3rd Avenue

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3RD AVENUE
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genre(s) OPM
Instrument(s) Various
Years active 2000–2006 (as an acoustic group); 2007–present (as full-band/ recording artist)
Label(s) Barnyard Music Philippines / Universal Records Philippines
Associated acts Passage (band)
Members
Paolo Ledesma
Teena Lim
Marlon Barnuevo
Beng Gatmaitan
RV Amaranto
Lester Cerda

3RD AVENUE is a Filipino band comprised of Paolo Ledesma (lead vocals), Teena Lim (lead vocals), Marlon Barnuevo (keyboards), Beng Gatmaitan (drums), RV Amaranto (bass guitar) and Lester Cerda (Saxophone and Flute). They are currently being managed by Mr. Henry Onglatco of Real Talent Entertainment Co. Inc., former manager of Passage Band.

Prior to recording their first solo album in 2007, they have been performing in bars in Manila with their acoustic setup (with Paolo, Teena, Marlon and Beng as original members.) They won second place in the 2004 Nescafé De-wired 2 Acoustic Band Competition and Song-Writing Contest. With the addition of their newest members (RV and Lester) they have completed their current line-up.

Regarded as one of Manila's most sought-after performers in the wedding industry, the group has also become visible in the live band circuit, and can be seen performing in Manila's prime venues such as Hard Rock Cafe, Chef & Brewer, and Strumms to name a few.

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[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Nescafe De-Wired 2

  • Released: 2004
  • Label: Vicor Music Philippines
  • Producer: Vicor Music Philippines
  • Tracks:
    • "Love Answers All"
    • "Seasons Of Love"

3rd Avenue: In Time

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Universal Records
  • Producer: Barnyard Music / RTI Music
  • Tracks:
    1. "Aking Hiling"
    2. "Why Can’t It Be"
    3. "No Such Thing"
    4. "Hangga’t Tayo’y Magkasama"
    5. "Before It’s Too Late"
    6. "Iwas Lang"
    7. "In Time"
    8. "O, Kay Sarap"
    9. "I Don’t Know How To Say Goodbye"
    10. "What Would You Do?"
    11. "Paano Na Ang Puso?"
    • Bonus Track: "Aking Hiling (Acoustic)"
  • Singles: "Aking Hiling" and Why Can't It Be"

Mossimo Music: The Christmas Project (featuring 3rd Avenue, Barbie Almalbis, Rocksteddy, Dianne Elise, Jeffrey & Arnee Hidalgo, Urbanation and Luke Mejares)

  • Released: 2007
  • Label: RTI Music Publishing
  • Producer: RTI Music
  • Tracks:
    1. "The Christmas Song"
    2. "Winter Wonderland"


[edit] Singles

  • "Aking Hiling" from the album In Time (July, 2007) theme song for QTV-11's Asianovela "Sunrise"
  • "Why Can't It Be" from the album In Time (November, 2007) OST for GMA Films' "My Bestfriend's Girlfriend" (BFGF)
  • "Hangga't Tayo'y Magkasama" from the album "In Time" (April, 2008) theme song for GMA 7's "Daisy Siete" Season 18: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids

[edit] Links

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