road trip, anyone?

Just came from a short road trip to partake at Gibo’s mom’s 70th birthday in his brand, spanking new home in Cavite. There’s something about being on the road, on the move, just seeing the scenery pass you by while you listen to the voice of Aimee Mann cautioning a new acquaintance not to pick on her when “an act of kindness could be deathly.”

Listening to music and being on the road has always been a twin pleasure for me. Even my one-hour-each-way commute to my most recent place of employment was made enjoyable by my trusty Zen player. The murky waters of Pasig took on an almost van gogh-ish sheen as i looked from the train on my way home.

I remember solo trips I made just to visit friends in La Union and Baguio. With my battered walkman and an ample supply of batteries and cassette tapes, being on the road felt like home. I would imagine situations where the bus would suddenly lose a tire or heavens forbid get hijacked. After a brief check at the levels of my walkman’s energy juice and a quick grope for my reading material and cross stitch stash, I heave a sigh of relief knowing I’d be able to survive the ordeal no matter if it extends beyond a day.

Right now, I’m listening to Wilco’s new album, Sky Blue Sky and I have this sudden urge to be on the move. It’s like the music is more magical that way. Naalala ko tuloy, several years ago when I was still driving. One of my best moments was driving (carefully) Buddy’s gray box type while listening to Pulp Fiction’s soundtrack. Badass!

pimping time

Heyo. The Dawn has released their latest video off the album "Tulad ng Dati." It's directed by Mike Sandejas, he who wrote and directed TND the movie. Speaking of TND, the movie, it will finally be shown commercially from April 25 to May 1 at all SM Digital Cinemas (Manila, Cebu, Davao, Pampanga). for the latest, join The Dawn List. Just send a blank email to thedawnlist-subcribe@yahoogroups.com



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backstage at the rock awards

I almost didn't make it to the rock awards last friday. I was at home sick - with slight fever and aching joints. my eyes were burning a bit (which come to think of it has been burning since the start of last week). Buddy left for the venue really early in the day and couldn't come back to pick me up. Buti na lang Sherman came over and helped me get out. After a nice dinner at Krua Thai (thanks to Sherms) and a quick stop at Starbucks (where Sherms claimed his planner) and Mr. Donuts, we headed to the World Trade Center.

We mostly stayed backstage, hopping every now and then to the right side of the stage to check out the performances. A quarter of the way, my fever broke out. Ang init sa venue!

My fave moments of the night are: Myrene winning the Bassist of the Year award for Imago and Sandwich, Buddy, Raims and itchyworms for being the Producer of the Year for Noontime Show, Sandwich's DVDX performance and The Dawn's producttion number with Raims, Gabby Alipe (UDub), Dong Abay and Chito Paroks. I took a video of that number kaso lang youtube won't let me upload anything bigger than 100mb. Sayang. I specifically borrowed El's digicam for this purpose. makahanap na nga lang ng ibang hosting site.

Ang saya backstage. we're all just posing for each other's cameras wehehehe while everyone got sloshed by the minute. The show ended at 12 mn. afterwards we headed to Cafe Luce in Jupiter for some drinks and crispy pata. Ako? I had me some garlicky cheese sticks and pineapple juice.

Some snapshots from that night.

and the winner is...

It's the NU Rock Awards again.

It's been 13 years since that very intimitate first awarding night held at the now defunct Music Hall in Annapolis.

Buddy is nominated this year for producing Sandwich's Five on the Floor and itchyworms' Noontime Show (with Raims). The Dawn is also performing along with so many of our friends but somehow i'm not that into it this year. Maybe it's because i have a lot of things to do and i feel really tired. besides, i don't have anything special to wear (hehe vanity). anyhow, it'd still be a fun night and i already missed Admit 1's 5th year anniversary show.

The Dawn album launch

Finally, we have a date.

Mark your calendars - 8 November Wednesday 7 pm Premier Theatre Mall of Asia

The Dawn is launching their 20th anniv album complete with a special screening of "Tulad ng Dati," Mike Sandejas' alternate take on The Dawn and 2006 Cinemalaya Best Film.

Tickets to this event is free although you have to sweat it out a bit to get them. Tune in to Jam 88.3, Magic 89.9, 99.5 RT, 103.5 K-Lite and NU 107.5.

It's gonna be one hell of a night so don't miss it.

See you at the launch!