If not for just a minority of us in seniority, last night’s crowd was totally dominated by the youngsters. It was practically just myself, house band percussionist Vincent Garrucho and drummer Boots Bautista who were the only elder original music room musicians around. Needless to say, we were outnumbered and therefore stage time for us was almost nil. The young crop of musicians from at least 3 different bands converged and collaborated on stage, took over and jammed all night to their fill. We just had to settle for some quickie jams, so to speak, when the bands were taking their break.
Next on the list were a young accomplished band, Carousel Casualties, spearheaded by Pau Villanueva. Then came Ryan Pineda and Ryan Nacino of the now refined and improved Monotones along some other new young recruits.
As imagined, the jam was generally loud and ear popping with each one hugging the limelight and seemingly trying to outdo one another. Repetitive chord progressions that seemed to insanely last forever were the vibe and common denominator of each and every tune played(facepalm). It was only later on when the more experienced among the lot influenced the vibe that things found order, mellowed down a bit, subsequently, making it more agreeable and pleasing to the ears. Right there will you notice and appreciate the level of maturity the Monotones’ honchos had already earned. Their hobnobbing and musical interactions with the masters surely had its welcome benefits. Hats off and more power to the Monotones.
Unusually, by 2am most of the musicians had called it a night leaving just a few others behind. After more than an hour long lull, the stage came to life once more. Ryan Pineda along with his musician friend Pierce de Guzman (playing a white hand held keyboard? Similar to Kiko and Pecky’s) and another young talented drummer by the name of Gav Sabalburo.
It was now time for me to jam. I filled in the blanks and played bass while Ryan played the keyboards, Pierce with his hand held keys and Gav on drums. I must admit that I actually had fun with that stint. We were actually feeling it. Ryan had improved a lot and showed enormous signs of progress playing any instrument he chooses unsurprisingly so being of bloodline with exceptional musicians. Gav was a revelation as well. At 22, he is one, if not the best drummer amongst the youngsters that I had ever jammed with. He is very promising and ,most definitely, has a great future if he pursues his musical career.
The jam persisted for the rest of the night till around 4:45am. After the jam, Nikki Segundo, Boots Bautista, bro Dondon Lambatin Frac and a few other youngsters were the last men standing.
Incidentally, another exciting shindig is in the offing when kumpadre Monchie Henares hosts his much anticipated birthday celebration tonight. So much excitement already in the air. I am definitely looking forward to another blockbuster party happening soon.
SEE YOU ALL TONIGHT! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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