MAY 16, 2017 - FRIDAY JAM UPDATE

“'Twas a cool and rainy evening…on a Friday jam night. Uncertain and unforeseeable it seemed…but in the end turned out perfectly right…” “Amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life…and the uncertainty of the times...a birthday celebration looming was to be the bet… the highlight of the night.”

From the start, i already knew that it was going to be a “wait and see” situation on whoever will eventually make it to play. Earlier on, some key house band personalities had already said that they can’t come. Nothing unusual, but whatever the case may be, if we end up with just a decent line-up of musicians, we were going to be just fine. Life goes on.

Incidentally, last night was Mark Longos’ birthday celebration. Nothing will go wrong on a special night. I glanced on my phone and saw a missed call. Lo’ and behold’, it was from our very own guitar icon Nitoy Adriano. Suddenly, problem solved! We were going to have a good jam after all! Kudos to Nikki Segundo for unselfishly offering to fetch Nitoy at the studio. God bless your kind.

First to arrive were music room pioneer and old timer Tony Tirol along with good friend Girrard Jison. House band bassist Rick Trinidad and Air Force brat Col. Ed Diano walked in minutes later. Soon, house band vocalist Monchie Henares and good friend Arabelle Jimenez makes an appearance. Thanks to Monchie aka M”u“nchie for bringing over a huge bag of shrimp “chichirya” and suka for pulutan. You’re the man!

Later on, with Nitoy and the rest of the other guys already around, we set up and went straight to business. It was time to jam. To add, drummer Bubui Colico, guitarist/vocalist Richard Parcia, birthday boy Mark and Emman Yuzon rounded up completing the cast.

The jam was totally awesome and satisfying with guitar hero Nitoy taking full control. His exquisite virtuosity on the guitar exploded and sparked everyone’s game to a high. Everything came natural with everyone glaringly in the zone the whole process. Frankly, i admit i had more fun jamming last night compared to last week. Great job guys!

Our outmost gratitude to the birthday celebrant for the boxes of yummy pizza ordered and shared for everyone. Apart from the others, i actually ate and enjoyed so much of the Hawaiian Delight variety. And yes, i’m good with pineapple on my pizza! So, i’m different…Live with it!

And finally, acknowledging the presence of Johnny Wassmer and Nitoy’s guest, Enquirer journalist Poch Concepcion who were likewise in the house. Welcome to Pete’s Place.

Next week we welcome the month of June. I can feel the positive vibe already. Excitement brewing up. Bring it on!

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!