The Quiet Village

Rory and I return for another fine rum tasting and explore Jaws 2, 3, the Revenge and movies that were inspired by Jaws. Featuring guest: Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente and proprietor of The Reef Bar in Palm Springs. Our rum scores are available on DigiTiki.com

New album by yours truly "Dark Rituals", plus new music from Josh Cipolla and classic Exotica

More new music from contemporary Exotica composers out there. Featuring new music by Les Waikikings, Vibexotica, Mr. Moai and the Tikiheads, Tele and the Ghost of Our Lord, Dan Fontaine and His Orchestra and a ne released of vintage Arthur Lyman.

New music by Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads, The Tiki Delights, Cosmique Hypnotique, Pink Teddy Bear, L'Exotighost, The Manakooras, Davide Monacell and Freddy Canoe.

The directors and composer for the film “Donn of Tiki” visit to talk about Donn the Beachcomber’s life and legacy.

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 2 of 2

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 1 of 2

Rory Snyder (The Reef Bar, Tiki Caliente) samples fine rare rums as we talk about Jaws on it's 50th Anniversary and it's impact on us.

New Exotica from Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads, June in Honolulu, Kiara Geller, Malahini Serenaders, Michael Giacchino, Jim Fiegen, Kava Don, Whatido Archive Group + remasters of classic Hawaiian music by Don Jordan.

The discussion continues with the guys as we talk about or musical collaboration about the subject of day drinking. Album release: May 1, 2025

Jeremy DeHart a/k/a/ Kane Manakoora, Mike Young/Mr. Moai & the TIkiheads, Darren Long of The Tiki Delights and your's truly talk about collaborating on our newest album, "Midday Mai Tais" and how to musically represent a day at the beach, goofing off. Album release: May 1, 2025

Stephen Sloan visits to talk about the perfect martini as we listen to the swanky sounds of Henry Mancini.

Singlist: • In A Fog / Jim Fiegen • Apache / The Hypnotiques • Pekia / VibeXotica / The Exotic Moods of VibeXotica • Trust In Me / Skip Heller’s Voodoo 5 / Skip Heller’s Voodoo 5 • San Francisco Samba / The Tiki Delights / Jet-Setting with the Tiki Delights • Rainbows Over Kaneohe / Kane Manakoora / Midday Mai Tais • The Legend of Pu’u Pehe / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset • Margaritaville / Toasty...

Rick Roessler of the duo TikiTronic visits to talk about his new album "Live at the Rum Stumbler". Plus, new tunes from projects I've been lucky enough to be a part of.

The Swongos visit to talk about their new record, plus The Arthur Lyman Radio Hour by Thomas Mackay, new music by Kolumbo and Mark Riddle (me).

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 2 of 2 SONGS: • Intro: Road to Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset • Song of the Islands / Danny Stewart / Song of the Islands • Swamp Fire / Tiki Paradise / Mysterious Safari of Tropical Melodies • Hawaii Nous Appelle / Gino Bordin / Le Disque d’Or de la Guitare Hawaiian • L’Amour S’en...

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 1 of 2 SONGS: Intro: Road To Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset • Kona Love / Ida Brun / En Passant Par Hawaii • Une Hirondelle / Stephan Kubiak Et Są Guitare Hawaiienne / Aloha Oe • La Playa / Jan Marnia et sa Guitar Hawaiienne / Jan Marnia • Pretty Red Hibiscus / Les Wailikis / Aloha...

New Exotica from Mr Moai & the Tiki Heads, The Tiki Delights, Ixtahuele and yours truly. Plug mug release news and some great vintage tracks.

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.

feat. Mike Young from Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads

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.