Eraserheads Con Cut
August 31, 2008 @ 4:26 pm | Categories parties & events
CON CUT? Na Cut na Concert!
The Eraserheads Reunion has been the talk of the town for the past few weeks. Cancelled once because of Marlboro’s pulled out sponsorship, the event still pushed through with restrained notice and advertisements.
Of course, yours truly, Sosyalera was there.
Despite the event’s discreet advertisements, dinagsa ito ng iba’t ibang klase ng tao: Authentic music lovers, Mga pa-Emo Kids, Late 20`s Generation, Conyo People at mga JJs (Jumping Jologs). Pero dahil ayaw ko makipagkiskisan ng braso sa mga JJs sa nasabing concert, mas ninais kong mag-stay sa labas ng venue at makinig nalang since open-field naman ang set-up.
After having dinner at High Street, we were listening to the band and noticed that Ely Buendia was wearing a pair of shades while performing. The first set lasted 1 and a half hour starting 8 pm. After that, there was this 15 minute break triggered by a timer countdown on the big screen… and history follows.
20 minutes na, tahimik parin ang stage. Then suddenly, Ely Buendia’s sister grabbed the stage for a stunning announcement – the concert is cut short because Ely got rushed to the hospital due to emotional stress. Stroke perhaps. There’s this news that his mother died 2 days before the concert. Almost everyone was in shock; I didn’t even hear loud BOOs from the audience. Sigh for me, I thought I’d be able to hear them perform my fave E-heads song Huling El Bimbo.
And the night ended with a consequence.
Kaya wala nang choice ang lahat kundi umuwing luhaan. Sa mga can afford, nagpuntahan nalang sa High Street; sa mga hindi ma-afford, nagpuntahan nalang sa Market! Market! At para sa mga JJs sagigilid, nagsiuwian nalang sila.
For the first time, ngayon ko lang nakita na maraming tao sa High Street na para bang may sale sa SM.
I got to meet some friends who were in the actual concert. Hindi daw mahulugan ng karayom sa loob ng venue na kailangan mong hithitin ang yosi mo pataas na para bang nag-ssnorkeling. So kamusta naman ang 1,300k na ticket? Hindi naman daw sayang kaso bitin.
Honestly, I feel sorry for 1) Ely Buendia and 2) the people who spent a thousand bucks for the ticket, came late and entered the grounds at the exact time the concert was cut.
Malas.
But LEGENDARY. Thanks to Eraserheads for capturing the hearts of many.
