The second Friday jam night of the year solicited a slightly better showing compared to last weekend gathering more people in attendance in the music room. Guests and musicians had equal billing of participants flocking the room to jam and for some to simply hang out and listen to live music. Despite the actual jam starting quite a bit late, business progressed immediately.
Unlike last week, the stage action was more sustained and intense with fewer breaks in between. More musicians showed up to jam and were practically intact from start to finish. We ended up doing a variety of genres of old time favorites from the 80’s to popular contemporary classics to jazz and more, both with vocalists and some just instrumental tunes. Kudos to all the game and able participants.
Talented siblings Mayette Clemente, Toby and Nando Alberto along with Monchie Henares and Marc de Asis provided the vocal section. House band mainstay Tinnie Esguerra alternated playing the guitar and keyboards, Dolf Cruz the guitar, Rick Trinidad and Dennis Espiritu the bass, Vincent Garrucho on percussions while I played the drums most of the time.
Incidentally, Stephanie Salazar, a good friend of Toby and a music room newbie, was a revelation. Totally excited to discover a place like ours located very close to where she resides, she claimed that she had finally found a place she could possibly hangout on friday nights. If she makes good with her intention, Steph can be a good addition to the roster. She gamely joined the band on stage sharing her singing talent with her own nifty vocal renditions till practically closing time. We hope to see and jam with her again next time in the future.
It was likewise great to see Gab Villanueva back in the room after some time in absentia. Gab who is an avid Friday night jam regular had actually been missing since before the Christmas holidays. We welcome back Gab to the fore!
Among the others who joined the festivity were my son Kevin, Dondon Lambatin-Frac, Jp Bugarin, Reynald Peres and his companion Aiko Oropesa, Luisa Distor and another one of Toby’s guests by the name of CJ. Thank you all for your presence.
And so, our second jam night for the year comes to a close. All’s well that ends well…mission accomplished, as I always say. Already excitedly anticipating and looking forward to next week’s developments. I eternally praise and thank God for blessing me with the opportunity. Thank you Lord!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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