Just two more weekends before the music room's 36th year anniversary, it was apparent that my spirit had started to build up in anticipation to another blockbuster of a fete in the making. Yes, more than 3 and a half decades of bonding and frolic with my musical friends and family. One amazing achievement undoubtedly so. 36 wonderful years of God's unparalleled blessing must indeed be memorialized. And to think that i had entertained thoughts of calling it off this year. I must be totally crazy!
The evening started young with University of Pennsylvania alumni and good friend Mr.Roger Salazar being the very first person to arrive. Flyboy Loren Orendain, with his complete nifty guitar and gear set-up, was next to show up. Music room newby Nathaniel Hitchcock, on his second sortie to the room, came back along with a Swedish friend by the name of Simon Lindberg. The young 6'5" Simon happens to be a budding musician as well. Both Nathaniel and Simon apparently plays the guitar. It was no surprise for both to find themselves eventually jamming along with us on stage. And they surely did. When house band bassist Rick Trinidad arrived, we were good to go. We did manage to jam just a few tunes as both couldn't stay around too late. Simon will be flying out of the country for Bali and then to his homeland Sweden early morning today.
The house band honchos took over the second set with Atty.Pecky Casuella, Tinnie Esguerra, Joaco Marco, Mark Longgos, Rick Trinidad, Monchie Henares and myself on board. Percussionist Vincent Garrucho, brought his tone-perfect bonggos and did his share in beefing up the roster as well.
Approaching the magic hour, it was astute keyboardist Kiko Monticillo's turn to take charge and shine. As always, a welcome addition to the band, Kiko never fails to amaze everyone with the variety of music he can actually play. As Tinnie in jest described, Kiko was an epitome of a drinking jukebox..."just pour bourbon and press play".
As expected, the 'magic hour' turned out to be truly magical. Totally exhilarating and refreshing to say the least. Always an exciting time to video record our joyful and unique musical experience. After the jam, some of the guys stayed around longer to chill and to finish their drinks before finally heading for home. Alas, the gates were finally closed at 5:30am. As i always say...Mission accomplished! Praise and thank God! See you all next weekend!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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