Almost Famous.

Noy(roadie), Me, Jeriko(vocals), Gian(drummer), Gerby(bassist), Ralph(photog.) and Kim(keyboards).

Remember the movie? It was about a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine while covering the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and his efforts to get his first cover story published.  One of my favorite movies of all time. Back when I first saw it, I was like, I want to be that guy, who travels with the band, do crazy stuff with them and all that. then it happened.

A friend of mine was friends with this upcoming band. The Anak Band. Fronted by the son of the famous Freddie Aguilar. 

They wanted to make a DVD of their gig at Palawan. Having HD quality video on our cameras, we decided to take the job.

Day One. We landed in Palawan with a bang! Haha. I felt like a rockstar when we got off the plane because a lady was making us wear these “welcome necklaces” like what they do in Hawaii. Haha. Followed by a motorcade around the city.

 

Day Two.  Woke up early to have breakfast. Yum.

Set up. Sound Check. Show Time.

Backstage was the best. Haha. Celebration. Boom!

Day Three. Manila Bound.

Being part of the team was definitely amazing. I had no idea that it would be so much fun. Walking around the airport, “Kwentuhan” while chugging down the mixed drink of Sting Energy Drink and Cossac  Blue Alcohol by Gerby. (The Bassist), The late night foodtrips, The side comments of Kim (Keyboards) and how Gian (Drummer) bullied Kim after every corny joke. Haha.

Aside from the gig, my favorite part of the trip was when we were drinking and Jeriko (Vocals) was fixing his guitar strings. He was telling us his story. How he grew up, first time he played guitar – how he learned to play, and being the son of KaFreddie. It was so pure and I felt it. 

A priceless story. 

“Ngayon, alam ko na ang ibig sabihin ng tunay na tao.” I told a friend that because of them (The Aguilars) I saw the real meaning of being true to yourself, and how to stay grounded even if your, as we say, “Sikat”.

 I raise my lighter to them…  To our group. 

“Ito na ang taon natin.” – Jeriko Aguilar.