Saturday, July 27, 2024
Dale and I had a fun time and talked to some really nice people.
I picked up this really cool print from one of the vendors...
...and also this Red Owl sticker. So retro.
Can't wait for next year.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 4
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Next up was King Custom and the Cruisers.
King Kustom and the Cruisers is the name of Bill & Ernie Batson’s 1970s outfit; they played mostly ’50s covers with a lotta Elvis & Conway thown in. They were fantastic. Simply fantastic.
It was nice the humidity broke a little bit as we were watching the bands. We also picked up a nice breeze which was really pleasant.
Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 3
Saturday, July 27, 2024
For my third drink I got the Big Kahuna which the menu described as: "A tasty blend of dark rum, citrus, honey and passion fruit. Who's the Big Kahuna? You're the Big Kahuna!" Dale got another Coors Light. Please note: Dale and I were both drinking lots of water to combat the heat and humidity. We met a nice woman named Tea who was sitting next to us at the bar. It was fun chatting with her.
We then headed out to listen to the Swongos.
The Swongos are an instrumental surf, spy, and exotica band. We've seen them before and they never disappoint.
I downloaded some of their music.
Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 2
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Dale and I found a nice spot to sit at the bar. Where we were getting a little breeze as were were close to some air conditioning vents. The bar was pretty hot and humid cuz they were keeping the back door open for access to the patio.
For my second drink I had the Mai Tai which the menu described as: "A classic exotic cocktail that is quintessential in tiki culture. Fresh lime, orgeat, orange curacao, dark rum, and Hart & Son 1804!
Big Kahuna Bash 2024 Part 1
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Dale and I headed out for Grumpy's Northeast for the Big Kahuna Bash #6. It was a hot AND humid day.
Dale and I got to Grumpy's around 3:30. It was hot and humid in the bar as well due to having the back door open allowing access to the patiio.
Dale ordered beer. For my first drink I ordered the Grumpy's Grog. This drink was desribed on the menu as: "A drink inspired by the founder of tiki - Donn Beach. A Demerara rum, lime juice, Donn's Mix and your transported to the islands."
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Dinner and the Intoxicats
Friday, July 26, 2024
Dinner tonight at Creekside, our favorite supper club. The Intoxicats were having dinner there too.
After dinner we headed next door to the Parkway Theater for a show by the Intoxicats. We've seen them before and to say they're a lot of fun is an understatement. Their sound is an interesting mix of surf, exotica, new wave, and pop made even more interesting with elements of funk.
They sang original material like the Velvet Gorilla but they also did some interesting covers like Blondie's Rapture, Kim Wilde's Kids In America.
The Intoxicats
Friday, July 26, 2024
The Intoxicats also covered and presented a pretty faithful version of Kim Wilde's Kids In America. Love 80s music. I observed lots of old people in the crowd and then realized they were the same age as I am.
The Intoxicats - Beachballs
Friday, July 26, 2024
Oh and there were TONS of beachballs. I was able to launch one onto the stage.
Before bed Dale said, "What a fun night." I wholeheartedly agree!
Monday, July 15, 2024
Hula Hula Cocktail
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Before cocktail hour with Dale I had a cigar out in the garage.
Finished up the Blue Hawaiian I had left over from the other night.
Brought back the Hula Hula Cocktail. It's been a while.
This is one of the first tiki drinks I made on my own because it's so simple. It's one part gin (I used Bombay Sapphire), one part orange curacao, and one part orange juice.
Dale and I listened to Ultra Lounge Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica. It's been a while since I've listened to this one. It's one of the best Exotica samplers out there.
Also listened to Ultra Lounge: Hey Bartender which is lots of fun as well.
Blue Hawaiian
Stopped by Ken and Norm's recently and they had a whole bunch of On the Rocks brand premade cocktails. One was a Blue Hawaiian. I decided to pick one up.
Saved it for when Mike came over for cigars a few days ago. Good to see Mike. The Blue Hawaiian was okay. It was a little sweet for my taste.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Joey's Orange Speedo
We had Warren over not to long ago and I made my signature tiki cocktail, the Joey's Orange Speedo.
Here's how I made it this time:
3 ounces orange juice (I often use grapefruit juice)
1 1/2 ounces rum (I used Myer's)
1 ounce orange curacao
(recipe calls for falernum but I couldn't find it although later I notice it was in the basement with some other extra booze)
I topped it off with Aperol (although I originally used club soda and I'll sometime use Bubly brand charged water)
Warren loved it.
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Tickets Purchased
The tickets for the Big Kahuna Bash have been purchased.
As have tickets for the Intoxicats.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024
Spring Break 2024 - The Tilted Tiki
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Dale surprised me by wanting make a trip to the Tilted Tiki in Stillwater this Spring Break. We were there by 4:30 and it was still pretty quiet. They had opened at 4:00.
I started out with the Painkiller. The menu description said, "Soothe yourself with a tropical vacation in a glass. British Navy rum, coconut, orange and nutmeg."
Dale had wine.
A couple of large video screens showed undersea life.
We started out with the coconut shrimp. It was very hot and very delicious.
For my second drink I orderd the Mai Tai which the menu stated was "Trader Vic's drink of legend! Lime juice, almond, orange liqueur, and hearty Rum." It came in the cool gold metalic tiki mug shown above.
For dinner I had the tiki burger and Dale had the grilled cheese. The Jorgensen's provided live music. I especially liked their version of Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby.
Coolish out but a beautifully sunny day. Would be fun to come back when it's a bit warmer and the live music is outside.
Downtown Stillwater.
We both had a great time.
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