The 3rd weekend jam assemblage of the year continued to flourish with a greater accounting of people in attendance commencing early but concluding much earlier than the usual. The condition was unlike in the past with the live music a lot more focused on guest participation rather than them just being on the side watching the house band play.
Different cliques comprising of old friends and new comers flocked the room with a majority of them musicians. Some were actually members of bands that had already performed in the house in some of our events in the past while some of them just first timers.
As always accommodating in nature, the house band chose to step aside and just be the back-up musicians to allow the visitors get more involved instead of the regulars hugging the stage all night. It was the guests’ time to shine. Apparently, in lieu of this development, there will be no “magic hour” videos to speak off for the house band this time around. No problem at all. There’s always next time.
Air Asia captain and guitarist Loren Orendain arrived at his usual early time, complete with his axe and gear, all set and eager to jam. House band percussionist Vincent Garrucho arrived next with his daughter Maxine and her guy friend Timothy Carlos who had graciously tagged his parents along to join them. It was nice to see Reynald Perez and his partner Aiko Oropesa in the house for two successive weekends already. It pleases me to see Reynald finally sharing his guitar playing skills after some unproductive prodding in the past. I trust he had already overcame his reluctance to play and will be expecting more participation from him next time he comes.
Music room sophomore Steph Salazar who made good her promise to return was present as well. Even her pledge to bring food if ever she comes back was fulfilled, courtesy of Toby Alberto, whom she apparently begged to prepare food and to accompany her along. Understandably shy being a music room newbie, I am sure Steph had earned her wings of confidence to return on her own without any escort to depend on. Our utmost thanks to Toby for being a good sport and a loyal friend to Steph and for the sumptuous paella he generously shared.
I am happy and surprised to see keyboardist Henry Abesamis back after a long time. He brought a group of musician friends along who partied and eventually had stage time as well. Both of his guests (unfortuantely, i don’t recall their names) joined the band and played the drums. Nice jam guys!
Among the other musicians who joined me were Tinnie Esguerra, Rick Trinidad, Dolf Cruz, Monchie Henares and Marc de Asis. As always a pleasure to jam with these awesomely talented guys.
Special thanks to good friends Raymond Donesa, Jb Gabor, Gigi and Babidi Rubio, Luisa Distor, Geebee Casiano , Benson Baldelovar and to all the other guests who came over and that i had failed to mention. You know who you are. Thank you all for your presence.
Next week, we hope to be able to make up for our inability to record the usual and much anticipated “magic hour” jam videos. Neverthless, i am totally elated having the opportunity allowing the others to show off their individual shining moments on stage as well. For me, everyone deserves to have a good time when you are in the music room. Share the blessings…as I always say.
And so, another night of fun and frolic…another blessing well received.
Till the next FRIDAY JAM NIGHT…..
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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