NEW YORK– One of the best bands from Manila, Ciudad, who  visited New York for some shows last Fall, have released an album entitled Brooklyn  Sessions.

The album, made up of live recordings that captured their rehearsals for their 2009 NYC shows can be downloaded for free on the band's Band Camp page. 

The rehearsals and recordings took place at Sun Moon Star studio in Brooklyn and was engineered by James Baluyut and Chris Deaner of the NYC-based indie group Plus/Minus (+/-).

Fans can download tracks or the entire album in a variety of audio formats. Complete liner notes are also available on the said band camp page.

Click here to download

NEW YORK–After several years of waiting, local rock group Blue Mellon Pop will finally release their debut album entitled "Undertone" with a launch concert this Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Connolly's Klub 45 in Manhattan.

The Quartet of Beng Mercado, Jun Tinapunan, Kiko Bordeos, and Jeff Almonte have been working to complete the record since they were formed and their fans and peers have been eagerly anticipating this release.

Blue Mellon Pop is one of the most dynamic bands in the scene with their classic sound, impeccable musicianship, and outstanding songwriting.

The album launch concert will also feature a great set of local bands:  Binky Bianca, Oxymorrons, Trickbag, and Qwadra. So it is definitely a must see gig.

Connolly's Klub 45 is located at 121 West 45 Street, NYC. There's a $10 door charge and show begins at 7:30 PM.

Support Filipino-American music. Watch the gig and buy the debut album. 

NEW YORK–- 11-year old Philippine-American singing sensation NINA WAGA MOJARES has been selected by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to sing “America the Beautiful” at the2010 US Open Tennis Championship, Queens, NY. NINA will be performing on center court onSeptember 8, 2010during the quarter finals.
 
NINA was selected to perform at the 2010 US Open based on her audition at the US Open Casting Call held at Radio City Music Hall (in Manhattan) this past June.  258 children aged 12-and-under from across the country came out and auditioned for the chance to sing at this year’s US Open. Each childperformed ‘America the Beautiful’ in front of three celebrity judges: Justin Chon from the Twilight Saga; Ashley Roberts, formerly of the Pussycat Dolls; and actor/singer Andrew Seeley who will be starring in a new television series this fall, Glory Daze. Only 14 children were selected to sing at this year's US Open.NINA received her letter of congratulations and invitation from the USTA in mid-July. "I'm honored and thrilled to have been selected to sing at the US Open.  It's a dream come true," proclaimed the talented NINA.

NEW YORK–Filipino-American Chritian-R&B singer-songwriter Eric G. released a music video to promote the single "Riding with You'" from his album "Move."

The video was directed by Dan Norton and cinematography by Justin Hawkins.

Visit Eric's website.