In Behalf Of January

Since I am not able to post as much as I want in this blog, I have decided to work on this entry basically consisting of special events I’ve encountered this month.

January has been good to me and I guess that this month pretty much worked my way. There were a handful of stress, of course, but I suppose they’re all fine now. My heart has been still too so I’m happily in a calm track. Here are some January highlights I would like to share.

One number in my bucket list consists of having my photograph published in a ‘real publication.’ And yes, it happened big thanks to UNO Magazine! How? Denise Mallabo, UNO’s Managing Editor asked for my photos from the A Week in Metro Manila: Up Dharma Down screening and I gladly sent her some. I wasn’t really expecting to see them in the magazine but voila, here’s a photo of my work in the said publication. And my, they did publish it well!

My photographs of The Charmes and Up Dharma Down published in UNO Magazine. YAY!

If you’re crazy about concerts like me, then you probably have heard of the sudden gush of international acts coming in Asia during the first quarter of the year! Just so you know, there’s Laneway Singapore on Feb. 12,

Look at that beautiful line-up!

Toro Y Moi live in Manila on Feb. 15 and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart also coming on the 29th,

Foo Fighters in Singapore this March 2,

Death Cab for Cutie in Manila on March 5,

and TOE in Manila this coming March 20!

All these foreign artists coming at our shores and in neighboring country Singapore makes me crazy! I know I can’t really afford going to all of these but I won’t let myself miss! I’ll be going to Laneway Singapore and TOE in Manila for my fair share of international acts. I really don’t mind missing Toro Y Moi and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart here since they’ll be in Laneway SG, too. I don’t mind missing DCFC either because I’m not a big fan (hehe), but missing Foo Fighters? That breaks my heart! I was actually planning to cancel my Laneway Singapore trip for the Foo Fighters but geez, re-booking your flight is double the price of your actual plane ticket. So I’m hoping that these guys will visit Asia again soon. Dave Grohl – *sigh*

Speaking of Laneway, all is set now! I’m just waiting for my passport to arrive and I’m done! I’ve paid my hostel charges and Laneway ticket already so see you Singapore in the next two weeks!

Another highlight: went to Terno Inferno last Saturday not only to watch awesome Terno bands but also to fulfill a mission! Well, fine, I sound stupid because it was more of a connivance. Haha. As you know, 3/4 of Up Dharma Down celebrated their birthday this month and because Carlos (UDD’s guitarist) and I are such sweet specks of the universe, we’ve decided to surprise Armi, Ean, and Pol with cupcakes during their 3:30am set in Inferno.

Here are some photos from the night (thanks, Jason and Jon!) plus I linked the surprise’s video and the whole story as told in my Tumblr account.

With ze girls! Kris, Armi and Bel.

So I guess those are the highlights of my January. Work has still been great and my family’s doing well so I’m currently at ease. I’ve also started working on my illustrations and music so I hope I’ll be able to put some in public once I’ve fully worked out on them.

Here’s to more awesome months! Cheers!

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!

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!