It is bewildering for me to comprehend the total unpredictability of what each Friday night brings to the table. Mind-boggling. You just had to be around to experience what transpires. It’s not easy to foretell what is to happen until it happens. Last night was another perfect example of that.
There are many nights that the regular guys are just the sole performers on stage, the whole night having complete control of the floor with no one joining in. Other times the room will be packed to the rafters with a mob of guests showing up to party and multiple bands waiting their turn to perform. What is crazy is the fact that the guests and bands seem to mystically end up planning their visit all at the same exact time. Such a crazy phenomenon to me. Wouldn’t it be great if the bands were all spread apart each week and not crammed in to one single night? Well, I guess you can’t have everything. Come to think of it, that is perhaps the very innate magic of Pete’s Place Music Room. It worked for 39 years, so why complain?
Last night turned out to be so much fun with multiple bands performing all night long with a horde of old and new friends around partying. Highlighted by “The Joyrides”, spearheaded by their sultry vocalist Jerin Benedicto, and the “Out of Order” band with frontman Aj Soliman, it was total entertainment galore everyone enjoyed. Thanks to Xyrus Judan for inviting his band back to jam and to Aj Soliman for coming over and giving us another sample of their electrifying performance. Kudos and more power to both bands.
Moving on, couple Alvin & Jem Nacino, Ryan Nacino, Ryan Pineda, Pau Villanueva and some of their other band mates comprised the younger crop of musicians who made it over to play. Surprisingly, the house band honchos even made a good showing themselves. Among the regulars who joined me were Rick Trinidad, Tinnie Esguerra, Joaco Marco, Kiko Montecillo, Vincent Garrucho, Dolf Cruz and Monchie Henares. Vocalist/guitarist Richard Parcia and vocalist Luisa Distor were around too but just opted to be on the sidelines. Also, “Pinikpikan” percussionist Dante Bosch was in the house, as well, played percussions while Roger Salazar briefly played the keyboards.
The jam was productive and relentless from 9pm till 4:45am warming off with some song numbers courtesy of a music room newbie and then quickly proceeded to serious business with all the bands performing one after the other. I must say that all the bands did an excellent job. We definitely look forward to their return.
Please be advised that there will be NO jam next week, Good Friday. If in the event a pre Good Friday jam happens, i will definitely spread the word.
Again, my utmost gratitude to all bands and guests who came over last night. You are all awesome! Hope to see you all next time.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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