22/08/07: Martha Joy at Mabuhay Philippines, August 18th 2007
Category: Martha Joy
Posted by: starsonidol
I received a tip late Friday afternoon that Martha would be performing the next day at Mabuhay Philippines which was to be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
When I arrived at about 8:00 pm for the evening concert the house was packed. It appeared that there wasn’t an empty seat in the concert area as it had just begun and everyone had moved in for the show. Martha’s turn on stage wouldn’t come for a while though as there was a full lineup of performers.
Martha followed a lively rock band that had the crowd worked up with their set of Queen covers (among others). She was introduced by CITY TV reporter Chris Reyes who was the MC for the event. Accompanied by keyboard and violin she treated the crowd to a beautiful rendition of Dionne Warwick’s ‘I’ll Never Love This Way Again’. Next was a song in Filipino. I don’t know the language so I didn’t understand the words. It sounded great though and seemed moving. I know the crowd loved it as they started cheering half way through the song. At the end many stood cheering and calling for more. As I understand it, Martha was a late addition to the roster and was only allotted time for two songs but upon checking with the organizers she was allowed to sing one more song. Another Filipino language song and the same response from the crowd.
After exiting the stage Martha was met with a steady stream of fans, young and old, waiting for autographs and a chance to have their picture taken with her.
A good show, short but a small glimpse of things to come. Good job Martha!
Your next chance to see Martha perform live will be at Canada's Wonderland on September 1st.
When I arrived at about 8:00 pm for the evening concert the house was packed. It appeared that there wasn’t an empty seat in the concert area as it had just begun and everyone had moved in for the show. Martha’s turn on stage wouldn’t come for a while though as there was a full lineup of performers.
Martha followed a lively rock band that had the crowd worked up with their set of Queen covers (among others). She was introduced by CITY TV reporter Chris Reyes who was the MC for the event. Accompanied by keyboard and violin she treated the crowd to a beautiful rendition of Dionne Warwick’s ‘I’ll Never Love This Way Again’. Next was a song in Filipino. I don’t know the language so I didn’t understand the words. It sounded great though and seemed moving. I know the crowd loved it as they started cheering half way through the song. At the end many stood cheering and calling for more. As I understand it, Martha was a late addition to the roster and was only allotted time for two songs but upon checking with the organizers she was allowed to sing one more song. Another Filipino language song and the same response from the crowd.
After exiting the stage Martha was met with a steady stream of fans, young and old, waiting for autographs and a chance to have their picture taken with her.
A good show, short but a small glimpse of things to come. Good job Martha!
Your next chance to see Martha perform live will be at Canada's Wonderland on September 1st.