One Ok Rock Tribute Night Encore

Japanese Cover Band Moonspeak bringing the house down during One Ok Rock Tribute Night II. 

When you type anything on Twitter that starts with 'One' - 'One Direction' would immediately come out and well I was more than happy to go against the flow and follow that 'One' with 'Ok Rock' (instead of Direction) since it was One Ok Rock Tribute Night - Encore last May 24, 2014 at District 2140. 

Actually just two weeks ago we were also at the same bar for Paramore Night 8 where my band The Pearl Report also performed. 

The first ever tribute Night happened last year March 3, 2013 at the same bar, except it was still known as Freedom Bar then. So while the venue may have had a change in name the people behind the event P.O.O.R (Philippine ONE OK ROCKers) did not change nor waver in their love and admiration for this Japanese Rock band. 

And aside from just celebrating love, music and friendship the night was also made extra special with the celebration of the group's third anniversary as well as celebrating some of the member's birthdays - complete with cake too! :D Yup! Just like a family indeed! 

Wanting to gather old friends and make new ones who share the same passion in One Ok Rock's music was the sole drive for this event.     

P.O.O.R President Cathcode and 'ang Kuya ng lahat' JP taking on hosting duties for the night

The night was not only just about enjoying One Ok Rock's music but it was also made extra fun through games and prizes that were given away. Big thanks to the event's sponsors like Waku - Waku ^__^ 

There were also One Ok Rock shirts, lanyars and ballers that were available at the event. (Big thanks for my shirt <3) 

The husband and I immediately did this photoshoot when we got home. You can still see the red stamp from the event on my arm. Thanks for the shirt! ^_^ 

Female fronted bands also had their take on One Ok Rock song's check out Mixed Nut's pretty vocalist in the photo above with Taka's red mic! :D 

I've always been a fan of Japanese music, way back when it was only available in Cassette tapes I was already singing along to Anime music. Much to my Mom's dismay :P I guess I was lucky enough to have married someone who shared the same quirks as I did. On  the way to the event, we were actually listening to my Japanese playlist in the car and talking about the technicality in Japanese music which is lacking in many mainstream music. 

We've mostly been covering music gigs and events and I've always wanted to cover a Japanese Music gig (you can check out our Tricot coverage here ) so getting a chance to cover the One Ok Rock Tribute Night Encore was a no brainer actually. :P 

A Konoha symbol and Hatsune Miku stickers on a Moonspeak guitar. 

Paramore Night 8

Thrilling Trio Estrella 

When You already been going to an event that happens every few months or so(which is the case for Paramore Nights).  You might think that 'Nothing new is going to happen' or 'You've seen everything that could possibly happen.  But recently concluded Paramore Night 8 proved this to be wrong.

Being present since Paramore Night 3, I was still pleasantly surprised to witness a selfie stick in a moshpit, witness more amazing OPM bands (get to listen to quality  songs) and get some more haw dropping stage performances.  

Wild and Crazy with Android 18

This Paramore Night was also extra special for me since my band - The Pearl Report was included in the lien up.  So there was that extra nerves working up in (me) and butterflies in my tummy.  Thankfully we were able to it through our set without making a mess or losing face.

Paramore Night 8 revisited one of its former venues, former Freedom Bar in Anonas, which is now District 2140. I did write about (in my previous Paramore Night 7 blog post) about the current status of bars in the Metro having to close up. So seeing a historical bar having to close and go through new management was literally truth staring you in the face. 

Selfie Mosh with Veridea

Just glad that the venue is still a bar, where bands can still play music. It was just sad to see the once famous mural blank and white with only a few pieces of art drawn on them. Well at least there's space to make new art and memories right? 

My band The Pearl Report opened the show and shared the stage with other parawesome bands chosen from The Paramore Philippines Group like Juancho's Back, Veridea and Starecase.  

But aside from that the night was also extra special because it was also the Album Buyout for our beloved Mayonnaise's new album Tayo Nalang Dalawa :) There were prizes and surprises for the event attendees and every body went home a winner with the great music, the company of good old friends and also the pleasure of meeting new ones. 

#OOTD with Juanchp's Back

Can I just add that I loved the original songs of the band Estrella, led by Paramore fan Chin-Chin Detera, they were very well written and the delivery was smooth as ice! Hoping they get featured on Amplify PH soon :) 

Going to Church with The Morning Light

A lot of people have been clamoring for the band Android 18 (Dragon Ball fans I would presume) to be part of Paramore Night-and for good reason. Their energy on stage was amazing! All that jumping and headbanging is enough to give enough a stiff neck and a sprained ankle.