APRIL 1, 2016 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

With most having a field day on April fools day, the jam night didn't fall prey to pranksters and surely was no victim either. Earlier on, i received another last minute online message notifying me that a big group of newbies had planned to come and party at the music room. It proved to be no fluke. I was informed that the guests will be coming early, in fact, earlier than usual. Not really a skeptic, i did go down to prepare way ahead of schedule just to be sure. Lo and behold, a throng of guests did suddenly show up. Unfamilar to them, Elizabeth Lietz walks in, and introduced herself to me and then her companions as they walked in at the entrance. Apparently, Elizabeth and the rest are from RLI (Rudolf Lietz, Inc) which they own and their head office located conveniently nearby. Coincidentally, her enterprising son Alexander Lietz, who was with her, is a good friend of my son Kevin. Incidentally, Alexander has a successful and thriving beer brewery business. If by any chance you've heard of Juan Brew, that's his product.

The visitors came well prepared, brought along food and drinks along with samples of Alexander's latest beer flavor now available in the market. Already impressed with the venue, the guests had more surprises coming. Promising Rock and Blues band Mean Jay timely makes a welcome entrance. As expected, the band did great, outdoing themselves everytime they perform to the delight of the cheering crowd. Sampling a dose of what the music room was really all about...and that was just for starters. What else can you ask for. Indeed a great night for the newcomers.

After Mean Jay, the regular house band guys took over. The band did it's usual job entertaining, playing tunes while encouraging the guests to join in on stage. Elizabeth and her lovely daughter Johanna who came late, was game enough to oblige representing their group pretty well. Elizabeth was more of a trooper though. She stayed behind, enjoying her stint with the band while most of her staff had already gone home. Way to go!

Among the regular house band who came to join me were Joaco Marco, Tinnie Esguerra, Rick Trinidad, Dennis Espiritu and Monchie Henares. Kiko Montecillo and Bobby Alvarez were in the house as well. As expected, a great line-up comes great music. The live music was nonstop starting early and concluding at about 4:30am with the finale being the magic hour. Physically exhausting but definitely well worth and gratifying to say the least. A perfect way to end a busy week. I thank God for this wonderful blessing.

Already looking forward to more Friday Jam surprises in the coming weeks ahead.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!