Tuesday, May 12, 2009

BRIDGING THE GAP

Chad invited Cot crew to play at a show in Panabo, an hour drive from Davao City. So the whole crew went there. As we arrived I notice the thin number of people around. But still the party went on.

First to kick off the night was SOMETHING TO PROVE. Playing their anticipated flavour of youth crew influence hardcore ala SHUTDOWN, So it’s a pretty good warm up to get the crowd on their feet. But sadly we noticed that the instruments are getting kind of sub-standard but still the party went on. Finishing the set with United, a cover from Shutdown.

Next band was the furious ROUNDHEAD who played with only one vocal. Sadly ID was not around for some reason ( pisot hehe) but SAK played a good part in filling up for the Dunk hobbit ‘s absence. This time as expected, the crowd started to go ape shit hearing their songs. Whats funny was that due to the said instruments they have to cut their set in to 2. but still they ripped and shred just like what Roundhead always does.

Next band is an old school crust band EMANCIPATOR who played crust core music in the veins of Resist, Doom and Discharge. This band as we all know has been around for how many years and it’s nice to see them play. Playing their original compositions and a cover from Detestation.

DIVULGE was up next from Tagum City. Female fronted hc punk band that definitely is good. Was definitely shock to see them play so well , Very aggressive and straight forward ala Kylesa. I’m an instant fan!!!

Next was ASAWHOLE and started our set with a new song. Pretty happy with the crowd who were singing along and moshing around although it’s a bit less compared to the crowd that Davao is used to. But still had fun having our friends around, what more could you ask for ryt? We played I guess 6 songs and was happy to do so…

It was CLOBEERIN TIME’s turn and did not disappoint! Now here is a twist, at this point the other guitar was already dead and done for the night and the mics was fucked up and they have to borrow a drummer to fill in to Xyrils absence. One guitar instead of two, and 1 mic instead of 3, the odds seem to be against them but turns out that it was the best set of the night!! The 3 mcs was passing the mic around and the people were helping them to sing everything. While everybody was being crazy I found Mor2 (luke dog) CT’s guitar 2 , singing along and decided to be one of the mcs of the night. “24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK, CLOBEERIN TIME MARIJUANA ADDICT!!” and that made us ignore the fucked ups and had a good old party , COT style!!

Last band to end the show was ANXIETY TO HYSTERIA. Giving us a dose of their heavy , dark and pounding hardcore music. Buried Alive and Die my Will influenced flavour.
Justenough to close the night and tell us that it was a great night anyhow and the night was done!!

(pics will foLlow tomorrow ayt? salamat daan kring and kalay)

Kudos to Chad and a shout out to all the people around the punk and hardcore community.

LETS FUCKING HELP EACH OTHER AND SUPPORT DIY SHOWS AND STUDIOS THAT BRINGS EFFORT TO GIVE US FUN AND MAINTAIN THE ETHICS THAT WE MOST DEARLY LOVE!!!

Move up!!


Good shit: Celtics winning over Orlando, Denver leading Dallas 4- 1
Have Heart ‘Songs to scream at the sun’ (to make up for the loss of not seeing this great great band!) SlowDive ‘EP’ , Ruiner ‘Prepare to be let down’

adios
pedro

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