In the music room's 36 years in existence, i had never really successfully mastered predicting how events eventually develop on a particular night. Sometimes circumstances even defies common logic. But one thing for sure, the festivities always ends up on a positive note (no pun intended) every time. Praise and thank God!
Last night was a perfect example. Just as when i had already perceived and concluded that it was going to be a slow and an uneventful night, it suddenly shifted. Hence i was again proven wrong. Things quickly turned around for the better. Oh, when will i ever learn?
In reality, there was really no special occasion in store despite house band main honcho Tinnie Esguerra's birthday. In fact, due to his recent car coding dilemma, there was no certainty if he will even show up at all. Furthermore, with a few regular key house band personalities currently out of town and some unable to come for some reason or the other, things were looking bleak for the Friday jam. And so i thought!
Earlier, I had already broadcasted through live feed about the prospects of an imminent quiet night happening. But when balik music room Gabby Villanueva showed up, there emerged a ray of hope upon learning that Tinnie had spoken to him about a plan of coming over along with Gabe Cabonce, a young prolific bassist of high repute who is also his personal friend. Immediately i knew that something exciting was brewing up.
Suddenly, while Gabby and I were nonchallantly conversing at the front entrance, teen prodigy Joko Reantaso and his dad Jay arrived. Guitarist extraordinaire Anton Atengco then made an appearance as well. And with house band drummer Bubui Colico around too, we were definitely on a roll.
As you might have expected, the jam was super awesome with Gabe's inimmitable bass playing a la Jaco Pastorius' rift and style. Joko and Anton, surely, was no pushover either. Bubui came to his own with his usual flair in drumming to complete the ensemble. Awesome jam indeed! Who says it's gonna be quiet?
...i plead guilty!
...i plead guilty!
Though he played the keyboards and guitar on occasions, birthday boy Tinnie opted for less participation and was content to just chill out and be an audience instead, enjoying the band perform for most of the evening. Who can blame him? Birthday greetings to a good friend and one of the greatest musicians, in my book, that i had the pleasure of collaborating with. Truly a rare breed. God bless your kind Mr. Esguerra.
Thanks to Joaco Marco (still feeling under the weather), Rick Trinidad, Nikki Segundo, Tristan Bael, Roger Salazar, Mark Longos, Luisa Distor and to all the other friends and newbie guests who were present last night. Truly made the evening complete and extra special for all. Last but not the least, let me not forget to thank Jay Reantaso for the yummy pizza treat he shared to everyone! God bless you!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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