Vlas Vegas Records is a Kortrijk based, alternative music label. The genres of our bands is kind of wide.
We just want to support those bands who get no opportunities to release a record. If you think you're one of those bands that fit our profile and you want to send us some kind of email with your myspace adress or a demo, please read our demo policy notes carefully.

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Hawai

  • Biography.

    Hawai is a wonderful and talented bunch from Kortrijk, Belgium. This 5-piece – led by songwriter Kurt Debrabandere – features members of a.o. Galatasaray, Gèsman and Two Russian Cowboys. Hawai was formed out of the ashes of Chiva Con Poza (a hard pop swinging blues core band) and has been around for about 15 years now.

    The band built up an excellent live reputation before recording a long awaited debut album in 2004. 'Gone in a minute/the never changing bits' (Radical Pigeon Recordings) truly was a refreshing experience. The music was a mixture of catchy instrumentals and experimental rock, often winking at jazz, funk, film scores and avant-garde. "An album that sounds like a David Lynch soundtrack, holding arms with Kiss My Jazz... It takes less to become wildly enthusiastic." (RifRaf Musiczine) Both critics and fans embraced the album.

    The single 'Smoke It Off' received decent airplay on Belgium's alternative radio stations and Hawai played some brilliant live shows. In the meantime, the boys built their own rehearsal space and their label, Radical Pigeon Recordings, granted us fine releases of Gèsman and Galatasaray. Now Hawai is back for more! On the new record, entitled 'Keep The Wild Nudes Ahead', the band shows clear growth: a more mature, tighter sound, and vocals on almost every song. It’s still genuine Hawai though: eclectic vs. poppy, fresh vs. freaky.

    Now Hawai is continuing it's experiments at Radical Pigeon Records.

    Hawai website>
    Hawai on Myspace>
    Radical Pigeon records>

  • Releases on Vlas Vegas Records/Discography.


    Hawai
    • Keep The Wild Nudes Ahead

      2006 CD/LP
      Vlas Vegas Records

      Tracklist:
      1. Waxed
      2. Black Eye
      3. Yellow Land
      4. Dig It
      5. Frames
      6. Call Me A Landscape
      7. Fresh Mint Blues
      8. Trees In Your Ears
      9. Drowning In A Spoon
      10. The Road Keeps Jumping
      11. Sugar
      12. Keep The Wild Nudes Ahead

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    		Hawai

    Gone in a minute/the never changi..

    2004 CD
    Radical Pigeon Recordings

    Tracklist:
    1. Smoke It Off
    2. Burning Watch
    3. Greatest Hits
    4. She’s Plastic
    5. °°
    6. Vanessa
    7. Starlightning Blues
    8. Super Jet
    9. Break a Rib
    10. Radical Pigeon Dance
    11. Charming
    12. Handy Chicken Clap    		 Hawia

    Crack'n and Howling

    2008 CD
    Radical Pigeon Records

    Tracklist:
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  • Pictures & other downloads.


    High res. Band Picture I
    High Res. Band Picture II

    High Res Cover

  • Videos.

    Hawai 5-0

  • Contact.

    Booking Hawai
     bookings@vlasvegas.be>