It was another lean but enjoyable gathering that transpired last night comprising of family, friends, musicians and some first timers showing up in the room to enjoy some clean fun and good music.
The festivity started at past 9pm with habitual early bird Gab Villanueva arriving on queue. Good old friends and fellow Air Force brats Paul and Nomy Diano came minutes later. Good friends Luisa Distor, house band bassist Rick Trinidad, my wife Vicky and sis-in-law Ana joined in and was the first wave of company around.
House band percussionist and all-around guy Vincent Garrucho along with his 2 talented daughter’s Max and Izzy came prepared with Vince’s delicious Kalderata specialty he prepared for the hungry. From being an accomplished professional photographer, a DJ and events host, a culinary expert, a versatile musician, among others, what else can this guy do. I dread to ask.
Guitar guru Anton Atengco, house band honcho Tinnie Esguerra along with balik-music room keyboardist Herbie Buted, vocalist Mayette Clemente plus myself comprised the totality of the band for the evening.
The jam was fun and productive with the band experimenting on some new tunes and some old time favorites we had not played in years. Sometimes it is painstaking and challenging to deliver effectively some tunes after not being able to play it for a long time, but the satisfaction when accomplished is total bliss. It just takes a lot of patience.
Much later in the evening, a musically inclined family invited over by Mayette found their way to the room and joined us on stage as well. The Fuentebella’s comprising of dad Albert, his daughter Chen and grand daughter Kim ably displayed their musical skills and enjoyed their stint on stage with the band till nearly closing time at 5am. Albert, who is opening and inaugurating his own recording studio in Ortigas soon, tinkered with the guitar and sang a few tunes. However, Chen and Kim’s vocal dexterity and harmony was a joy to watch. Kudos, too, to Herbie and Tinnie who accompanied the guests on the piano and guitar while i played bass. And yes, no one around to play drums at this late hour. Nonetheless, it was mission accomplished!
And as always, come what may, I praise and thank God for the opportunity. Experiencing another fruitful and enjoyable weekend of bonding and music is truly a blessing for me. What else can i possibly ask for?
And so that’s how the story goes for this weekend’s jam. Already looking forward to the next time.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE! GOD BLESS US ALL!
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