A CGF Indieology Special
drafted by the CGF peace and order committee
approved by the CGF board
The Cebu Guitar Festival is happening again this weekend - tonight in fact. With an event of this magnitude, a million things needs to be planned out, and if possible, down to the last detail. And with the organizers also performing, it becomes doubly challenging to run the event smoothly and as flawlessly as possible.
And as Murphy's Law states, "If something can go wrong, it will." This might sound a bit negative but it pays to have a little risk management on the side too. That being said, the organizers would like to ask for a little cooperation (a lot, actually) from the performers.
Nobody likes rules but we most often need them to get things in place and in order. Better safe than sorry.
Rule #1 : NO "rock stars" allowed.
In Cebu, the "rock star" label has been commonly phrased to connote musicians that tend to exude a tinge of arrogance in important occasions such as the CGF. Rock star, a tag being synonymous to extravagance and abusive lifestyles somewhat brings a negative clout among local producers. The CGF hopes to deliver talent - NOT ATTITUDE. Period.
Rule #2 : PLEASE be on time.
Not only is it ethical and professional, punctuality is also showing respect for other people's time. Just a tip, the performers are scheduled evenly -from the first to the last parts of the show. So this rule also applies to the audience and fans. More information about the schedule HERE.
Rule #3 : If a performer is late, then he/she is LATE.
To support the above ruling, bands or guitarists are adivced to show up an hour before their schedule. This is to allow better flow of the program considering the time constraints and the increased performers this year. Simply put, this rule says that if you're late then you're late - you cannot perform in another performer's schedule anymore. Need more explanation? The organizers just cannot simply adjust the schedules even after the official show.
Rule #4 : The On-Site Band Coordinator is the person in charge.
He/she will be the band sitter - to assist the musicians with their gears - gig bags, guitars, etc. A technical form shall be issued to fill up.
Rule #5 : Please please please TUNE THE GUITAR OFF-STAGE.
Nothing beats a properly tuned guitar!!! Period. Check your cables too. Looking good is good but Cebu Guitar Fest would rather showcase talent than looks. So try to lessen down your vanity and be professional instead.
Rule #6 : All bands are given 30 mins per time slot (except for special cases).
That's 5 mins. set-up, 15 mins. play and 5 minutes wrap-up. The math may be off but the extra 5 mins are contingencies alloted for fixing gears (and maybe fixing your hairdo too long on the stage). This is the 30-minute rule.
Rule #7 : Watch out for Al Pacino
Heaven and hell forbid it but if your band goes wary and exceed the 30-min rule, a silent muscle man shall approach you on stage, recites a spell and summons the devil to take away your mojo. CGF peeps don't want that. They don't want this muscle man to come near the stage and give you that Al Pacino look. So respect the 30-min rule and think about the other bands that will be playing after you.
Rule #8 : The On-Site Band Coordinator is the person in charge again.
After your set... look for the On-Site Band Coordinator. Just do this last rule and you'll be fine.
To end...
Cebu Guitar Festival and its organizers are all in this event for ONE thing only - to play priceless music.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Digital Delay Tricks And Treats
A CGF Indieology Special
Some of the coolest things about the electric guitar is that it has the flexibility to reinvent itself when plugged into a series of guitar pedals. The most common are the Overdrive, Distortion, Flanger, Phaser, Wah pedal (the list can go on).
The digital delay, almost every guitarist I know either has one and uses it or plans to buy one, is one of the most popular gadgets the six-string musical instrument has befriended since the beginning of time. And I'm almost certain that some of the performers in this year's Cebu Guitar Festival will be using it too.
Here's a video that shows a few tricks the DD6 Digital Delay from Boss has in store for you.
Some of the coolest things about the electric guitar is that it has the flexibility to reinvent itself when plugged into a series of guitar pedals. The most common are the Overdrive, Distortion, Flanger, Phaser, Wah pedal (the list can go on).
The digital delay, almost every guitarist I know either has one and uses it or plans to buy one, is one of the most popular gadgets the six-string musical instrument has befriended since the beginning of time. And I'm almost certain that some of the performers in this year's Cebu Guitar Festival will be using it too.
Here's a video that shows a few tricks the DD6 Digital Delay from Boss has in store for you.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Simple WaysTo Promote Cebu Guitar Festival
A CGF Indieology Special
It's November once again. Haven't you heard? It's that same time when Sammy Asuncion creatively reglamorized the famous Lupang Hinirang, rocked the stage with the best local guitar gods and demons, and lifted everybody else's feet at the night of the first Cebu Guitar Festival.
Some good things refuse to end. CGF deserves forever.
Things happen because one person believes in it. Events occur because one person works for it. Dreams come true because it is what one soul has faith in. CGF was once just a dream residing in the heart of a well respected guitar vistuoso who goes by the name Anot.
His dream came true last year. Let's make it happen again this year. So I'm calling those who care to please help me support Cebu Guitar Festival. See if there's any item below you find doable in your free time... I'll say cheers to that.
Blog about it. Write just about anything you can relate to Cebu Guitar Festival. People. Guitar pedals. Strings and gauges. Softwares. Anything. Then try to shape your article in a way that would lead towards CGF.
Fan profile. Why not? If you're a fan of Maki Vano, then why not write about him? If you're a fan of Randy Pages, write something that connects him to CGF.
Celebrity qoutes. This idea I got from my best friend while doing a project study. Maybe this is worth exploring and see what new ideas it can generate. Possibilities are endless. Of course, a qoute should be something said by a CGF performer.
Talk about guitar technics. This is too obvious. Self explanatory. If you are a guitarist and you are a skilled writer, share about stuff you know - riffs, licks, open chord improvisations, etc. Maybe you can also talk about a CGF guitarist's technic if you know anyone there.
Post tablatures.
Oh yes this would be really cool. Maki Vano's "So Infectious" with PG18 would be really nice to check out. Or how about Anot's guitar solo on 40 The Band's "What I Say"? Transcribing someone else's guitar work is something I haven't seen done yet in Cebu. Perhaps you'd be the first. Hmmm... this got me thinking already.
Harmonics.
Posting about the different ways to do with harmonics can be equally cool too. I know a lot of Cebuano guitarists who are good with this technic. Roy 'Purok' Sencio (Roots, Raw Belief) is one of them.
Guitar basics.
How basic can this be? Do I need to elaborate?
Link links to other links.
After doing all the above, link it. Link it to as many webpages as you can get hold of - personal, friend's webpages, etc.
So there. It always feels good to help. And besides, it's almost Christmas.
It's November once again. Haven't you heard? It's that same time when Sammy Asuncion creatively reglamorized the famous Lupang Hinirang, rocked the stage with the best local guitar gods and demons, and lifted everybody else's feet at the night of the first Cebu Guitar Festival.
Some good things refuse to end. CGF deserves forever.
Things happen because one person believes in it. Events occur because one person works for it. Dreams come true because it is what one soul has faith in. CGF was once just a dream residing in the heart of a well respected guitar vistuoso who goes by the name Anot.
His dream came true last year. Let's make it happen again this year. So I'm calling those who care to please help me support Cebu Guitar Festival. See if there's any item below you find doable in your free time... I'll say cheers to that.
Blog about it. Write just about anything you can relate to Cebu Guitar Festival. People. Guitar pedals. Strings and gauges. Softwares. Anything. Then try to shape your article in a way that would lead towards CGF.
Fan profile. Why not? If you're a fan of Maki Vano, then why not write about him? If you're a fan of Randy Pages, write something that connects him to CGF.
Celebrity qoutes. This idea I got from my best friend while doing a project study. Maybe this is worth exploring and see what new ideas it can generate. Possibilities are endless. Of course, a qoute should be something said by a CGF performer.
Talk about guitar technics. This is too obvious. Self explanatory. If you are a guitarist and you are a skilled writer, share about stuff you know - riffs, licks, open chord improvisations, etc. Maybe you can also talk about a CGF guitarist's technic if you know anyone there.
Post tablatures.
Oh yes this would be really cool. Maki Vano's "So Infectious" with PG18 would be really nice to check out. Or how about Anot's guitar solo on 40 The Band's "What I Say"? Transcribing someone else's guitar work is something I haven't seen done yet in Cebu. Perhaps you'd be the first. Hmmm... this got me thinking already.
Harmonics.
Posting about the different ways to do with harmonics can be equally cool too. I know a lot of Cebuano guitarists who are good with this technic. Roy 'Purok' Sencio (Roots, Raw Belief) is one of them.
Guitar basics.
How basic can this be? Do I need to elaborate?
Link links to other links.
After doing all the above, link it. Link it to as many webpages as you can get hold of - personal, friend's webpages, etc.
So there. It always feels good to help. And besides, it's almost Christmas.
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