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Paramore Concert in Manila –What happened?

March 11, 2010 by Janey

A lot of my friends were excited about the Paramore concert. 2 days after the Manila gig, there’s a big buzz on the net. I didn’t watch the Paramore concert but from what I read online I think there were a lot of unhappy VIP ticket holders because their area was switched with the Gold ticket holders. There was no advise that they were going to switch the Gold and VIP sections –a compelling reason why most VIP ticket holders are asking for refunds. Bottom line seems to be that they didn’t enjoy the concert anymore because of all the last-minute movements and the fact that they feel that they paid a premium to get a closer experience of the Paramore concert.

I wonder what really happened?

The concertgoers are there to enjoy the music and overall experience. It’s sad to know that a lot of Paramore fans went home upset.

The Timbaland concert featuring Jojo and Justin Timberlake is already on March 27. I’m not really keen on watching a concert in open grounds after a hot and tiring Chris Brown & Rihanna concert in Manila in 2008. I guess I’m just not really big on outdoor concerts –being used to the air-conditioned and seated ambience of Araneta Coliseum.

But since it’s Justin Timberlake and Timbaland and Jojo. I can make an exemption. I can feel that this concert will be a blast!!! 🙂

I surefire don’t want to jinx it so I won’t give too much details but… I met with someone from MTV last week and… *crossing my fingers* I’m just all excited about it.

I hope there won’t be any last minute shuffling there! 😉

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Alanis ’09: Thank U

November 9, 2009 by Janey

Alanis ’09: Thank U

Celebrating the continuing legacy of Alanis Morissette

November 14, 2009, 9:00 PM

Route 196, 196 Katipunan Avenue Extension, Quezon City

Cover charge of P150 w/ 1 drink

Featuring:

– Beng Calma of DRIP

– Top Junk

– Paramita

– Swissy

– Mozzie

– Tether

– Kooky Tuazon

(Plus other surprise performers)

Like-minded companions

The Alanissettes are a group of Morissette admirers brought together by their love for the singer/songwriter’s music and lyrics. Their admiration for Morissette began in 1995 when she released the album Jagged Little Pill, which captured the teen and pre-adult population worldwide.

Image Source: Camille Hernandez

Though loyal followers since their teen years, it was only a few years ago in 2005 when the kindred spirits met thru a fansite Alanis2.com manned by the group’s appointed leader, Ed Cruz. Ed met co-founders Alain Decena and Camille Hernandez in different events and situations. He met Alain by accident in his workplace and met returning fan Camille via an exchange of emails until agreeing to convene for a usual chitchat between like-minded companions. It wasn’t long until the three were introduced and are now inseparable.

Image Source: Camille Hernandez

Together with their web of friends, the group member are staunch supporters of local music particularly emerging artists who share their love for well written lyrics and decent tunes. They are habitués of rock and music havens SaGuijo, Route 196 and Cubao X, which gave Ed Cruz the idea of doing a tribute for their beacon of music, Alanis Morissette. And what better way to call their group other than The Alanissettes.

The name Alanissettes came about as a running joke while planning for a friend’s career path over a bottle of beer, it was in fact a prank name Camille used to call on friends in a mall’s public address system in the mid-90s.

Head on to Route 196 and celebrate the music of Alanis Morissette on November 14! 🙂

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