JANUARY 6, 2017 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

If last night's manifestation at the Friday Jam was a representation and culmination of things to come for 2017, then we might just be in for a fantastic ride this year.

Thanks to my brother Tep, the room timely underwent a welcome facelift with the newly installed LED stage lighting effects in place. Truly amazing how the room's mood and character completely transformed with just that solitary innovation. Everyone loved the change as much as i did. Definitely a new look for the new year. I thank and praise God for another blessing.

It was a welcome sight to see the boss Elizabeth Lietz and her company staff back in the room. It's actually been a while since the big group last converged over for a company shebang. Always humbling and flattering to see a group of new friends and acquaintances coming back for more.

The live music wasn't a push-over as well. In fact it shot way up the scale. If there was an expression to describe it, it was" burn the axe and blow the roof sky-high" sort of vibe. An awesome display of talented musicians masterfully lording their guitar wizardry and skills on center stage to everyone's delight and amazement.

Kudos to our music room guitar idol Anton Atengco for his penchant in inviting over guitar greats time and again to join. We welcome Jason Ombao to the Friday Jam. Apart from being a musician, California based Jason is a registered nurse and is just in town for a visit. I had never seen anyone play the guitar the way he does in the room. I was totally blown away. Soon to fly back to the US, it was indeed a pleasure and a treat to have witnessed and jammed with such great talent. We wish Jason all the best on his musical journey.

Among the other talented musicians around who joined me were bassists Rick Trinidad and Dennis Espiritu, drummers Bubui Colico and Pj Cura, Keyboardists Tinnie Esguerra, Kiko Montecillo and Steven Lava, guitarist Joaco Marco, Joko Reantaso, percussionists Vincent Garrucho and vocalist Monchie Henares. There were a few more other guests who had jammed as well that i had not mentioned. Thank you all.

My gratitude also to all the other guests who joined us last night. Special mention to my daughter Nisee and her former CSA highschool batchmates who came in a group to party with us. Thanks to all who gamely went up on stage to participate. Your performance was very much entertaining, Well done!

And so we conclude the very first Friday jam of the year with bravado and with flying colors. Surely a sign of even greater things to come. God is good..God is with us! How can you go wrong!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!