SEPT. 4, 2015 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

Another phenominal evening unfolded last night at the Friday jam with Reynald Perez's successful birthday celebration and the Brat Pack's homecoming event happening in the music room. Up a notch higher in preparations with catered food and waiters awaiting the merrymakers.

The celebrant's guests arrived early, some even coming straight from work. Didn't take long before the live music began with fellow Air Force brat, flyboy and total performer Jet Bueno at the helm doing his thing. With his distinctive musical and entertainining antics, Jet gamely entertained the earlybirds with his amusing energy and presence. What a trooper 

The guests grew in number as the party progressed, patiently in anticipation awaiting the co-celebrants to arrive. Teen prodigy and the youngest Fender endorcer in the country, Joko Reantaso was back on stage. As expected, he wows the crowd with his display of guitar virtuosity at such a very young age. Truly a class of his own. Welcome back Joko!

Straight from their appearance at the Logano Blues Festival in Switzerland, the co-celebrant "the Brat Pack" finally arrives. Minus drummer Allan Abdullah who had begged off at the last minute to fulfill an unexpected commitment. The show must go on! Just a few adjustments here and there and we are back in business. Dynamic vocalist Christine Mercado, Rj Pineda and David Abesamis de Koenigswarter started the show but with a substitute drummer showcasing their usual brand of musical pizzazz to the delight of the cheering crowd. The highlight of the set was the awesome demonstration of Rj's versatility as he performed different numbers taking turns playing the drums, the guitar apart from the piano. It was no surprise that the audience ended up clamoring for more. Fantastic show guys!

After the smoke had cleared, so to speak, on the Brat Pack's awesome performance, the houseband and co. will not be denied and quickly took over the stage. Tinnie Esguerra, Nitoy Adriano, Bubui Colico, Jet Bueno, Rick Trinidad, Dennis Espiritu, Monchie Henares, Erwin Dimaculangan, Mark Longos were all around to join me. Prolific jazz vocalist Mina Andrea, made another comeback and bought along two new friends Joan and Misha. Joan even performed on stage, singing a few nifty songs with the band. Ofcourse, the jam will not be complete without Mina doing her thing. Despite the long night for her and an initial hesitation on our prodding, Mina finally agreed and joined in on stage. We still ended up doing quite a number of songs only to quit as it was almost 5am. What can i say but an excellent display of vocals. Great job!

Our utmost gratitude to all the other friends and guests who joined us, with special mention to my dear Air Force family as well. And to all the contributors who made the event a resounding success, we thank you all from the buttom of our hearts! WHAT A PARTEY!!!

Thank and praise God!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!