IN a heartfelt letter to fans posted on the Subsandwich mailing list, Raimund Marasigan assured fans that Ely Buendia was okay and thanked the fans for their concern.
He also hinted that he was ready to do another Eraserheads show.
Before anything. I just spoke to Day Cabuhat and she informed me that Ely’s condition is now stable and they’re very thankful for all your concern.
Thank you very much for coming t the show. We really felt the cheering and the singing and the love you all gave.
Thank you for understanding that the show had to be cut short.
Ely was in no condition (emotionally, physically) to play but he did. And he gave it his all which is more than we could ask from him. Given the circumstances he was in.
We all wish him well. We are all confident that he will recover soon.
I promise to give you another Eraserheads show as soon as possible.
Again thank you very much
Rayms
For those who missed the show, here are three of the songs they’ve played.
Eraserheads perform ‘Ligaya’
Eraserheads perform ‘Alapaap’
Eraserheads perform ‘Sembreak’
More words from Raimund and his new motto, which he posted on Subsandwich list:
After the first set i was so hyped. i went looking for buddy to check up on him cos his bass effects was malfunctioning.
I found him coming out of Ely’s tent and said Ely was rushed to the hospital.We were all stunned and after a quick production meeting and meeting with his family we had to announce that the concert had to be cut short.
We prepared 3 sets. The first was just a warm up. The remaining two was going to be the fun part.
There were more videos and light shows and pyro in store for everyone.
After getting fans family and friends safely out of the venue maps I headed over to Saguijo bar to meet Sandwich, Pedicab, Cmbio and some friends to hang.
After a few beers Buddy arrives so we decided to play the second set on borrowed equipment. Thanx to Mark Maya for the stix. We had a little help from ebe, kris, vin, aia and tani. by the time we were playing el bimbo Marcus shows up so he got to play also.
I guess we just did not want to go home to our posh hotel rooms all down and defeated. I’m thankful we have great friends to support us, cheer us up when we’re sad, pick us up when we’re down.
here’s my new motto: drum now ask questions later.
September 1st, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Congratuations to the E-heads, Francis Lumen, and the rest of the guys who made the show possible! Get well soon, Ely, and we’ll be waiting for the continuation…..
3 parts?? Man, even the 1st part was more than enough!
September 1st, 2008 at 1:35 pm
a reunion concert once a year in 5 years wouldn’t be too much to ask — just before rheuma and athritis set in, kumbaga. hehehehe
September 1st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
no doubt about it. e-heads is the greatest local band of all time. not juan dela cruz, not razorback, not wolfgang, not cheese, not parokya ni edgar. E-HEADS!
kahit 5-thousand ang ticket manonood kami ng part 2 haha
September 1st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
sana okey na si ely at saka sana may part 2 para makapunta ako….the best talaga ang eheads….love you guys
September 1st, 2008 at 11:34 am
I really have great time watching them… I was on the patron area, though we are a little bit far from the main stage but still I feel the excitement and the rush into my veins in every song that they played. I know that next time will be more exciting one. And I am going to watch them again ^_^ cheers guys and see yeah.