326 When Tiki Died In Las Vegas

326 When Tiki Died In Las Vegas

The Polynesian dining experience and tiki bars were popular in Las Vegas just like any other American city of the 50's, 60's and 70's.  Don The Beachcomber at the Sahara was reason enough to visit A Place In The Sun.  And the Aku Aku at the Stardust was one of the most well known tiki palaces in the western United States.  And then.......the 1980's happened.  And for the most of three decades tiki was in severe decline.  

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323 An Exotic Sundown With Dirk Yates

323 An Exotic Sundown With Dirk Yates

Sunshine is behind the bar shaking up a special cocktail with fresh citrus and a blend of spirits and spices.  Without the ladies in the lounge this week our conversation quickly moves from cocktails to music and from music to art.  Specifically, the art of Dirk Yates.  Dirk currently has a campaign on kickstarter that we have backed and think you will want to get in on as well.  Cheers and Mahalo!

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320 Cocktails In The Swinging Jivecat Voodoo Lounge

320 Cocktails In The Swinging Jivecat Voodoo Lounge

The Zen Tiki Lounge is visiting the Swinging Jivecat Voodoo Lounge on this episode of the podcast.  Cocktails and conversation are inspired by this board game that is currently on kickstarter just waiting for you to back it.  We have backed the game and hope enough of you will so we get to play our own drinking game in the Swinging Jivecat Voodoo Lounge.  

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319 Hijacked By Jimmy Buffet And His Concoction Maker

319 Hijacked By Jimmy Buffet And His Concoction Maker

When your Aunt Pat says "Im putting this margarita machine in your car whether you like it or now," you can't say no.  There is a cold war between Parrot Heads and Tiki Freaks, but nothing a blended cocktail won't smooth over.  On this episode we test out the Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Concoction maker.  And.....we LIKE it!  Plus great music and some shouts to listeners and fans across the country.  

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