Our first gig in a little more than a month, due to Ralph's unavailability, Deadpan Society at Millennia was something the band looked forward to. We forced Charles to study our songs so he could sub for Ralph; by 8 pm he was texting Allan that he was apologizing in advance for ruining our gig.
Allan and I arrived at Millennia at 9:30 pm and some of the bands were already there. Tiffany was worrying and moaning about the fact that Incubus was playing at CCP that night. We told her, don't worry, there are probably lots of people who couldn't afford going to Incubus who will probably drop by, don't worry, let's just have fun. I forgot the name of the band that opened for the night… Charles arrived around that time and we were busy reassuring him that he didn't have to feel pressured because we were just happy to be playing again.
"Eh, hindi, eh… 'di ko kasi makapa lahat tapos sobra na akong kinakabahan!"
"Ok lang yon! Kahit gumawa ka na lang ng version mo ng mga lead parts!"
Next, Silent Sanctuary played. I liked the strings. Then, Paramita performed. Ria, the drummer was the organizer of the event and she was the one who contacted Ayn and booked us (Thanks again!). Next, played Bagetsafonik, whose set impressed Allan, who is considering including them in a future Buzz Night now that he's actually heard them. After that band, we performed with Charles and it was a considerably good set. As usual, I felt a little rusty after our hiatus, but it was fun to be onstage again. We were really satisfied with Charles's performance, too, because we didn't feel as if Ralph wasn't with us------ he had to modify some guitar lines, but he was able to simulate Ralph fairly well. It was almost the same level of… um, I don't exactly know what to call it… "intensity"? In any case, it was a lot of fun and we were really grateful that Charles agreed to do it for us. Of course, we still miss Ralph.
Then, Agartha's Remorse, last band for the night, performed two songs. We were especially waiting for them because the band is composed of Ayn, Charms, Lara and my younger sister Edwina, who is a fledgling guitarist. The latter's friends had come to support her and they were screaming her name, along with yours truly, who was in turn marveling at her "baby sister growing up" hehehe. I know. I'm cheesy :D kulang na lang mag-baby babble ako dito, eh hehehe. Natuwa din sina Charles, Roel, Kaye at Allan sa kanila kasi the girls had had only a few practices and they were performing Within Temptation and Sisters of Mercy fairly well. Natuwa sila especially kay Lara kasi hindi daw siya nag-kick sa last part ng "Lucretia…" They were shouting, "Dream come true para sa drummer!!!"
After the gig, we brought Lara and Kaye to where May was waiting for them (Freedom Bar) so they could pass by the Amoeba event of the Lubitels, TV Guide and Carnival Park. Then we went on to Colasa's for a food trip. After eating, Allan started goofing off. We were talking about Ralph and then he picked up a barbecue stick and said, "Ralph… Ralph… kumusta ka na?" Tapos sa kalamansi na piga na, sabi niya, "Roel… Roel…" and then he picked up two barbecue sticks, formed them into a cross, then pointed it at Ayn and said, "Ayn… Ayn…" Sayang nga kasi wala siyang ginawa para sakin… it's either wala siyang maisip or he was scared of consequential "sanctions"--- hehe! Basta ang dami pa niyang ginawa tapos tawa kami ng tawa dun. Hay.
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