APRIL 22, 2016 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

Last night's gathering proved to be another humdinger with a bunch of animated friends and guests showing up at the Friday Jam. It all began quite early with Cebu Pacific flyboy Loren Orendain arriving first. With him were his new toys, a gorgeous shiny Fender Strat and a nifty Fender guitar amp, he acquired recently that he wanted to try out in the music room. A self declared savant in the art of guitar tones, Loren scrupulously explained to me his lavish gear's advantages and how happy he was on its overall performance. Having to see and hear it first hand, i must say that I agree 100%. 

Music Room old timers and good friends Arvin Gatmaitan and wife Cindy, was next to show up. Usually coming early when ever they do, they actually make it a point to do so, so as not to have to stay up partying too late. Last night was one exception. They stayed way past their self imposed curfew. Arvin even joined us on stage to play bass. Really glad to see the couple enjoying themselves and staying longer. 

The evening suddenlly shot up a notch higher when good neighbors Robert and Tina Cruz and their throng of partygoing bunch suddenly shows up. Former Race car driver Jojo Silverio and his charming wife Jenny, Cita Revilla, Emma Gomez among others were in the house as well. The guests wasted no time and jumped right up on stage to join the band. It was mostly Emma, Cita and Jenny taking turns on the mic while most of the others cheered on. What a fun loving group they are. Always a thrill to have them around.

Among the regular house band who came were keyboardist/ guitarist Tinnie Esguerra, guitarist Joaco Marco, bassists Rick Trinidad and Dennis Espiritu, and vocalists Monchie & Aidge Henares. Having no other drummers around to play, I had to take charge to fill in the void most of the time.

At past midnight, my dearest wife and birthday celebrant Vicky with my daughter Nisee finally arrives straight from an impromptu birthday bash organized by her close friends at Strumms Makati. Spent and all, understandably after an all-night of partying, Vicky was still up and about and in high spirits, stayed up to mingle with the guests till past 3am. A busy day of celebrating for our beloved birthday celebrant, indeed.

Little did we know that when the smoke finally cleared and the stage calm, it was already past 5am. Thanks to our music room wall clock that apparently stopped at exactly 2:45am when its battery died. We actually could've been fooled that it was still early and continued on if we didn't discover. Oh well, no complaints! As i always say...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! See you all at the next Friday jam!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!