The "Punkrock Bass Drum Leap of Faith"

You know you had or watched a helluva show if you find yourself in the Hospital Emergency Ward at the end of the day.

Just got back from the Singapore General Hospital because Roslan needed medical attention. He caught a dose of "Did-A-Punkrock-Jump-Off-The-Bassdrum-And-Now-My-Middle-Collateral-Ligaments-Are-Torn" syndrome. The Leaven Trait's show at Takashimaya fountain today was standard rockin and it ended off on an amazing high note of everyone crashing together and Ros running from stage right and rightfully LEAPING off the bassdrum to land on his right leg and back, guitar clasped tight and GT6 effects in tow. Knowing how tough he is, nobody thought he could be injured until he didn't get up and the emcee asked "Are you okay?" to which he replied with a grin "I don't know!"

Then proceeded Operation: Support Ros's Leg all the way to SGH in which we spent the next 3 hours and Ros got wheelchaired, x-rayed, prodded and taught the Art of the Crutches Stairclimb by master psychoterapist Ellipan. Overall, the lessons of the day can be summarized as follows:

A. We're not young anymore
B. We need to stretch before every show
C. We now know what a Vulgar Stress Test is. (If you want to know, ask me)
D. Drummers only need to worry about flying wood splinters (or in extreme cases, flying cymbals that lodge in the neck)

So, if you know Roslan and want to help him out, we're having the Support Ros's Leg Fund.. forward any sum of money at our future gigs soon. We'll keep a guitar case open with a nice little sign. He may be needing surgery soon and your little contribution will go a long way in supporting Punk Rock Jumps.

Anyway, drop by the band's site and show the guy some love. Leaventrait.com Get well soon, Ros!