Dreams do come true, if you don't give up and do whatever it takes to make them so.
March 9th, 2010 by admin
When I learned that David Foster, the mega producer, was coming to Toronto, I couldn’t miss this chance to finally meet him. I saw him at Ontario Place in Toronto perform with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1988. He had his mullet back then. Then I had another chance but missed it, which was at the unveiling of the Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum. Chyrell got a chance to watch him perform – he was only a couple of feet away from her.
But to meet David Foster in person – i finally had a lifelong dream come true. I’ve been wanting to meet him since 1986!
Success at the Olympics means that we all have potential to achieve anything if we put our hearts into it.
February 25th, 2010 by admin
Can you say w00t?!?!
Tonight, all of Canada got a chance to witness history in the making for the 8th time when Canada’s Womens Hockey team won the gold medal. It was a hard fought game against a very strong opponent, our cousins the Americans. I was really proud to finally witness the win here on Canadian soil. At the same time, I also have to give props to the American Women’s hockey team – they played with heart as well. It’s not always easy to on the other end of the finale. But they were a strong opponent. Imagine that, they limited our women’s team to just two goals!
A busy summer ahead with a cd release concert planned
February 23rd, 2010 by admin
Classical and Jazz Guitarist Onofrio Virdo and I have been very busy collaborating on a new inspirational CD album together. So much so that we’ve got already 8 original songs recorded. We’re aiming for at least 15 songs. We should have it all wrapped up and in the manufacturing stage around late May, early June.
This is an opportunity to have Onofrio's music take your daily stresses away
February 1st, 2010 by admin
Onofrio Virdo will have a gig at Second Cup in downtown Toronto, located at King and Strachan this Friday, February 5, 2010 from 7-9pm.
The evening will be soothed with uplifting flavours of Classical, Latin and Jazz guitar, all played by Onofrio Virdo.
Come on out and bring a friend – or make new friends as well. Enjoy a coffee, a meal or refreshement. This is an opportunity to have Onofrio’s music take your daily stresses away and put in you a place of oasis.
I’ve learned recently that I gotta respond to that “nudge within” me, whenever inspiration strikes – act. So there was this music composition briming in me and i needed to get it out. It came while we had some sort of white out of snow. Anyway, hope you like it!
Wow, i just tried out Shaklee’s new Energy Chews product and I must say, it is not only delicious, it also works right away! It’s lemon flavored and chews like a Starburst candy chew. There’s not real aftertaste and it goes down nicely.
I was feeling more energy and had such mental clarity for a good few hours that i needed it. What I liked about the chew is that it activates when your body needs it – that is, when you are either in action or need to keep your eyes open when you’re working the night shift.
The ones who thank you for your deed, be cautious.
January 16th, 2010 by admin
When I took on a music director’s role back in 2006, it was a pretty good opportunity to experience being the go-to guy behind the music. I got a chance to work with some of the Toronto filipino community’s A-list singers, and also some that I felt needed to work on their performance and artistry. For a time, it was good. But then i got a pretty hard taste of it when the latter of the group of singers seemed to think that my playing wasn’t that good. To avoid any sort of conflict, I would just give in instead of putting up an argument. After all, without trying to brag here, I do have the ears to make a quality musical performance.
I've made the firm decision to not take on any more music director for hire or backstage gigs.
January 8th, 2010 by admin
I know this post is coming in late, but I want to wish you a happy new year!
2010 will be a year in which I plan to finally break out and make things happen. For one thing, I am going to commit to my music projects being produced and come through. Secondly, I want to help people and I’ve decided to take my small business to the next level as well. If you’re wondering what this is all about, click on the “Opportunity” link in the menu above.
I just want to take the time to wish you a very, Merry Christmas and a beautiful loving season. This is the time of Jesus Christ’s birth, our saviour and Lord of all. Jesus loves us all, regardless of whether you are of a different belief system, or anything. He only asks that we believe in him, love him and love others, especially through good works and faith.
Again, Merry Christmas and have a beautiful Christmas Season.
You will need either Windows Media Player or iTunes installed on your machine in order to hear these songs. If you do, just click on a song, select your player and enjoy!
When I learned that David Foster, the mega producer, was coming to Toronto, I couldn’t miss this chance to finally meet him. I saw him at Ontario Place in Toronto perform with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 1988. He had his mullet back then. Then I had another chance but missed it, which was at the unveiling of the Lee-Chin Crystal at the Royal Ontario Museum. Chyrell got a chance to watch him perform – he was only a couple of feet away from her.