The Quiet Village: Recent Episodes
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The chat continues with Leslie Baxter as she gives us more insights into her Dad, his world and his music.
Leslie Baxter, daughter of Les Baxter talks about her dadLeslie Baxter, daughter of famed composer Les Baxter visits the Quiet Village and shares wonderful stories about growing up inside the Wonderful World of Les Baxter. Part 1 of 2.
New music from the Tiki Delights & Jim Fiegen, Latin Exotica + the earliest use of Exotica term and more great vintage Exotica.
New music from Mr. Moai & the Tiki Heads, Slowly & the Boats, and new vintage tunes courtesy of Don J.
New music from Brett Barnes, The Hypnotiques, The New Les Baxter Orch., Tiki Joe's Ocean, Bo Axelzon and myself. Plus an Aloha to Jimmy Buffett.
Ron Ferrell talk about Tiki in movies and historic Ventura County Tiki temples as we both get tipsy on Drifter’s Reef cocktails.
I play music about Maui and Lahaina in remembrance of the lives lost and effected by the fires.
Recorded LIVE at the Bamboo Club in Long Beach, CA with guests Bamboo Ben, Sunshine Tiki of Zen Tiki Lounge Podcast & Dustin Rodriguez, manager of the Bamboo Club. We get hammered and blather on and on like idiots. Extra special Mahalos to Zen Tiki Lounge!
Jordan Reicheck, producer of Exotikon talks about the first LA-Based Exotica weekend event to be held June 23, 24, 25, 2023! Plus an Aloha to Astrud Gilberto and new tunes from the Sweet Enough and Mona Fong.
Releases from Ernie Menehune, Mr Moai and the Tiki Heads, music from Rubin Stein & the Dictaphone, John Zorn, Te Vaka, The Tradewinds Orchestra and more.
Featuring the newest release from your host DigiTiki. Plus tunes by the Tiki Vibes, Rene Paulo, Arthur Lyman, and more.
New music from The Poly-Tones, The Tiki Delights, Honolulu Transport, Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads, and few classics thrown in for good measure.
The crime wave continues with more Film Noir crime jazz tunes and talk with Skip Heller, part 2 of 2
Skip Heller visits to talk about his newest Film Noir music project and the genre in general. Part 1 of 2.
Music from Hawaii Calls, Shark Alley Hobos and Vangelis plus great tunes from my buddy Georg.
Recorded live at Le Fern, Rory Snyder's (The Reef Bar) newest bar at the Caliente Tropics, Palm Springs. Interviews with Rory Snyder, Hondo from Cutwater Spirits, John Mulder and Kari Marlow.
• Intro (Theme from The Tiki Wonder Hour / Combustible Edison / I, Swinger)
• Jungle Flower / Martin Denny / Exotica (stereo)
• Interview with Hondo from Cutwater Spirits
• Suck'em Up (Live) / Don Ho / Don Ho Again!
• Interview with Rory Snyder - What is a fern bar?
• Scotch and Soda / Lou Rawls / Ultra-Lounge: Hey Bartender
• Kari Marlow interview
• Two Ladies in the Shade of the Banana Tree / Ethel Azama / Exotic Dreamers
• Bo Mambo / Yma Sumac / Mambo!
• Agua de Beber / Astrud Gilberto / Silver Collection
• An Occasional Man / Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader / Time for Two
• Mamblues / Cal Trader / Mambo with Trader
• Interview with John Mulder
• Baia / Arthur Lyman / Bahia
• Now Is the Hour / Hawaii Calls / Waikiki
Newly discovered Exotica tracks from Soundcloud, new track by Freeman Leverett, reissue of George Greeley classic album and much more great Tiki music. TRACKS:
• Intro (Theme from The Tiki Wonder Hour / Combustible Edison / I, Swinger)
• Open Up To Love (Instrumental) / Freemen Leverett
• Jungle Village / Adam Axelzon (mixcloud)
• Song of the Islands / George Greeley / The Most Beautiful Music of Hawaii
• Island Dellerium / Electrospinner
• Wailele Huna / Kpe Kahuna (Mark Perno)
• Virgin of the Sun God (Rhythmicity Edit) / Yma Sumac & Shadowseat
• Flamingo / Michiko Hamamura / Japan’s Teen Queen
• Tiare (Lovely Flower of Tahiti) / Kalua Beach Boys / Reader’s Digest Aloha Hawaii (6 LP set)
• Makalapua / Bobby Hammock / Lovely Hula Hands
• Jailhouse Rock / Michiko Hamamura / Japan’s Teen Queen
Hanford Lemoore, the proprietor of Tiki Centeral.com visits to talk about the famed tiki message boards inception, decline and comeback.
Ultra rare Japanese CD reissues of Hawaiian LPs. Feat. Phil Moore, Hawaii Calls, Gene Rains Group and Arthur Lyman
The cheese keeps flowing with more mid-century easy listening artists take a dip in the South Seas. feat.:
• Opening Theme & Blue Hawaii / George Liberace and His Orchestra / Hawaiian Album
• Hawaiian Medley (LIVE) / Liberace / Looking Back
• South Sea Island Magic / Frank Chacksfield / South Sea Island Magic
• Some Enchanted Evening / Les Baxter and His Orchestra / South Pacific
• The Moon of Manakoora / Huge Winterhalter and His Orchestra / Goes Hawaiian
• Harbor Lights / The Knightsbridge Strings / Hawaii
• Flamingo / Ferrante & Teicher / Pianos in Paradise
• On The Beach At Waikiki / Muzzy Marcellino / Whistling on the Beach at Waikiki
• My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii / George Greeley / The Most Beautiful Music of Hawaii
• Hawaiian Paradise / Billy Vaughn / Blue Hawaii
• Hawaiian War Chant / Werner Muller / Hawaiian Swing
• Sweet Leilani / Sammy Kaye / Swing and Sway in Hawaii
• Little Brown Gal / Ted Auletta & His Orchestra / Hawaii for the Young at Heart
• Kalua / Andre’ Kostelanetz / The Lure of Paradise
• You’re So Vein / Longines Symphonette Society / Enchanted Island
• Farewell (For Just A Little While) / Axel Stordahl, His Orchestra and Chorus / The Magic Islands Revisited
Easy listening artist's musical trips to the Islands. Feat. Lawrence Welk, Mantovani, Henry Mancini, Ray Conniff, Jackie Gleason and more.
We take a look at the American Country music artists that ventured into Hawaiian music. Includes songs by Hank Snow, Marty Robbins, Roy Rogers, Willie Nelson, Burl Ives, Jerry Byrd, Buddy Merrill, Bob Wills, Les Paul, and many more.
This episode looks at the American pop crooners of the 50's & 60's as they begin to include Hawaiian songs in their songbooks and even record full Hawaiian themes albums. Includes Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Connie Francis, Bing Crosby and more.
An audio tribute to the recently closed Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA. The episode includes an ambient audio postcard from inside Oceanic Arts.
New music from Don Nuzzo, El Borko, Jim Fiegen, The Manakooras, and vintage tunes supplied by Georg Balandran.
Tracks from Xtahuele's new "Dharmaland" Eden Ahbez release, plus tunes by Jim Fiegen, Don Nuzzo, Te Vaka and more
Something old, something new; tiki tunes found recently on Bandcamp, suggestions from listeners and some vintage music for good measure.
Its the 100th episode! To celebrate I feature a rare full interview with Martin Denny--the father of Exotica.
Author and co-founder of Hukilau talks about his book on the Mai-Kai, latest updates on the restaurant and his upcoming Don the Beachcomber biography book and movie.
Bob & Wendy Cripe share their exotica finds and music I don't have! Plus, latest news on Kowloon & Mai-Kai closures and the passing of Dawn Wells.
Frank Luna, longtime friend and archivist for Ernie Menehune visits to talk about his work restoring and reissuing Ernie's albums on CD.
Darren Long of the Tiki Delights visits to talk about his lates release "Lounging with the Tiki Delights"
Skip Heller & Nick Ornelas of the Reckless Night Ensemble discuss their new release "PanAmericanos" the music of Lalo Guerrero and Raymond Scott
Field trip to Kirby's Rumpus Room. Join all the gang hanging out every Tuesday at artist Kirby's new home bar called the Rumpus Room as we enjoy cocktails and tunes.
Blast off as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with classic moon tunes.
Rocket scientist Tom Duncan joins me to talk about his excellent detective work in uncovering more facts about Gene Rains and other notable Hawaiian music artists.
The craziness continues with guests Sean & Dea as we explore Exotica's connection to Broadway.
Friends Dea & Sean join this COVID-19 edition as we discuss Broadway show tunes performed by Exotica artists.
In these trying times, a little escape is a good thing. Enjoy this all soft Exotica mix coupled with jungle birds and gentle rain and thunder to whisk you away to the Quiet Village.
New exotica by Don Nuzzo; the Universal vault fire; Ghosting Martin Denny's catalog with Kerry Byrnes
Thomas Mackay & Augie Lopaka Colon Jr. of IntoxiKA stop by. Plus music by The Martini Kings, Lisa Ono, Te Vaka and more
Artist, musician and author Darren Long visits the Quiet Village to talk about his new book about the Omni Hut tiki restaurant in Tennessee. He also talks about his Tiki band, The Tiki Delights. Plus, music from UC Santa Barbara's Edison cylinder archiv
Interview with Bossa Nova artist Lisa Ono. Songs: "Girl from Ipanema", "In The Mood", "Non-Stop to Brazil", "Blue Hawaii", "Nani Wai'Ale Ale", "Sway It, Hula Girl", plus exclusive live recording of "Moon Rier" live in Los Angeles, October, 2018.
After a long hiatus, I'm back. This show features stuff I've been meaning to play and music I've discovered on my break. Feat. Lisa Ono, Monster Rally, On Fillmore, Kava Kon, Paul Page, Jim Feigen, and more.
New music from Christopher De Groot; tiki music news; the music of "Moana"; Tiki Joe's Ocean; Monster Rally; Gene Rains; Jim Fiegen; Kava Kon; and many more
Makahiki event producers join me and bring music from Roland Remington, Hoosier Haoles, The Troubadours and more. Plus new tunes by Ixtahuele, Mike Hoffman, Jim Fiegen and Paul Page.
A trip into the world of Percussion albums from the 50's & 60's. We explore kitschy and quirky song from the era when everyone was releasing albums with the term "percussion" in the title.
Live from Don The Beachcomber in Seal Beach with Zen Tiki Lounge, Rory Snyder, Kari Hendler, Big Toe, Ken Ruzick, Doug Horne, Adrian & more. A full hour of rum soaked craziness!! OMG
Live from Don The Beachcomber in Seal Beach with Zen Tiki Lounge, Rory Snyder, Kari Hendler, Big Toe, Ken Ruzick, Doug Horne, Adrian & more. A full hour of rum soaked craziness!! OMG
Mark & Maggie Bloom of Velvet Glass talk about their new art endeavor Tales From The Trash, coming to LA. Plus, Alika Lyman Group LP announcements and new music from Renn Loa and much more!
Dedicated to the memory of Diana Lai, first hostess of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Also featuring new music by Jim Fiegen, Ding Dong Devils, Slide Night and more.
The musical world of Korla Pandit, the original Godfather of Exotica with John Turner, the creator of the new film "Korla". John talks about Korla's music, his effects on the public and his hidden secret.
Music by Robert Drasnin, Jim Fiegen, The Turfmen, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Stolen Idols, Kava Kon and many more
A tribute show to late Robert Drasnin, noted film and TV composter, professor and creator of one of the seminal Exotica records for any Tiki music lover. Freaturing interviews Skip Heller & Jeff Chenault.
Dedicated to the late Ernie Menehune - with interviews from Siouxzan Perry, Jeff Chenault & Mark & Maggie Bloom
A loot at the "Exotica Classics" 2 CD collection and music from Tiki Joe's Ocean, Rains, Lyman Denny and more.
Paul Conrad: original pianist and arranger for the Gene Rains Group visits the Village to talk about his long and varied music career working with Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Ethel Azama, Anita O'Day and Bette Midler to name a few.
Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente and Sonny Moon, lead singer of Nutty, visit to talk about the Mod Palm Springs weekend event. Plus, music by Alika Lyman, Ixtahuele, Gene Rains and more.
Interview with Randy Poe, author, music historian and co-producer of the new Gene Rains CD talks about getting Gene Rains released. Plus new music from Ixtahuele and much more.
Drew Farmer of the Stolen Idols visit the Village to talk about the band's new album; Gene Rains release announcement; new digitial reissue by Ted Aulletta and of course, some great tunes.
Alika Lyman visits to talk about his new release and tribute to his Great Uncle Arthur Lyman, "Leis of Jazz, Vol. 2" as well as preview tracks from the Stolen Idols' new album "Moonlight Offerings."
GuestDavid Broussal, of Spy Bop Royale.com visits the Quiet Village as we explore the world of spy jazz. David shares some of his collection of ultra rare spy jazz records.
Interview with the family of Julius Wechter, vibraphonist for Martin Denny and founder of the Baja Marimba Band and so many more things.
The ZOMBIE SHOW! Jeff "Beachbum" Berry talks about the Zombie cocktail and his new book on Caribbean drinks as Eric October, Manuel and I mix up every possible Zombie recipe we can find. You won't believe your ears as your liver is terrorized beyond imagination in this Halloween Zombie special.
Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente weekend event talks about his newest event, Mod-Palm Springs. We talk about Exotica's very close ties to Latin music. Plus, a big reveal.
Nick Camera, founder of Tiki Magazine enjoys a Mai Tai at the Bali Hai restaurant in San Diego as he talks about the magazine. Also, new music from Darren Long and the Tiki Delights.
You have a ticket for front row seat in the Quiet Village Casino Lounge for swinging' crooners and comedians
New music from Ixtahuele & Darren Long; new CD reissues of Martin Denny classics and tunes from Kava Kon, Robert Drasnin, Skip Heller, Gene Rains and more.
Songs by Martin Denny/Si Zenter, Kava Kon, Alex Keack, Tiki Joe's Ocean, Gene Rains and many more. Plus, news about the Amazon Associate Program and the announcement of the coming Quiet Village Radio.
The closing of the Bahooka Restaurant, reissued albums from Roy Smeck, South Seas Serenaders, new release from Alika Lyman; the grand opening of the Quiet Village Gift Shop and much more news from the world of TIki.
Bob Martinez visits the Quiet Village and brings his jazz records with him as we sit around and talk jazz.
Music by Scott Peterson, The Martini Kings, Kitty Chow & Fisherman, Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica and many more
The latest news from the Quiet Village on new and noteworthy releases, thank you's to Eric and Simon for the amazing mugs and, as always, great music.
Artist Eric October returns to guest host the show to blow your mind with some unexpected tunes. We also talk about how Eric came to Exotica music and his most recent art projects.
Part 2 of the field visit to the Tonga Hut- Los Angeles' oldest continually operational Tiki bar in North Hollywood. I have another mai tai as patrons select their favorite tunes.
Travel to the Tonga Hut- Los Angeles' oldest continually operational Tiki bar in North Hollywood. Regulars and friends stop by and make song requests and chat with DigiTiki. Meet Tonga Hut proprietors Amy Boylan & Jeremy Fleener as well as regulars John O, Tonga Tom and more.
guest Bill Raetz, author of numerous pulp fiction books drops by the Village for a chat about his new book tiki spy thriller "Voodoo Lodge."
Exotica from Ixtahuele, The Crazed Mugs, Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica, Tiki Joe's Ocean and many more.
Recent reissues of classic Exotica and Hawaiian music albums. Artists include: Ralph Font, Johnny Pineapple, Bobby Hackett, Luke Leilani, Rene Paulo and more
Exotica, Polynesian, Hapa Haole and Lounge music from yesterday and today. Artists include Perry Como, Andy Williams, Arthur Lyman, Cal Tjader, Martin Denny, Gene Rains, and many many more great artists!
The musical underworld of cops and robbers, dark alleys, badges and spies come the Quiet Village. Crime Jazz and Spy Jazz expose us to a few of the many stories in the naked city.
Special guest Keith Pawlak, curator of the Exotica Archive at University of Arizona, Tucson visits to talk about the archives and his impressive collection of Capitol Records recordings.
Tunes from the new Beachcomber's Corner database that is now part of the DigiTiki.com web site. A resource for the geek collector (like me) with listings of reissued classic Exotica, Hawaiian and Lounge LPs.
The Quiet Village is back in action with special guest Jim Bacchi who drops by to talk about the Tikiyaki Orchestra's new album "Aloha, Baby!" and their CD release party.
Not many realize that Jackie Gleason was also a pioneer of mood music. Gleason spearheaded the production of 60 LP's of lush music. No talking, just lush lazy sounds of Jackie Gleason. So sit by the fire on your bear skin rug (with a mai tai of course) and enjoy the dreamy sounds of Jackie Gleason.
Guest Brian O'Neill, leader of Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica talks about his newest albums, plus new issued exotica
The music of 007, part 2. Agent Joe Banks returns to the Quiet Village as we sip vesper martinis and geek out of the world and music of Agent 007. Dedicated to John Barry, the man who made Bond sound so Bond.
Guest Scott Mabbut returns as we get smashed on Vesper martinis and geek out on the music of James Bond, Agent 007. This episode is dedicated to the memory of John Barry, the man who made Bond sound so Bond. Join us as we get smashed on Vesper martinis.
Tiki Artist Kirby & Musician Jim Bacchi visit the Village and talk about their upcoming Gilligan's Island-themed art show. Join us as we hang around the Quiet Village and chat about our favorite TV show...little buddy.
New release from the Beachcomber Trio, including vintage exotica from Augie Colon, Gene Rains, Tommy Garrett and more.
Director Scott Mabbutt guest hosts the Quiet Village and brings a rather eclectic mix of rare and unreleased tunes.
The music of Gene Rains; 1960's vibraphonist and widely considered the 3rd man of exotica.
Mark & Maggie Bloom of Velvet Glass stop by the Quiet Village to discuss the Relight The Night event at the Kon Tiki restaurant in Tucson, Arizona; Tucson's tiki and mid-century history, inside information on the Kon Tiki Restaurant and their glass art.
Interview with Hawaiian entertainer Ernie Menehune at his ranch in Tucson, AZ, plus new vintage exotica releases
guest: Andy Nazzal from Tiki Joe's Ocean is in the hut to talk about his new Tikified Christmas album, plus a wave of retro lounge and Hawaiian Holiday tunes!
tunes from Skip Heller, Jimmy Virani, Martin Denny, Black Sombrero Brass and many more!
Part 2 of my geek-out session with Exotica expert Jeff Chenault on ultra rare vinyl. Jeff previews one of the rarest restaurant recordings by the Kahiki Trio as well as tracks by Gene Rains, Frank Hunter, Jimmy Namaro and many more super rare LPs.
Jeff Chenault, author and expert on Exotica discusses ultra rare vintage vinyl Exotica. Part 1 of 2. Featuring the music of Phil Moore, Paul Conrad, The Islanders, Arnie Aka-Nui, Gene Rains, Paul Page, George Hines and more.
Artist Eric October guest hosts, plays his exotica choices and interviews DigiTiki. Featuring the art of Eric October and the music of Pizzacatto 5, Les Baxer, Martin Denny, Frank Chacksfield, Connie Francis and much more.
Interview with Diana Lai - the first VIP Hostess for the Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland,.
By Popular demand, Music for your back yard luau. No talking, just great Hapa Haole Hawaiian music for fish and poi...and mai tais.
Music For A Dark Bar - A full hour of exotica for drinking Mai-Tais in the Suffering Bastard Lounge
Futurexotica-Exotica from the now and tunes you may not have considered as, or not considered playing back to back with Exotica.