Thank you to josephpchan for posting this :)
This is my pride and joy!
A couple of days before Sugarfree had its Dekada concert at the Music Museum to celebrate their tenth anniversary, their manager Karin posted on the Yahoo!Group that she needed pics of the band through the years.
I really got excited because I had a wealth of Sugarfree pics to share! So share I did. And it was so cool that a lot of them made it to the AVP they played at the start of the show :)
What made me happy, in particular, was that they included the shot of Sugarfree onstage at the Pisay gym. If you were Pisay, you'd recognize the DNA-like design on the flaps that lead to the backstage portion. I really wanted that shot to be picked because having Sugarfree play at Pisay is one of the highlights of my stint as SAMAPI adviser :)
At dahil OC ako at proud, here's the list of pics of mine that you'd see in the presentation below (with some kwento added):
1:03 - Accepting their Best New Artist award at the 2003 NU107 Rock Awards; I was so proud of them!
1:07 - Performing at the 2003 NU107 Rock Awards; at one point in the performance, Ebe took out his digicam and photographed the audience so he could show his mom daw :)
1:11 - PISAY! :)
1:14 - Performing at the very first Admit One gig in the south, at the awesome but now defunct Rock Radio Cafe (I ♥ you, RRC!). This was a life-changing night for me - dito ko sinimulang mahalin ulit ang tugtugang lokal. This was also the first gig covered by my first digicam, a humble Canon Powershot A70.
1:33 to 1:40 - Performing at an acoustic Admit One gig at Conspiracy. This one was a celebration of Ebe's mom's birthday. Ebe started to describe their lineup as 1/2 Sugarfreee, 1/2...and then he trails off...then someone from the audience finishes it up with "Eraserheads!" :P Because, indeed, onstage were Ebe, Jal, Buddy, and Raimund. Ebe didn't really plan to finish the sentence, I guess, because this was still the time when the Heads hadn't settled their differences yet ;)
2:05 to 2:15 - Signing autographs after a performance at SM North. This was the debut of my 2nd digicam, another Canon Powershot (A95 I think...haha nakalimutan ko na).
2:19 to 2:33 - Performing at the Alabang Town Center. Shot 2:22 is my favorite Jal pic.
2:35 to 2:49 - Another Admit One gig, this time at saGuijo, when the band setup was still in its original spot close to the bar. This was one helluva party; I can still remember it clearly as if it happened last night. I love that they included my shot of Mitch (2:43), as well as a shot of Ebe with Wolfmann in the background (2:39) :)
3:11 to 3:18 - In-store performance and autograph signing at the now non-existent Tower Records in Alabang Town Center. I think this was my first time to watch Kaka.
After sending all those pics to Karin, I realized that I hadn't photographed Sugarfree since 2006, though I did get to watch maybe 2 or 3 gigs since then.
Nagkabunga din ang pagiging rocker stalker ko, hehehe. Naging bahagi ako ng isang napakagandang gig ng isa sa pinakamamahal kong banda sa mundo ngayon :) (Nevermind that it was just a small part, but it was still there, for everyone to see!)
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Do check out this link for more photos and videos of Dekada performances:
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
DEKADA: Sugarfree + MSO
THE DATE
August 28, 2009. Couldn't have been any better date, as it was just two weeks after Andrew's birthday (so the watching the gig was my gift to him), and it was also our 129th month as a couple :) And, of course, it was Sugarfree's 10th year together! It was a celebration of great relationships and awesome music :P
THE PLACE
Music Museum, my personal favorite gig venue. It isn't too big nor too small, so anywhere you sit will still give you a great view of the performers. The sounds and lights are always top quality. And you can dine and drink while enjoying the best performances in the land :)
THE BAND
Sugarfree. Definitely one of my most favorite local bands, and one of the bands I hold close to my heart. I remember falling in love with Telepono once it hit the airwaves of NU107 in the early 2000s. I was in college then, and once Sa Wakas came out, it instantly became the soundtrack of my thesis days. I love Ebe, Jal, Mitch, and Kaka to pieces. Pati na rin si Bodjie :)
But this isn't just any Sugarfree gig. It's Sugarfree with the Manila Symphony Orchestra! And Sugarfree+MSO is a winning formula, no doubt about it. In 2007, they proved how already wonderful Sugarfree tunes could be turned into even more heartwrenching songs. Chino David is a genius, and the MSO is a cool and talented bunch of folks.
THE SHOW
My favorite moments:
A History of Sugarfree. The show began with a slideshow of pictures from 1999 to the present. Most of the pictures from 2002 to 2006 were my pics ;) When I emailed those pics to Karin, their manager, it was only then that I realized that I've only watched two or three Sugarfree gigs in the past 3 years - the MSO gig in 2007, and their Pisay fair performances.
The old songs, especially Wag Ka Na Umiyak. That song has this uncanny ability to make you do what it doesn't want you to do. Hearing the MSO version of Sa Wakas songs was pretty sweet, too. It was cool how they made them sound different from when they performed some of the same songs two years ago.
The new songs, especially Feels Like and Hangover. It was exactly those songs that I wished to hear that night, played with the MSO.
Ebe moments. Starting out the gig amongst the audience, then slowly making his way to the stage. Asking the lights people to shine some on the audience and taking a few seconds to "soak in the moment". Acknowledging and thanking his wife for being his best friend and his anchor.
Jal moments. Taguan! I love Jal's songs. I was hoping to hear Patawad or Form Factor.
Mitch moments. Seeing Mitch play again with Jal and Ebe was just wonderful. Like Ebe said, it was just like 2003 again :) It was also such an Awww moment when Ebe revealed the reason behind Mitch's separation from the band - he simply wanted to be there when his son grew up :)
Kaka moments. The guy is awesome behind the drums as well as with a guitar in his hands. We already saw his guitar prowess two years ago when they went acoustic on Tulog Na. But his solos on Fade Away this year were a different kind of awesome, too.
Bodjie moment. Yep, even if Bodjie didn't play guitar this year, he still had his moment when Ebe made him sing part of Prom from his seat.
Kwentuhan. Aside from the performances, the tidbits we get to know about the band (from their spiels between songs, and from the AVP) endeared the band even more to the audience.
Ebe says this will be their last major show in a long while, that they'll be sticking to touring and bar gigs in the meantime. I'm glad I got to witness this amazing show, and that, after 10 years, Sugarfree is still around to make our hearts chuckle and our souls sigh with their beautiful songs about life and love :)
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Sorry if I couldn't mention the name of Sugarfree's guitarist for the night; I'm not familiar with his name.
My photos of the event can be viewed here.
You can also check out this post that links the other photos and videos from Dekada. Lotsa great photographs there!
August 28, 2009. Couldn't have been any better date, as it was just two weeks after Andrew's birthday (so the watching the gig was my gift to him), and it was also our 129th month as a couple :) And, of course, it was Sugarfree's 10th year together! It was a celebration of great relationships and awesome music :P
THE PLACE
Music Museum, my personal favorite gig venue. It isn't too big nor too small, so anywhere you sit will still give you a great view of the performers. The sounds and lights are always top quality. And you can dine and drink while enjoying the best performances in the land :)
THE BAND
Sugarfree. Definitely one of my most favorite local bands, and one of the bands I hold close to my heart. I remember falling in love with Telepono once it hit the airwaves of NU107 in the early 2000s. I was in college then, and once Sa Wakas came out, it instantly became the soundtrack of my thesis days. I love Ebe, Jal, Mitch, and Kaka to pieces. Pati na rin si Bodjie :)
But this isn't just any Sugarfree gig. It's Sugarfree with the Manila Symphony Orchestra! And Sugarfree+MSO is a winning formula, no doubt about it. In 2007, they proved how already wonderful Sugarfree tunes could be turned into even more heartwrenching songs. Chino David is a genius, and the MSO is a cool and talented bunch of folks.
THE SHOW
The setlist (c/o Orange Oasis from the Sugarfree Yahoo!Group):
Reunion
Hay Buhay
Telepono
Unang Araw
Taguan
Feels Like
Kwarto
Wala Nang Hihilingin
Insomya
Mariposa
Fade Away
Medley: Makita Kang Muli, Dear Kuya, Hari ng Sablay
Tulog Na
Kwentuhan
Burnout
Wag Ka Nang Umiyak
Hangover
Prom
Reunion
Hay Buhay
Telepono
Unang Araw
Taguan
Feels Like
Kwarto
Wala Nang Hihilingin
Insomya
Mariposa
Fade Away
Medley: Makita Kang Muli, Dear Kuya, Hari ng Sablay
Tulog Na
Kwentuhan
Burnout
Wag Ka Nang Umiyak
Hangover
Prom
My favorite moments:
A History of Sugarfree. The show began with a slideshow of pictures from 1999 to the present. Most of the pictures from 2002 to 2006 were my pics ;) When I emailed those pics to Karin, their manager, it was only then that I realized that I've only watched two or three Sugarfree gigs in the past 3 years - the MSO gig in 2007, and their Pisay fair performances.
The old songs, especially Wag Ka Na Umiyak. That song has this uncanny ability to make you do what it doesn't want you to do. Hearing the MSO version of Sa Wakas songs was pretty sweet, too. It was cool how they made them sound different from when they performed some of the same songs two years ago.
The new songs, especially Feels Like and Hangover. It was exactly those songs that I wished to hear that night, played with the MSO.
Ebe moments. Starting out the gig amongst the audience, then slowly making his way to the stage. Asking the lights people to shine some on the audience and taking a few seconds to "soak in the moment". Acknowledging and thanking his wife for being his best friend and his anchor.
Jal moments. Taguan! I love Jal's songs. I was hoping to hear Patawad or Form Factor.
Mitch moments. Seeing Mitch play again with Jal and Ebe was just wonderful. Like Ebe said, it was just like 2003 again :) It was also such an Awww moment when Ebe revealed the reason behind Mitch's separation from the band - he simply wanted to be there when his son grew up :)
Kaka moments. The guy is awesome behind the drums as well as with a guitar in his hands. We already saw his guitar prowess two years ago when they went acoustic on Tulog Na. But his solos on Fade Away this year were a different kind of awesome, too.
Bodjie moment. Yep, even if Bodjie didn't play guitar this year, he still had his moment when Ebe made him sing part of Prom from his seat.
Kwentuhan. Aside from the performances, the tidbits we get to know about the band (from their spiels between songs, and from the AVP) endeared the band even more to the audience.Ebe says this will be their last major show in a long while, that they'll be sticking to touring and bar gigs in the meantime. I'm glad I got to witness this amazing show, and that, after 10 years, Sugarfree is still around to make our hearts chuckle and our souls sigh with their beautiful songs about life and love :)
- - - - -
Sorry if I couldn't mention the name of Sugarfree's guitarist for the night; I'm not familiar with his name.
My photos of the event can be viewed here.
You can also check out this post that links the other photos and videos from Dekada. Lotsa great photographs there!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Wolfgang Tales: Two Sides Live
Wolfgang
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Razorback
Acoustic
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Electric
MUST NOT
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MISS THIS!
Goin' ... goin'... available seats marked in green!
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Razorback
Acoustic
+
Electric
MUST NOT
+
MISS THIS!
Goin' ... goin'... available seats marked in green!
Text the Wolfgang Live Portal Now...
Hotline: +63-906-103-5333
Email: wolfganglive@yahoo.com
To purchase your tickets:
1. Text Wolfgang 2 Sides Live hotline 0906-1035333 from 8am to 8pm to ask for the Banco De Oro (BDO) account details.
2. Deposit payment at specified BDO account
P1,260 x no. of tickets - for center orchestra
P1,050 x no. of tickets - for orchestra side
P840 x no. of tickets - for VIP balcony
P577.50 x no. of tickets - for regular balcony
(Banco de Oro is open from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm weekdays and on weekends at SM mall branches)
3. Text the following details ASAP to the Wolfgang Text line :
Name -
Email Address -
Location - (Center Orchestra/ Orchestra Side/VIP Balcony/ Reg Balcony)
Number of Tickets -
Amount deposited -
BDO branch -
Date and time of deposit ( as seen on the transaction slip validation)
4. A confirmation email with your seat assignments will be sent within 24 hours
We will also text you once we have sent confirmation email .
5. Claim tickets on:
the day of the show (March 19, 2009) at the Music Museum from 12 pm to 8pm Bring valid ID and validated BDO transaction slip plus email print out.
Advance claiming of paid tickets:
MARCH 14- WOLFGANG SIGHT & SIGN AUTOGRAPH SESSION @ SM MOA,
5 - 6 pm
more venues and dates coming up this week.
6. Enjoy the SHOW!!!!
Hotline: +63-906-103-5333
Email: wolfganglive@yahoo.com
To purchase your tickets:
1. Text Wolfgang 2 Sides Live hotline 0906-1035333 from 8am to 8pm to ask for the Banco De Oro (BDO) account details.
2. Deposit payment at specified BDO account
P1,260 x no. of tickets - for center orchestra
P1,050 x no. of tickets - for orchestra side
P840 x no. of tickets - for VIP balcony
P577.50 x no. of tickets - for regular balcony
(Banco de Oro is open from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm weekdays and on weekends at SM mall branches)
3. Text the following details ASAP to the Wolfgang Text line :
Name -
Email Address -
Location - (Center Orchestra/ Orchestra Side/VIP Balcony/ Reg Balcony)
Number of Tickets -
Amount deposited -
BDO branch -
Date and time of deposit ( as seen on the transaction slip validation)
4. A confirmation email with your seat assignments will be sent within 24 hours
We will also text you once we have sent confirmation email .
5. Claim tickets on:
the day of the show (March 19, 2009) at the Music Museum from 12 pm to 8pm Bring valid ID and validated BDO transaction slip plus email print out.
Advance claiming of paid tickets:
MARCH 14- WOLFGANG SIGHT & SIGN AUTOGRAPH SESSION @ SM MOA,
5 - 6 pm
more venues and dates coming up this week.
6. Enjoy the SHOW!!!!
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