The Chakiques...Sabado Night Live!

Hey, it’s the 30th day of the month, that only means one thing! The long wait is over…IT’S PAYDAY! Once again, we’ll be able to claim the title “Thousanaires” (according to Emil), way to go! Most of our cash will be spent for groceries; electric bills and other unsettled expenses as well as the unpaid meals from Tiya Fely’s carenderia. But that’s okay; it’s all part of being normal, hardworking and functioning individual. After every single one of these duties is resolved, I guess the only thing you should be concern about is Y-O-U. Oh yeah, treat yourself! You deserve it. Do a little shopping; indulge yourself with mouth-watering lunch or dinner…everything that will gratify you after working so hard for the past weeks.

Hanging out with your officemates and friends after a stressing week is necessary! Aha, that’s right. Nothing beats a gathering of close friends chilling out, talking nonsense stuffs, sharing secrets and laughing out loud over a bottle of brandy or a bucket of ice-cold beer! And don’t forget about those delectable appetizers…we need ‘em (Talk about tokwa’t baboy, sizzling sisig etc).

You can simply have your little assembly in your friend’s home turf (house party), if you prefer practicality or the cowboy style. But if you can’t decide where to spend your Saturday night with the gang, or if you’re looking for a cozy place with great food and soothing music, I know a “homely” place where we can all have fun! At D’ Chef’s House!

Although the owner is one of my closest friends since childhood, I’m not endorsing the place, really! Hmm…just a little! Anyway, D Chef’s House Restobar is situated in Albay, alongside the Capitol building. The structure was once called as the Albay Bistro, then after a few years, The Champion’s Bar management took over the place.

From Wednesday to Saturday nights, the restobar features fresh and talented local bands that cater to both young generations and oldies. One of the main attractions is the group called Chakiques. Uhum! (I believe! LOL).

SHORT HISTORY (ting-dong-ding! all things trivia)

The band’s name, Chakiques, originally came from the “rootnames” Chayee or Charlie and Kikz or Kiko. The two started out as an acoustic duo in Green Leaf Resto back in their wonder years. However, Kikz was determined to follow his dream to be a great culinary master, so he left Albay and studied at a prestigious culinary school in Manila. On the other hand, Chayee continued to spread the melody by joining other bands as “sessionista”. After a couple of months, Chayee turned his back from music and got himself a real job. However, the passion still scampers on Chayee’s veins, and eventually made him realize that music will always be a part of him no matter what. Whew! (don’t worry, the drama will be over soon).

And as a result, he invigorated what they have started! He formed the new Chakiques by searching new talents. First, he discovered a percussionist/drummer named Jeremy who was then his officemate... the wicked guitarists followed. Actually, there were two sets of guitarists (Benson and Gino) and a substitute percussionist (Agie, thanks dude)…and the rebirth of the Chakiques finally arrived!

Wow…so much for history 101, you’ll catch the Chakiques live at D Chef’s House Restobar every Saturday night, starting from 8 thirty onwards.

P:.S: su mga sawa na sa boses ko (mostly my friends), continue supporting the band. Love You Guys!hehe.

Here’s a sample from the Chakiques performing live at D Chef’s. Check this out!

Chakiques - Close (Paolo Santos cover)
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