Midnight Meetings SM City Taytay Mall Show

Heart Breaker: Ashley Gosiengfiao of Midnight Meetings serenading the crowd during their show at the Event Center in SM City Taytay 

While events and gigs were happening left and right across the Metro - the husband and I decided on the Midnight Meetings show in our neighborhood of SM City Taytay (which is like 15 minutes from our home). 

We've been going on #weekendlagare for the past few weeks - so it's nice to not have a too tiring event to cover since we do come from Friday shift every Saturday morning. We were just out of the house for about three hours, did not spend much on gas and Paul's beer allowance. (Yes - he has a beer/drinks allowance when we cover gigs) but we were still able to cover an event and see a band we haven't seen in a long time. 

Establishing Shot: A view from the back as Midnight Meetings take the stage at the Event Center at SM Taytay. 

We have been following Midnight Meetings, from EP launch, video launch and gigs whenever we can. We have missed a few changes in the band with the addition of new keyboardist, Len Calvo to the line up. So I was excited more than usual to finally catch them in a gig again. Let's also say I was looking for a change with the punk rock scene and just wanted to listen to some chill blues and alternative songs. :)

The band played a longer set than usual since they were the only act scheduled to play and it was an awesome set indeed! The addition of Calvo on the keyboards and doing backing vocals added a subtle dimension to the band's sound. 

On Board: New keyboardist and back up vocalist Len Calvo bringing a new dimension to Midnight Meetings. 

Aside from playing songs from their Acoustic EP, the band also played their take on the OPM classic "Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko" which was their latest single by the way- (You can check out their Music Video on that song here.) and I'm sure that hearts were breaking everywhere.

The band also performed new songs that were not in their EP like "LQ" (you can check an acoustic take on the song here.) and a new song entitled "Over It" - the video of a live performance on that song here.  

They also did an impressive cover of the infectious Lorde song: "Royals". 

The band teased fans about a new album coming out in July and can I just say that I'm really happy and excited over that piece of news!

I'm really looking forward to this new album as it offers a refreshing take on the OPM scene. The bands songs have a balance on both English and Tagalog lyrics which showcases their song writing skills. Aside from the catchy and honest lyrics the band is also a haven for listeners with their signature Jazz and Blues sound. 

After the band's set - they had a meet and greet with fans and photo op as well. :) It's interesting to note that this was the band's first Meet and Greet so to speak - but judging at the quality of the music that they have to offer there will definitely be MORE meet and greet sessions in the near future :) 

Here's MY Meet and Greet Photo Op :) 

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From a photography perspective it was challenging to shoot in the venue, because of the lights in the Event Center - or rather the lack of it. Paul has shot in the same venue before since he gets some Event Coverage gigs from SM Taytay, but not with the same lighting conditions that were there yesterday. Despite the slight setback with the lights, Paul was able to make the most of the situation and shoot photos while enjoying some great music too! :)