04.26.08...Slapshock Hibernating for the New Album
The band is back to hibernation again at Slaphouse...They are currently busy writing new materials for their upcoming album due to be released 2nd quarter of this year under a new label to be announced very soon...No album title has come up yet but they are planning to include 13 new songs...The band has limited its gigs to concentrate more on the writing process so be sure to catch them on some of their selected gigs starting this May.
Just checked Bamboo's schedule for April and they only have 4 gigs for this month. They're schedule is full for their recording sessions. wheee! Their 4th album is coming! \m/
But what got me excited is their scheduled gig on April 16 at Guimaras, an island that was a sub-province of Iloilo. But we are not familiar with the place there so we probably might not be able to go there. But they have a scheduled gig at Boracay on May 3. With our Bohol trip canceled due to Grazey's strict mother (peace mam hahah), we decided to settle for Bora in time for Bamboo's gig. Last year we were able to go to attend their event at Bora, too, and we definitely had a blast!
Bamboo's sked for April:
April 12 - SM Cebu (Yamaha Event - free admission) April 16 - Guimaras April 18 - Rodoe Event Masbate City April 30 - Dagupan Bangus Festival
- the rest are scheduled for their recording
Bamboo's sked for May:
May 01 - Bacolod Corporate Event May 02 - Enchanted Kingdom (Pepsi tent) May 03 - Boracay (Smart Event) May 09 - Jam 88.3 Anniversary (Eastwood Libis) May 09 - Metrobar (West Ave., Quezon City) May 10 - Smart Subic (Smart Event) May 16 - Smart Davao (Smart Event) May 17 - Corporate Event May 24 - Bacoor Cavite May 25 - Smart Cam Sur (Smart Event) May 30 - Eastwood, Libis (Campus FM 99.5 Launch) May 31 - Marbel City, GenSan
I saw this print ad at PULP magazine, Dec 2006-Jan 2007 issue which features the band Bamboo. The band endorses PONY. . . Oops, got carried away. I'm supposed to talk about this ad here. Ok, this ad caught my attention. Kind of humurous ad. But real effective, huh. The way they placed the product in that situation's really impressive. You might not notice the product at first because you will get interested with the situation of these two men here. Uuh, this might really hurt but is this for real? Nah! This is just to show the product here and fit their slogan, "show them how you really feel." It's like, with PONY you'll have the courage to express what you truly feel.
Ok, this is going to be longer than usual. My body is still aching because of the rides and the stresses and the. .hmm excitement? weeeh :D
We made it to bora last weekend. We had doubts of not going to be able to make it but we did! We didn't plan the details of the trip because we usually fail on that. We're good on last-minute-things so we just planned on going there and schedule it whenever Bamboo's going to have a concert there. Fortunately, they were scheduled on April 29, so at least we've seen hopes. Strongest motivation? BAMBOO! yeah, rock n' roll! heheh plus, we had a bonus sponge cola and (MY) Epy. :D
First things first:
1. Cottage/Room. We didn't have cheaper room or cottage to stay. Thank God, nong junior couldn't resist our charms and agreed for us 4 to stay in one room for PhP 2,000.00.
2. Smart Event Venue. We thought of going to swim at the beach but in our hearts, we were excited about the concert that we ended up looking for the venue. So it's there at the station one. A bit far from our location but still, "walking distance" heheh!
3. Sponge Cola. Yael's on full performance level that when I held his hand, couldn't get it off and had to shake it hard. waaah!
Here's a sneak peek. . .
4. Aftermath of Sponge Cola. We were really satisfied with Yael that we could still feel the intensity. We were still energetic to take pix even though we still haven't had enough sleep since we stepped out of the office that morning.
5. Transfer videos and images. We had to prepare for Bamboo so we had to find an internet cafe to transfer our pix and the videos. On our way, we saw Ira at Hey Jude! waaaah I can feel the intensity for the night's big event. Anyways, what a bad luck for us! Didn't have electricity power that morning. .
6. Henna Tattoo. While worrying for the electricity power, we stopped by a henna tattoo stand to get ourselves tattooed. Met Dan the botmen, sugar and mai of Boracay Republic and Sweet, the pretty Astig Girl.
my STELLAR tattoo ^_^
7. Just after getting tattooed, the power came back and we went to the internet cafe to transfer the files. So there, the cp is now ready for the main event. hekhekhek
8. Banana Boat Ride. After lunch, we prepared for the banana boat ride of our lives! This is the reason of our arms aching until now.
On our way back to the room, we saw Bamboo!!!!!!!!!! waaaah I felt so weak that I wanted to faint! He's having his lunch with Pancho at the restaurant beside Hey Jude.
9. Skim Boarding. Time to try Skim Boarding. Well, I just slid and fell twice in front of the crowd but still didn't fully learn the art of Skim Boarding. It was fun and tiring though.
10. BAMBOO! Now preparing for the main event. Upon arriving, we had to settle for the perfect spot. At first, we managed to go to the front side until it drizzled. As MY EPY has pointed out, the rain was a blessing. Yes it was because the people at the center stood up while we went at the front despite the drizzle. So I had a closer look at my EPY :D
After a number of games and other performances, the time came for the main event! waaaah Bamboo na!!!!!!!! Killing in the name! The aching arms and legs were ignored. My BOO was in front of me doing his trademark moves and stylish singing. His bandmates, Ira, Nathan, and Vic were still incomparable as ever!
Waaah! Because of over excitement, I wasn't able to save the last part of their performance. It was pretty interesting where he ended up the show singing, "Di Matatapos" many times even after they were all gone off the stage. Haaay. .Bamboo you really rocked me! grrrr
The Bora trip was overwhelming that I love to go back there. But thinking twice, I think it was Bamboo who made it so overwhelming.
Acknowledgment: Nang Anne - our main contact at Bora Nang Anne Sarale - for the referral of the room Nong Junior - for the room and for giving us a discount Nong Jake - for the entrance at the Jetty Port Dan and the other man - for the bonus tattoo Christian - for the photos :D Phyce and company - for the skim boarding tutorial Epy - for making my heart beat faster BAMBOO - for making making my summer damn hot! you rock! GOD - for making these all a reality
P.S. So, it was not just One Rock Summer Night after all. . ;)
So far, this is the most sensible, not to mention rocking, ad for an election candidate I have ever seen. The candidate didn't exert much effort to show off himself. He just appeared to be the real him. No words were heard from him, didn't enumerated what he has done, nor danced with the masses, just there, and his message has been clearly conveyed to the public.
Chiz is really on top of my list among the senatorial candidates for the 2007 elections. I'm glad that he came up with a sensible ad and didn't used names like 'tol. Aside from his physical features--which resembles much like Bamboo--he proves to be a smart individual and handles situations calmly. Although he is with the opposition party, I don't see him having the same character with his partymates. He seems to have his own ideas and is not influenced by the people around him. Unlike other candidates wherein their fame are used by other people to access power in the government.
Here's more of chiz. .
Profile CHIZ Francis Joseph Guevarra Escudero or Chiz was raised by parents who were both educators. His father, Salvador H. Escudero III, served as Department of Agriculture secretary during the Marcos and Ramos administrations.
He earned his bachelor's degree in political science and in law at the University of the Philippines. He later went to Georgetown University Law Center in Washington for his master’s degree in international and comparative law. He served his first term in the 11th Congress in 1998 and Assistant Majority Floor Leader and Senior Deputy Majority Leader in the 12th Congress in 2001 and in the present 13th Congress as House Minority Floor Leader.
Cool and confident, quick with his words, and unwavering in his commitments and conviction, Chiz at 37, is in his prime. If his political mentors rewarded him with a smile and a pat on the back for what he accomplished as a boy of 28, they now regard him with respect and value his professional advice.
Platform Ang aking mga adhikain at pangarap para sa bawat Pilipino. Hiling at dalangin ko na sama-sama nating pagtulungan na makamtan ang lahat ng ito.
Audio barangay is supposedly Bamboo the band's name. I just fetched this info from game ka na ba ages ago. Just remembered it when I saw Nathan's message in their new album, We Stand Alone Together. I guess Nates just described here the essence of the existence of Audio Barangay, or popularly Bamboo (band).
One of the songs covered by Bamboo in their 3rd album, We Stand Alone Together is Tatsulok, originally by Buklod. There's nothing really much of a difference between Bamboo's version from Buklod. Bamboo just enhanced the song rocking it with their instruments and his signature voice making it more powerful and inspiring.
When I first heard the song I said it was a bit of a leftist in nature. When I heard the original version, I remembered my org in college, LFS. These kinds of songs are being played by the org and yes it is patriotic in nature.
Some says that this song is just in time for the elections 2007, that there might be political motives behind this. But the only message that the band wants to reach out for the Filipinos, cliche as it may sound, is to Vote Wisely! Yeah, vote wisely folks! This is an opportunity for us to make a move in reversing the "tatsulok."
Here's the two versions of the song from Buklod and Bamboo:
Bamboo's third album, "We Stand Alone Together" will be out in stores today. whew! finally, the long wait is over. heheh (excited) The album is composed of revival songs from different artists, local and foreign. Their carrier single "Tatsulok" is an original from Buklod.
With the release of the band's new album comes their new website design. From black and red accent to black and orange. As what my friend, shella, said, "orange is the new red."
As our excitement has been overflowing (or rather overreacting) we saved the pictures by saving a screenshot of it since it is in flash. Little did we know that the photos are also in the gallery section. hahah that's what you call, "TRUE-BLOODED BELIEVERS."
One of the band's single for their third album, we stand alone together, is Probinsyana. Here's the video of their performance at unang hirit. .haaaay. .Bamboo you never fail to amaze me. :x
Who would expect this song from Bamboo? I hope he still loves the Probinsyana image
Probinsyana by:BAMBOO
Ang Probinsyana ay d basta-basta mhirap bolahin kailangan haranahin ang kanyang lakad mabibighani ka
d biro, babaeng probinsyana mahirap amuhin ang probinsyana pag napaibig, wala kang duda
sa umaga pisngi namumutla pg nakasaya maaakit ka ang kanyang lakad mabibighani ka
d biro, babaeng probinsyana mahirap amuhin ang probinsyana pag napaibig, wala kang duda probinsyana, probinsyana
aking diwata saan ka pumunta lumuwas ng maynila, dala ng pangarap nya ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka nasan na aking maria clara!
mahirap amuhin ang probinsyana pag napaibig, wala kang duda probinsyana, probinsyana
On the 28th of January will be the celebration of the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. For the past 2 years, Bamboo was the main event (at least for me) of the Festival, sponsored by a Telecommunications Company. The concert has been usually held on a saturday night just before the Dinagyang at Sarabia Manor Hotel. Since last year, before they had their concert at Pier 16 last August 31, 2006, I've been waiting for Dinagyang because I was expecting they'd come. But I've found out that they'll be having a concert tour in Australia just in time for the Dinagyang. Waaah! All the adrenaline rush I had was gone! I somehow don't care for the festival anymore. For me, Dinagyang means Bamboo!
But that's not the climax for it all! Just recently, their Australian tour has been rescheduled due to Australian visa and immigration delay. Waaaaah! If only this was foreseen, they could have been here. So now we might just be visiting the "container ban" with the sign "welcome eversun."
Now, nemixx told me that she heard there will be a surprise band on sunday, 27th. We have been joking (and half hoping) that it might be Bamboo. Hahah or maybe it could be "eversun." Makes sense, why would there be a sign at the "container ban," welcoming eversun?lol Maybe they could have put "eversun joins dinagyang '07."
. . .is the band's third album to be released on February 16, 2007. It's carrier single "Tatsulok" has been launched already and it is political in nature. I wonder what this album is all about. . patriotism? hmm, that's for us to find out!
Today is January 18 and, oh, I still have to wait for for almost a month (sigh). Hmm. . their album cover seems to be different than the previous two. Well, Bamboo is Bamboo and I know this album rocks!
Just for the record. . My header image is cropped from their poster for this album. heheh
Totoy, bilisan mo, bilisan mo ang takbo.. ilagang mga bombang nakatutok sa ulo mo totoy tumalon ka, dumapa kung kailangan at baka tamaan pa, mga balang ligaw… totoy makinig ka, wag kang mag-pagabi baka pag kamalan ka’t humandusay dyan sa tabi… totoy alam mo ba, kung ano ang puno’t dulo ng di matapos-tapos na kaguluhang ito…
Hindi pula’t dilaw, tunay na magkalaban.. ang kulay at tatak ay di syang dahilan hangga’t marami ang lugmok sa kahirapan at ang hustisya ay para lang sa mayaman… habang may tatsulok, at sila ang nasa tuktok di matatapos itong gulo..
lumilikas ang hininga na kayraming mga tao. at ang dating munting bukid ngayo’y sementeryo totoy kumilos ka, baligtarin ang tasulok tulad ng dukha na ilagay mo sa tuktok!
this is a single from the band BAMBOO which is part of their 3rd album "We Stand Alone Together" to be released soon. Tatsulok depicts the country’s situation right now. . At the top of the triangle are the Bourgeoisies which composes the smallest percentage of the country’s population, whereas the bottom part are composed of the masses. The country is claimed as a democratic one but in reality, it is semi-feudal semi-colonial. So, for the country to be truly democratic, the tatsulok should be reversed.
p.s. I learned this idea from an organization I used to join in school. . Peace Man!
