freedom @ the freedom bar

september 5, 2008
freedom bar
featured:chonkeys, talahib & more

ofcourse the birthday week of alex didn't end at saguijo & ten02.

earlier, a couple of my workmates sent me a message that the first leg of the oktoberfest was to be held that night as well. imagine that, my birth month's most anticipated festival has already began a month early. awesome!

eric was summoning me to go but i had my eyes on the freedom bar gig so i just replied that i'd follow...which i didn't...coz they sent me an sms after a few hours that they backed out due to the sheer volume of crowd that came. the venue could no longer hold those who were still incoming even those who had tickets.

anyhoo, having met so many friends lately, i get random gig scheds through sms everyday, favorably. i got the freedom bar gig set that friday from jolly of good leaf (buenos dias jolly green! ahehe). chonkeys' guitarist is my bro's band cakewalk's frontman years ago & had been in our house so many times for practices so it was perfect that i knew someone who was on set. syalam members were friends back in the days but only jamir was present & just jammed w/ one of the bands.

the event by the way was a benefit gig for a non-profit org TABAK (tunay na alyansa ng bayan alay sa katutubo). slides were previewed during breaks demonstrating the support & appreciation of various musicians & groups towards our ancenstors.

the last band caught my undivided attention. talahib. ethnic ensemble w/ music blended w/ heavy guitar riffs, emotional lyrics, pieces were extremely passionate about our country. their last song was about stopping the war & saving mindanao & delivering peace to every filipino. touching.

chonkeys' frontman

yohan at the left

talahib

showing off my rag doll; the birthday cheerleader (literally, she wore a pink shirt & ruffled mini skirt w/ a 'save the cheerleader' print haha)