{"id":707,"date":"2011-06-29T03:03:57","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T07:03:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?p=707"},"modified":"2011-06-30T02:26:00","modified_gmt":"2011-06-30T06:26:00","slug":"bands-provide-an-eclectic-exotic-soundtrack-to-hukilau-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/2011\/06\/29\/bands-provide-an-eclectic-exotic-soundtrack-to-hukilau-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Bands provide an eclectic, exotic soundtrack to Hukilau 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A compilation of video highlights<\/B><\/p>\n

There’s a lot to like about the The Hukilau, the gathering of the worldwide Tiki community that takes place every June in Fort Lauderdale: The cool art and collectibles, the cocktails and camaraderie, the history and majesty of The Mai-Kai restaurant.<\/p>\n

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One overlooked and under-appreciated aspect of the four-day event, however, is the live music provided by bands who travel from around the country to perform for the brightly-attired masses at a variety of venues. This year’s event was no exception. The Intoxicators<\/A> from Tallahassee, Tikiyaki Orchestra<\/A> from Southern California, The Exotics<\/A> from Milwaukee, Grinder Nova<\/A> from Atlanta, The Fisherman<\/A> from New York City and The Disasternauts<\/a> from Cocoa Beach all brought their own distinctive retro sound and style to the event. <\/p>\n

Following are some video highlights and our recollections of the potent musical Mai Tai that we call The Hukilau …<\/p>\n

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9
\nKickoff Party at the Bahia Cabana Beach Resort<\/strong><\/p>\n