Last night’s Pete’s Place Music Room Christmas celebration was one humongous success, to say the least. Praise and thank God. The festivity was action packed commencing at 7pm till about daybreak. It was totally monumental with a multitude of partygoers flocking the room coming relentlessly in droves to party all night long. Food and drinks were in abundance, as well, thanks to all the generous donors.
The place was packed right through the rafters with family, friends, regular music room guys and guest musicians in attendance. The live music started promptly from the very start with lap steel guru Haro Hecter at the forefront. The younger generation of musicians showed up early and joined Haro comprising the first wave of musicians on stage. The jam was nonstop from start to finish with each new set of musicians taking turns showcasing their talents. An array of genres from Rock, to Blues, to Jazz, to Pop, to classics and the new wave of music were in the menu for the evening.
To add even more excitement, the occasion was further highlighted with my mom’s 87th birthday salubong greetings and blowing of the cake happening right at the stroke of midnight. HAPPY 87TH BIRTHDAY TO MY MOTHER DEAREST!
Moving along, world class musicians in the likes of Lou Bonnevie, Brat Pack’s Xtine Mercado, keyboard wizard Rj Pineda, Joko Reantaso, Tinnie Esguerra, Kiko Montecillo, Bob the American jazz drummer from Califorina, along with a handful of regular house band honchos and a few others displayed their musical magic on stage to the delight of everyone around. Special mention to Dolf Cruz, Rick Trinidad, Joaco Marco, Monchie Henares, Vincent Garrucho, Mayette Clemente, Bubui Colico, Adriano sisters Michelle and Kat, Boots Bautista, Toby Alberto, Mark Ronquillo, Fonz Cabal, Pau Villanueva, Ryan Pineda, Ryan Nacino, Pierce de Guzman, Justine Lim and some other young musicians for their participation. Thank you guys!
Also acknowledging the presence of Air Force brats John and Peter Sarmiento, Deana Aquino, Luigi, Paul & Nomy Diano, John-John de Leon and Corky and Skip Aquino. Also to my wife Vicky and my kids Kevin and Nisee, my mom, my mother-in-law mama Loly, uncle Dom, sis-in law's Ana Mara and Tintin Mara-Reed, niece’s Fini and Tina Mara, dear friends Richard Parcia, Cali Tiansay, Gigi and Bambi Rubio, Luisa Distor, Weena Koike, Randy Soliven, Johnny Wassmer, Toto Gentica, Raul Julian, Gab Villanueva and to all the other personalities i had forgotten to mention. Always happy to see you guys around!
And so it goes. Another ultra successful event had come to pass. As always grateful for all the blessings! From all of us at Pete’s Place Music Room, A VERY MERRY AND BLESSED CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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