Reprinted from Philippine News

By Pasckie Pascua

BALTIMORE—It was the first time that Frazier’s on the Avenue booked a full seven-band bill of “unknown” Filipino rock acts – an unprecedented fare at the club, located at the notoriously iconoclast Hampden `hood in this city.  As expected, traffic was tough and parking rough at the inner West 36th Street, leading to the venue.   No problemo.  

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BLEUD L-R: Brian, Arnold, Ted, Jerwin and Jay 

NEW YORK– It is not in the way that you might think.

Tragic Ending is the title of the latest record by the Jersey City-based rock band that was launched last Saturday, February 9,2008  at the Iron Monkey in Jersey City. It is the band's 3rd release since their eight-track debut 'Extended Play' back in 2004, and to those who have been following the band' career, Tragic Ending is a milestone- the culmination of everything new about Bleud.

Just want to give a huge thanks for the generosity, the sharing, the rocking and dancing and heck.... everything! Special thanks for all the bands for volunteering their talent, energy, resources and awesome attitude. Everyone rocked! Thanks to Bagwis for helping set up the gig and opening the night with high spirits. Paolo Escobar & The Prescriptions for whipping everyone with some good soulful vibes. Lost Poetics.... man, you guys sounded soooo good! What a way to debut! Everyone from Indiagos for coming out and sharing their resources, especially the sound... You guys got everyone wild! Lucid Blur.... well what can I say about Lucid Blur except... You guys represented the true essence of rock and got everyone in good spirits!!! And our dear friends from ACI9 which also debuted their new members... What a sound!!!! Duel solos!!! Da-amn! Also, thanks goes to Gerald and DJ Kenny from Habitat Records for those kickin beats, definitely got people moving throughout the night. Thanks also to the Committee on Pilipino Issues for the space and being our backbone towards uplifting our community. Thanks to all the bands who did not perform but came out to support including, Abukas, Sons of the Third, Soundscraper and more! Special thanks also goes to Natalia for organizing the event, Brenda at the Door, and for everyone who brought food to share! This was a huge success despite all the challenges we faced getting it started. It proved that by coming together and keeping positive, anything is possible.