I will let you in on a secret: Rivermaya band, despite the multi-platinum record selling success, thousands of successful concerts here and abroad and millions of fans, is actually composed of very friendly, down-to-earth, kulit guys. (so kulit you have to be on your toes whenever they have sheepish looks on their faces :D) When you’re around them, they make you feel welcome. And when they’re around you, they’re just themselves – no rockstar attitude at all.
This is why, apart from being a fan of their songs, I love hanging out with them. Offstage, the Rivermaya guys – Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, Norby David and Ryan Peralta – are just regular, funny and cool guys.
Let me prove that by sharing some of my photos with Rivermaya in Cebu 
Spent two days with some of my favorite guys. Enjoy!
Yes, they still used the piano even though there was a sign not to 
The hotel management made an exception
Waiting for call time. Hanging out at the hotel.
Showtime! Venue was at The Terraces, Ayala Cebu.
The guys and I received Titay’s Rosquillos and Titay’s Otap goodies from Liloan Mayor Duke Frasco! Thank you very much
Here’s Ryan with his Rivermaya loves Cebu shirt given by Islands Souvenirs! (Get your own customized I Heart shirts at all Islands stores nationwide )
The next day’s gig was for San Miguel Oktoberfest along Mango Avenue
Hello Rivermaya! (L-R: Ryan, Norby, Mike, Mark)
If you plan to hang out with these guys, by the way, here’s an important reminder: Never leave your camera. You’ll never know whose faces are going to show up
Showtime! Yes, I was the one with the loudest fan girl shrieks haha!
Mike charming the crowd:
Guitar pick from Mark Escueta <3
I miss the boys already! Always the best time with them! Check out my other adventures with Rivermaya
Want to book Rivermaya? CONTACT Mindanaoan and I may even co-produce!
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Mindanaoan is a multi-awarded blogger, content creator, seasoned social media strategist and publicist with undeniably successful track record. 2012 International Visitor Leadership Program (for global leaders) alumnus and O visa grantee (for people with extraordinary skills and who have risen to the top of their field). Avid traveler and a proud relief operations volunteer. Regular resource person for social media, blogging and content creation. Available for work and travel – mindanaoan@gmail.com
