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History, Music, Tiki9 Comments

What Music Was Played in Polynesian Restaurants and Tiki Bars?

October 29, 2015October 28, 2015 Humuhumu

Vintage postcards let us see what Polynesian restaurants looked like, menus let us see what they were eating, recipes let us taste what they were drinking, … Continue reading What Music Was Played in Polynesian Restaurants and Tiki Bars?

History, Music, Tiki6 Comments

South Seas Adventure—A Description of the Lost Cinerama Film

July 23, 2011August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

I had a spot of terrific luck today. My weekly trip to the local Goodwill yielded a special treasure: the soundtrack to South Seas Adventure, the … Continue reading South Seas Adventure—A Description of the Lost Cinerama Film

Music, My Travels, New York, Tiki3 Comments

Great Moments in Otto’s Shrunken Head

December 5, 2010August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

As you may have heard, Otto’s Shrunken Head in New York was hit by a fire a short time ago. The fire did some pretty serious … Continue reading Great Moments in Otto’s Shrunken Head

Music, Tiki1 Comment

Swank Vinyl Exotica I & II, Now Free

August 14, 2010August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

2001… it feels like just yesterday, it feels like a lifetime ago. I had just purchased a new home, and wanted to do something totally immersive … Continue reading Swank Vinyl Exotica I & II, Now Free

Asia, Music, Shopping, TikiLeave a comment

The Sweet Hollywaiians

October 1, 2008August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

There was a day a few years ago when suddenly the sky got a little bluer, the air smelled a little fresher, the birds trilled a … Continue reading The Sweet Hollywaiians

Events, History, Los Angeles, Music, Shopping, Tiki1 Comment

Los Angeles: Tiki Luau Nights at the Egyptian Theater

July 6, 2008August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

It’s time once again for tiki movies at the Egyptian! This has been an annual event for the past few years, and I’m always sad to … Continue reading Los Angeles: Tiki Luau Nights at the Egyptian Theater

Drinks, Events, Music, My Travels, New England5 Comments

Boston: An Exotic Beantown Sippin’ Safari

November 16, 2007August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

I’ve never been to Boston — and that’s all changing, thanks to Waitiki and Beachbum Berry. That’s the one-two punch that’s got me hopping on the … Continue reading Boston: An Exotic Beantown Sippin’ Safari

Music, Shopping, Tiki5 Comments

Must Have Music: Waitiki’s Rendezvous in Okonkuluku

November 16, 2007August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

Time to wake up from a long summer’s nap… and this is just the sort of thing to get me hummin’ again! This gorgeous cover should … Continue reading Must Have Music: Waitiki’s Rendezvous in Okonkuluku

Events, Music, San Francisco, Shopping, Tiki7 Comments

Alameda: Forbidden Island’s First Anniversary

April 20, 2007August 30, 2015 Humuhumu

The best thing to happen in the world of tiki during the last year is Forbidden Island. It’s shown how tiki should, and can be done. … Continue reading Alameda: Forbidden Island’s First Anniversary

Art, Events, Music, San Francisco, TikiLeave a comment

Napa Valley: Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza

April 13, 2007August 17, 2015 Humuhumu

On Saturday, April 14, Judd’s Hill winery in Napa will be holding their First Annual Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza. The lineup is pretty impressive: APE (quite … Continue reading Napa Valley: Judd’s Hill Musical Bonanza

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