3rd Avenue - Bio and Songs

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3rd Avenue is a Filipino band composing of 6 members. They were young professionals bonded together with their common passion for music. Their music never failed to attract fans and music lovers who would come to see and hear them perform. Thiers is exceptional talents with versatility in nature, can adapt different music genres, from ballads to pop, jazz, OPM and many more. Being an experienced graduates of DLSU-CSB, within the group are songwriter, designers, athletes, composers, voice coaches, choirmasters, HR practitioners, session artists and vocal, choral and musical arrangers.

3rd Avenue composed of six members. Lead vocalists were Paolo Ledesma and Teena Lim, Marlon Barnueva was assigned on keyboards, Beng Gatmaitan as the drummer, RV Amaranto on bass guitars and Lester Cerda was expert in Saxophone and Flute. The group was managed by Mr. Henry Onglatco of Real Talent Entertainment Co. Inc. He was the former manager of “Passage Band”.

Before entering the recording scene, Paolo, Teena, Marlon & Beng as the original members were already performing around Manila. They have shared their music to some of the finest bars and restaurants in Metro Manila. They also cater music to numerous events, weddings, and other private 7 corporation functions.

They joined ”Nescafe De-wired 2 Acoustic Band Competition and Song-Writing Contest” on 2004. They brought home the prestige as the second winner. RV and Lester eventually jammed with the group, solidifying its current line-up.

Aside being regarded as one of the Manila’s most-sought performers in wedding industry, 3rd Avenue is also visible in live band circuit. The group can be seen performing in different prime venues in Manila like Hard Rock Cafe, Chef & Brewer and Strumms.

3rd Avenue is included in the album entitled ”Nescafe De-Wired 2” which was released on 2004. The album was released and produced by Vicor Music Philippines. They performed tracks. “Love Answers All” and “Seasons of Love”.

2007 marked the release of the group’s debut album. ”3rd Avenue: In Time” was produced by Barnyard Music/RTI Music and was distributed by Universal Records. The album featured “Aking Hiling” as its carrier single. The song enjoyed heavy airplays in different radio stations and so with their rendition of “Why Can’t It Be”. It contained 10 other tracks and a bonus track.

”Aking Hiling” was chosen as the theme song for “Sunrise”, QTV’s Asianovela. Their rendition of ‘Why Can’t It Be” was the OST for “My Best Friend’s Girlfriend” of GMA Films. “Hangga’t Tayo’y Magkasama” and ”O, Kay Sarap” from the album In Time were theme songs of GMA’s “Daisy Siete Season 18: Prince Charming and the Seven Maids”.

Collaborating with other artists such as Barbie Almalbis, Rocksteddy, Dianne Elise, Jeffrey and Arnee Hidalgo, Urbanation anfd Luke Mejares, 3rd Avenue jammed in ”Mossimo Music: The Christmas Project” released by RTI Music. 3rd Avenue sung “The Christmas Song” and “Winter Wonderland”.

Albums

Nescafe De-Wired 2