MNL 143, a film by independent director, Emerson Reyes was supposed to be part of the New Breed category of this year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition until the festival’s committee dropped the now controversial film due to casting which they reasoned out to be ”not suitable to the material.” This was a pretty controversial issue which even sprung to headlines such ABS-CBN & Manila Bulletin’s news reports.
As a finalist, Sir Emerson was supposed to get a seed grant of P500 to finish his film, but even without that, he still vows to finish the film without the help of Cinemalaya Foundation.
Dogtown Studios and Artist Connect present
Emerson Reyes’ MNL 143 FUNDRAISING CONCERT which we held last March 29, 2012 | 6PM at Craft Pub and Grill, Fort Strip, The Fort
Gogo, Me & Mel. I admit, March has been the month that ultimately seemed test my limits and pushed my buttons to maximize stress capacity. I got sick twice, plus the numerous check-ups and tests I did over the month also added to the stress I was already in due to majors, school and work I had to do for Dogtown. Although I have to admit that I was thrilled with losing three pounds over the weekend due to fever, but reality check, that wasn’t good.
I still find myself back here in Manila, in another gig, with my camera and speed light in hand after another long week in school.
Kimpoi & I.
Other highlights for this week was that my grandmother was already here in Manila when I returned during Monday. It was my first time to meet my new born cousin from Tita Bambi & Tito Jojo. It was such a calming moment when I saw the little baby sleeping at their Forbes Home. I love it everytime my grandma is here, we get to bond.
Nani Naguit and Ramon Bautista hosted tonight’s event which made it so comedic and enjoyable. And that’s our very own Big Dawg, Sir Nestor Abrogena on the right.
Cholo Hermosa, vocalist of recently formed band Yolanda Moon. Im impressed by how these guys managed to progress the band and their music within several weeks. Cheers to Dogtown’s latest babies! Will be posting the band launch post soon!
Dogtown Artists composed their first tagalog songs specially for the film, MNL 143 and they will be part of the official soundtrack. Listen to a preview of Jensen Gomez’ song for the film at the bottom of this post under the teaser.
Must try at Craft Pub & Grill; Pina Colada. I totally loved the mixture and the proportion, it was refreshing that I just had to sit and stop with taking photos to enjoy this. You gotta love Malibu and that entire can of Pineapple Juice.
Its been nearly 9 months since Sir Nestor and I started co-managing Jensen Gomez. Then Earlier in November, Sleep is the Enemy & Archievals became a part of our under-the-radar management, which we temporarily called “BTS Prod”. Back then, I already thought managing 3 bands was already a load of work until later in December when Lady Ransom was finally welcomed in. At that point, it was pretty obvious that Sir Nest & I couldn’t handle these bunch of rockstars on our own anymore. So earlier in January 2012, we welcomed in road managers, Gwen & May to handle LR & Archievals while I still remained as Jensen’s & Sleep’s RM. Ianna and Roma came in to handle the business and marketing side. Dogtown Music was finally formed, and at last we found a wicked awesome name for our not-so-under-the-radar management.
And since then, its A LOT of work; the late night gigs, the meetings, organizing shizz I didn’t even dare imagine I’d be doing. And tonight, Dogtown Music Prod Launch, were finally out in the open, all the hard work finally payed off to see how far we have gone since then. Saguijo had a Saturday crowd going on there on a wednesday night and that was overwhelming enough to see support from a lot of people. And welcome to the newest band, Limelight!
Thank You to Sir Nestor for trusting me in the first place. Congratulations again Sir. May, Gwen, Yanna and Roma, thank you for having my back and for being cool people to work with.
To Chanel, Lee, Mac, Migs, Adam, Jackie, Lua and everyone else who I usually don’t see in gigs, thank you for coming tonight, means a lot u guys were there! To Ryan, Migs, Allan, Natz, Lester, Nailen, Sette, Hershey thanks for handling the video and photo work tonight, hope u guys had fun too. Thanks to all that came and supported!
When you just want to stay in bed and cuddle up with that special someone, or sit by the couch close to each other with a cup of hot chocolate as you guys watch that beautifully lit Christmas Tree, here’s the Acoustic Love Tracks for you to keep you warm with love throughout the season. Hope these melt their way to your hearts like how they did to me:)
1. Lego House- Ed Sheeran
2. On Your Porch- The Format
3. Entwined- Tim Myers
4. Birthday Song- Ben Lee
5. Whatever- Elliot Smith
6. I Hope That I Don’t Fall Inlove with You- Marc Cohn
Truthfully its rare that you find fashion bloggers blogging about hardcore rock gigs. I’m one of those rare ones.
The moment you start to hear music that is strong enough to distort your necks with the sound of their instruments, yes, it isCURBSIDE PH. Congratulations to this Metal Rock Band for tonight they are launching their second Extended Playlist, I just had to purchase myself a copy.
I’ve grown to know each of them through out the year, More I’ve grown close to Chase, their drummer, and I can tell him just about almost anything. To Migs, Chase, Russ, Niko & Brent, congratulations! Watching you guys move so synchronized with your music is just as dynamically amazing.
I can never find the right words to justify how legit their music is. As always, I stand up front nod my head, scream, jump, and get lost to rock and roll. It’s always such a high form of release. And just like previous Curbside performances, I stand beside my head banging buddy, Ling Lava of Lions & Acrobats.
Last December 2010 was the first ever gig I attended, and it was also Curbside’s 1st EP launch and now Im back here and their music just got even better. Curbside playing live is just so orgasmic to the ears.
It’s been a long day, been a little stretched due to the ups and downs. Course Card Distribution during the morning, then we had to prepare the 8th floor for our FDM Christmas Party, then we had it till 7 in the evening. Since we didn’t want to end our day so short, Veronica, Ed, Lua & I drove around Malate in the hopes of finding a Comedy Bar. We didn’t find one, even around Roxas Boulevard area, so we just ended up having dinner at Mister Kebab. Then I’m here at Guijo.
This was my last night in Manila and I’m ending this awesome year here at this gig. Glad one of my closest friends, Migs Ferreras, was also there. This night and day has been a bit heavy on a specific aspect due to certain circumstances that led to certain situations. But all is ok now, so thank you everyone for awesome 2011!
I know it’s finals week but I just had to be here for Rock The Riles; this is just the coolest idea for a gig because bands will be playing in every station of the EDSA MRT and this only happens once a year!
Can’t believe I’m back here at Buendia Station EDSA MRT for this year’s Rock The Riles! Last year I was also in this exact station waiting for Goodmorning High Fives to Perform with Marco & Kim but this year, we’re performing!
Hands down to my kids, Jensen Gomez & Archievals for another gig where you guys performed your hearts out. Please don’t LIKE them on facebook!
Thanks to Charles for arranging this for us! Here’s the set list for this station, CSB bands are up first.
Jensen picked me & Sir Nestor up at Taft as early as 9am. If I recall, I wasn’t in such a good state, something was bothering my mind but I just had to get the hell out and continue on with my day. Thankfully being here loosen up my tension.
We got our own ID’s which enabled us easy access into the station, and yes, FREE MRT rides for the entire day. How cool is that?
Rock the Riles is also for a good cause as you can see on this poster. Our station was apparently VS. HIV/AIDS. Our names are right there under Buendia Station. Sadly, our other band, Sleep is The Enemy couldn’t make it for today due to school work such as Fico’s thesis. Understandable, I should infact be at home doing projects, but I can’t at this hour, I’d rather be here. I have enough time later.
LADY RANSOM was up first! These guys really rock out, they always give me that release just by watching them. Guitarists Jake Soriano & Ling Lava are friends of mine as well as lead vocalist, Bryan Dacanay. Please like LADY RANSOM on Facebook!
ARCHIEVALS
The last time I saw them perform live was at Route 196 about a month ago, back then we had several things to work on with their performance. Sir Nestor and I were very impressed with their performance today; they improved so much on their stage presence. Stage Chemistry between the boys was streaming already and it was infact good to look at them as a whole because not only their music coordinated with one another but they were feeling each other’s presence. Jensen was also impressed as well. They learned from their big brother, great job Archies1 Please LIKE Archievals on facebook!
It was good having GoGo around. Not only is he such a good bassist but his personality itself was pleasing. He’s one of those people that can calm a scene down just by his presence, he’s so chill and easy to get along with.
Finally, The JENSEN GOMEZ
People really like to call him the John Mayer of CSB. I can say, he’s also like The Script, lyrics wise talking. But Jensen is Jensen, don’t want to compare him so much to any artist. Maybe he’s called as such because of his ability to sing just about anything he feels. He’s not afraid to sing his heart out about heartbreaks and his vulnerable side, and for me that’s what really matters. Im proud of this kid, really I am. He’s gone a long way with his music ever since the first time I heard his acoustic tracks and now he’s going on full band. He never fails to call the crowd’s attention to listen to his music.
And here is HARLEQUIN CARNIVALE, another band from CSB. First Time Im hearing them live. I was so curious for their genre, and the moment they started to play, I was in awe. It was solid rock shizz! Hardcore instruments and the vocals were as legit as well. Another band I’m keeping track with.
LOVE. SAX & MUSIC. This band really did awesome legit covers of some of our favorites such as Sunday Morning by Maroon5 and how can we all forget when they covered John Mayer’s Gravity? Jensen really stay in tuned for that, it was good music.
So once all our sets were done, we decided to head to AYALA Station where the bigger bands were. Free MRT ride thanks to these ID’s. And why is everyone in grey scale? I guess we all think a like.
Me & My Kids. Im really proud to be called your Mama, once again, as always, the only girl, but I never felt safer. They really made sure I was safe and put me between all of them during the MRT ride. Next time we need a complete photo with Sleep is The Enemy!
Congratulations to Charles! First time to ride the MRT today!
When we got to Ayala Station, the gig was a bit delayed. Finally decided to hear mass at Greenbelt like I’d usually do on sundays. Thank You Archies for accompanying me and hearing mass as well. Gave me a good bonding time with Migo, Mitch, Mike & Justin. We got to talk and right after mass, Migo treated us to Gelatismo for the awesome performance. Thanks again guys!
Once again, this was a good sunday. Thank You Jensen, Sir Nestor, Migo, Justin and everyone else! This made me feel a whole lot better.
I also call this my “Shot to the Heart” Playlist; I’ve compiled 14 Alternative Hits from favorite artists which most of you probably know already. These are some of my favorite songs from these artists that move me with their lyrics. Music speaks the words we can not say. Hope these songs reach out to you when you are deep in thinking like how they are to me. Enjoy!
I’d like to thank Sir Paul Amerigo once again for inviting us here at Route 196. Tonight’s the first gig that Jensen Gomez, Archievals & Sleep is the Enemy, will be playing together since Sir Nestor & I officially formed BTS Productions for these bands.
For bookings with these bands, feel free to visit their facebook pages, or email me at andie.javelosa@fashionintern.ph
SLEEP IS THE ENEMY
The band was formerly known as “To The Rescue” with their hit, “Next Time Around”. Now they’re back on the scene. Vocalist Fico Reloj is a good friend of mine and I still am looking forward in getting to know the rest of the band members since we’ll all be working with each other.
Hear their music; Sleep is the Enemy PH on REVERBNATION.
ARCHIEVALS
Vocalist, Migo Matas, also happens to be Fico’s batchmate back in Reedley High School, so it wasn’t difficult in getting these bands together. He’s also been getting along well with Jensen. Like the previous band, Im still looking forward in getting to know the rest of these guys.
I’ve been working with Jensen for about six months already, and I can see how far he has improved. I’m proud of him, I can see how passionate he is about his music. Tonight’s gig, he played his heart out.
While I did the photography, I asked Earl to take the videos. Thank you Earlie! :)
SLEEP IS THE ENEMY Boys; Migs Garcia, Fico Reloj & Andrai Antonio. I love seeing this trio!
Jensen’s bright red shoes.
And here’s everyone; well almost. Papa Bear/ Sir Nestor isn’t here though.
These are my kids, and I’ll do whatever I can as long as I can to help them and their music. And I joined the group photo, only girl once again. I’ve been multitasking with my Fashion Majors, and co-managing these artists. Goodluck to me.
Won’t stop for these lightmares Bright and shiny moving lightmares Even if I close my eyes strobe light kills the glow of the night
Pop the lights from these lightmares Zombies dancing to the lightmare You got to get me out get me out
Oh I could see it at the corner of my eye a drug device seeking to ignite Glowing colors bright bright bright It will be the curse of the hollow light
Won’t stop for green lightmares Bright and shiny moving lightmares Even if I close my eyes stroblight kills the glow of the night
Pop the lights from this lightmare Zombies dancing to the lightmare You got to get me out get me out
5 star broken down to pieces burning down the city Looking for safety numbers is a sin Lucid dreams takeover roger operator back up team fallen to dust hooray
Copyright 2011 ARCHIEVALS
for bookings, email andie.javelosa@fashionintern.ph
You say, it ain’t gonna work out when i saw every little thing thatwe could be So this is my third and last strike To win back, those glory days of us both
Next time around i won’t be there I’m standing on bittersweet times with you So just chew me up and spit me out babe
It’s almost dawn and i’m Drowned in caffeine as i’m Driving around by the street lights By your place There you go prancing around like everything’s ok when i beg to differ
Next time around i won’t be there Who am i to joke when love was a marathon So chew me up and spit me out babe
Next time around i won’t be there I’m standing on bittersweet times with you So just chew me up and spit me out babe
Just chew me up and spit me out babe
Copyright 2011 Sleep is the Enemy PH
for bookings, email andie.javelosa@fashionintern.ph
A question to you… I’m scared for your answer Nothing is fixed, not even this paragraph I sail the city sadness again for a billionth time Revisiting, might be staying… here
I scale the streets of my new old home Your goodbye still lingers… May I answer back I love you so? Angel may I answer your goodbye with I love you? I’ll never stop saying this… Elle I promise
Another dream… that would leave me hurting Your face again for the second straight night Tongue tied words are mumbled So here’s another sad song for you
Hills of my city just got lower… few inches As you bit your lips inside my empty head “It’s not just black and white” someone said But with you it just seemed it is
This moment I will lose all my words Vowels after vowels… let go to forgotten I’m fading… I’m shaking with fear…I’m all alone in the dark My sunset is coming… I’ll save my last breath for this song… for you
Copyright 2011 Jensen Gomez
for bookings, email andie.javelosa@fashionintern.ph
It’s almost impossible to be able not to sing along with these chill club beats that will take you back to to the early 2000’s when Hed Kandi Music popularized world-wide. Im sure almost everyone knows these amazing songs, they were great big hits back then and listening to these now bring nostalgia and a refreshing set of beats & music.
When you’re out at night driving with windows down with your friends, or sitting by the shore while sipping a refreshing glass of Tequila Sunrise, this Hed Kandi playlist is most likely to be the perfect mix to your day. In fact I was out with my Bacolod Ladies last time when we were driving around Makati & Fort in Kathy’s car(read post here: No fail Night ), Chesca requested for Happy to play from my iPod, and it instantly pumped everyone’s mood up, and so we listened to non stop of these songs the entire night. These got us singing. Feel good music, that’s what I call these. though there are a whole lot more i want to add, anyway enjoy these!
My name is Andrea Javelosa and this is my photoblog. I'm a 19 year-old Fashion Design Student from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde but sometimes I'd rather take photos of musicians and go to rock gigs.
Artist ,Photographer, Fashion Enthusiast, Band Manager, Music Junkie & lover of life.
