Waitiki

WAITIKI Is A Boston-Based Exotic Polynesian Lounge Band Ala The Likes Of Martin Denny Arthur Lyman Don Tiki Esquivel And Combustible Edison. Their Debut Album "Charred Mammal Flesh Exotic Music For BBQ" Was Recipient Of A 2007 Hawaii Music Award For "Best Album Exotica " And Has Helped To Re-Introduce Modern Audiences To Classic Exotica. A Recently Released Second Album "Rendezvous In Okonkuluku " Was Produced By Brother Cleve And Is Considered By The Band As A "fresh Retrospective Of Classic Exotica." Founded In 2003 By Transplanted Hawaii Musicians Randy Wong And Abe Lagrimas Jr. WAITIKI Has Performed Throughout North America In Mexico And Hawaii. Both Of The Band's Founding Musicians Had Early Ties To Exotica's Most Famous Artists As Drummer And Currently Vibraphonist For Don Tiki Abe Lagrimas Performed On Multiple Occasions With Martin Denny Known For His Rendition Of Les Baxter's "Quiet Village" And At The Famed Kahiki's Restaurant In Ohio. Bassist Randy Wong's Family Was Close Friends With Vibraphonist Arthur Lyman And As A Youngster Wong Would Often See Lyman Perform. Today The Group Is Comprised Of "The Mayor Of Exotica" - Tim Mayer Woodwinds & Vocals "Space Kadet" - Abe Lagrimas Jr. Vibraphone & Drum Kit "Smilin' Jimmy Venuti" - Mikey Connors Drums & Percussion Zaccai Curtis - Piano Lopaka Colon - Percussion Helen Liu - Violin And "Prof. Humming Flower" - Randy Wong Bass And Bandleader. The Group's Repertoire Consists Of Originals Arrangements Of Classic Exotica Denny Lyman Baxter Drasnin The Big-Band Music Of Juan Garcia Esquivel And Lounge Favorites By Don Tiki. Special Guests Include Sumotori Spam Drank Sumatra Mistress Helenini And Her Violinyitar And The WAITIKI Wahine Dancers. More Information About WAITIKI Is Available At The Band's Website Www.WAITIKI.Com. read less