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Jersey City, NEW JERSEY, January 14, 2005 --- The year 2005 may still be in its infancy but for Jersey City-based Filipino-American band Bleud, it is the year of their full growth.
The band signed with Alpha Records Philippines last December for the release of their debut single entitled “Hello My Friends, Hello,” which will be out late January, via a rock compilation called “Shiny Silver Jeepney.”
The band is also filming the Music Video for “Hello My Friends, Hello,” directed by Sheryl Garcia and will be released in Manila coinciding with the song’s release.
The speed of the groups breakout and tons-full of shows must be attributed to their CD that they recorded and released late 2004, including the original version of the hit song “Bye Bye Na” of ABS-CBN Himig Handog Love Songs 2 fame sang by Rivermaya’s Rico Blanco but penned by Bleud bassist and producer Ted Reyes.
The CD, called “Bleud: Extended Play,” is available as a giveaway on every show that the band does or as mp3 downloads at the band’s Web site. The EP consists of 11 tracks, 3 in Filipino, 6 in English and 2 Fillers.
The Band
Brian Joseph Miguel is the other half of Bleud’s songwriting duo. He has opened songs with unmistakable hooks and tender tones. He also is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
Arnold De Rama is the lead guitarist whose raunchy riffs and sweet guitar solos define much of what the band’s sound is. De Rama is an axe virtuoso whose passion for his craft is only equal to his zest for life.
Jerwin Glorioso handles the drums and percussions. He was the bassist of famed Filipino-American band Kontrapelo back in the late 90’s. His rock solid backbeat and unorthodox musical tastes creates the band’s unique rhythm and sonic appeal.
Ted Reyes is the bassist, second vocalist and other songwriter of the band. Ted was the guitarist and vocalist of The Freesouls which released an album in 1997 under BMG Records Pilipinas called Shindig.
You can catch Bleud on Feb. 12 in Baltimore, MD; March 5, June 4 and Aug. 6 at The C-Note Club in Manhattan with Rubberband and Cutterpillows.
For bookings, call (973) 979-3545.
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NEW YORK, January 14, 2005 --- The Filipino American National Historical Society, Hampton Roads Chapter, held a book reading and signing for its first book, In Our Aunties’ Words: The Filipino Spirit of Hampton Roads, on Jan. 13, at the Libreria Bookstore and Café, 184 Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Philippines.
Members of the organization interviewed “aunties,” or Filipina-American women who immigrated to the United States from the Philippines during the late 1950s to 1970s. Many sought educational or job opportunities or came with their U.S. Navy husbands to America. The book discusses their triumphs and struggles of adjusting to American life. Several themes of the book include independence, sacrifice, adaptation, professions, raising children and community involvement .
“These aunties were instrumental in the development of the Filipino-American community in Hampton Roads, and we want to recognize all their accomplishments,” said Allan L. Bergano, founding president of FANHS-HR.
The national office of FANHS will not initiate a Manila chapter on Monday, Jan. 17. Some FANHS members will explore the possibilities of establishing a chapter in the Philippines. Contact Dr. Joan May T. Cordova, Edwina Bergano or Dr. Allan Bergano at 63-2-811-6888 for details.
FANHS-HR was founded in 1984 and is located in southeastern Virginia. Its volunteer members consist of high school and college students, young professionals, elders and friends of the Filipino American community.
FANHS-National is located in Seattle, Wash. For more information on FANHS-HR, contact Jenny Dizon at jennifer.dizon@fanhs-hr.org. On purchasing a book, contact Gil Salang at gilbert.salang@fanhs-hr.org, or visit the Web site at www.fanhs-hr.org.
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Filipina leader asked to head campaign
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NEW YORK, January 14, 2005 --- The Lions District MD20K1 of Brooklyn and Queens join the Lions Club worldwide in a humanitarian effort to help the tsunami survivors. The groups have already sent hundredths of thousands dollars as initial aid, and the campaign for funds is continuing for as long as necessary.
To mobilize the efforts, District Governor Robert Libin designated Lion Flordeliz (Baby) Lantin to head the campaign for the much needed aid.
“We can grieve and pray for the victims, but the real challenge is the concern for the family members left behind. Faced with the trauma,the hunger and the health hazard threaten their survival,” Baby Lantin.
She asks everyone to be generous in contributing to this humanitarian and noble cause.
“I appeal to your to your good heart to dip into your pocket and give your share”, she urged. Please make your check to District K1 Tsunami Fund or for tax deductibility make the check to LCIF Tsunami Fund and send it to any member of the committee listed below.”
Lantin said the check must have a proper identification, such as name, address and telephone number for credit and acknowledgement purposes.
For more information, call Flordeliz Lantin at (718) 476-0181; Esther San Roman (718) 523-1652; Keith Headley; Linda Amodia, Committee Secretary (718) 639-5475; Leonardo Calvento (718) 2641955; Reginald Daniel (718) 287-3649; Johnny Mateo (718) 658-4872; or Greta Salsbury (718) 927-3066.
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