So far, so good

The Christmas Season is starting to grow on me. Cold nights, crazy streets on a week day, rat packed malls and of course, parties here and there – with these happening, my self is definitely getting on to the Christmas spirit.

And now, I present you my schedule for the rest of this month. Ho ho ho! Things are quite hectic, yes!

Dec. 9: Whilst We Wait Exhibit at the Lomography Manila HQ

Whilst We Wait: A Project On Waiting

I think you should know that I’m still at the office (yes at 2:30am) preparing for this exhibit tomorrow (and yeah, writing this blog, heh). We’re all excited! And you are ALL invited to go! Mount Analogue will be playing an acoustic set so as The Strangeness, Slow Hello, Hannah+Gabi and Outerhope. See event here.

Dec. 11: Rock the Riles Year 7 

Rock for Human Rights!

As usual, I’ll be volunteering at the Ayala Station where Terno bands will play. See full line-up here.

Dec. 15: N/WSK: Number Line Records x Fete dela WSK

Number Line Records x Fete dela WSK

Fete dela WSK is bigger than ever! This event is just one of a dozen they have. Good job! And oh, Similar Objects will be releasing an EP! See event here.

Dec. 16: Meiday HO HO HOE LET’S GO!

Meiday Xmas Party before we end the year!

Awesome awesome Meiday line-up as usual! See event here.

Dec. 17: Terno Recordings Christmas Party and rummage sale!

Terno Partyyyyy!

Terno Infernos NEVER FAIL to be fun! And this one? For sure it’s gonna be epic! Music and shopping (and beer! He he he!) will make this night a bang! See event here.

Dec. 23: Lomography Manila Christmas Party aka offset then buffet and drinks!

Dec. 25: Jesus’ birth, of course <3

Gaaah. Thinking of these events makes me tired already. But nah, it’s all good fun and parties like these only happen once a year. So why complain?

Anyway, I’ve got to go back to my cutting and installing of photos. It’s almost 2:45am and I need some sleep when I get home for the loooooong day ahead!

Enjoy the rest of the month, friends! Stay merry!

M.O. + UDD

Watched Musical O and Up Dharma Down in San Mig Pub Alabang last Saturday for Terno night! Two of my favorite local bands, in one stage just 10mins away from home – plus me in front with a glass of rhum coke in hand… How could I ask for more?

Musical O

Here’s M.O. with Matt Warren of Ephesus subbing for Chino Soliman on bass. They only played four songs that night (Blind, Liger, Hey Sandy and Alive. Hey, I can remember!) since those were the only songs they could play with Matt. Sobrang bitin if you ask me. Hay nako Chino, umuwi ka na!

Had a great time chatting Marco. He's going to be a Dad in two months!

Also had a lovely time that night thanks to Mr. Abesamis right here

Here's Armi looking pretty!

Up Dharma Down

The M.O. boys had to leave a few minutes before UDD’s set ended (haha) since they are all basically from the north. Had a good chat with Armi after the gig and comforted her with some Nerds candy. Haha. Evil condo rules, won’t let her cat, Meowmits, in.

But all in all, it was a great night for all of us! Terno just won’t let me down. <3

EDIT: Just can’t get this out of my head… While I was watching M.O., there were these two guys beside me who were such fanboys of the band! Haha. They were so cute singing along “Hey Sandy” and “Alive”. They were even screaming and requesting for “Ocean”. Then, when Marco said that they’ll be playing their last song, the both of them were like “‘Awwww. Bakit last song na?’” Hahaha!

Isn’t that cute? Also, what a great feeling for me since I’ve been a fan of M.O. for like almost four years now – and we know that their audience is not that big. But see, people like that, those who appreciate the same music as you do is definitely candy in a pot of luck. Hard to find but very very sweet

Music that matches

A month ago, I made my “huge comeback” to saGuijo for Terno Inferno armed with a Sony NEX which I used for shooting interview clips for Up Dharma Down’s USA Documentary entitled “A Week in Metro Manila” (which hopefully, will be premiered in Chicago this coming June.)

With the joy of HD videos and an awesome 16gb memory card tucked in, I happily shot other bands as well as they performed that night.

Here are three videos from The Charmes, Musical O and Not Another Boy Band. All under Terno Recordings.

I promise you, these bands really sound good. Local music at its finest.

I hope you enjoy watching them as much I did live!

P.S.

Hippie 420!