Category Archives: Music

Cancer survivor and rock legend Dick Dale: ‘I had both feet in the grave’

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale: performed April 25 at Grand Central in Miami with Gold Dust Lounge and Skinny Jimmy & the Stingrays. See below: Photos from the show Rock ‘n’ roll icon Dick Dale is in the midst of a career resurgence … Continue reading →

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The Hukilau announces new art show, entertainers, more updates for Tiki fest in June

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Organizers of The Hukilau have shifted plans for the 12th annual Polynesian Pop weekender into overdrive over the past several weeks, announcing a new cocktail contest, art show, additional entertainment plus the sellout of the host hotel on Fort Lauderdale … Continue reading →

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A Dick Dale concert is always the best way to celebrate another year of The Atomic Grog

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Dick Dale: April 25 at Grand Central in Miami. Click here to buy tickets online. When last year’s South Florida dates of the triumphant comeback tour featuring the King of the Surf Guitar, Dick Dale, coincided with the one-year anniversary … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of … Dada in Delray Beach

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

This is the first in a series of profiles of some of The Atomic Grog’s favorite spots in South Florida to enjoy events, music, art, cocktails and culture. Our first stop is an eclectic restaurant that for more than a … Continue reading →

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The Hukilau releases schedule, updated website for this June’s Tiki bash in Fort Lauderdale

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

In just six months, hundreds upon hundreds of Tiki and retro culture enthusiasts from around the world will descend upon Fort Lauderdale in search of the most authentic Polynesian Pop experience imaginable. If Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White has any say … Continue reading →

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Hulaween was hoppin’ all night at The Mai-Kai

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Slip and the Spinouts rocked the house during The Mai-Kai’s fourth annual Hulaween on Oct. 26 in Fort Lauderdale. The South Florida rockabilly favorites were the highlight of the seven-hour party that also included a costume contest, retro tunes and … Continue reading →

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Hukilau returns to June, historic ‘Yankee Clipper’ in 2013

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Next year’s Hukilau will feature several changes that will return the annual gathering of the Tiki tribe in Fort Lauderdale to its roots: The 12th annual event will move from April to June, and it also will be centered around … Continue reading →

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Six ways to celebrate Tiki, today and all year long

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Tuesday, Sept. 6 Over the past decade, the second Saturday of August has become an annual day of celebration in the world of Polynesian Pop culture: International Tiki Day. The holiday was created in 2002 by Kevin Bullat, the … Continue reading →

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Los Straitjackets soar again with the release of ‘Jet Set’

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Like the lucha libre wrestlers who inspired it, Nashville’s Los Straitjackets has launched a high-flying comeback after being dealt a paralyzing blow that would have pinned lesser bands. With co-founding guitarist Danny Amis (aka Daddy-O Grande) on the road to … Continue reading →

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Nekromantix, the kings of psychobilly, roll back into Miami

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Show info: Advance tickets, more | Facebook event | Tour Facebook page The “Tonight We Unite” tour, which hits South Florida for a date at Miami’s Grand Central next Friday (July 27), is billed as a union of the psychobilly … Continue reading →

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