Oh. My. Golly. Gulay. Last December 7, 2007 was a night to remember (Yes, Shalamar, you heard me right). We thankfully got tickets to the Vertical Horizon and I swear it was the best I ever had (hehehe…yup, it’s going to be that kind of post). They give you everything you want and then some! I’m still here, almost a week after, still unable to accept that it’s over. How I wish the show would go on forever. Matt Scannell, you’re a god. Okay, okay, enough! Better judgement and a modicum of good taste demand that I quit this juvenile fawning (Fawnition? Fawninity? Fawnshop? Lordy, I’m in a cornball mood) and get down to business. We got to meet and greet the band, which basically means a photo-op, 2 pics, then out we went. Wham, bam, thank you ma’am, not even time for a cuddle and a ciggie. Still drunk and giddy on the fact that we just occupied the same room and shook hands with the band, we proceeded to our seats to catch the tail end of Rivermaya’s set with their new lead singer. Then, Jamie Kennedy came on stage and we were surprisingly (sorry Jamie, we had REALLY low expectations…) laughing our heads off! He won me over the first minute because the guy is simply hilarious. With the crowd sufficiently fluffed, the time was then ripe for Vertical Horizon to take center stage and to give us, what for me was the best rapport between performer and audience I have ever personally witnessed. I’ve watch bigger, more famous acts, but the connection in this show was really palpable. So much love going back and forth, to and from the stage. And did I mention that we really enjoyed ourselves? We even called up a friend in the U.S. so she could listen to 2 songs – “Best I Ever Had” and “I’m Still Here”. So here’s my humble homage to a band I now respect even more than before. Hat’s off to you, Vertical Horizon!
Some memorabilia:
And the money shot:
I LOOOOOOOVE THEM!! I still cannot believe I missed their concert!
What was their opening song?
Del looks so kilig. Hehe ü
Kewl! I soooo love this group, too!! Failed to watch the show, though. I was cash-strapped during that time, bad timing.
LOL yes I agree Delle is so kinikilig.
you have the best job in the world.
Am so happy I was there. I ruined my video shots with my hoarse shouting though. They sounded incredible and Matt was so gracious. BTW, he has a hilarious video post on his myspace page about the travel from LA to Manila. Hahaha. The link is http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=138470192&blogID=335625624
shocks!!!
chico, thank you, thank you for sharing the pictures!
i love them also…specially matt!
i offically envy you chico!
del is so kilig in a school girl-type of way! LOL
yeah, the video post from matt is funny!
chico i think you got all d luck in d world for meeting diz band.. damn it… pity me..
Hi Chico! I was there too!
My boy and I had the greatest time of our life but I can’t remember if they sang Sunrays and Saturdays as you guys requested, did they?
…i missed it… so sad… oh well… i plan to see maroon 5 next year… hopefully this time matupad na…
chico, i’m so happy to read about your vertical horizon concert experience. i was offered free tickets on the day of the concert itself and i’m soooo glad i didn’t turn it down. truly, the rapport between the band and the audience was the best thing about the concert. they were just feeding off each other’s energy. the band, constantly gracious and in awe of the audience’s reception to them, and the audience just wanting to make the band feel more welcome and appreciated. i rarely go see concerts, but i’m glad i got to see this one. more glad than seeing beyonce live. thanks to my friend for remembering that i like the band and offering me those two free tickets.
p.s. after the concert, i wanted to write about that experience too, though my lazy ass hasn’t gotten around to doing it yet. but i found your post and i guess i ended up using it as an outlet, so thanks.
Hullo! I was there too! they didn’t sing Sunrays & Saturdays though… But they were amazing! =p
p.s. love your picture! i so envy your job. =)
It’s still the best I ever had. But expectations are high for then Maroon 5 concert in March! I’m so excited! I have some pics during the Taylor Hicks press conference, but I’m still waiting for some other pics from someone…
Woohoo NSYNC!!! AND SUPER FAN AKO NI CHRIS…thus, the nick…even in the cover songs that i occasionally record, kirkpatrick ang artist name ko..haha..:-D He also voiced a character in Fairly Odd Parents…Chip Skylark III…pop star pa rin hanggang don..:)