OPM home Route 196 shuts down amid COVID-19 pandemic

Romar Fernando

August 24, 2020

• Alas, we’re at the end of the road for Route 196. pic.twitter.com/2kDXW0FWYl

  — Route 196 (@route196rocks) August 23, 2020

  Route 196, a popular bar in Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, bid farewell to all Pinoy music lovers, August 23, Sunday.

  “Alas, we’re at the end of the road for Route 196,” as seen on their Twitter account with an animated video of their iconic signage dipping into dark.

  Route 196 was known for it has become a home to original Pinoy music. It has hosted numerous artists who shared love for live music, including college bands and established names in the industry.

  “We may be walking towards a different direction for now, but we wanted to make sure you had something to always remind you of our crazy ride together, the things we learned, the noise we made, the rules we broke, and the friends we picked up along the way. So here, take us with you on your next journey. And never forget that, for 15 years, all roads led to Route 196,” said co-owner and The Itchyworms frontman Jugs Jugueta.

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