By Don Tagala, ABS CBN North America Bureau

Aug. 24, 2010

Manhattan, New York- After four years of hitting the local Pinoy entertainment scene, award-winning band “Chapter 2” is getting ready to debut as the first Filipino band to hit the stage of the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York.

Band vocalist and songwriter Dennis Sy said, “We’re so honored to do a show entitled ‘An Homage to Original Pilipino Music’, and for us to be accepted by Carnegie folks.”

“I am beyond excited when we got the confirmation that we’re doing it, I actually held back tears, for every singer, for every artist, it’s a little girls dream. You know, it’s Carnegie Hall.” added vocalist Cutuy Hererro.

Hererro is the daughter of popular Philippine comedian Subas Hererro known for his TV show “Champoy” in the 80’s ,who now lives in New York.

Cutuy Hererro said there’s only one way to get into this great hall, “Just like the old adage says, ‘How do you get to Carnegie Hall?’ Practice, practice, practice!”

Chapter 2 began as a group of friends making music for fun four years ago, but through the years the group evolved to a more versatile, high energy full band ensemble after hitting the local performance circuit.

Chapter 2’s harmony infused musical style wowed the judges at the 2006 Los Angeles Music Awards where the band won ‘Artist of the Year’, the same music awards where the Black Eyed Peas was first recognized.

Chapter 2’s Carnegie Hall show called “An Homage to Original Pilipino Music” will be an evening of songs from renowned Filipino composers and artists as reinterpreted by this premier pop/acoustic New York based band.

Lead Guitarist Carlo Tampac said, “Our band’s main goal, of course, is to create music for our kababayans but since we’re here in America we’d like to have a broader range of audience appreciate our music.”

The show will also feature another Filipino artist, Anthea Neri, who was last seen on Fox TV’s Season 4 American Idol auditions. Neri is a triple threat artist who can sing, dance and act and whose talent ranges from Broadway to Pop. Neri can also be seen on off-Broadway musical productions in New York.

Chapter 2 is performing live at the Carnegie Hall on October 9 at 8:00 PM in Midtown Manhattan, New York.