Cardwell’s Cove: The Space-Age Luau

It’s Friday, tiki friends! Time for the Gen-X Luau here at Cardwell's Cove . Bodacious! Nobody puts Baby in a corner, so come get your weekend started right, and hang out with me after school here at The Peach Pit! Fire up your modem and connect here on the World Wide Web (don’t worry, there are plenty of minutes left in your Prodigy dial-up trial!). Cowabunga! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

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Step into the world of espionage and mystery at Cardwell's Cove : The Double-0 Luau! Get ready to be transported to a realm of international intrigue and sordid affairs as we go undercover on a thrilling audio adventure. Lurking in shadowy alleyways or sipping cocktails in glamorous locales, we will embark on a journey through the underbelly of espionage. From mysterious agents to clandestine oper...

On this very day, exactly 60 years ago, The Beatles made their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and our nation was gripped in the throes of a fever that changed music forever. Today, you’ll hear the familiar sounds of The Beatles in a whole new way…for our Beatlemania Luau! Miss Ann-Margret and everyone’s favorite uncle and Hollywood Square, Paul Lynde, will be joining the party (WHAT?!?)...

Laissez les bons temps rouler, mes chères! ⚜️ This week we are letting the good times roll for a Mardi Gras Luau! You'll hear things on the show today to get you into the Carnival spirit and have you struttin' your stuff, wherever you are! Today's show will feature songs from or about New Orleans. But...as you've come to expect, there will be a little bit of a twist from the usual, a departure fro...

I guarantee you good vibes, taking you to a place where it is always clear skies, sunny, and where every hour is happy hour… Cardwell's Cove ! Today I’ve got a brand new track just dropped by  Messer Chups  that will get you groovin’. And, along with a lot of other cool tunes, I’ve got a hot track that came to me from James over at “That Driving Beat”/ Midnight Hour Sound System  th...

There is so much great music from the mid-century period which celebrates space travel! Our collective imaginations were reaching for the stars - aided by much of the music at the time - as we were working on ways to have humans safely slip the bounds of Earth. So, join us this week as Cardwell's Cove takes to the cosmos for a truly Space-Age Luau! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Got all your supplies for the cold weather ahead? Have a particular hunker-down dish you’re looking forward to making? Regardless of what’s happening outside, you can count on nothing but good vibes, clear skies, and audio sunshine here at Cardwell's Cove. I’ve got some great, cool tracks in store for you today! Come get your weekend kicked off right in swank, retro style. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

New year, new adventure! Join us as we kick off the first weekend of 2024 with an assortment of tracks that’ll take you to a place where the forecast is always sunny and warm and every hour is happy hour…Cardwell's Cove! It’ll be an international journey, though there is no need to pack your bags or ensure your passport is still valid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My, oh my, where has this year gone?!? As we close out 2023, I thought it would be fun to look back on a few of the diverse - and sometimes wacky - songs which make this show unique and that we shared together over the A R T x F M airwaves. As you know, you'll hear songs on this show that you won't hear anywhere else! That's the beauty of community radio! We will also relive some of the moments we...

I wasn't going to post the recording of today's broadcast of "Santa Slay!" since it is so different from my normal show, but I had so much fun doing it. I hope you were able to tune in live. But just in case... 🎅🏳️‍🌈 Brace yourselves, darlings! Get ready to jingle those bells, because Santa's got a new groove, and it's fabulous! Tune in to "Santa Slay!" - a holiday dance party! This will be VERY...

🎄🌟 Need a breather from the holiday chaos? It’s wild out there, y’all! Come recharge at Cardwell's Cove! 🌊✨ Step away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy a few moments of tropical grooves, and maybe some refreshments. Let's take a pause together, because sometimes the best gift is savoring some good vibes. See you at The Cove!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your grass skirts ready and dust off those Santa hats because Cardwell's Cove is about to throw "A Very Merry Luau" where we'll be mixing holiday cheer with some tropical vibes!  🌺🎄 Expect palm trees adorned with tinsel and Santa doing the hula! Tune in for a festive fusion you didn't know you needed! I’ll have a brand new holiday track by The Manakooras, and the only festive tune I’ve...

I'm excited to be hitting the airwaves this week from fabulous Las Vegas! I'm out west to catch a performance of pop goddess Kylie Minogue's residency, and I could not be more thrilled! So...to share the fun, this show is inspired by Vegas...VIVA LAS LUAU! There will be audio twists and turns, as you've come to expect here at The Cove, but I do guarantee good vibes that'll put a little pep in your...

This week I'm raiding grandpa's vinyl stash and reel-to-reels for a thoroughly good time! It'll be mid-century mod, it'll be exotica, and there will be some theremin! Grab your refreshment of choice and come get your good time vibes!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hard to believe we hit the airwaves for the first time just about one year ago! Thank you so much for listening and joining me on this journey full of shenanigans and silliness! Take a break from the beginning of the hustling, bustling holiday season by surfing the warm tropical waters here at Cardwell's Cove! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wrap up my conversation with surf rock legend Susan SurfTone, where we cover some interesting topics, including women in the industry, and her legacy. I’ll have a new track by The McCharmlys in the mix, and a surprise song that I KNOW is gonna throw you for a loop! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan SurfTone returns to The Space-Age Luau at Cardwell's Cove for a second week! Last week, we talked about her musical inspiration. This week we discuss her time at the FBI tracking Soviet spies in New York in the 1980's, and her transition into the music business. We will share a few more songs from her catalog, including one with a Kentucky connection! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

I am honored and thrilled to share that surf music icon Susan SurfTone will be my special guest and Featured Artist in November! We will be discussing her trailblazing career and her new album, "Nobody In The Real World." Susan SurfTone, a pioneering force in the world of surf rock, has made an indelible mark on the music scene. With a career spanning decades, SurfTone has not only shattered gende...

Spooky Season is in full effect, tiki friends! TODAY we'll be scaring up our second week of Freeki Tiki audio tricks & treats!  There will be plenty of ghoulish classics on order, but I've also got some devilishly good freshly un-dead tracks to serve you! I've got a brand new track by Duran Duran from their new album that fits perfectly in our theme. I'll also have brand new tracks by Mes...

Originally broadcast October 20, 2023. The next two weeks, I'll be scaring up some freakish audio tricks & treats to enhance your spooky season! This week, I've got a brand new undead track by Messer Chups that you're gonna love. Los Straitjackets will bring us a ghostly throwback that'll be a blast from the past. The Surfrajettes will serve us a ghastly treat, and the divine Eartha Kitt will...

Originally broadcast September 29, 2023. Getting ready to head out for some vacay!  Hey, you hip & cool jetset cats! Join the Space-Age Luau at Cardwell’s Cove with your host, Adrian Cardwell. A tour through time and around the world where palm trees sway on this upbeat, eclectic, global program, breaking the old tiki music mold! More than a little campy. Never sleepy. Broadcasting over t...

Originally broadcast September 22, 2023. Broadcasting on the road from Houston, Texas! I'm in H-town to see Beyoncé for the Renaissance Tour in her hometown, so I had to figure out how I can get some Queen Bey influences into the Space-Age Luau! How will I do that? You'll have to tune in and find out! I will, however, guarantee good vibes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

HEEEEYYYY YOU GUUUUYS! Earlier this week I had the opportunity to spend some time in the Pacific Northwest at The Goondocks, AKA Astoria, Oregon (and environs) -- the setting for one of my favorite films from my childhood: The Goonies! So, today's show is inspired by the movie and 80's music. It's a New Wave Luau! I've got tracks by Phranc , The Surfrajettes , Los Straitjackets , and loads more! G...

Originally broadcast September 08, 2023. It's my birthday show!  Hey, you hip & cool jetset cats! Join the Space-Age Luau at Cardwell’s Cove with your host, Adrian Cardwell. A tour through time and around the world where palm trees sway on this upbeat, eclectic, global program, breaking the old tiki music mold! More than a little campy. Never sleepy. Broadcasting over the airwaves at WXOX...