How do I describe last night? Well, in a nutshell, from uncertainty it eventually started off on the right foot, slowly but surely progressed (both in terms of guests appearance and musical bustle) then eventually rapping up at day break with a childhood friend. Not much funfare. It was one of those days.
Just before dark, i had already conditioned myself for the worst. With a faulty room aircon (one of the 2 A/Cs used in the music room) unoperational and no technician quickly responding for service all week, suddenly gets attention moments before the start of the festivity...Thanks to Joel Canlas for the recommendation. In my excitement, i intentionally went down to the music room before the usual time to prepare and set up for the evening's jam.
Houseband bassist Rick Trinidad came at past 9pm. Keyboardist Atty Pecky Casuela's arrival was a pleasant surprise. Enjoying a well deserved respit from his very busy schedule, he decides to spend it with us along with his son and nephew.
Wasting no time, we jumped right up on stage to jam. Pecky sat in front of the keys and tinkered away, while Rick played bass and i on drums. Pecky's son found himself playing drums a few times as well. Keep it up young man. Make your daddy proud.
Musicians Richard Parcia and Mark Longos were likewise in the house. Having them on board is always a pleasure. Guitarist Joaco Marco was next to show up. Monchie Henares came with his Bacolod based cousin Tisoy and music room newby and accomplished Photographer Vincent Garrucho who caught up with them shortly. Vincent, incidentally, brought along his tone perfect bongos and jammed exquisitely along with the band. Nice jam Vincent!
Better late than never, keyboardist/guitarist Tinnie Esguerra and drummer Bubui Colico were the last to show up. Among the other guys who joined the jam were vocalist Marc de Asis and drummer batchmate Jun Bediones. Thank you all!
Fun neighbors Robert and Tina Cruz showed up again, this time with a bigger hoard of fun partygoers packing the place, among them actor Eppie Quizon, who had been in the room before when his brother Ronnie tagged him along many years ago. Unfortunately, i wasn't able to mingle with the crowd as i was stuck playing bass and drums practically the whole time when they were around. Sadly, I was not even able to take photos of them for posterity being overly too preoccupied. O well...maybe next time.
Right before closing time, old friend, Air Force Brat and Chef Raymond Donesa shows up. Looking spent from his busy and hectic schedule, Raymond was able to squeeze in time to drop by to catch up. Always a blessing to see good friends around. To no surprise, we ended and closed up at already daybreak. All's well that ends well!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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