The 3/24 Show was the last one.

The March gig was like a baby growing up into adulthood. I can still remember when I started the 3/3 Show with Michael Curan as my first guest singer/songwriter and Jundel jamming along with his cajon. We hooked up online at iStorya.net forum. Meeting up the first time in Handuraw and did a quick rehearsal for the show was fun. And we did the rock show alright... to empty chairs and tables. Well let's just say there were a few humans there too because I can hear sporadic applause. But I consider it a blast.

That was the humble beginning of my show. Then the 3/10 Show changed it all. Brought up Rescue A Hero and Michael back to the show. Then Ian Zafra brought the British Council to Handuraw. To the delight of my guests, we had an international crowd. The Line Divides partied all night and Ian had his share of songs. The house was full. It was a wild one.

I'm afraid I won't get get the house full again, but the 3/17 Show proved me wrong. MJ Calo brought a 3-table barrio of supporting friends. Reminds me of my very first show in the city 4 years ago. The Undercover Grasshoppers had their first acoustic set and Cilee's ever loyal classmates graced over. The house was never been full like this.

And recently the 3/24 Show. Full-house na naman. The Cebu Pop sector represented by the Jude Gitamondoc is more than enough to have a great ending to my March shows. Plus Alphecca of Sefyla shared her rock tunes acoustica style. To host these shows is just an overwhelming experience. I never thought to have a show like this. All I ever wanted before was to have a simple platform for singer/songwriters like me to showcase their crafts. I never know it's gonna be this fun.

This blog is a BIG thank you to Phillip Castro and the rest of Handuraw crew. Thank you so much for your support and belief in our local artists. What you have heard and seen during those Tuesday nights is just a preview of what's to come with these artists. Thank you so much for the giving us the venue to cater these storytellers. To all my guests who are now my friends, you've been rocking Cebu with your kind of music. I believe someday--someday--it won't be necessary to go to Manila to be successful. We can cook it here, and even better. There are lot of guys and gals who are having their private concerts in their bedroom. They just need a stage to be heard. Every Tuesday this March, Handuraw had that stage. Thank you for taking your time out of your bedroom and rocking it out on that stage. More power to your music! Keep making art. Make art! Make art!

Thank you. Thank you.

The 3/24 Show was the last one.

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Because on April, it's gonna be on Thursday na. Mark your calendar folks, the show is not yet over. Andy Calope and Friends will resume on April 2, 16, 23, 30. So if you're a singer/songwriter who happens to pen the next big hit and in dire need of listening ears, Handuraw has a stage set for you.

Come along, listen to our original compositions as you enjoy the best-tasting thin crust pizza and the coldest beer in town.

Source: Crescendo