John Mayer, finally!

John Mayer rocking the guitar

We braved the rain and the daunting Friday night traffic to go to SM Mall of Asia to watch the guy perform. It was the first time we attended a concert in that venue so we didn’t know what to expect. I was glad to see food stalls within the concert grounds because I was starving. I managed to down my McDonald’s cheeseburger standing up while holding an umbrella.

Pasukob?

At one point during the performance, I had to leave Judd’s side to talk to Bambi. It didn’t take long before a guy approached Judd to share his brolly. I waited at the back to see if the guy would eventually lean on his shoulder (hehe). It didn’t happen. Darn.

Judd had already suggested that we can leave halfway through the concert if the rain doesn’t stop. But it did! The umbrellas were folded, et voila, we could actually see John Mayer on stage. The guy was a genius in the guitar! We definitely got our money’s worth but I still think JM’s music is better heard in a smaller venue.

Soul in Motion

Gary V. in action

We didn’t know about the Gary V. concert until the week before its final run. Thanks to Ticketworld, I snagged the last five adjoining seats at the VIP section. It made all the difference. We got to eat and drink during the show, a major plus because we hadn’t had the chance to grab dinner before it started.

Ate Pam with her idol

When Gary V. made his entrance with his rousing song, Hataw Na, Ate Pam squeezed my hand and said giddily, “Kinikilig ako!” And who wouldn’t be? Gary V. looked hot at 46. As always, he connected with the crowd in a very personal way.

Gary V. with Echo

It was a treat to see him perform with another eye candy, Jericho Rosales, who was a revelation. The heartthrob can sing!

With Duncan Ramos

Duncan Ramos of South Border performed his hit single, Rainbow, and even reprised a dance number that he performed with Gary V. when he (Duncan) was just a kid. The most moving part of the show was when Gary V. introduced his only daughter and sang a duet with her, but not before airing a clip of her as little girl practicing a song with daddy.

Towards the end of the show, Gary V. brought the crowd to their feet with his fast numbers, peaking at a medley of ’80s hits.

The show ended just before midnight but we weren’t done yet. We spent the first three hours of the day at World Music Room eating, drinking and singing to more Gary V. songs. I guess that’s what happens when your soul is in motion. You simply can’t stop.