Post #806713 by MadDogMike on Thu, Dec 1, 2022 6:24 PM

Music is an important influence in my life (listening, not playing. I can't carry a tune in a bucket - with a lid) so I notice what is playing. In my home bar/patio I have several playlist of different genres that I consider "Tiki" and I carefully select a playlist based on who I will be entertaining. But I think it's not that easy for a business owner. There are varied opinions of what music is appropriate - depending on their background, exposure to Tiki culture, age etc. Golden Tiki in Las Vegas, for example, caters to a younger crowd who have never even heard of Exotica, let alone learned to appreciate it. They have to tailor the music to the crowd or lose them (and their dollars). But the lack of "Tiki music" didn't interfere with my enjoyment of the place. It would be nice to have a mix of genres like Exotic, Hawaiian slack key, Hapa Haole, a little Don Ho, some South Pacific musical, maybe a little Samba. Then add the classic rock, punk, ska, or whatever you need to entertain your demographic. But my opinion is that the type of music isn't as important as the VOLUME. If you're not dancing, music should be in the background so as not to disrupt conversation.