One can’t really predict the outcome of each and every Friday jam night prematurely before it is all over. There will always be surprises awaiting to happen. Just when I thought that it was going to be a dead night, with still no guests around at already past 11pm, things turned around quickly for the better. Immediately, when the first wave of guests arrived at about 11:20, the place suddenly sprung into action with more regulars and a lot more showing up to party.
It was Johnny Wassmer and Girrard Jison who were the first comers followed by Air Force brats John-John de Leon and Paul Diano some minutes later. All four came from some other gathering but similary decided to swing by the music room for their next stop. Soon percussionist and all-around musician Vincent Garrucho walks in to join. Though still short of a proper band line-up, it was just too late in the evening to pass up. It was almost midnight and we haven’t set foot on stage yet. Vincent and I will have to do for starters. And so, Vincent wound up tinkering with the guitar while I played bass.
At past midnight the jam officially commences. The band became more cohesive with house band honchos Tinnie Esguerra and drummer Bubui Colico joining in. Husky vocalist Monchie Henares finally makes an appearance fresh from another event and went on board as well.
Youthful and talented musician Pau Villanueva, her dad and her mom Carmen along with a horde of friends and musicians in total jubilation, made a surprise visit to celebrate her band’s 2nd place finish at the just concluded Wander Battle band Competition where they just came from. Congratulations to Carousel Casualties band for the win. More power to your group.
The house band took a break and allowed the youngsters stage time to enjoy and have fun themselves. Looking very much hyped from a successful night they had, the young blood jammed their hearts out on stage to the delight of Pau’s parents and the rest of the appreciative crowd they tagged along. Comprising of musicians from 3 different bands, the group played and collaborated on some of their signature song choices. You can tell how familiar their songs where to their friends as the crowd were actually singing along with them while they were performing. Amusing indeed. Kudos to the guys.
After the guests had left, the house band got back on stage, carried on and played some more till about closing time. Most of the regulars were still around chilling and having a few more drinks. Left on stage were just Tinnie, Vincent, myself and Monchie’s husky voice. Incidentally, by this time drummer Bubui had already made a french exit. By the way, Luisa Distor did a few songs too.
And so, what i initially perceived to be a dead night turned out to be something special. As always our regular Friday Jams are unpredictable and full of welcome surprises. God is great. I praise and thank Him every minute.
Tonight (Nov. 25 Saturday) the music room will be exclusively reserved to host Martha Aquino’s post 22nd birthday celebration. Happy birthday Martha! Another great night in the offing. Already looking forward to it.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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