Post #33550 by Selector Lopaka on Thu, May 8, 2003 6:53 PM

Aloha Tiki Centralites,
I just wanted to let Seattle area folks and travelers know that I am spinning EXOTICA, Hawaiian, jazz, Brazilian, Latin, jazz, funk, blues, reggae, cocktail, lounge, electronica and more at a funky little Asian style lounge, called Fu Kun Wu, in the back of the Thai restaurant, Thaiku, located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle (5410 Ballard Ave). I spin Tuesday evenings from 8:30ish to close. The decor leans more vintage Asia than tropical oceanic style, but there's still that island vibe. Ask to see the "opium den" which can be rented out for private functions. Their speciality drinks are exotic herb and liquor concoctions, rather than drinks from the Mai Tai family. Here's last Tuesday night's play list, and a few links that talk about the restaurant. Hope to see you there one night.

Thanks

P.S. See ya at the Oasis!

P.S.S. Some reviews of Fu Kun Wu
link #1
link #2

DJ Playlist for Selector Lopaka at Fu Kun Wu, Seattle WA
May 6, 2003

1. Lopaka's Beat - Hawaiian Eye TV Soundtrack (Warner Bros.)
2. Buddhist Bells - Martin Denny (Liberty)
3. Quiet Village Bossa Nova - Martin Denny (Liberty)
4. Jasmine and Jade - Axel Stordahl (Dot)
5. Bali Hai - unknown Japanese post war Hawaiian style version
6. Flamingo - Martin Denny (Liberty)
7. Blue Jungle - Les Baxter (Capitol)
8. Beginning To See The Light - Tak Shindo (Capitol)
9. Tiki - Si Zentner (Liberty)
10. Taboo - Edmundo Ross (London)
11. Mambo Inn - John Evans and the Big Band (Directional Sound)
12. An Occasional Man - Jeri Southern (Decca)
13. Mr. Lucky Goes Latin - Henry Mancini (RCA Victor)
14. On A Coconut Island - Louis Armstrong (Classics Records)
15. Enchantment - Robert Drasnin (Tops)
16. Moonlight In Paradise - The Surfmen (Stereo Fidelity)
17. Riptide - Lushy (self released)
18. Taboo Tu - Arthur Lyman (HIFI Records)
19. Sleepwalk - Santo and Johnny (Dot)
20. Caravan - unknown Japanese post war Hawaiian style version
21. Hawaiian War Chant - Johnny Coco (Columbia)
22. Sound Of Exotica - Ted Auletta and his Orchestra (Cameo)
23. Whatever Lola Wants - Les Baxter (Capitol)
24. Bushi Bushi - Rex Kona and his Mandarins (Columbia)
25. Bunny Kick - Tipsy (Asphodel)
26. House Of Bamboo - Earl Grant (Decca)
27. Soul Motion - Cal Tjader (Verve)
28. Lazy Busy - Montefiorri Cocktail (Irma)
29. Agua De Beber - Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66 (A & M)
30. Mas Que Nada - Laurindo Almeida (Capitol)
31. Wave - Frank Sinatra (Capitol)
32. The Girl From Ipanema - Martin Denny (Liberty)
33. Nao Vem Que Nao Tem - Wilson Simonal (Six Degrees)
34. Fever - Jimmy Smith and Kenny Burrell (Verve)
35. Song For My Father - Bobby Valentin (Fania)
36. Greedy G - Soul Dimension (Soul Jazz)
37. Chocolate Elvis - Tosca (Quango / G Stone)
38. Wade In The Water - Ramsey Lewis (Cadet)
39. African Herbsman - Bob Marley and the Wailers (Trojan)
40. Check Out Your Mind - Curtis Mayfield (Curtom)
41. Los Twangueros - Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban (World Circuit)
42. Black Magic Woman - Fleetwood Mac (Epic)
43. Fattening Frogs For Snakes - Sonny Boy Williamson (Chess)
44. Funky Miracle - The Meters (Charly)
45. Tag am Meer (Original Instrumental) - Die Fantastischen Vier (Best Seven Recordings/Sonar Kollektiv)
46. Good Night - ZEB (Irma Group)
47. Dove - Cymande (Sanctuary)
48. Be Thankful - William De Vaughn (K-Tel)
49. Gazebo - Johhny Frigo (Luv N' Haight)

[ Edited by: Selector Lopaka 2007-05-06 22:56 ]