Post #448257 by KreepyTiki on Mon, Apr 20, 2009 3:04 AM

Man, what a BLAST! I had a truly tikiastic time!

The last time I was there it was still Sam's and the Hidden Village was all dark. I did peek around, nonetheless, but only saw the right-hand space (where Tikiyaki performed), never even setting foot in the half that has the Coconut Bar in it. No wonder I was confused at how the pictures I'd seen seemed so much grander than the dimly lit section of the Village I saw that night.

So imagine my delighted surprise Saturday night when I strolled in to the new Don's and saw THIS...

I thought I'd died and gone to Poly Pop Paradise!

And Tikiyaki ROCKED! This was my first time seeing you guys live and I gotta say you put on one helluva show! Major kudos all the way round!

Here's how the stage looked (Prior to the band's arrival, natch)...

Congrats, also, to Nick and everyone at Tiki Mag for another sterling issue!

And my compliments to Ryan, et al, for some mighty tasty drinks...

... and to the new owners and staff of the first Don The Beachcomber on the mainland in 30 years!

And kudos to Tiki Diablo, as well, for his contributions!

And as for Benboo Bam -- what can I say, sir? Another stellar job!

Just look at this new entrance...

Rev B.B. pulled that off in just one afternoon, folks -- the very day of the show! Not too shabby, eh? Beautiful vintage stuff!

And here are a bunch more pics, concentrating on the environmental details rather than the attendees. (I knew others in the Ohana would cover that!)

Well, that's it for now! Aloha & Welcome to the new Don The B's! It was a heck of a kick-off party, and I look forward to my next visit!

Cheers & Mahalos :drink: :tiki:

P.S. Thanks WooHooWahine & SoccerTiki for making the night extra fun!

[ Edited by: KreepyTiki 2009-04-20 03:09 ]