ORT to Rock all 50 States
posted: 2/11/2009 - 
WHAT STARTED as a regional tour to begin 2009 has turned into a yearlong adventure for the members of One Right Turn as they attempt to play 50 concerts in all 50 states.
The ambitious undertaking was an idea presented to Imua Garza, Tiffa Garza and Connie Cruz as the trio prepared for a string of East Coast performances scheduled this month.
"It just evolved," Tiffa Garza said via telephone from North Carolina. "Our management ... wanted to celebrate 50 years of Hawaii statehood."
After crunching the numbers a bit, WorldSound Entertainment realized they could afford to rent a tour bus and hit the road in support of "Ohana," a four-CD boxed set that includes One Right Turn's debut, "Lean on My Shoulder," in addition to solo albums from all three band members.
"What's been really cool is how it's worked out so far," said Garza. "We've known people in the three states we've visited, and they've all brought people they know to the shows."
While in New York City last week, One Right Turn performed at The Living Room with special guest Ernie Cruz Jr. and a surprise appearance by John Cruz. They'll continue the tour until February with band members Sean Carrol and Aaron Eslick, Imua and Tiffa's 14-month old son Zeo Garza and Ernie Cruz Sr. in tow.
"We're going to come back ... and then we leave Feb. 17 for the West Coast," Garza said. "It's ongoing, but our schedule is getting filled."
You can keep up with One Right Turn and their tour adventures via their Facebook page, or check out OneHawaii's blog coverage of the tour here:
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