Surprisingly, traffic was not a problem on a stormy Friday night for most of the guests at the music room despite typhoon Gorio still lurking north East of the peninsula. It was rainy and windy since yesterday with isolated flooding in some parts of the metropolis. Though the gathering started relatively later than usual, it was reasonably attended and productive as well.
The first group of guys who walked in arrived already at past 10pm and were not among the music room regulars. Except for Mick Cadelina, who now resides in the US and currently with the LAPD was a former music room regular back in the 90’s. A good 25 years or so since Mick’s last visit, he seemingly never lost his touch playing drums when he took the sticks reminiscent of the good old days. His old buddies Ferdie Barroso and Jay Palma, realizing his past history with the music room, made sure to swing him over before he flies back to the states today. Welcome back to the music room Mick.
While the guests were just settling, a youthful stranger randomly walks in the door, supposedly another music aficionado looking for a place to jam. He nonchalantly introduced himself when i asked and said that he was from Merville and had found out about the place online. John Arcega, his name was, claims that upon recently discovering about our regular Friday gatherings decided to check it out for himself and possibly jam as well. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? A bustling bassist newcomer who wants to learn, he eventually got his chance to play along with the regular guys . We wish him well on his musical journey.
First on stage were newby John along with Nick Mangubat, Rick Trinidad and myself. Soon more musicians arrived. Master showman Michael Puyat and his accompanist Larby dela Cruz and his wife didn’t waste any time, joined the guys on stage shortly after they arrived. It was past midnight when they finally showed up. Vincent Garrucho and his daughter Maxine was next in line. Finally, Joaco Marco, Monchie Henares, Rj Pineda and Jun Bediones who was also in attendance completed the cast.
Incidentally, it was likewise a pseudo advance celebration for birthday boy Monchie Henares who is celebrating his natal day on Aug. 2. A surprise treat of a delicious and mouthwatering party sized Pancit Malabon from Amber’s was one of the highlights and indeed enough to whet your palate with its flavor and presentation. It was conceptualized and sponsored via overseas by his mermaid Arabelle Jimenez who is now in the US vacationing. Advance happy birthday to my crazy but dear friend and kumpadre Monchie and thank you to Arabelle for sponsoring the munchies.
Finally, the jam concluded with just Joaco, Vincent, Jun, Monchie and myself on stage till 4:45am. Mission accomplished, as i always say.
Thanks to my wife Vicky, Luisa Distor, Nicky Hidalgo and to everyone who joined us and made it all happen. Till the next time. Already looking forward to next week.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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