrang ganda nga mga ganitong content boss, maraming salamat!

[@PacosPlace]

Maraming salamat, din

[@Mr_Clay2024]

Ramdam mo na hindi lang cla Former Band Mates, Mag kakapatid ang turingan nila! Thank you sir Ira for the real talks about Bamboo Band And thank you sir Paco for the Interview! As a Fan of Rivermaya- Bamboo & Rico. Marami Ako natuklasan sa pag ka tao nila And how Deep the Filipino Artist are! GOD BLESS AND MORE POWER!!

[@PacosPlace]

You are most welcome!!! God bless you!!!

[@artjohnrivero1952]

ngaun lang ako natuwa sa paghuhugas ng plato habang nakikinig ng podcast.. more more more .. mapapabili n ako ng bagong speaker haha

[@PacosPlace]

Hahahaha. Nice!!!!!

[@rhettdelacruz2219]

Wala akong masabi SOBRANG SOLID! Just a super sincere Thank you sir for this podcast episode. Btw its my first time here because of Rivermaya and sobrang gusto ko din Bamboo band. Mabuhay ang OPM!

[@PacosPlace]

Maraming salamat, Rhett!!!! God bless you! Mabuhay ang OPM!

[@kevicmatunan4222]

one of the best episode Sir Paco. sobrang solid !!!!!

[@PacosPlace]

Thanks Kevic!

[@jengsibayan]

Ira Cruz ❤❤❤

[@user-fs2zv2pb3n]

One of my favorite content creator/podcast and my favorite Whiskey!!!!

[@PacosPlace]

Maraming salamat sa compliment. Please feel free to share this episode. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@renzatayde8293]

It's nice to see these musician laugh each other. Sharing memories. Kala mo mag kagalet. Pero kita mo nmn d ba

[@PacosPlace]

☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@hrcampo555]

Natawa ako when Paco said to Ira "you have tapped the board" then Ira said "hindi ko ba na dunked?" hahahaha. Ira you have slammed it and have shattered the back board Pinoy Music wise you are up there amongst the greatest. Thank you for your music Ira wish to hear more of your future wonderdul creations.

[@PacosPlace]

😎😎😎

[@myz457]

Goodvibes na si nathan at bambs, means pwede na sila mag reunion with ira and vic🎉❤

[@TECHJAMCHANNEL]

if the price is right

[@allencruise6299]

Nice episode! Laugh trip kapag guest si Ira Cruz. Totoo yung mga gitarista gets guys attention. Kaya sa case ni Ira, kailangan nyang mapabilib yung mga guys na magaling syang gitarista and hindi lang dahil sa pogi sya. Hirap maging pogi 🤣🤣🤣

[@hrcampo555]

All these years I still have the Introvoys' Back To The Roots cassette tape. It so good to see you guys having a great conversations. Ira Cruz talagang forever pogi yan.

[@rcmagsalin]

he was so much pogi during highschool in LSGH and college in DLSU...

[@hrcampo555]

@@rcmagsalin I agree po. And I was surprised na 16 yrs old lang siya when they recorded their song "Just A Dream" may cassette (10 of Another Kind ang title) din ako nun it featured other budding Pinoy bands at that time. TY po.

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ricoantipuesto8584]

sir paco mg reunion Po b kau..

[@josephanthonyferrer8974]

Pero real talk tama si Sir Paco, Yun band na bamboo taena legit halimaw, #1 band indeed.

[@macvincemosquera9616]

Another good one Sir Pacs! Sarap ng kwentuhan. More power Sir Pacs!!!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you ng maraming marami

[@macvincemosquera9616]

@@PacosPlace Sir kung maari gawan nyo po ng reaction video ang recently concluded na reunion concert ng Maya. Thank you po!

[@neldjlungbored3262]

Noice! ❤ Gotta love this episode Thank you!

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@8105SonicEmpire]

Paco is a natural! Yung tipong pag drive nya sa banda with his skills is swabe and nadala nya as host to a point na super hot ng topics but the guest didn't feel intimidated or scared to answer his questions. Salute to Paco and Ira!

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you for this very encouraging comment. Humbled and grateful for it. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Sparklingslots]

Show muna kayo sa states bago pinas for reunion. During bamboo era it was Ira”s time to show his talent!

[@leandromontealto6763]

Best respected guitarist! Lodi!

[@PacosPlace]

🙏🏼😎👊🏼

[@coymaxthebestchannelever4629]

Mismo itong episode!!! Never boring pag si Pacs. Lahat engaged. Kudos bro! First time ko makita si IC sa SM Hypermart sa Edsa-Cubao Sana nagpapicture pala ako nun! Hehe.

[@PacosPlace]

Salamat sa compliment mo! Nakaka taba ng puso. Si Ira… bait talaga.

[@handler803]

53:37 I like the part where Ira talks about the reality of being in a touring band. Ganyan din sinabi ni Mark Escueta na what happens off-stage is just as important if not more important than onstage. Parokya aminado nila na theyre not the best musicians pero they have a very stable lineup kasi matibay samahan nila

[@MasterChapogs]

Idol vic and ira mga inspiration \m/

[@DagsMiguel]

One of the best podcasts out there. Shoutout po keep it up 👏🏽

[@PacosPlace]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼☺️☺️