My 2017 in black and white

The year 2017 was my return to vinyl. After two decades of staying away having moved over to compact discs, I got myself a new turntable and began buying records once more. And now there's no turning back.

Got to produce my first show ever. Cooky Chua cuts loose singing the Itchyworms' "Beer" during the Re-Imagination Show last January.

Here's hoping that one of my fave indie bands -- We Are Imaginary -- takes that next step to the forefront of the local music scene. They were my closing act during Re-Imagination.

Aia De Leon exuded sweetness during her set on Re-Imagination.

Those fun-loving punks Bad Omen during a set at the Woodman's Pub in Makati. Formed a nice friendship with guitarist Fishbone.

During a listening party for the Rockoustic Blues Experiment's debut EP, In Flight, the band jammed on a rooftop in Mandaluyong. On stage were three Pinoy Rock icons in Bong Lennon Eudela, Stephen Lu, and Jun Lopito.

The Rod Mijares Combo mesmerized the Golden Generation with a wonderful set at PCR's Instrumental Night in Timog.

Orange and Lemons made a comeback and set the local scene on fire. Got a front row seat to this.

Dream Theater's triumphant Manila show at the KIA Theater in Cubao. 

Hanging out with the Juan Dela Cruz Band during Full Blast PInoy Super Bands at the Cuneta Astrodome.

Tiger Pussy rocks Mow's during their album launch.

Listening in during a rehearsal for a show where former Eraserheads Rayms Marasigan and Buddy Zabala performed old hits.