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The 14Feb production billed "Valentine's Eve" ran for 3 hours at the Dubai World Trade Center.
For now, a web pic and some initial first-hand accounts to subsist on:

http://tweetphoto.com/11406345



http://arnelpinedarocks.com/forum/index ... =viewtopic
The 4,000-strong Pinoy-dominated crowd had their fill and then some, so it seemed.

Arnel is in a different band now?

There is a good interview of AP. He sounds pretty happy and optimistic about the future.
http://www.dubaieye1038.com/Podcasts/Pa ... entID=2920

Wow, 4,000 came to see him. Arnel definitely is building a following. I tried to figure out the capacity at the Cebu concert, as one time the camera panned around the place and it was packed. The best I could tell on the internet I think I read 3,200 and 800 gallery for that venue, but not sure. I don't know what gallery is. Chubster, you're falling down on the job. Where's the numbers for Cebu? I was thinking it looked more like a 2,000 capacity place but hard to tell the camera scanned it so quickly.

Jana wrote:Wow, 4,000 came to see him. Arnel definitely is building a following. I tried to figure out the capacity at the Cebu concert, as one time the camera panned around the place and it was packed. The best I could tell on the internet I think I read 3,200 and 800 gallery for that venue, but not sure. I don't know what gallery is. Chubster, you're falling down on the job. Where's the numbers for Cebu? I was thinking it looked more like a 2,000 capacity place but hard to tell the camera scanned it so quickly.

I could not find any info on ticket sales but one of the plokkers said that there were very few vacant seats. I think the 3,200 capacity set-up for this type of show is standard (to maximize space).I did not see tables so the banquet (1800) arrangement is out of the question. Based from the vids you could tell that there were people in the Gallery, which can hold up to 800 (according to the hotel website). So there's a good possibility that they were able to sell 3K plus tickets.

Don't worry Jana, I will follow-up on it.

steveo777 wrote:There is a good interview of AP. He sounds pretty happy and optimistic about the future.
http://www.dubaieye1038.com/Podcasts/Pa ... entID=2920

I think it's safe to say that the plokkers are now making plans to invade SF this April.

Arnel is getting used to interviews, I'm glad. Nice job.

Voyager wrote:Arnel is in a different band now?

Anyways...downtime outing with long-time industry buddies, the third so far (4 months into his half-year recess).

diezynueve69 wrote:

Voyager wrote:Arnel is in a different band now?

Anyways...downtime outing with long-time industry buddies, the third so far (4 months into his half-year recess).

Deen is in a band during downtime. Neal is with his Neal Schon Band this year, plus going to make a solo album. All is good.

Jana wrote:

diezynueve69 wrote:

Voyager wrote:Arnel is in a different band now?

Anyways...downtime outing with long-time industry buddies, the third so far (4 months into his half-year recess).

Deen is in a band during downtime. Neal is with his Neal Schon Band this year, plus going to make a solo album. All is good.

Its good for all of them...keeps em fresh.

Arnel finally duets with Charice on a TV show where she doesn't try to oversing and they actually sound good together.
A Whole New World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZCHTUweLUM

Charice is growing up. I almost didn't recognize her.

Chubby321 wrote:

Jana wrote:Wow, 4,000 came to see him. Arnel definitely is building a following. I tried to figure out the capacity at the Cebu concert, as one time the camera panned around the place and it was packed. The best I could tell on the internet I think I read 3,200 and 800 gallery for that venue, but not sure. I don't know what gallery is. Chubster, you're falling down on the job. Where's the numbers for Cebu? I was thinking it looked more like a 2,000 capacity place but hard to tell the camera scanned it so quickly.

I could not find any info on ticket sales but one of the plokkers said that there were very few vacant seats. I think the 3,200 capacity set-up for this type of show is standard (to maximize space).I did not see tables so the banquet (1800) arrangement is out of the question. Based from the vids you could tell that there were people in the Gallery, which can hold up to 800 (according to the hotel website). So there's a good possibility that they were able to sell 3K plus tickets.

Don't worry Jana, I will follow-up on it.

Yep, the >3k headcount is pretty close. The venue is a ballroom (open-floor) facility with a lobby and a 2nd-level gallery adequate for an aggregate 4,000 (theater-type concert layout).

Jana wrote:Arnel finally duets with Charice on a TV show where she doesn't try to oversing and they actually sound good together.
A Whole New World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZCHTUweLUM

Charice is growing up. I almost didn't recognize her.

I agree Jana. I hate duets for AP but this one I like, surprisingly.

Shouldn't there be some videos up by now? I'd hate to see anyone get arrested or beheaded for recording though.

steveo777 wrote:Shouldn't there be some videos up by now? I'd hate to see anyone get arrested or beheaded for recording though.

Chubby321 wrote:

steveo777 wrote:Shouldn't there be some videos up by now? I'd hate to see anyone get arrested or beheaded for recording though.

Think I was joking, Chubby? In the Arab world you must be more careful. Not quite the same freedoms there.

steveo777 wrote:

Chubby321 wrote:

steveo777 wrote:Shouldn't there be some videos up by now? I'd hate to see anyone get arrested or beheaded for recording though.

Think I was joking, Chubby? In the Arab world you must be more careful. Not quite the same freedoms there.

I know Steveo but Dubai is more lenient. Found some info for you.....

Dubai Recommendations"

The Big ones are: Trilogy at the Madinat Jumeirah with its' amazing views; Peppermint Lounge on a Friday which is in one of the ballroom's at the Fairmont; Kasbar at the Royal Mirage; Mix at the Grand Hyatt hotel which is the Middle East's largest nightclub; Zinc at the Crowne Plaza Dubai for the R&B crowd; Oxygen at the Al Bustan Rotana; and Boudoir at Dubai Marine. Other places worth checking out include: The super cool Rooftop Bar of the Royal Mirage; The Irish Village where the pints keep flowing; Blue Bar at the Novotel WTC that has some great live bands; Icon at the Radisson SAS; 360 Degrees at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel; Vu's Bar at the Emirates Towers with a view of Dubai from the 51st floor; Jimmy Dix at the Movenpick; Buddha Bar, which needs no introduction; Ginseng at Wafi City, for pre-drinks; Jambase at the Madinat Jumeirah for jazzy numbers; Barasti at Dubai Mina Seyahi for drinks at sunset; Sho Cho's at Dubai Marine; Long's Bar at Towers Rotana that has a long long bar; and The Agency or Scarlett's for a civilised drink which are opposite each other at the Emirates Towers.

steveo777 wrote:

Chubby321 wrote:

steveo777 wrote:Shouldn't there be some videos up by now? I'd hate to see anyone get arrested or beheaded for recording though.

Think I was joking, Chubby? In the Arab world you must be more careful. Not quite the same freedoms there.

Defingering should suffice...kidding ...we used to be told that the responsible limb (or appendage ) risked dismemberment (as opposed to surgical amputation)

I truly think that since arnie boy is so damn "great" all by himself that he should just go on without Journey-I mean, who needs them holding you back when you are so extremely talented alone???? He should dump the dead weight and do it now.

Jana wrote:

diezynueve69 wrote:

Voyager wrote:Arnel is in a different band now?

Anyways...downtime outing with long-time industry buddies, the third so far (4 months into his half-year recess).

Deen is in a band during downtime. Neal is with his Neal Schon Band this year, plus going to make a solo album. All is good.

What about Friga... is he out cruisin the San Fancisco bar scene?

Voyager wrote:

Jana wrote:

diezynueve69 wrote:

Voyager wrote:Arnel is in a different band now?

Anyways...downtime outing with long-time industry buddies, the third so far (4 months into his half-year recess).

Deen is in a band during downtime. Neal is with his Neal Schon Band this year, plus going to make a solo album. All is good.

What about Friga... is he out cruisin the San Fancisco bar scene?

No, I think he's back in Nashville gettin a little country bumpin.

ScarabGator wrote:I truly think that since arnie boy is so damn "great" all by himself that he should just go on without Journey-I mean, who needs them holding you back when you are so extremely talented alone???? He should dump the dead weight and do it now.

Yeah, better for Journey just to wait around forever for that other guy, cuz like Jesus, he'll be here soon...

I seriously don't get the bad arnel vibe. The guy's way cool to the fans and good for the band.

ScarabGator wrote:I truly think that since arnie boy is so damn "great" all by himself that he should just go on without Journey-I mean, who needs them holding you back when you are so extremely talented alone???? He should dump the dead weight and do it now.

Maybe that will give Soto a chance to come back and prove it again for you.

steveo777 wrote:

ScarabGator wrote:I truly think that since arnie boy is so damn "great" all by himself that he should just go on without Journey-I mean, who needs them holding you back when you are so extremely talented alone???? He should dump the dead weight and do it now.

Maybe that will give Soto a chance to come back and prove it again for you.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the Gator says with a huge fistpump...)

The show was a combo of Journey, Zoo, & (lo! ) cover fare...

Chicago's You're the Inspiration:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvZ6eM4J ... r_embedded

Cool minimalist set-up...love the dreamy aura contrived from the mesh of lights & an astral backdrop:





On a side note ...KL's For the First Time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87rDVMVca1g

DSB...Teehee ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOcoQUc6kg

diezynueve69 wrote:Cool minimalist set-up...love the dreamy aura contrived from the mesh of lights & an astral backdrop:





On a side note ...KL's For the First Time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87rDVMVca1g

Love it! Really cool.

diezynueve69 wrote:DSB...Teehee ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VOcoQUc6kg

Someone kissed Arnel on the lips. I think he was not expecting it and blushed.

Dubai girls are a little aggressive huh. Take note Steveo.

Chubby321 wrote:

diezynueve69 wrote:Cool minimalist set-up...love the dreamy aura contrived from the mesh of lights & an astral backdrop:





On a side note ...KL's For the First Time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87rDVMVca1g

Love it! Really cool.

I've never heard this song before. But dang, this guy can sing anything and sing it well. How can people NOT like this guy?? Gifted for sure.

Chubby321 wrote:

diezynueve69 wrote:Cool minimalist set-up...love the dreamy aura contrived from the mesh of lights & an astral backdrop:





On a side note ...KL's For the First Time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87rDVMVca1g

Love it! Really cool.

I love it too. Really nice vibe with the stage setup.