My Perfect Weekend

How drummer Po-Chung Chen spends his weekends

'Joburg is a gem of a city', says this muso, who drums for numerous acts in SA. That's why exploring Egoli is one of his fave things to do on his free time

12 August 2018 - 00:00 By Staff reporter

To start off the perfect weekend, a concert would be key. There's nothing better than watching a band you idolise, such as The 1975, and taking in their absolute onstage awesomeness.
Vibrant Saturdays are a must. Waking up next to the person I love is a massive part of my perfect weekend. I like to kick-start my day with a little Paramore. They've been a huge inspiration to my personal musical journey through the years. So, there's really no better way to get the blood pumping than by listening to their tunes.
Saturdays are all about indulgence, so breakfast needs to compliment this mindset. My ideal meal would be prepared by me and my other half - a croissant filled with bacon, egg and mushrooms.My partner and I love to explore. Joburg is a gem of a city, hiding many little nooks and crannies, especially when it comes to food. I love to scope out new and lesser-known eateries. You get to experience the heart of Joburg this way.
Saturday evening is typically when I make my way to a show again. But this time, instead of watching the performance on stage, I'm the one performing.
I love my music. Drumming makes up a big part of who I am. Nothing brings me greater pleasure than playing. I am blessed that I get to do what I love as my profession.
Whenever I am on stage I make sure to give it my all. I drum for numerous acts in SA, so Saturday evenings could be spent with Kahn Morbee in his solo project, Casadora, or December Streets, to name a few.
Being able to do nothing is a luxury for me, as I'm on the road a lot. My perfect weekend will be topped off with a day filled with blissful nothingness. The life of a musician can be demanding. Totally fulfilling, but demanding. Downtime with those you love is really needed.
I like to spend my Sundays binge-watching my favourite series. So, in short, Sundays = Supernatural for Po-Chung Chen! Top that off with a burger or pizza (preferably both) and you have the perfect ending to the most perfect weekend imaginable...

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