Sugarfree Christmas Party

It has been... errr... 10? 11? 12? Ah basta! This band has been there since my high school days. In my freshie years in college, I was even lucky enough to interview sir Jal regarding his viewpoints of OPM for my Hum2 class. Oh yeah! Batang-bata ka pa's second verse even played in the background. Setting? UPM DSS faculty room. Haha! Now I'm part of the working class and they're still alive and hitting not just the radio waves but also our tv screens. GMA's Panata sa Bayan, ABS-CBN's Ako ang Simula, even TV5's Talentadong Pinoy are just some of the proofs.

Last night, the first ever Sugarfree Christmas Party was held for the fans. The only entry ticket was a Sugarfree memorabilia but they're not that strict in implementing it. I, myself, brought with me the album sleeves of Sa Wakas, Dramachine, and the Repackaged album. And since there wasn't any for the Tala-Arawan, I had the whole case with me. Plus, the passport size insert in the Mornings and Airports Album.

Ebe kept on thanking the crowd for making them survive in the industry. Well you know what? It's a mutual relationship. We should also thank you guys for the music you've imparted. They're pretty much part of our lives as well.

Sugarfree did a great job last night doing some covers like Rivermaya's Umaaraw, Umuulan and Oasis' Stand by Me. Kudos to kuya bodjie! They sang their originals with no line-up in my mind. Jam lang nang jam!

In-between songs, some personal stuff were being raffled. These include shades, demos, drumsticks, bag, chucks, even a political science book, and the ultimate wall clock! Last one was sponsored by Coke.

By the way, I heard sir Jal was victimized by the basag-kotse gang. :( Cheer up, let's just think that whenever something disappears, something better might appear.

I left early so I don't know if Mitch was able to catch up. Mitch is Sugarfree's former drummer, replaced by Kaka Quisimbing. He is responsible for the beats in Sa Wakas an Dramachine. Actually, he's my favorite drummer (next to sir Raimund Marasigan).

I remembered, my first gig was that of Sugarfree's in SM North Edsa back in 2003-2005. I actually had the courage then to tell Mitch, "Sir, ang galing nyo po." And Mitch replied with a smile, "Thank you." Oh the memories. :D