Two In A Row At 70’s Bistro

We fronted for Parokya ni Edgar last night at 70’s Bistro. Ayn picked me up and we found Roel, who had been there since 7 pm (we arrived at 9:30), tired and sleepy. Allan arrived at around 10:15 and the manager of 70’s kept asking us to set up, only Ralph wasn’t there. Just as when we were really getting nervous, he finally arrived, bugnot and tired.

There was no sign of Parokya yet so we anticipated a long set. I didn’t feel confident with the first song, “Flaming Walls” because I couldn’t hear my voice so well… but after warming up with that, the next few songs were a breeze and I started enjoying the set. Sumasayaw pa nga ako, and I couldn’t really help it because it did feel good to be there. It was laid back; 70’s begged us to keep it that way, I think, it being a small venue. We had to keep the volume of our guitars at bay… that didn’t stop us from giving a rocking set, though. The manager said we were still a little too loud hehe. Syempre may mga sablay kami ng konti, pero astig pa rin, tsaka enjoy tumugtog ulit. Dapat talaga wala kaming practice pag may tugtog.

The people enjoyed us, too, even if they were really, really, really there for Parokya ni Edgar. Some of them were foot tapping and head banging (haha), and they clapped appreciatively. It’s fun to play for crowds like that, too, because you can feel the respect they have for your efforts, which is always appreciated.

Soft Pillow Kisses minus Louie were there to support us. I think Lara’s “yeah”s and really loud claps supported the illusion that we were appreciated hehe. It was great to see Pillow again, especially since Allan hasn’t been playing with them much and it has seemed that candy has been getting the exposure recently. Hindi naman daw, sabi niya… nagkakataon lang. I’m sure Pillow will be gigging again soon. They had to leave early and Ayn did too (Because Tristania’s sick! Boo!), so sabay sabay silang lahat. Naiwan kami nina Roel, Ralph at Allan, and when Parokya was fully set up, we decided to grab some grub.

I suggested the Sikatuna Pares, so we hopped onto an empty jeep. First time naming mag-jeep na magkakasama (although I remember nag-jeep kami dati nina Roel at Allan from EDSA to Mister Kebab nung tumugtog kami sa San Pedro). Sayang wala si Ayn. Ralph lay down on the seat because there was so much space— ako rin hehe. Wala lang. Trip. Nakakatakot nga kasi ang bilis ng takbo tapos feeling ko mahuhulog kami. So nag-pares na nga kami. Ok naman. Masarap. Panalo talaga yung pares dun compared sa pares ng tapat ng Millennia. Wag niyo lang daw i-order yung Katsudon, sabi ni Ralph.

Pero ok talaga yung chicken rice ng Partners Pares.

So we went back to 70’s and waited for Parokya to finish, which happened around 2 am. Then we all went home. Fin.