Cum Give Me MORE Luv...

Here's more luv from the Louie Louie gig. On our player right now are t.R.A.'s Caveman and Throw's version of Dead Ends' (Ano Ba Ang) Kalayaan. These are some of the songs that you should have heard if you attended the said event. Intense you say? You bet. You sure missed a lot. Pero di bale. Is there any chance that a full-length release of the Louie Louie session will be forthcoming? Keep your ears clean, hunnies.

Special thanks to Monopond Studios and Long Island Dub Studios for the tweaks. Shall I say, Happy Valentines Day? w000t!

Eto Naaaa! Louie Louie Photos Up

So what if it took me some time to put up the pics? Haha! There are more than 35 photographs showing how fun it has been during the Louie Louie gig over at Mogwai at Cubao X last January 17, 2009. If you weren't present, pity, but this collection of images is probably the closest thing to being there.

Again, again, our profound gratitude to everyone who lent a hand or two (or three or four more) in making this event a success: bands, supporters, venue, equipment, promo. All the bands, t.R.A., Tether, Steady Movin' Beat, Throw, Against man, End Of Sanity, Juan Isip, Nu Militants, Beatdown Boombox, The GoSignals, Wayfarers, Shuffle Union, and Coffee Break Island (who gave impromptu performance a whole new meaning), were fantastic. Twice The Panic and Soundblasters played some great music in the middle of the gig.

For me, the most scintillating performance of the night happens to be that of Juan Isip (aka Bobby Balingit of The WUDS). His music, transcending borders, never fails to entrance me, and it left the same effect on the audience, who stood and listened the whole time. No flash, no show-off profanities, and definitely no rock star posturing. Bobby's music has withstood the test of time, evolving into a beautiful artform that escapes further description. Amazing.

I also thought that Tether gave a superb performance, and End of Sanity was likewise good. Just hope the latter will eventually write original songs because the boys seem to be promising. Shuffle Union claim to having done their acoustic set for the first time, but they did sound sparklingly fresh. Of course, we got electric sets from the reliables like Throw and Pink Cow. Bunek (of Nekbu) sang with the rest of The GoSignals a song which is Weslu's, and probably everyone's, favorite love ditty: Madness' It Must Be Love. Sweet.

Music front's Arnold Morales sang a couple of songs with the Nu Militants.

The smashing sound system was courtesy of Romel and the boys of PMX. Sa uulitin po.

Lastly, two thumbs up for Mogwai's Squash soup (nyum!), Lyle Sacris, and the friendly staff. Thanks too for the cool heads in the audience, who kept signs of unruliness under considerable control. Mabuhay kayo.

So there. It has been a great send-off for our friend Louie. Til the next gig folks.

t.R.A.

Tether

Steady Movin' Beat

Throw

Against Man

End Of Sanity

Pink Cow

Juan Isip

Twice The Panic vs Soundblasters

Nu Militants

Beatdown Boombox

The GoSignals

With Bunek (of Nekbu)

The Wayfarers

Shuffle Union

Coffee Break Island

The crowd

More photos here

Maraming Salamat sa Suporta sa Louie Louie!

It has been a fantastic night, on the whole. Last Saturday, January 17, bands and supporters flocked to Mogwai at Cubao X to celebrate our dear Weslu's second death anniversary via Louie Louie! In behalf of Bisikleta Productions, we at Trash Radio Manila would like to thank everyone who were in attendance, both physically and in spirit.

For the dynamite sound system, many many thanks to Rommel and the boys of PMX. Fantastic, as always!

I am putting up the photos and some accounts really really soon, so you guys wait up. Once again, our heartfelt gratitude for your support; most importantly, thank you for joining us in remembering a fallen comrade and a great friend. Til the next gig, folks.
Drumrolling in photo: Ryan of t.R.A. at Louie Louie, Jan 17

Happy New Year, Happy 1st Anniversary

That was one long holiday wasn't it? Now we're back and slowly but surely getting into the grind.

And of course, along with the advent of the new year comes new hopes, renewed aspirations, and fresh starts. Oh, haven't I said yet that TRASH RADIO MANILA IS NOW ONE YEAR OLD?! W000t!

We will keep you updated, as always. And to put an end to your fretting over the interrupted "Holiday, Interrupted" gig, I want you guys to look at the poster at the top of the siderail.

Excited now? Stay tuned, kiddies.