Just when you had already concluded on the worst scenario, basing it on logical thinking, it suddenly reverses and changes for the better. Unpredictable as always, one should learn not to underestimate the outcome of each Friday jam night prematurely before it is totally over. Though I was almost guilty of the thought myself, last night was another proof of it’s perplexity. There always seem to be a light shining brightly at the end of the tunnel if we just wait and trust faith.
The evening started really slow with just balik-music room Jp Bugarin (who arrived at already past 9pm) and myself in the music room on our lonesome (a record breaker of sorts) technically the whole of Friday. It was already past midnight when bassist Rick Trinidad, the second person to arrive, showed up. With still no signs of any other guests arriving soon, it would seem that it was going to be only us the whole time. It was going to be a quiet night. If we did intend to even jam at all, we really had no choice but to settle with just the bass and guitar and maybe some vocals to compliment. Pathetic.
Well, less than an hour later, percussionist Vincent Garrucho walks in. Slowly the tribe was increasing and gaining ground with another personality to add to the roster. Then suddenly out of nowhere, lo and behold, house band main man Tinnie Esguerra walks in the door. I was so elated to see Tinnie back in the room. Having been out of commission way too long, i must say that the Tin Man’s presence was indeed sorely missed by all of us, his friends and band mates, alike. An amazing talent and friend that he is, he is the very soul and principal character of the Pete’s Place music room house band. Yes, the band survived without the man but never been the same without his valuable contribution and presence. Thank you for coming and welcome back to the fore my friend.
At this late hour, despite crippling some jammers supposedly on their way to the music room due to the sudden downpour and flooding, vocalist and PAL flight crew Papo Xavier, on the other hand, persevered and braved the floods arriving along with Arlene Zabala Pascua, Maryana Arinez and their new member Mylar Villarin of Marmalade whom he coerced to ferry from their gig in Q.C. With these talented ladies around, you can be assured of a great show. Welcome back ladies.
As expected, the jam progressed and shot up to high gear, each alternating roles with Arlene on the keys and vocals, Mylar and Papo on vocals, Tinnie on guitar and keyboards, Rick on bass, guitar and drums, Vincent on percs, guitar, flute and vocals, Monchie on vocals and drums and finally myself on drums and bass.
A variety of genres and catchy tunes were on the menu courtesy of Arlene and her band, gamely taking the helm, while the rest of us did back up. Everyone had so much fun that we could hardly decide when to actually stop playing. What a jam! Finally at 5:30am it was time to call it a night.
Our gratitude to all the other friends and guests who showed up as well. And so, what initially seemed to be a dull and insignificant night became an epic one. What can I say but…Thank and praise God!
See you all next week!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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