Monthly Archives: June 2011

The Derby Daiquiri: The Mai-Kai’s ‘$100,000 drink’

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 28, 2012 See below: Our Derby Daiquiri review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | More on the Derby Daiquiri from The Swank Pad The Mai-Kai rolls out the ‘goodwill wagon’ When you think of the … Continue reading →

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Bands provide an eclectic, exotic soundtrack to Hukilau 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: ‘Rum Rat Pack’ starts a revolution at Hukilau 2011 The Hukilau crowns a Rum Barrel Master Mixologist | Full Hukilau coverage 2011 Hukilau photos and video: Facebook | Flickr | Go11Media A compilation of video highlights There’s a lot … Continue reading →

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The Rum Barrel: The Rodney Dangerfield of tropical drinks

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 8, 2012 See below: Our Barrel O’ Rum review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Master Mixologist Rum Barrel Challenge By Jim “Hurricane” Hayward for the Hukilau 2011 official program Don The Beachcomber had the … Continue reading →

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Dick Dale and Laramie Dean shred all doubts on recent tour

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale and Laramie Dean: Sunday, June 12, at The Vagabond in Miami Monday, June 13, at Respectable Street in West Palm Beach. See below: Photos from both shows Concert reviews by Jim Hayward The much-anticipated return to South Florida … Continue reading →

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‘Rum Rat Pack’ starts a revolution at Hukilau 2011

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Rumposium photo gallery Related: The Hukilau crowns a Rum Barrel Master Mixologist 2011 Hukilau photos and video: Facebook | Flickr | Go11Media ‘Rumposium’ kicks off Tiki event’s Mia-Kai bash Tropical drink revivalist Jeff “Beachbum” Berry and his “Rum … Continue reading →

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Dick Dale, playing the tour of his life, hits South Florida

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale and Laramie Dean play The Vagabond in Miami tonight and Respectable Street in West Palm Beach on Monday. Complete show info below. News: Guitar master having the time of His life at 74 (ATLRetro) Related: What makes Dick … Continue reading →

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The Hukilau crowns a Rum Barrel Master Mixologist

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Master Mixologist photo gallery | See all the drink recipes Audio slideshow flashback: Contest was a Barrel of fun Related: ‘Rum Rat Pack’ starts a revolution at Hukilau 2011 | Full Hukilau coverage 2011 Hukilau photos and … Continue reading →

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Hukilau 2010 video preview: A Tiki-lover’s dream event

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

The 10th anniversary Hukilau – featuring four days of music, art, cocktails, vendors, symposiums on Tiki culture and much more – takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in Fort Lauderdale. Go to TheHukilau.com for the full schedule and more … Continue reading →

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Psychobilly pioneers Nekromantix to christen ‘new’ Monterey Club in September

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Revered psychobilly trio Nekromantix have “emerged from the depths of isolation to unleash their latest sonic creation, a monstrous slab of demonic rock and roll entitled What Happens In Hell, Stays In Hell.” So says Hellcat Records, so you better … Continue reading →

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What makes Dick Dale ‘King of the Surf Guitar’?

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

News: Dick Dale talks blowouts, wipeouts and animal screams (Miami New Times) Dick Dale Still Riding The Wild Surf At 74 (Houston Press) Related: Historic Dick Dale tour was 7 years in the making After more than 50 years of … Continue reading →

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