Our Friday Jam Night is back in action after a week in hiatus due to last weekend’s party busy schedule for the music room. Despite the crazy stormy weather we are experiencing these past few weeks, the spirit of bonding friendship and love for music clearly overcomes any impediment. Come what may, we will survive. As the saying goes..the show must go on.
Last night’s attendance was mostly the young blood. Spearheaded by the much improved Monotones band, Ryan Nacino and Rj Palma were the first to show up. Still in the process of preparations for their upcoming village event gig this September, they had added a new member to their group. Gav Sabalburo, a young talented and aspiring drummer will be part of their cast. His second time to jam in the room, Gav continues to show much promise and potential being one of the better drummers i’ve seen in a long time. At 22 years of age, his future as a musician, if he pursues it, indeed looks bright.
Next on the list to arrive were frontrunners Jian Nisnisan and Justine Lim of Diesel Band. Their other band mates, who were just right behind them along with a horde of other friends, comprised the mob. This group had been consistent with their presence in the room and rarely comes without their avid supporters around to watch them perform. When they are present you can expect a good sized crowd along with them.
The jam started off quite well with myself being able to collaborate, jamming lengthily along with the others on stage. I was able to play the drums briefly at the onset but spent most of the time on the bass. With veteran house band honchos in the likes of guitarist Joaco Marco, percussionist Vincent Garrucho, bassist Rick Trinidad and vocalist Monchie Henares in the house to join me plus with Ryan on keyboards and Gav on drums, we were good and raring to go.
The jam was reminiscent of the good old Magic Hour days. Joaco, with his wide array of catchy familiar songs we had not done in a long time was quite daunting but when we did it just seemed to flow and come right back. Monchie did justice to his vocals as always. Vincent and Rick did a good accounting of themselves as well. Great job guys..as always!
With only seven headstrong elderlies who are Pete’s Place pioneers around, we felt that the positive vibe and connection with the kids were in existence blending with the youngsters while we jammed on stage. Definitely a sign of good things to come. Indeed, practice makes perfect for the youngsters. The jam finally concluded at exactly 3:45am. All's well that end's well.
And so the regular Friday Jam is back. Life goes on for everyone at Pete’s Place. Looking forward to the next episode. As always I praise and thank God!
Aug. 27th is fast approaching. Please come out and support our fundraiser..”A Brother’s Plea by Tinnie Esguerra..A Fundraiser” at the 19East. Check out the event poster circulating around for details. We hope to be able to raise enough funds to help out a dear friend from financial woes. Hospital bills to be exact. Now it’s time to get together and be one. With all your support and with God’s abundant blessings, we can definitely achieve this.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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