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The Girlas
Acoustic / Folk / Soul

Candy, Kelli, Carly, & Ernie



HONOLULU, HAWAII
United States

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   The Girlas: General Info
Member Since5/13/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.thegirlas.com
Band MembersCandy Diaz-Yasuda: Vocals/Guitar/Bass
Kelli Heath: Vocals/Guitar/Bass
Carly Smith: Vocals/Guitar/Bass
Ernie Cruz Jr: Vocals/Percussion/Guitar
InfluencesPatty Larkin, Patty Griffin, Lori McKenna, Tristan Prettyman, Leonard Cohen, Daniel Lanois, Sam Cooke, Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice
Sounds LikeAcoustic folk with heavy slack key, bluegrass, indie, blues, and jazz influences.
Record LabelKototama Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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"Now or Never" reviewed in the Starbulletin  (view more)

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   About The Girlas
UPDATE: We had a blast guest appearing at this year's 2008 Kokua Festival with Paula Fuga. Keep posted, we've got news songs and we're playing them at gigs. So see ya around! Love, The Girlas


"Tease" LIVE from Kokua Festival 2008 - The Girlas, Ernie Cruz Jr, & Paula Fuga from takoshabba on Vimeo.

The Girlas - Now or Never AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!
click the button below for a complete preview of the entire album
iTunes

CDs are also available via CD Baby or Island Mele (mele.com)
Album reviews: Honolulu Advertiser or Starbulletin


The Girlas consist of 3 women working together to perform original music with a mix of folk, acoustic, blues, soul, and bluegrass. Of these women are:

Candy Diaz Yasuda: a singer/song writer with a penchant for old torch jazz
Carly Smith: a singer/song writer with a heavy background in bluegrass as well as the daughter of reknown bluegrass musician Ty Smith
Kelli Heath: a singer/song writer with amazing talent for guitar composition, slack key, and witty lyrics.

Under the collective title, The Girlas, Kelli, Candy, & Carly began collaborating amongst one another to create a genre of music that incorporates all aspects of their individual skill.

The debut release of “Now of Never” was met with much appreciated enthusiam. Jamie Winnpenny of the Honolulu Weekly wrote, “Their lyrical content is poignant rather than preachy, their instrumental prowess is informed rather than forced and their harmonies are inspired.” Wayne Harada of the Honolulu Advertiser said, “"The harmonies are sweet; the lingering passions sweeter. Think Na Leo with attitude and soul. The Girlas are great because they're both unpredictable and prolific." John Berger of the Star Bulletin had this to say, “Each introspective composition seems more exquisite than the other. Whether they're singing of heartbreak, troubled relationships or an enigmatic encounter with angels, the Girlas are an enchanting discovery for fans of smooth pop music.”

Blessed to have shared the stage with names like Hapa, Herb Ohta Jr, Maki Ohguro, Don Carlos, Johnny Winter, Victoria Vox, & Ernie Halter, The Girlas recently participated in Jack Johnson’s 2007 Kokua Festival alongside Matt Costa, Ernie Cruz. Jr, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, and Jack Johnson as well as Paula Fuga’s 1st Lilikoi Fair alongside Tempo Valley, LAWA, Anuhea Jenkins, Climbing PoeTree, Sparlha Swa, and Paula herself (in hopes to raise money for The Lilikoi Foundation, a to be erected support system for women in transition) They are currently recording material and can be found gigging and touring in Hawaii & the continental US.

   The Girlas's Friend Space (Top 32)
The Girlas has 1941 friends.
 Candy Diaz 


 Kelli Heath 


 Carly Smith 


 Ernie Cruz Jr. 


 Tiffa Garza 


 Connie 


 Guy Cruz 


 John Cruz 


 Paula Fuga 


 Jack Johnson 


 Brushfire Records 


 KOKUA FESTIVAL 


 KUPA'AINA 


 Inner Session 


 OOKLAH THE MOC 


 Mana Maoli: Country Road (Jack Johnson/Paula Fuga) 


 Mighty J 


 Keahiwai 


 KANALO 


 SIMPLE SOULS 


 JRoQ 


 jaylei 


 Mailani Makainai 


 Tiks 


 Zaysha 


 Tyrone Wells 


 Anuhea 


 tristan prettyman 


 Patty Griffin 


 Mike White 


 Justin Grounds 


 Ernie Halter is on (twitter.com/erniehalter) 





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May 22 2009 12:36 AM

Hi! I just posted two new songs for NEW MOON! “Poison Love” and “Drowning in the Rain.” I also posted 5 new songs from my EP! PLEASE check them out :) Thanks :)

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Mar 23 2009 3:17 AM

Hi! I just posted a new song “If I Was A Pirate.” You should check it out and let me know what you think!!! :) Thanks :)

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Mar 3 2009 10:37 PM

I just posted a new song “Drowning in the Rain.” Check it out and let me know what you think :) Thanks.

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Feb 27 2009 4:29 AM

All of your music is so amazing! Never stop making music!!! Are you guys coming back to the Kauai Music Festival this summer? I hope so! You guys are amazing!!! :)

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Feb 15 2009 12:54 AM

Thanks for adding me xx
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Feb 13 2009 6:56 PM

Aloha. Mahalo for accepting my friend request.

Take care. :)
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Jan 28 2009 11:37 PM

Hey Girlas! Just sending some love! I playing at the cove tomorrow night, as you know. Just thinking of u! Aloha always, Anuhea
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Jan 21 2009 4:15 AM

Hello
Thank you for the Friendship!
It pleased me very!
Best wishes

Greetings from Istanbul
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Jan 8 2009 11:39 AM

Thank you for the add! Love the songs. Hope you can visit Guam 1 day!

Good luck,
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Jan 2 2009 6:16 AM

Happy New Year!~
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Dec 3 2008 6:10 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the friendship.
Cheers
Hardware
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