phew, am i glad this crazy week is over...well, not just yet, i still have three students to teach this afternoon - all postponed from yesterday due to the MUIS gig at Hyatt Hotel. As usual, there was alot of waiting around at the venue, and i wasn't too happy, but as Stella pointed out, its better if we wait, rather than the organisers - more professional. Sigh. yes yes. to a certain extent i agree,but you guys know i hate waiting around and doing nothing.
But the highlight of yesterday came from an awesome performance by Soul Circle - Casey (bass and vocals), Wayne Gideon (drums), Joe (percussion) and the other Wayne (keys and vocals). This amazing foursome had us grooving and bopping all through the three sets. Different songs each set and mind you, they only had one rehearsal. Man, when you're good, you're good. All the songs were arranged differently and i came away more inspired than ever. My band's gonna hear a few more suggestions during the next week hehe. Right boys?? Midway through the second set, some guy got up and started dancing. I would have...it'd be like a replay of Cat Empire, ok not really. haha. but the audience had their butts glued to the concrete seats. Where's the spontaneity, people?
Had a few beers with Mohd Noor and Stella, thereafter we were joined by Seow. The feel was amazing. Imagine the balmy evening breeze (which was inexistent after the beers we had), good music, and old friends. Sigh. The waterfront is my favourite place in Esplanade, to catch a show or to perform. Seriously, nothing can beat performing by the sea. Even though i'm such a heat-hating person and would probably be better off in the air-conditioned confines of the concourse, concert hall or recital studio. The Waterfront Amphitheatre wins hands down. Hint hint Joyce...our next performance??? :)
Was chatting with Joe and found out that he's playing with Boys with Toys at M Hotel. Remember them Siannie? The Filipino trio we saw or rather, heard at the Waterfront three weeks ago? So thats a new place i wanna check out. Interested, anyone??
Pics will be up next. Stay tuned..
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