Hoping to get a break!

A few hours ago, we performed together with Sisig and other bands at the Katipunan mini-golf. The band "Pagan Smoke" was bad-ass! wala ako masabi, bow ako sa guitaristang si nats(whose also from Sisig)!! Well, we kinda screwed up in some parts, in most of the songs actually. Some of us came from work and arrived at the gig wasted. this night was a good performance but not outstanding like our mayric's gig, we lacked the energy, the passion(naks) and coordination. plus the equipment sucked d*ck, it took me around 30 mins or more to setup and get a good feedback from the amps. sabog talaga tunog. And theres something about the host(who happens to own a studio near the mini-golf) and his perception on female musicians. when we arrived, he questioned our female members on what genre they're playing. mabel and the others anwsered, "rock/alternative". the oldman was shocked, he can't believe that these good girls play alternative music, he judged them right away from their looks. and i agree, they look like teeny-boppers from sweet valley high, este kids... whahahah!! sorry girls, ang bait nyo masyado tingnan! peace mothf*ckers! but as mabel grabbed the mic, and i stepped on that distortion together with carlo's butt-f*cking beats and jihan's heart-thumping bass notes, we proved him wrong. in fact, he liked our music. same goes with the other females from other bands, he just can't believe females could play in the rock scene. crush nya si carlo, un lang. hahaha!

on the other hand, before going to the gig i rode the mrt to meet up with the band in megamall. as we approached ayala station a dude started talking to me, he asked me where i was playing tonight and what genre do i play. i told him we play alternative music for various production groups, tonight with "Rock Manok". He then told me about his band which is acid jazz/pop/alternative, btw he was also a guitarist, but way better than me, i could tell. Close na kami pare. we just kept on talking about gigs, productions however on some occassions i couldn't relate coz some bands and productions he was mentioning are those i've never heard off. it's quite obvious hes been in the business for a loooong time! so little by little natatahimik nako... after his long talk, he invited our band to play for a production this feb 18, the "UP Fair", which will be held at UP diliman and this event is similar to last year's Fete De la Musique held at Eastwood Libis. They're in great need of bands to fill up the 4pm-12pm sched of the event. Bands like Kwan, Wolfman, Kitchie Nadal, Pinikpikan and many more will be included in this event! This could be a good break for us! but what if we screw up!? putangina pakshet talaga un. and what about intimidation, these are professional bands my friend, and we are...? intermediate. Then again, this is a good break and exposure for us! he got my number, but my mistake was i didnt get his! shit! he might forget about us, and theres nothing i could do to followup, so im praying now that he will contact us! please Lord, pare magpaulan ka ng biyaya. 100% ka sakin.

Prior to that, early this afternoon, i also met a new dude whose also invovled in band productions. but their music is metal, hardcore and grind. pretty much not our style, so its kinda hard to fit in. we'd prefer to be included in reggaes, punk n ska. Im also hoping that our front act for kitchie nadal at csb on feb 16 would push through, that would be another great opportunity... at mahahawakan ko na ang malambot na kamay at pisngi ni kitchie! yahoo! sana!

and as for rody, i guess we made a wrong choice for our new guitarist. hes already missed a number of practices and gigs, and i assume hes gonna ditch us at the feb 4 gig as well. this guy lacks commitment and doesnt know how to prioritize. tsk tsk, we plan to kick him out and keep the original lineup, no more additions as of now. in fact, we sounded better without him. believe me, for the past 2 months of jamming hes been off-tune all the time yet he claims that hes been jamming with professionals ever since. now im wondering... as jc from sisig said, its not the skill, but the chemistry of the band, the skill could come in time. true, i was looking for skill but i forgot commitment and chemistry. another lesson learned. i'll wrap this up, its too long already, ive also discovered new stuff about my guitar, till the next blog!

peace \m/