Archive for the ‘General’ Category
When I met David Foster
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!
Onofrio Virdo – upcoming gig at Second Cup this Friday
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.
New improvisation
January 28th, 2010 by admin
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!
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Delicious, healthy Energy Chews
January 20th, 2010 by admin
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.
Check out my youngest brother’s music recording.
January 16th, 2010 by admin
I’m so proud of my youngest brother. With the help of my cousin, they created this:
http://www.myspace.com/jeffreycarreraronquillo
Jeff wrote and recorded the music. Rob was the producer and engineer of the song.
Family and relatives working together – what a great combination.
Good stuff guys.
Happy New Year!
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.
Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2009 by admin
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.
Lots of Love,
Rodney
Funeral Pianist – Dec 24, 2009
December 25th, 2009 by admin
Christmas Eve of this year started off with a pretty sorrowful beginning. In the morning, I played music for a funeral at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. It’s really difficult knowing that somebody will be laid to rest on the eve of Christ’s birth. Usually, this is the time of the year when everyone is getting excited about the season rush, getting last minute gift purchases in order, going about the hustle and bustle.
I asked my wife to sing Panis Angelicus, a song that she is more familiar with and one that I’m in the process of learning. We also did a beautiful rendition of the Prayer of St. Francis as well.
To carry the Olympic Torch – my dream.
December 23rd, 2009 by admin
Last week, Chyrell and I got a chance to see the Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch upclose and it was totally awesome. It was already freezing weather in the morning, waiting for the torch bearer to come up our street and suddenly I had goosebumps galore. It just occurred to me – If we ever get the Olympics in Toronto, my dream is to be a Torch bearer. What would be totally awesome is to be the final torch bearer and the one to light the opening ceremony flame.
Upcoming Shows, Projects
November 13th, 2009 by admin
Wow, as we go down the final stretch of two months in 2009, suddenly more projects and upcoming shows start piling up. Here’s whats on the list:
DARIUS and FRIENDS – LIVE! at Rembrandt Hall
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I’m both a Music Director and a Performer in this upcoming Christmas show with an old buddy of mine, Darius Ciria. It’s the first time that we’ll be performing in a Christmas Concert together since 2007, only this time it’s going to be Darius and a long list of guest performers. Noted names are Chyrell Samson, Myself, Josie De Leon, Inah Canlapan, Zena Zegala and many more. It’ll be produced by Cecile Araneta and Edward Que.