OCT. 2, 2015 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

Despite tropical storm "Kabayan" looming north of Manila, the evening was indeed a gratifying one. Surprsingly, the weather was calm and dry. In contrast, the guest's elation from watching the Gilas semifinal game victory against Japan at the start of the evening manifested more fury than mother nature itself. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Positively charged, it was time to jam. We had a pretty solid line-up with house band drummer Bubui Colico finally around and on board. With Tinnie Esguerra on guitar and keyboards, Rick Trinidad and myself alternating on bass, Joaco Marco on 2nd guitar, Richard Parcia on percussion and Monchie Henares on vocals, we were all set to go. Jazz was the menu for most of the evening. We had fun playing instrumentals at the onset trying out some old favorites then later on with Monchie on vocals. Later in the evening, balik-musicroom Nick Mangubat walked in and made a surprise comeback after more than a year in hibernation. Talented as ever, he performed solo and then with the band playing the guitar while singing some of his familiar classic tunes in his repertoire. When Bubui left, Nick even took over drum chores while i played bass. Welcome back to the music room Nick!

Music room pioneer, Air Force brat and childhood friend Raymond Donesa, who came with old friend Alex Joseph, was likewise in the house. As always funny and animated, Raymond typically makes his presence felt with his peculiar antics and demeanor to the total amusement of everyone and his would-be victims. Totally flushed at closing time, we had to let him lie down and sleep to recoup before he drives back home. Always great to see you around my friend. Hope you made it back home safe and sound.

Among the other guys who showed up were Mark Ronquillo, Gab Villanueva, Luisa Distor, Alan Coscolluela Rufino and Nikki Segundo who came along with some guests. Thank you all for coming.

Let me not forget to thank Ronnie Bungubung for manufacturing the new music room shirts, as well. Good job Ronnie! We had already distributed some of the shirts last night but there are still a lot waiting to be collected.

To all those in town who had ordered, please come and get it. By the way, interested parties can still order. So please let me know so that i can include you in the next batch. Thank you so much.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!