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Joined: Oct 07, 2002
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THEN...... I came across a series of photos, and it became clear to me what happened.... first, let me say, I live near a TRADER VICS, I make trips to the MAI KAI regularly, on occasion I enjoy the libations at the HALA KAHIKI in Chicago, and have even enjoyed the LOVE POTION and the COCO LOCO at LEE'S HAWAIIAN ISLANDER in Lyndhurst, and I must say, NOT ONE OF THOSE PLACES would ever consider having a DJ. The pictures I saw, proudly showed "DJ SINISTA" and some other guy calling himself "HASUES" (sp). THAT'S WHAT WENT WRONG! In my (not so humble) opinion, tiki places should have a sense of class. James, I know you put hard work into your place, but, the HALA KAHIKI CLEARLY has a dress code mentioned on the sign on the door BEFORE you go in. Based on how they were dressed, dj sinista, and haseus (sp) wouldn't have even been allowed in to DRINK, much less entertain the crowd. Vic and/or Don would be rolling over in their graves at the thought of someone named "dj sinista" entertaining their patrons.
As an owner of a Tiki themed establishment I realize the challenges involved of keeping true to the Tiki Gods however the Bottom Line Gods must also be appeased.
If I played Les Baxter and only had Exotica acts I too would be out of business by now. It'll be 4yrs. for me come October. I've kept the memory of Tiki alive and managed to make a few bucks during that time. Which would be the better? To remain true for 6 months or to have compromised and leave a lasting impression, create jobs and money for many employees and artists? Don't knock what he had to do to make a living. In the Tiki-ignorant Northeast it's that much harder. It's easy to critcize from the comfort of your keyboard without having money invested. My condolences to the Kahiki Moon and all those who'll never get to experience it.
steve
otto's shrunken head NYC
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