I came, I saw, I met: Up dharma Down at Megamall (and other stories)

{ August 8, 2006 @ 12:00 am } · { Events, Famous Peeps, Memories, Music, Stories }

Intense is the only adjective that I could think of as I remember Up dharma Down (UdD) perform live last August 5 at Burn Magazine’s mall tour. The event was hosted by Burn Magazine’s Production Coordinator Denise Mallabo and Events Manager of Hinge Inquirer Publications, Juno Limjap.

It was the first time that I saw them on stage and it took a great ounce of effort not to squeal like a rabid fan girl during their performance. Especially when they played Pag-Agos, Oo, Maybe, and Lazy Daisy. If you haven’t heard any of their songs yet (segue: why???), you can listen to them online at Pure Volume. Let’s support Pinoy music and the Pinoy magazine that supports them! Therefore, buy BURN! Hehe. >:)

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Pictures, pictures…

I dragged along my best friend, Denice de Guzman, to the back stage and immediately saw Paul Yap, UdD’s bassist. Yes, you guessed it right: I shamelessly asked for an autograph right before they went on stage and they were kind enough to oblige. Armi Mallari [vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitars] signed first before passing it to Carlos Tanada [lead guitars], Paul Yap [bass], and Ean Mayor [drums]. After their set, we later found the bubbly Marko Ganders and Arvin Peralta (from BURN/HIP Events Team) at the backstage talking to Armi. The next thing we knew, Armi was formally (and kindly) introducing us to the rest of the band. Again, thank you! 

The video of Pag-Agos is nominated for this year at MTV Pilipinas Awards. If you want to vote for them (like me), then check this link. Yes, another shameless plug. Don’t tell me that you haven’t been warned. In case you’re too lazy to open another window, here’s how:

Favorite Indie Video: Key in MTVVOTE FINDV PAG AGOS and send to 638 for Smart and 2219 for non-smart subscribers.

Favorite New Artist in a Video: Key in MTVVOTE FNA UP DHARMA DOWN and send to 638 for Smart and 2219 for non-smart subscribers.

See them perform live at SM Mall of Asia along with other Pinoy performers in BURN Magazine’s Concert. It’s only PhP 160.00! You can buy tickets online at TicketWorld. For sure, I’ll be there. But for now, just enjoy viewing the photos of Up dharma Down at the Burn Mall Tour, taken by Rikky Arquiza of Hinge Inquirer Publications.

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Paul Yap at ease with his craft

Carlos Tanada has very quick fingers. In a very good way >:)

UdD’s drummer boy Ean Mayor: Uh-oh. My cymbals are losing screws!

Armi Mallari does a very powerful rendition of Pag-Agos

Jobelle Tayawa(graphic artist, HIP Events Team), Angie Tan (marketing, HIP Events), Sarita Langford (production assistant, HIP Events), Mitch Baylosis (Game! Editorial Assistant at HIP–yep, that’s me), Marko Ganders (YEAPS) and Denice De Guzman (RMH).

Arvin, Jobelle and moi after watching UdD: waaaah! =) That’s Angie Tan at the far right. We dunno where her hands had been, teeheehee.

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Heaven forbid if you still don’t recognize them by the end of this post. Peace. \m/

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Yikes. I failed to put up the prologue of Markus and the Electric Fan Boy. If anyone got curious, sorry! I might be able to upload it tomorrow, though. For the mean time, you could check out Stella: Version 1.1. an experimental story.

A whiny high school girl, an emo cat, and a cooking master are on exodus. Forced to work together to stay alive, the three began to unravel some finer points in life in the most unconventional, unforgettable, and unrealistic ways possible.

Or my drabble, Morning Greeting,which is about having a poignant realization at the sight of a bedroom ceiling upon waking up. Yes, people: I do shameless plugs. It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything  for public viewing. I’m trying to brush up on my fiction writing skills, so any comment would be greatly appreciated for my improvement. Constructive criticisms are highly encouraged. 

Ehem. Rest assured that Markus had been bullying me the moment the moment I woke up today and had already flicked a stone towards my direction when I pretended not to notice. I’m currently sporting a bruise the size of my thumb on my right thigh. He’s a very short-tempered one. 

Note: This is a disclaimer that I am having imaginary friends again at this age. (I’m 21). They’re just…there.  

Note #2: I am not helping the cause of this note, aren’t I? 

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