GO WEST LIVE IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES 11-11-11 … surprisingly, low turnout!

             
           English pop duo Go West held a concert yesterday,  Nov. 11, 2011 at East Wood Mall Open Park, Quezon City, Metro Manila.  Surprisingly, not too many people watched the concert, despite  essentially a  free show. I  estimated the number of seats in the pay-section to be around 200  but  there  were many empty seats and by the look of it, there weren't many people watching for free at the open park either.

           The concert started very late, about one and a half hour past 7 in the evening,  the time of the concert as  advertised. This was understandable because there were hardly any people at the venue at that time. As to why this was so, I don’t know. Was it the weather? Was it the advertising or the lack of it? I don’t think so, because this was announced almost a month ago  and giant billboards promoting the concert were seen along the Metropolis. Was it because it’s a week day( even if its Friday)? Perhaps, people were tired from work and/or traffic. Anyway,  they will perform another  show at Venice Piazza, McKinley Hill, Metro Manila today.

           

            Whatever the reasons for the lower than expected turnout, the seeming lack of energy in the venue was even compounded by the fact that Go West did not bring along a backing band. (I’m not complaining). Not even the brilliant voice of Peter Cox and his exceptional performance (as well as Richard Drummie’s cool and smooth backing), could lighten-up the place in sufficient level. No one even dared to stand-up and dance to “  King Of  Wishful Thinking” or swayed to “What You Won’t Do For Love.”    

             All in all,  low turnout and no backing band aside, it was an excellent  performance by the duo.  Peter Cox is evidently a great live performer(see video),  very intense and soulful. They sang 11 songs which included all their essential hits such as , the two songs mentioned above, "Call Me," "We Close Our Eyes," "Don't Look Down" and "Faithful" amongst others. I  just hope their would be an excellent turnout at Venice Piazza  today because this  duo is truly worth watching.    

My Go West Cds and the souvenir t-shirt 

What You Won't Do For Love (from Happyredpanda.youtube,com)

I would like to acknowledge and thank HAPPYREDPANDA.YOUTUBE.COM for the video