DECEMBER 11, 2015 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

Though a tag somber in mood, with the much anticipated Music Room Christmas Party already next week, i was not about to coin last night's gathering with the proverbial idiomatic expression "calm before the storm". Lazy and relaxing but fulfilling, was a much better description. We had actually a respectable number of guys showing up with some new familiar personalities dropping by. Music room newby and neighbor Robert Cruz made a comeback, this time with another one of his close friends accompanying him. With Robert was the famed race car, circuit and rally driver Jojo Silverio, the son of Toyota's racing legend Dante Silverio. Jojo and his dad rose to global fame as iconic figures in the car racing world back in 70's and 80's. Was great to actually meet him in person. Welcome to the music room Jojo!
My loving wife, Vicky and sibling Tin Tin Mara Reed along with dear friend Cali Tiansay was with us too. Air Force brat Rico Tayko and his buddies dropped by as well. And so as music room regulars Ed Diano, Nikki Segundo, Gab Villanueva and his son Christian. Thank you all for coming.

Even with the band lacking some key players, we were able to pull off the jam well enough. With Aidge and Monchie Henares on board, it was timely for us to try out some old and newer familiar tunes to play. Mark Ronquillo gamely jumped up onstage and joined in the fun with his own vocal renditions, as well. Multi-talented musician Tinnie Esguerra sparingly tinkered the keyboards but opted on playing his guitar most of the evening. Rick Trinidad and Dennis Espiritu alternated on bass. Lefty drummer Bubui Colico who arrived looking cool and collected took his place behind the kit. When Bubui left at past 2am, it was my turn to play drums. The jam was productive but concluded earlier than the usual at around 4am.

Next Friday will be our much awaited Pete's Place Music Room Christmas Party. We are looking forward to another exciting and momentus event to unfold. It's a time to rejoice. A time to be merry. A time to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! Hope to see you all then!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!