my week of gigging

This was a temporary return to my old Manila lifestyle of attending an average of 3 gigs a week. It felt good. I miss music.

I enjoy gigging in Sydney more. Nobody smokes indoors, and they bring in great international acts, like Miss Jean Grae here. 

She had an intimate little solo show at the Good God Small Club. So glad I was able to catch her before she took the big stage 4 days later the Metro Theatre, this time with one of my favorite emcees, Pharoahe Monch. 

I was ecstatic. He performed all my favorite songs off of the “Desire” album. Except for the sexy one, but I didn’t think he’d perform that. Wow, what a great performance. I just love Pharoahe Monch! The photo above and below was taken by the talented Tristan Edouard, who has taken lots of awesome photos of hip-hop acts who have reached Sydney’s shores.  

Thursday night was for catching Blood Orange aka Dev Hynes over at Good God. I had never heard of him until they advertised the gig, but once I checked out his myspace, he seemed like someone who would be really fun live. And I wasn’t wrong. I love the obvious Prince influence on his music. 

And he sure made the most of that cordless guitar, stepping right out into the dance floor. If he’s ever in your hood, I recommend you catch him. 

Next gigs in line are Whitest Boy Alive, Feist, and Erykah Badu! Woohoo!

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