July 25.  Two days ago, Bubba asked me to block off my Friday evening schedule.  It was supposed to be a dinner date.  I asked if I had to dress up because I don’t usually dress up for work.  740pm, Bubba finally arrives at my office.  I was surprised when I entered the Endeavor and saw my mom grinning at the backseat.  Hmm… okay, dinner was with my mom.

Bubba told me that dinner was going to be in Makati area.  When he turned towards Greenhills, my mind started flying off to where we were actually eating.  My Makati guesses of La Tienda, Swiss Inn and Il Contro were trashed. 

When Bubba entered the GH parking and said I should bring his jacket because it’s cold.  I suddenly sputtered, “We’re watching Poohkwang???” with much elated tone –to my mom’s muffled laughter.  Bubba of course denied.  After a few minutes though of not being able to find parking space, he confessed that we were watching and asked us to go ahead since the show starts at 8pm.  He handed me our tickets and I was shocked to see 2K on each ticket.  How expensive!!!

Backtracking a little, I never knew of Pooh before the All About Love concert.  The night before Valentine’s Day this year, Bubba had to attend the concert of Sarah Geronimo, Eric Santos, Christian Bautista and Rachel Ann Go in the stead of his boss.  He asked me tautly if I could accompany him since he was given two tickets.  I hesitated, significantly.  “Was he serious?”  It took me a while to answer.  He said, “C’mon, it’s going to be fun.  We’ve never seen their show before!  It’s something new.”

Peddler:  Uhm, I think I’d rather go to gym than go to the concert. (I love Sarah Geronimo’s voice, but I think somebody else will appreciate that seat better than me)

Bubba:   I really have to attend this and I appreciate if you can come with me.

Peddler:  (being selfish) I don’t think I’d really enjoy.  You can ask a friend to accompany you or your mom.

Bubba:   (still exerting all efforts to change my mind) But you enjoy music lounge at Manila Hotel.    

Since my family and I frequent the Tap Room of Manila Hotel and other hotel music lounges in the Metro ever since I was a kid, I squirmed in my seat. 

Peddler:  That’s different and lately all I do when I go with them is sleep.

Bubba:   It’s really important that I go.Peddler:  Okay.

So off we went and were seated at the VIP section, 5 rows from the stage.  The foursome had powerful voices and except for Christian Bautista who had a balladeer voice, the three complemented each other’s pitch.  It was fun watching their production that close.  I was impressed that Sarah does not only sing well but can actually dance well!!!  Same goes for Rachelle Ann Go who had the longest solo segment among the four.  Celebrity spotting included Maja Salvador, Piolo Pascual, Mark Bautista and Ruffa Mae Quinto who were in the same section.  I enjoyed the music and their renditions of old favorites.  I fell asleep midway of the concert.  I woke up when Bubba tugged me to look at what’s happening.  I woke up to Eric Santos’ singing “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” who approached a crying Ruffa Mae in the first row.

Before the final number, there was an intermission act from Pooh.  That was the first time I was hearing about him.  It was a stand-up comedy act and props to the singing prowess of the four, but Pooh was the best act of the night!  I roared in laughter and fell infatuated with the funny wisdom of the guy, who claims to look like Manny Pacquiao.  He also plugged his upcoming show in June.  I could hardly wait 4 months to see Pooh’s act again, but I was anticipating it.  Come the month of May, I checked the rates of the Pooh and Pokwang event, the prices were a little expensive than what I was expecting.  I was telling my officemate about how funny I found Pooh and my plans of watching his show.  Karen went to tell me his bad experience with Pooh at ABS-CBN grounds, where the latter was being really snotty.  I was surprised to learn this because Pooh looked humble and nice.  In any case, I let June pass without seeing the show.  My tight schedule didn’t permit it too being all my weekends were fully booked.

Going back to last Friday at the Music Museum, I really yelped when I found out that Bubba bought tickets for the show.  It was their 2nd run and a back-by-demand show.  The venue was fully packed!!  Guest celebrity was Eric Santos singing 2 numbers.  Celebrity spotting included Camille Prats and Precy Estrada.  And the night proved to be really a ball of hysterical laughter.  They had dance productions and skits and 90% of it were hilarious.

Album: http://cushee.multiply.com/photos/album/521/08_0725-_Poohkwang