Post #150528 by boutiki on Thu, Mar 31, 2005 9:12 PM

Thanks Turbogod, we have been meaning to share more with everyone. It has been slow going getting everyone that we invited to confirm, what with so many different schedules and all. At this point we are pleased to let you know that we will also be joined by the Haole Kats all the way from Florida as well as Chicago's own Windy City Islanders and steel guitar master John Rauhouse. It looks like the High Risers will be doing a special set for us and of course what would a Tiki event be without King Kukulele as your master of ceremony?

As we speak, master carver Danny of Tiki Diablo is working on crafting the special limited edition Exotica Tiki mug which will only be available at the event.

We are still trying to find a hotel or two that will offer a special rate to Exotica attendees. There is a very nice historic hotel in lovely downtown Oak Park that may be willing and we are looking into a larger hotel that, while not as close by, may have space for impromptu get-togethers. In the end, it may just be a case of letting folks stay where they feel is going to be the most comfortable for them (and their budget).

Please be patient, we are working as hard as we can to confirm everything. As soon as the entertainers are all locked in and we have a definite schedule, we'll post that here and add it to the Exotica website. There are still some opportunities for sponsors and some space left for vendors. If anyone is interested, be sure to let us know.

Mahalo!
-Amy and Duke