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The Sound of Tiki

More upcoming stuff from the Bear Family label, a treat for all lovers of Tiki & Exotica, available March 29, 2010:

A musical cocktail: The Sound Of Tiki. Travel to distant tropical places in the confines of your living room! Experience the popular myths of Tiki through music! This finely balanced mix of esoteric mood music and swinging lounge songs creates a harmonious yet never boring listening pleasure.

Unusual versions of Exotica classics and never before published pieces of Polynesian pop music spell fun for the seasoned vinyl archeologist and for the Tiki novice alike.

Includes a 52-page booklet with beautiful colourful rare images and insightful text that complements the musical experience.

Compiled by Sven A. Kirsten.

Sivletto - new web shop

After some 3 years, Sivletto has launched a brand new web shop. One of the new features is combination offers, so currently you'll get a discount on a Hawleywoods Layrite t-shirt if you buy Layrite pomade.
The graphics are very retro and cool, and the navigation is improved. And yes, they ship worldwide.
Check it out at http://shop.sivletto.com

Tiki Drinks

If you're looking for a book about Tiki drinks, why not get one that is illustrated by Shag? Tiki Drinks by Adam Rocke is just that. The book contains 70 recipes, a mixture of Tiki classics and some more unusual concoctions. It also gives a comprehensive list of the equipment you need for your own well-stocked cocktail lounge.

Get Tiki Drinks by Adam Rocke from Shagmart

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TIKI MUGS: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop

Dive head first, shrunken or otherwise, into a Polynesian Pop world of incredible ceramics, from vintage mid-century modern designs, to the collector mugs of today. Featuring all the major manufacturers – Tiki Farm, Munktiki, Porcelanas Pavón, Gecko’z South Sea Arts and more – and the top artists, including Shag, Bosko, Crazy Al, Ocea Otica, and Tiki Diablo.

The book TIKI MUGS: Cult Artifacts of Polynesian Pop by Jay Strongman, with introduction by Holden Westland, is available from Korero Books.

Tiki Magazine winter 08/09 issue

If you love the Island Lifestyle, Tiki, Hawaiiana, Polynesian Pop Culture or swaying palm trees, Tiki Magazine is for you.

Even if you're far away from the islands or coastline. Tiki Magazine will bring the islands to you and provide the escape you need to get you through the day. The magazine feature events, people, art, music, cocktails, food, and the latest in collectible merchandise.

The winter issue is out now, available from Sivletto and other stockists. Investigate!

Tiki salt and pepper set by Shag

Over at Shagmart - the website devoted to the work of artist Shag - you can now pick up this Tiki style salt and pepper set.

The shakers, known officially as Pa'Akai and Nioi, are about four inches tall. You must however provide your own salt and pepper. Available now, you can pick a set up for $15.95 (around £8).

Find out more at Shagmart

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Bungalow Graphics

Charlie Adam is a Brazilian artist, currently living in Chamonix in France. His art can be bought online at the Bungalow Graphics website. There's a number of themed galleries on the site, including Alp Chic, Jazz a Gogo and Tiki Exotica, with prints available on MDF, signed and ready to hang. And there's also postcards, t-shirts and homeware. Perfect for any suave bachelor pad. Find out more at Bungalow Graphics.

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Vegas Vic's Tiki Lounge podcast

Yesterday saw the release of episode 64 of Vegas Vic's Tiki Lounge podcast. The theme this time is Africa.

Vegas Vic has been podcasting his musical mix of exotica, library music, lounge, surf and the latest Tiki news for just over 2 years now. If you yet have to start a subscription, please note that all previous episodes are still available.

Register http://www.vegasvics.com/podcast/index.xml in the podcast software of your choice. Then pour yourself a Mai Tai, sit back and tune in.

Tiki Oasis 7 - Hawaii a go go

August 16-19 sees the 7th installment of the Tiki weekender in San Diego, California USA.

On stage and behind the turntables:
The Blue Hawaiians (Los Angeles), Ernie Menehune show (Tucson), The Tiki Tones (Orange County), The Martini Kings (Los Angeles), Bardot a Go-Go/DJ Cali Kid (San Francisco), Mimi LeMeaux (San Diego), Burlesque As It Was (Denver), Lucy Fur (Los Angeles), Sven Kirsten, DJ Jack Hughes, Domenic Priore, Wahine Tyra Nanihana Simoni, King Kukulele (Hollywood), The Devil-Ettes (San Francisco), The Maikai Gents Featuring The Mysterious Miss Mauna Loa (Napa), DJ Tony the Tyger (San Diego), The Engine Room (Los Angeles), DJ Lee (Los Angeles), Calypso Cats (Orange County), KCR DJs Clint Beachwood and guest Tiki Tena, Beachbum Berry (Island Of Mahukona), DJ Patrick (LA/Denver), Bosko (Escondido), Otto von Stroheim (San Francisco).

Find out all you need to know at www.tikioasis.com