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Tiki News
TBC News & Culture Dispatch Island headlines, tiki happenings, and cultural currents from across the TBC network.
The Tiki News category celebrates the vibrant world of Polynesian Pop culture - your hub for everything happening across the tiki universe, from modern exotica and Hawaiian music releases to tiki bar openings, rum events, festivals, art shows, movie premieres, and global gatherings that keep mid‑century escapism alive; inspired by the spirit of classic newsletters and travel bulletins, this space highlights today’s thriving scene with updates on surf‑rock drops, mug launches, immersive pop‑ups, Polynesian‑themed documentaries, and major events like Tiki Oasis and The Hukilau, all curated to keep you connected to the evolving world of tiki culture that continues to inspire Exotic Tiki Island and energize ETI RADIO.
Dolly Parton’s Hawaiian Connection: The Story Behind My Hawaii, Dolly (1988)
Dolly Parton’s Hawaiian Journey!
BigToe Art: Fueling the Kustom Life With Tiki, Surf & Wild Imagination
BigToe – artist Tom Laura — is one of the most recognizable creative forces in today’s Tiki, Kustom, and Surf art scenes.
Ahoy, Matey! A Deep Dive into International Talk Like A Pirate Day – 2026 Edition
Every September 19th, landlubbers and salty sea dogs alike hoist the Jolly Roger and unleash a tidal wave of “Arrr!”, “Avast!”, and “Shiver me timbers!” across the globe. International Talk Like A...
Introducing ETI RADIO’s New VIP Premium Replay Access 📻
🌺 Introducing ETI RADIO’s New VIP Premium Replay Access! ETI RADIO has always been dedicated to bringing the warm island breeze to listeners around the world — from vintage exotica, Hawaiian and...
Why the Toa Luau in Hawaii Is a Must‑Do Experience for Every Island Visitor
Hawaii is overflowing with postcard‑perfect beaches, lush valleys, and unforgettable adventures…
The Tropical Renaissance: Inside the Surge of 1970s Hawaiian Décor and Vintage Tiki Collecting
The Tropical Renaissance: Inside the Surge of 1970s Hawaiian Décor and Vintage Tiki Collecting Mid-century modern design has enjoyed its time in the spotlight, but a more colorful, textured, and...
New Music by the Thee Leviathans – “Enter The Dusky Realm” Album
A Bold New Frontier in Modern Surf Instrumental Music Somewhere along the fragile seam between myth and science, an unearthly refrain drifts. Follow it, and you slip into a realm of descending...
The Hukilau 2026: A Weekend of Aloha, Music, and Tiki Magic with ETI RADIO
🌺 The Hukilau 2026: A Weekend of Aloha, Music, and Tiki Magic with ETI RADIO Live Hukilau Braodcast (Day 1) Tiki Brian - Host of ETI RADIO is on Mixlr Live Hukilau Braodcast (Day 2) Tiki Brian -...
A New Wave of Tropical Escapism – Reimagining the Spirit of Donn Beach
🗿 How Modern Cocktail Bars Are Reimagining the Spirit of Island AdventureAn Exotic Tiki Island Feature ArticleAcross the mainland, a new generation of tropical cocktail bars is rising - bold,...
Wiki Tiki Magazine Releases Its New Limited‑Edition Issue for 2026
🌺 Wiki Tiki Magazine Releases Its New Limited‑Edition Issue for 2026 Wiki Tiki Magazine has officially announced the arrival of its newest limited‑edition, bi‑monthly issue, continuing its role as...
The Legend of Captain Scotty B: ETI’s First Mate of Fun, Friendship & Friday Happy Hours
🌴 The Legend of Captain Scotty B: ETI’s First Mate of Fun, Friendship & Friday Happy Hours For longtime listeners of the Exotic Tiki Island Podcast and superfans of ETI RADIO’s Aloha Friday Live...
Tiki tOny’s Enchanted Tiki Mug: Sunset + Rain – A Hand-Sketched Memory Comes to Life in Ceramic
A TBC News Report from the Shores of Exotic Tiki Island Aloha, islanders! Tiki Brian here, and friends - some tiki mugs are vessels for drinks. Others are vessels for memories. The latest release...
2026 Cocktail Trends: Tiki Is the Ultimate Escapism
2026 Cocktail Trends: Tiki Is the Ultimate Escapism How tropical nostalgia, bold flavors, and immersive bar culture made tiki the year’s most irresistible trend. Tiki is the defining escapist...
Tiki Brian’s Exotica Remix Project — A Timeless Tropical Soundscape Still Captivating Listeners Today
Back in 2013, long before ETI RADIO became the flagship station of the Tiki Broadcasting Company (TBC), Tiki Brian released a passion project that would quietly grow into one of his most‑loved...
Geeki Tikis – The Haunted Mansion’s Hitchhiking Ghosts: The Eternal Charm of Phineas, Ezra, and Gus
Few characters in Disney history have achieved cult status with as little screen time as the Hitchhiking Ghosts — the spectral trio who appear near the end of the Haunted Mansion attraction, forever...
Tiki Paradise: A Vibrant New Guide to Living the Tiki Lifestyle
Tiki culture has always been more than carved idols, rum drinks, and bamboo décor - it’s a living, breathing community built on escapism, creativity, and shared joy. In Tiki Paradise, author Jeff...
🎶 Les Baxter’s Birthday: The Maestro Who Scored the Soundtrack of Tiki Dreams
Celebrating the birth of exotica’s founding father and his lasting influence on ETI RADIO On March 14, 1922, the world welcomed Les Baxter, a musical visionary whose lush orchestrations and sonic...
Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads Release Echoes of Exotica – A High‑Fidelity Journey Into the Golden Age
A shimmering new wave rolls across the modern exotica scene as Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads unveil their newest EP, Echoes of Exotica—a lush, high‑fidelity tribute to the legendary soundscapes of the...
Cabali Documentary Screening Brings Tiki Culture Spotlight to Tucson
Tiki culture will take center stage in Tucson this March as Film Fest Tucson and Arizona Arts Live host the Arizona premiere of Cabali and the Tiki Mug Obsession—a feature‑length documentary...
Bill Tapia: The Ukulele Virtuoso Who Bridged Hawaiian Jazz and the Roots of Tiki
🌺 Bill Tapia: The Ukulele Virtuoso Who Bridged Hawaiian Jazz and the Roots of TikiBorn March 20, 1908Few musicians embody the living history of Hawaiian music the way Bill Tapia did. Born in...
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Beach Bum Berry Remixed Paperback
Rediscover the golden age of tiki with Beachbum Berry Remixed, the definitive anthology of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s groundbreaking cocktail research. This fully updated volume combines the classic Grog Log and Intoxica! with 40 newly uncovered vintage recipes from the 1930s–60s and 38 modern creations from today’s top tiki bartenders. Packed with expanded history, drink lore, and fresh insights into legendary cocktails like the Mai Tai, Zombie, and Suffering Bastard, this essential book is a treasure trove for home bartenders, collectors, and anyone passionate about the tiki revival.
Bring paradise to your glass with Tiki Cocktails, a vibrant collection of 50+ easy, flavor‑packed recipes inspired by the golden age of tiki. Designed for home bartenders, this book simplifies classic and modern tropical drinks with clear steps, stunning photography, and tips for hosting beach‑themed parties. Complete with a brief history of the tiki movement, it’s the perfect guide for anyone looking to mix refreshing, island‑style cocktails with minimal effort and maximum fun.
