Compensating for the recent drop in attendance by the regular music room old timers and jammers, it appears that the past weekends had mostly been dominated by the Generation Z society. Their numbers had steadily increased to practically being the majority toppling even the millennials with the guests and performer’s ages ranging from their teens and early twenties. Credit to the young and talented musician Pau Villanueva, the Monotones and their cohorts, their dominion was indeed very convenient and timely.
Last night, consistent early bird and music room veteran Loren Orendain arrived an hour later from his usual but was still the very first to show up, followed by his band mate guitarists Larry Velasco and Bobby Alvarez. Soon, Pau walks in along with Divino Dayacap, her new recruit who plays the keyboards. Some members of the rock band “Diesel”, the band she had invited and performed last week, made a comeback as well, this time with more friends with them. More youngsters continued to flock the place every minute and arrived in droves packing the music room to the rafters, some having their precious stage time as well.
The live music started off with Loren, Bobby, Larry and myself on board but quickly got some unexpected reinforcements as soon as the other newbie jammers arrived. Eventually, the young blood completely took over and lorded the stage till closing time when the elders stepped down. Obviously enjoying and relishing their experience, the new breed took turns, interchanging instruments they would play and jammed all night long as if there was no tomorrow. I actually had to declare a cut off closing time at 5am otherwise the jam could’ve persisted till sunrise. I am just grateful to God that our humble place could elicit joy and gratification not only to me, my family and close friends but to others who had come to experience the place, as well. After all, that is what Pete’s Place Music Room is all about.
Special mention to old friends and Air Force brats Jb Gabor and Rico Tayko, classmate Jun Bediones, percussionist house band Vincent Garrucho and to house band bassist Rick Trinidad who made it to the room just before closing time. Likewise to Rozy Torres of K.O. Jones for being a good sport jamming with the guys. Thank you all for your presence.
Please be informed that next Friday, April 27th, the music room will be CLOSED to give way to an event for our good friend and house band drummer Jj Disini who will be celebrating his 50th birthday on Friday. Initially conceptualized and planned to be held in Pete's Place, the birthday jam will be celebrated instead in Valle Verde Club from 9pm onwards to accommodate more guests. I will definitely not miss it for the world. And so, to all the regular music room friends, join us in celebrating Jj's special milestone. I hope to see you all there. We will be back to our regular Friday Jam on May 4th.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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