Last night was a fitting and timely way to jump-start our anniversary month of June with a hefty number of the house band regular guys finally showing up to jam. Praise and thank God. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a good turnout from the gang and having them back on stage and in action was a refreshing development and a total thrill for me. These past few months, a new crop of young musicians that had become regulars had taken over and dominated the weekend gatherings and subsequently most of the stage time as a result of the house band’s absence. It was all good as having the music room as a breeding ground for aspiring musicians is a natural and welcome thing for me. However, it was indeed great to see a handful of my buddies back along with some surprise music room old-timers who made it over as well.
Guitarist Joaco Marco, drummer Bubui Colico, percussionist Vincent Garrucho, keyboardist Kiko Montecillo, bassist Rick Trinidad and vocalist Monchie Henares of the house band finally made it over to join me, becoming the best turnout for the guys in quite a while now.
Likewise, it was great to see veteran drummer Yx Bugarin back in the room after many years in absentia. Teen guitar sensation and youngest Filipino Fender endorser Joko Reantaso was also back with his ever supportive dad Jay. Incidentally, Joko will be part of a show billed “Stages Session presents: Trailblazers” where he will be launching his new album at the plush 19th East Bar & Grill in Sucat on Sunday June 3. To all those who are free, please swing by the venue to give support to our guy. Thank you.
Among the other musicians who made it to the jam were guitarist Pau Villanueva of “Athalie” and “Carousel Casualties band”, and Monotones’ Ryan Nacino and Ryan Pineda. Ryan Pineda is likewise the official drummer of Carousel Casualties. All around musician Carlos Castaño, another friend and recruit of Pau, is the latest on the list of talented newbies around. Last night was his 2nd time to jam and hopefully not the last.
The live music started off at way past 9pm with Diesel band taking the first crack on stage. They did a set of their familiar repertoire of rock songs and some chord progressions to jam and warm up to, this time complete with their regular drummer and bassist on board.
The house band quickly got up on stage after the first batch was done with Joaco at the forefront taking over the rhythm section along with Rick on bass, Vincent on percussion and vocals, Bubui on drums, Tosh on lead guitar and myself alternating on bass and vocals. Later on, keyboardist Kiko Montecillo arrived and joins in to complete the group.
Admittedly a bit rusty from the long lay-off, the house band struggled somewhat in executing the tunes correctly but eventually shook off the rust and slowly got back into the groove of things. We revisited some of the songs in the repertoire and tried it out until we got it fairly right. Thanks guys!
Towards the end of the festivity, the youngsters joined and collaborated with the elders alternating on stage and jammed till closing time. It was almost 5am when we ultimately pulled the plug, so to speak.
Most definitely, a very successful and gratifying jam not only for me but for everyone who took part. Praise and thank God for the opportunity.
Special thanks to each and everyone who dropped by and to Bubui for his unwavering generosity. Once again Bubui was the magnanimous sponsor of the 4 boxes of sumptuous and mouth watering pizzas we all enjoyed last night. May God bless him even more.
And the count down begins…Two more weekends to go guys! Mark that date.
HAVE A GEAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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