Why Rico Blanco is ‘nervous’ about his coming Big Dome concert

Playing live gigs is something Rico Blanco doesn’t normally find daunting. But this upcoming one is different.

On Sept. 11, he will take the stage at the Araneta Coliseum. And though he’s no stranger to the iconic venue, his previous outings there were co-headlining events: with Kitchie Nadal in 2005 (as frontman of Rivermaya); and with Yeng Constantino and Gloc-9 in 2014. The fact that this is the first big show since the pandemic hit also stirs jitters.

“I think it’s because there has been a long gap. And I really want to give people a great time. I’m really just the one stressing myself out. I can simply go out there and play. But I want this night to be unforgettable for th…

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