Independencia : Masining na paggunita sa Araw ng Kalayaan

This is my second post about a music event. Well, as I said earlier am not a musician, am just a fan and I know nothing about technical stuff. All I care for is the vibes the music sends me. More often, than not, in gigs like this it is really easy for me to appreciate such music because of the ambiance and the camaraderie.

The event:

INDEPENDENCIA

"isang gabi ng malayang musika at sining"

 The event is Cavite rock music scene's way to celebrate Philippine Independence Day (June 12th) by gathering some of the best Cavite rock bands of different genres.


Here are the event's hosts, Allen who is Carnophage's front man, and another one whom I don't know personally.

Photo credit: Byron Caldo

Venue:

Most people upon receiving the invitation are a bit pessimist on the venue of the event, which is situated amidst the local public market.

But to our surprise, the place is really cozy and cool and well maintained with good facilities, including restrooms that only ended up untidy at the later part of the event, an occurrence which is inevitable due to the number of attendees.

 

A group of artist, cvty or Cavity Collective, worked together to create a very colorful mural for the event. Where most of the attendees take turns to have a few snap shots.

Photo credit: Bryron Caldo

Food and beverage is pretty reasonable. Red Horse beer is sold by the pitcher for PhP80, a glass for like PhP15 and a variety of finger foods like French fries, tokwa’t baboy, hotdog and other fried whatnots.

People:

Due to some festivities in our place (Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) that coincides with the event, I cannot go there in time. I arrived at the venue just a few minutes before midnight but the place is jam packed. Someone said that it was more crowded earlier that night.

Photo credit: Byron Caldo

Photo credit: Byron Caldo

I saw friends, acquaintances, familiar faces and strangers. Band members, supporters, artists and of course hot chicks are jammed in the roof deck venue.

Among those who are present are Cavite rock’s first lady Diwata Misa and hottie Cai Arboleda. Cai asked someone to take our pictures but unfortunately it turned out blurred, but I gotta post it as it's the only one we've got together.
Most of her other snaps on the event are impressive though.


click here to view the entire album on her facebook account 


and visit her blog as well 

Janis, Diwata, Cai. photo by: Cai Arboleda

And of course there’s my good friend, Fherrond frontman Kads, who has passed around a cigarette dipped in something that I cannot disclose here ;)

Kads. Photo by: Byron Caldo

Dude, that felt awesome! I never had that kinda high in my life! It’s the first time that I ever headbanged in a gig. Too bad that nobody snapped me while doing so, I don’t have any remembrance of how hard I’d rocked while Katoliko played on stage.

I’m not a druggie, not even a smoker. But that night, I had my first real ‘high’. That sonuvabitch of an oil is superb!

Another attention-grabbing personality is Anak Dalita guitarist Gookie, better known to supporters and FB friends as Makabuluhan Malaya. He dons a barong tagalog while playing.

Gookie. Photo by: Byron Caldo

Bands:

As I have told earlier, I arrived late for the gig. Just in time to see the last 4 bands. Though I have missed a few, still watching these four is still worth it.

ANAK DALITA Photo by: Cai Arboleda

ANAK DALITA
They call themselves mga rebelde ng Imus Kabite. They, as far as I know, are the ones responsible for this momentous event. They live up to the image of being nationalistic and radical. I kinda dig their cause, and their music as well.

APPM Photo by: Byron Caldo

AXEL PINPIN PROPAGANDA MACHINE

It's my first time to see them perform. Their style is somewhat similar to Radioactive Sago Project, only less charismatic and rhythmic(of course there is only one Lourd de Veyra).

KATOLIKO Photo by: Cai Arboleda

KATOLIKO
Need I say more? Katoliko rocked the audience with three of their songs. I banged my head so damn hard while others formed some kind of mosh pit. Yeng of Tigdas and Erwin of Anak Dalita revved up the crowd when they climbed the amplifiers, while Kads jammed with them chanting something about Maria Clara. He effin' rocked!

LAKBAY LAHI Photo by: Byron Caldo

LAKBAY LAHI
 A group playing ethnic musical instruments. They don't only play music they also perform some kind of ethnic dance. One of them did a fire dance.

LAKBAY LAHI Photo by: Byron Caldo

 
Their music is like weed, you'll definitely feel good in a natural way. They are a good finale as everyone listened to their soothing music as a way to shake off and relax all those heavy headbanging through the night.


This post is poorly written and isn't enough to express the good experience that I had. I hope that Produksyong Kabitenyo and other productions will continue to have gigs like this.


Kudos to the organizers! Great job!

The event wouldn't be possible if not for the support of the following sponsors:

and my post wouldn't have any pictures if not for Byron and Cai.

Thank you so much Byron Nas Caldo for the wonderful snaps. 

I just posted here a few of his photographs in the event, it is a painstaking task choosing which ones to post as his 600 or so photos are all awesome. 

So just click on this link to view the entire album from Byron’s Facebook account.

Random

Who is Janis? Those who know me well can only expect one thing from me: randomness. 

At one point I want to write, the next I want to read. In some pictures I’m a nerd, in most I’m a rocker and in others a vamp. I frequent rock gigs and sometimes I go there wearing something very girly, sometimes very hip and punk, often very laid back everyday wear like t-shirt and shorts and a pair of flip flops. I go to the office in an unpredictable wardrobe, too. I like to dress-up and dress down. And very seldom do I appreciate safe and simple.

When it comes to my interests, I have a short attention span about things. Here are some of the random interests that I’m into:

Books. I am in love with books all my life. Nowadays my passion for them was awakened by these two marvellous finds: a new friend lend me these fascinating Anne Rice books. I have finished ‘The Mummy’ and I’m now on the third chapter of ‘Blood and Gold’.

A few weeks ago, I tried some nail art. I bought a few special polishes and searched the internet for cool themes. I still have a lot of ideas in mind like doing the Jubilee themed manicure and the storm trooper inspired cuties. Here are some of the nail designs that I’ve done.

Another seasonal hobby that I have is crochet. I started the multi-colored top last year when I am not yet a teacher here. I used to bring my crochet stuff to Siouxsie’s school and do my craft while waiting for her. When I got this job, well I don’t have much time to finish it, I only resumed working on it last summer just after finishing my violet and green bikini top.

 

I have seen this skirt in my drawer, they are from worn out short pants, I have placed paisley printed cloth as details. A few years ago I'm also into sewing. I've taken basic courses but that was a very long time ago, I forgot almost all of the basics of cutting that is why I'm down into modifying my old clothes instead. I have had made several pieces but I can't seem to find them in my closet now. I remember when I was pregnant, I have to make my own pregnancy pants out of regular slacks because I can't find affordable but good ones. There was also a time when bubble skirts became very popular (and overrated), I cannot afford to buy one so I decided to convert my regular balloon skirts to those cute wonders. Sad that I didn't keep pictures of those little creations.

Well then, these are just some of my hobbies. On make-up I can say that I’m pretty experimental and unpredictable, too. I can range from nude to bright, Goth to shimmery and everything in between. 

INSPIRATION: Where the hell are you?

As much as I would like to write, these days had been really busy. Well, classes will start soon and I have to take care of some matters with regards to Siouxsie’s schooling. She’ll be entering a private school and I have to go and gather all the resources to take care of her tuition fee. I’m on my wit’s end when the Lord God sent my dear cousin Gigi to lend me some money. What a relief!

The thing with writing is that, inspiration should come at the right time. At some point I am inspired but don’t have enough time. And when I have a little time, I don’t feel like it. Of course I always like to write but then to get the fire burning, all circumstances have to fall into place. I can write but I cannot guarantee that my heart is in it. I’ll try my best though.

Hope that the next post will be good.