Hands down, the 39th Pete’s Place Music Room Anniversary Party clearly outdid expectations turning out to be one of the more productive and action packed event in recent years, notwithstanding an unwelcome technical setback due to a busted speaker occurring midway through the jam. A vast assembly of awesome talents from all ages flocked the stage all night and gave their all to the absolute delight of the appreciative crowd in attendance that lasted till past 5am.
Officially starting much earlier than usual, the festivity commenced at 5pm for the prescheduled music room blessing officiated by our former parish priest, Fr. John Morota. Lay Ministers from our parish, spearheaded by good friend Rolly Palma, were around to witness the brief ceremony before gathering for some fellowship and cocktails with Fr. John. The church group stayed much much longer even though our guest priest had already left.
Soon more guests started to arrive in droves. By this time, the empty food table was filling up and was now overflowing with potluck food contributions courtesy of all the generous donors around. Special mention to ever thoughtful Richard Parcia for the yummy lechon and to Atty, Pecky Casuela for the bottles of Red Wine. Totally an abundance of food, drinks and heart pumping music for everyone to partake and enjoy all night.
The party was split into two areas, primarily at the music room and then at the lanai upstairs where my wife Vicky, her siblings and other good friends converged for a more quite setting. Expectedly, most of the action and noise happened in the room, courtesy of the electrifying bands and musicians around.
Pinoy Rock icon and one of the music room's favorite performers, Lou Bonnevie, jumped on stage and started the ball rolling, sang a few songs to start off. Rock band Mutiny was the first guest band to perform. As always exciting to watch, Mutiny is reputed to be one of best rock bands in the circuit today.
After a lengthy collaboration set by the music room regulars featuring Nitoy Adriano and Joko Reantaso, next to perform on stage was Joyride. It is always entertaining to watch a band like theirs. Indeed one of my favorites, having a brass section and all in their lineup plus a dynamic and lively vocalist to boot, makes their band uniquely stand out from the rest. The free jam segment commenced and persisted all night immediately after the guest bands were done with their sets.
Among other great talents who performed where Kiko Montecillo, Rj Pineda, Xtine Mercado, Rick Trinidad, Adriano sisters Michelle and Katie, Bubui Colico and his brother Allan, Monchie Henares, Jet Bueno, Toby Alberto, Steph Salazar, Pau Villanueva, Ryan Pineda, Ryan Nacino, Gav Sabalburo and more. House band personalities, Mayette Clemente and Tinnie Esguerra were around too but did not jam.
In closing, let me not forget to thank each and every one who took precious time to come and celebrate with us. Too many of you for me to recall, but you know who you all are. My utmost gratitude to all who assisted and took charge in tending the bar, to all the entertainers, magnanimous food and drinks donors and to our household staff who assisted in making everything easier for us. God bless you.
An so another epic anniversary celebration had concluded and with flying colors, at that. A fitting climax to another great year that had breezed through. Looking forward to an even more blessed and exciting times ahead! In God we trust!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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