Just when things were not looking good and the chances for the Friday jam to happen getting bleaker, it suddenly turned around quickly. The weather grew sour mid-afternoon with unrelenting heavy torrential rains battering the metropolis. It was raining cats and dogs for hours.Traffic and flooding were everywhere. People were caught stranded on the streets for hours on end just to get to their destinations. It was total madness. I was actually already resigned to expect a meager turnout if not a total cancellation of our much sought after weekend gathering. Never in more than 3 1/2 decades had the room been empty despite any circumstance. But last night was not going to be the first time.
Soon everything fell into place. The plan to have the new Fender Strat guitar officially signed by Joko Reantaso (as part of the Rebuilding Ironman fundraiser) pushed through. Our official photographer Vincent Garrucho (despite being under the weather, literally and figuratively) was in the house to cover the moment. The band (Richard Parcia's guests) that was expected to arrive did show up despite Richard's absence due to flooding in their area. And a lot more friends who had found their way to the room as well. .
The guest band that performed were comprised of Apryl Gorriceta Cinconiegue and her brother Paul Gorriceta, Momoy Aumentado, Jeff Ramos and Roy Dumanal. Apparently, the group could actually put up 2 bands within their line-up with both having diverse genres in their repertoire. One band covered Satriani and Eric Johnson's tunes while the other did pop songs. They took over the evening's entertainment with both alternating stage time. Well done guys!
Among the regular houseband guys who came and jammed were Rick Trinidad, Joaco Marco, Vincent Garrucho, Mark Longos, Michael Puyat and Monchie Henares. Apart from daddy Vincent's daughter Maxine, Izzy, his youngest daughter was present as well. As talented a family as they are, it was no surprise that Izzy had come to her own showcasing her singing talent too. A revelation herself, Izzy's stage demeanor was a joy to behold. What a talented family they are.
Special thanks to batchmates Jun Bediones, Selo Cruz, to Arabelle Jimenez, Luisa Distor, Cali Tiansay, Jay Reantaso and Louie Hipolito for their presence as well.
As usual, the jam was non-stop till 5am. With everything in place and all important matters finally done, bad weather or not, it was mission accomplished for us all! God was truly in control. Praise and thank God! .
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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