Tiki Cowboys Return with Oyster Tiki Cowboys open the shell on Oyster, a concise, atmospheric album that refines their blend of surf, exotica, and indie rock into a...
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Echoes Across the Pacific: The Historic October 15, 1959 Broadcast of Hawaii Calls
On October 15, 1959, just weeks after Hawaii officially became the 50th state of the United States, the airwaves shimmered with the sounds of steel guitars, ocean surf,...
ETI RADIO’s Hulaween Broadcast: A Spooky Sonic Spectacle for Tiki Lovers
This October 31st, ETI RADIO invites you to dim the lights, stir your rum punch, and tune in for a spine-tingling sonic celebration: the Hulaween Broadcast, a paid show...
ETI RADIO Presents: The 2025 Mahalogiving Broadcast — A Thanksgiving Island Celebration
This Thanksgiving, ETI RADIO invites you to trade your turkey for tiki and your stuffing for slack-key serenades. On Thursday, November 27th, join host Tiki Brian for...
🏴☠️ Ahoy, Matey! A Deep Dive into International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Every September 19th, landlubbers and salty sea dogs alike hoist the Jolly Roger and unleash a tidal wave of “Arrr!”s, “Avast!”s, and “Shiver me timbers!” across the...
Celebrating the Queen of Exotica: Yma Sumac’s Timeless Influence on Tiki Culture
September 13, 1922 marked the birth of a voice unlike any other. Born Zoila Augusta Emperatriz Chávarri del Castillo in Callao, Peru, the world would come to know her...
🚤 September 4, 1967: The Final Voyage of Gilligan’s Island
On September 4, 1967, television audiences bid farewell to one of the most endearing and improbable sitcoms of the 1960s: Gilligan’s Island. After three seasons, 98...
Tiki A Go Go 2026: Orlando’s Ultimate Mid-Mod Tiki Weekender Returns – March 27-29, 2026 Orlando, FL
Pack your aloha shirts and vintage carry-ons—Tiki A Go Go is back and bigger than ever. From March 27–29, 2026, Orlando becomes the East Coast’s epicenter of Polynesian...
Lei Away 2025: A Tropical Escape in the Heart of Kansas City
Lei Away 2025: A Tropical Escape in the Heart of Kansas CityThis September, the rhythms of the tropics will pulse through the Midwest as Lei Away returns to Kansas City...
Aloha Summer: The Grass Skirt’s 8th Annual Tiki Luau Returns to Pacific Beach
San Diego’s tiki scene is turning up the heat as The Grass Skirt hosts its 8th Annual Tiki Luau on September 21, 2025, in Pacific Beach. This all-inclusive tropical...
Shipwrecked Tiki Takeover Makes Waves at The Warehouse – Sept 13, Marina Del Rey, CA
Marina del Rey is about to get a tropical shake-up as the legendary Shipwrecked Tiki Takeover returns to The Warehouse—one of the most iconic waterfront venues in Los...
Hardcore Tiki Marketplace Brings Tropical Vibes to Long Beach
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, The Bamboo Club in Long Beach transforms into a paradise of Polynesian pop for its monthly Hardcore Tiki Marketplace. From 12 PM to 5...
Al Jardine: Surf Harmony and the ETI RADIO Connection 🏄♂️
On September 3, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, a future architect of California sound was born: Alan Charles Jardine, better known as Al Jardine, founding member of The Beach...
Arnold Mars Sets Sail with Debut Exotica Album Lost Island
In a lush, cinematic voyage through sound, composer and pianist Arnold Mars unveils his debut exotica album, Lost Island—a 14-track odyssey that conjures the mystery,...
The Fall and Rise (Again) of Tiki Culture: A Design-Driven Revival
🗿 The Fall and Rise (Again) of Tiki Culture: A Design-Driven RevivalOn August 20, 2025, the design-centric podcast Two Designers Walk Into a Bar released a captivating...
Duke’s OceanFest 2025: A Celebration of Aloha
🌊 Duke’s OceanFest 2025: Waikīkī Beach, Honolulu - August 15–24, 2025The waves are rolling, the leis are blooming, and the spirit of aloha is stronger than ever as...
The Enchanted Tiki Cats: An Oasis of Exotica, Island music and Spy Jazz
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...
🏴☠️ Drink Up, Me Hearties! Disney Unveils “The Beak and Barrel” Pirate Tavern at Magic Kingdom
Adventureland just got a whole lot more swashbuckling with the grand opening of The Beak and Barrel, Disney World’s first-ever pirate-themed bar nestled beside...
The Donn of Tiki: A Rum-Soaked Journey into the Birth of Tiki Culture
In a world where escapism is an art form and cocktails are cultural currency, The Donn of Tiki emerges as a cinematic tribute to the man who started it all - Donn...
Celebrate International Tiki Day with ETI RADIO: A Tropical Escape for the Senses
International Tiki Day with ETI RADIO Every year, on the second Saturday in August, tiki enthusiasts around the globe raise their mai tais and light their torches in...
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Tiki Cocktails
The Nixie Neptune “Seafoam Serenade” Mocktail
2026 ETI RADIO Mermaid Monday Premium Broadcast Hosted by Nixie Neptune Monday, March 16th — Begins at 4:30pm (Eastern...
Ghost of Christmas Past Cocktail – By Cellar 335 | Jersey City, NJ
Ingredients: 2 oz Probitas Rum (blend of Jamaican & Barbadian rums) 0.5 oz Amaro (adds herbal depth) 0.5 oz Fresh...
The ETI Yule Nog By Tikimon
Ingredients: 3 oz Strawberry Puree 1/4 oz simple syrup 3 1/2 oz Egg Nog (non alcoholic), home made or store bought 1...
Tiki Brian’s Vinyl Music Collection
Alfred Newman And His Orchestra With The Ken Darby Singers – The Magic Islands
Label: Decca – DL 9048Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, MonoCountry: USReleased: 1957Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, &...
Eddie Kekaula – Hawaii’s Golden Voice
Label: Kekaula ProductionsGenre: Jazz, Folk, World, & CountryStyle: Easy Listening, PacificYear: 1975Side 1Side...
Arthur Lyman – Love For Sale!
Label: HiFi Records – SL-1009Series: Life SeriesFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, StereoCountry: USReleased: 1963Genre: Jazz,...
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