The Atomic Martinis: Tales From the Lava Lounge There are bands that form, bands that fade, and then there are bands that erupt back into existence — usually after a...
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Tiki Oasis 2026 Returns to Scottsdale With a Desert‑Island Spectacle at Hotel Valley Ho
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - Tiki culture’s most colorful desert celebration is back. Arizona Tiki Oasis, the sister event to the long‑running San Diego festival, returns April...
Louisiana Tiki Festival 2026: A Three‑Day Celebration of Rum, Rhythm, and Tropical Escape
Louisiana Tiki Festival 2026: A Three‑Day Celebration of Rum, Rhythm, and Tropical EscapeMarch 27–29, 2026 • Baton Rouge & Arnaudville, LouisianaThe 4th Annual...
Mai Tai Mayhem Returns to Ohio for 2026 — A Weekend of Rum, Revelry & Ohana Spirit
The Midwest’s wildest tiki weekender is back — and it’s bringing the boom. Mai Tai Mayhem with Tanduay Rum storms into Richfield, Ohio, March 6–8, 2026, delivering...
Les Waikikings Return With “Hapa Haole With a Twist” — A Fresh French Take on a Golden‑Age Island Sound
For more than two decades, Les Waikikings have carried the torch for hapa‑haole, exotica, and vintage Polynesian‑inspired music in Europe. Formed in the early 2000s,...
ETI RADIO unveils custom broadcast service for Tiki and other events worldwide
In a move that’s making waves across the Polynesian‑pop and retro‑event community, ETI RADIO has officially announced a new way for party hosts, event organizers, and...
ETI RADIO Unveils a Fully Immersive Undersea Experience with the 2026 Mermaid Monday Broadcast
EXOTIC TIKI ISLAND — ETI RADIO is preparing to plunge listeners into a shimmering world of ocean‑inspired fantasy with the return of its highly anticipated Mermaid...
A Tropical Takeover on the Strip: Inside The Tiki Bar at Excalibur Las Vegas
A Tropical Takeover on the Strip: Inside The Tiki Bar at Excalibur Las Vegas Las Vegas has officially gone tropical. With the grand opening of The Tiki Bar inside the...
Farewell to a Cape Cod Icon: Tiki Port Closes After Nearly 50 Years
🗿 HYANNIS, MA - The neon glow has finally gone dark. After nearly five decades of mai tais, sizzling pu‑pu platters, and family celebrations, the legendary Tiki Port...
What Is Exotica Music and How It Influenced America
What Is Exotica Music and How It Influenced America By Tiki Brian 🌺 Introduction Exotica music is one of America’s most fascinating mid‑century cultural inventions — a...
The Ghost of Christmas Past: A Modern Tiki Triumph
A Cocktail Born of Escapism In the ever-evolving world of tiki, few drinks capture both tradition and innovation as brilliantly as the Ghost of Christmas Past, the...
Tonga Hut Tiki Wonderland – December 14, 2025 A Holiday Celebration of Tiki, Art, and Community in North Hollywood
A Holiday Celebration of Tiki, Art, and Community in North Hollywood The holiday season in North Hollywood gets a tropical twist with the return of Tonga Hut Tiki...
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace – December 13–14, 2025 Honolulu’s Premier Holiday Shopping Event
Mele Kalikimaka Marketplace – December 13–14, 2025Honolulu’s Premier Holiday Shopping EventHonolulu’s holiday season shines brightest at the Mele Kalikimaka...
The Dark Xmas Market of Vista – December 13, 2025: A Gothic Yuletide Celebration in Laguna Beach, CA
The Dark Xmas Market of Vista – December 13, 2025 A Gothic Yuletide Celebration in Laguna Beach, CA For those craving a holiday experience far from the glittering malls...
🐾 ETI RADIO Listeners Raise $610 to Help Local Cats and Dogs in Need!
In a heartwarming show of generosity and community spirit, ETI RADIO listeners rallied together to raise $610 for the Humane Society of Harford County Maryland,...
Tiki Kai Brings Island Magic to Hermosa Beach’s Pier Plaza
Hermosa Beach has a vibrant new heartbeat pulsing with island rhythms and tropical flair: Tiki Kai, the South Bay’s latest tiki-themed bar and restaurant, officially...
Shipwrecked Tiki Social & Bazaar returns to Marina del Rey on December 6, 2025
🌺 Shipwrecked Tiki Social & Bazaar returns to Marina del Rey on December 6, 2025, for a festive day of tropical shopping, cocktails, and community vibes at The...
Pulp Paradise 2025: A Tropical Surf Spectacle Hits Ft. Myers This November
Get ready to ride the wave into a retro-tropical dream—Pulp Paradise 2025 is crashing into Redbones Bar & Grill in Ft. Myers, Florida on Saturday, November 15,...
ETI RADIO Launches November 2025 Tiki Prize Pack Giveaway to Support Local Humane Society
ETI RADIO Launches November 2025 Tiki Prize Pack Giveaway to Support Local Humane Society November 7th - 9th 2025 - *ETI RADIO, the online weekend long tiki tunes...
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads release “Pufferfish” 🐡
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads release “Pufferfish” - a breezy new single blending jazz, exotica, and tropical charm, now streaming on Apple Music and Bandcamp. Mr. Moai...
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Tiki Cocktails
Omi Umi Cocktail – By Tikimon
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Apricot Liqueur/Brandy (Luxardo) 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum (John D....
Lava Heart Cocktail – By Tikimon
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice 3/4 oz Orgeat 1/2 oz Amaro (Averno) 1- 1/4 oz Guava Nectar 1 oz Demerara Rum...
Tiki Brian’s Blue Lagoon Cocktail
2026 ETI RADIO Mermaid Monday Premium Broadcast Hosted by Nixie Neptune Monday, March 16th — Begins at 4:30pm (Eastern...
Tiki Brian’s Vinyl Music Collection
Jerry Byrd Guitar Magic – Pagan Love Song
Label: Mercury - MG 25134 (10" Mono)Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & CountryStyle: Easy Listening, Pacific,...
The Outriggers – Rapture (Hawaiian Moods)
Label: Warner Bros. Records – WS 1224Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, StereoCountry: USReleased: 1958Genre: Folk, World,...
Eddie Bush – A Man & His Ukulele
Label: Sea Shell Records – SRS 1901Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, StereoCountry: USReleased: 1969Genre: Jazz, Pop, Folk,...
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