Henri Rene – The Swinging 59
I really love Henri Rene’s music. It rewards the listener. It’s slightly akilter. It’s doing little things that are just wonderful and fun. Not in your face. But for the afficianado, Read More …
Month: November 2006
The Basement Kahuna Collection
Basement Kahuna is a top big game hunter in the tiki world. The collection of artifacts he uncovered in just a few months was astounding. He has sold off his Read More …
Vintage Okolehao – A Tasting
For those who have ventured very deep into Beachbum Berry’s books, you know there are some pretty scarce ingredients in there. You can spend a lot of time and money Read More …
Recent Tiki Finds
When Basement Kahuna was in town recently, we hit a bunch of antique stores. I expected to be left in the dust and find nothing in his wake. I was Read More …
Affordable Basement Kahuna pieces
Basement Kahuna is one of the top tiki carvers at work today. The detail of his work is over the top and his finishes make his carvings look like they Read More …
“This Filthy World” – John Waters Documentary
Kiki in NYC reports on seeing this film and Mr. Waters himself recently. Sounds like a fun way to spend an evening. She says the video is to be released through Read More …
Kay’s Ice Cream – Maryville, TN
I had seen on Les Jones’ blog that Kay’s in Maryville had closed. On our way to the mountain cabin on Thanksgiving, we drove by to take a look. Notice Read More …
Vintage Hawaii Slide of the Week – Ilikai Hotel Room
Did I say week? I meant that figuratively. This is one of several images I have from the Ilikai. I have a lot of what appears to be a sort Read More …
Update: New Mai Kai postcard found
I should have known that Basement Kahuna would have in his possession, a Mai Kai postcard I had never seen. Well, that’s half true. I had not seen this postcard, Read More …
Uncovering Tennessee Tiki History
When Basement Kahuna visited last weekend, he handed me a postcard for Dobb’s House Luau, with locations in Memphis and Atlanta. I had known there was a Dobb’s House in Read More …
withdrawing my support of Hukilau. Editing all the links to point to hukilau.org insteadPablus and The Crazed Mugs
One of the things IÂ most look forward to at Hukilau and other East Coast Tiki Revival gatherings is the sounds of Pablus and his uke. He’s a good friend and Read More …
Cute Ass Funniness
Okay, so, maybe we’re off topic, whatever that might be, but this just has to be shared.
Better Homes and Gardens Entertainment Guide 1969
This classic was recently reprinted. Get it HERE. A recent find by Ms. Swanky. Well, let’s say this is your living room. You decided to carpet the place with a Read More …
Fun Times at the Tiki Kai on Route 66
The Tiki Kai in Albuquerque from Modern Man magazine July 1966. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to get the customers into your joint. Uh, yeah, where is Read More …