The Enchanted Tiki Cats: An oasis of Exotica and Spy Jazz
Las Vegas welcomes a new musical band to the scene. The Enchanted Tiki Cats are a fresh force in the modern exotica revival, weaving together vintage tiki lounge aesthetics, spy-movie intrigue, and tropical jazz into an unforgettable soundscape. Founded iin Las Vegas, this ensemble transforms every performance into a cinematic island escape.
A New Oasis in the Desert
What happens when you blend the sultry shimmer of Martin Denny with cinematic spy-score suspense and the laid-back sway of island rhythms? You get The Enchanted Tiki Cats. Their mission is simple yet ambitious: to transport Vegas audiences and beyond from neon-lit casinos to palm-frond-laced lagoons, one note at a time.
Crafting a Distinctive Sound
The Cats’ repertoire balances lush atmospheres with playful flair. Vintage vibraphone melodies drift like tropical fog, ukulele plucks shimmer under brushed-snare percussion, and bass lines groove with island ease. Every arrangement hints at clandestine rendezvous in hidden jungle bars or moonlit rendezvous on secret beaches.
Meet the Cats
- Brett Barnes: Vibes, ukulele, and vocals
- Rob Edwards: Upright and electric bass
- Orlando Santos “Paco”: Drums and percussion
- Special guest Shea Marshall: Flute and piano
Together, they fuse tight musicianship with mischievous storytelling, inviting listeners to become participants in their exotic saga.
Debut Singles: Voodoo Love and Mai Tais and Moonlight
Their first offerings promise a taste of both homage and innovation:
| Single | Composer | Notes |
| Voodoo Love | Martin Denny (cover) | A reimagined exotica classic |
| Mai Tais and Moonlight | Brett Barnes (original) | A dreamy original composition |
“Voodoo Love” drips with reverb-soaked vibes and whispered percussion, while “Mai Tais and Moonlight” unfolds like the soundtrack to a moonlit beach party.
Listen/Purchase their music
Whether you’re a longtime exotica devotee or new to the scene, The Enchanted Tiki Cats invite you to don your aloha shirt, raise a Mai Tai, and drift away on their tropic-noir waves
