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Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
In this episode I'll chat with Kelly Patterson and Paul Spencer of Velveteen Lounge Kitsch-en, who just wrapped up filming the latest episode of their web show here in the Tiki Lounge. We'll also listen to music from my latest compilation, Exotica Island, featuring music from the Mid-Century Modern era ranging from the big three of Les Baxter/Martin Denny/Arthur Lyman to modern-day performers.
Les Baxter: Moon Moods
Les Baxter: Jewels of The Sea
Les Baxter: Quiet Village
Martin Denny: Return to Paradise
Martin Denny: Swamp Fire
Arthur Lyman: Tropical
Arthur Lyman: Yellow Bird
Robert Drasnin: Tahitian Dream
Ìxtahuele: Black Sand
The Left Arm of Buddha: Misirlou
Gold Dust Lounge: Storm Surge (Ankle Deep)
If you'd like to hear the full playlist, check out my 8tracks station and tune to Panda's Exotica Island:
https://8tracks.com/a-panda-s-tiki-lounge/panda-s-exotica-island
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Sunday Jul 15, 2018
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
In this episode I'll talk story with Kim Plyler, author of the podcast and forthcoming book Master Your Story, and we'll listen to my musical journey of discovery, which began with The Beatles and wound its way through classical, blues, and all points in between, finally arriving in the land of Tiki.
The Beatles: Taxman
The Doors: Break On Through
Wagner: Ride of the Valkyries
Run-DMC: My Adidas
Vince Guaraldi Trio: O Tannenbaum
Scott Joplin: Solace
Johnny Cash: Sunday Morning Coming Down
Frank Sinatra: Love And Marriage
Dr. John: Didn't He Ramble
The Ventures: Perfidia
Combustible Edison: Cadillac
Les Baxter: Quiet Village
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole: Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World
If you'd like to hear the full playlist, check out my 8tracks station and tune to Panda's Musical Journey:
https://8tracks.com/a-panda-s-tiki-lounge/panda-s-musical-journey
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
Sunday Dec 04, 2016
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com. Finally, please check out my web radio station: 8tracks.com/a-panda-s-tiki-lounge.
In this episode I'll explore Christmas music inspired by the tunes I like to listen to in the Tiki Lounge. This is a mix of classic and contemporary lounge crooners, jazzy numbers, surf and Tiki tunes, and some straight-up Christmas classics. Throw in some cool SHAG art and a cup of egg nog and you're ready to enjoy the holidays in Mid-Century Modern style!
Los Straitjackets: The Little Drummer Boy
King Kukulele and The Friki Tikis: Christmas Luau
Dean Martin: Baby It's Cold Outside
Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass: Jingle Bells
Leon Redbone: Winter Wonderland
Andrews Sisters with The Guy Lombardo Orchestra: Christmas Island
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Carolina Christmas
Elvis Presley: Blue Christmas
Tony Bennett: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
Vince Guaraldi Trio: Christmas Is Coming
The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
The Ventures: White Christmas
Ray Charles: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Harry Connick, Jr.: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Chris Isaak: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Los Straitjackets: Christmas in Las Vegas
Frank Sinatra: I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
The Yuletide Lounge Band: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
King Kukulele and The Friki Tikis: Mele Kalikimaka
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Friday Mar 18, 2016
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
In this episode I'll chat with Disney Master Artist Kevin-John about his amazing Disney and Tiki art, and we'll listen to music featured at Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room and Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort. Aloha!
In The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room
Roland Cazimero: Hukilau
Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing
The Pahinui Brothers: Kowali
Chants et Danses de Tahiti: Hotu Are'a
Herb Ohta-San: South Sea Island Magic
Hawaiian War Chant
The Maile Serenaders: Kananaka
Heigh Ho
Saturday Oct 10, 2015
Saturday Oct 10, 2015
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
In this episode I'll strip it down to focus on the music from my latest compilation disc, A. Panda's Space-Age Bachelor Pad. Adventure. Mystery. Romance. These are the themes we'll explore with music from the past and the present, featuring performers of Lounge, Exotica, Surf, Hapa Haole, and of course, Space-Age Bachelor Pad music. I hope you enjoy the ride. Aloha!
The Left Arm of Buddha: Jungle Tiger
Combustible Edison: Call of the Space Siren
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass: Tijuana Taxi
Diana Krall: The Look of Love
Elliot Easton's Tiki Gods: Sabotagia
Esquivel: Harlem Nocturne
Bob Romeo His Flute and The Jungle Sextet: Jungle Fantasy
Gold Dust Lounge: Ensenada
Martini Kings: Lost in Paradise
Henry Mancini: Peter Gunn
Roxy Music: Avalon
Los Straitjackets: Sardinian Holiday
Stereophonic Space Sound Unlimited: Girl from Acapulco
Clouseaux: Krakatoa
The Tikiyaki Orchestra: Kono's Revenge
Angelo Badalamenti and David Lynch: Audrey's Dance
Ixtahuele: Dengue Fever
Jessica Paré: Zou Bisou Bisou
Captain Cliff and The Shrimp Shack Shooters: Wildwood Weekend
Five-Eaux: Yellowbird
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
In this episode I'll explore the connection between New Orleans and Tiki, chat with Tiki drink expert Jeff Beachbum Berry from his new restaurant and Tiki bar in New Orleans, and play some tunes from my second-ever mix CD, Panda's Tasty Jambalaya. Mahalo!
Saturday Sep 20, 2014
Saturday Sep 20, 2014
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com. In this episode I'll chat with Beth Lennon a/k/a Mod Betty of Retro Roadmap, talk about Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition and how it inspired me to understand my own Tiki journey, and play some tunes from my most recent Surf/Exotica mix CD, Panda's Kon Tiki. Mahalo!
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
Sunday Mar 09, 2014
Aloha from the Tiki Lounge! I'm your host, Andy Panda, and I'm going to take you on a voyage to a faraway place and time - a voyage to the land of Tiki. While you're along for the ride, I hope you'll stop on the way and like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/A-Pandas-Tiki-Lounge. You can also read all about it in my companion blog: apandatikiblog.wordpress.com.