Last night was quite a simple but interesting evening with a negligible number of musicians performing on stage and some unexpected welcome company around partying. Some key house band personalities were missing but the few guys who showed up gamely made up for the slack providing the entertainment for the guests all night long.
The jam was still productive but relatively tame at the onset with barely enough participants on stage but eventually increased in manpower towards the end. As always resilient in resolve despite all odds, the live music was still persistent lasting way past 4am. Thanks to all the talented guys around who always makes it happen.
Among the regular musicians who joined me were Rick Trinidad, Vincent Garrucho, Ryan Nacino, Monchie Henares and Kiko Montecillo. Balik-musicroom personalities Toby Alberto and Steph Salazar were indeed a sight for sore eyes and was a welcome addition to the group, beefing up the vocal section even more. With the house speaker system upgraded and working way better than the old, audio quality had definitely improved. It is so much more enjoyable to vocalize with the microphone sounding great.
I would like to acknowledge the presence of Gab Villanueva, Manolo Valencia, Tecci Sevilla, Ging General and their friend Agnes, my sis-in-law Ana Mara, Bellete Hillarstam, Raul Julian, Randy Soliven, Cali Tiansay for their presence. And of course to my wife Vicky who had stayed briefly to join us. Thank you one and all.
Let me not forget to thank Tecci for quickly volunteering to assist me when I was repairing the music room door knob when it got stuck and to kumpadre Monchie for bringing the "kakanin". Much appreciated.
At closing time, some of the guys stayed much longer to chill and for a night cap at the smoking area before driving home. Everyone packed up just before sunrise at around 5:30am. Game over.
As I always say, all’s well that ends well. And as always, I praise and thank God for the opportunity.
See you all next week!
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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