Post #81822 by Rattiki on Fri, Mar 19, 2004 7:18 PM

And the whole "classic Exotica missing the today's target audience" is an important concern for today's Tiki Bar proprietor.

The reason for this is for a large part what Rattiki is saying: Exotica is not danceable.........I actually like Rattiki's suggestion for mixing Latin and Surf to appeal to the newer generation, but that does not mean I disown classic Exotica as the true Tiki sound, like he does.

But we were talking here about Bosko's work, and the new Tiki restaurant in San Diego which, if they stick to the plans I saw, will be a stunner.

I hadn't thought about it for it's dancability (though that is a valid point) just that it isn't exciting enough to keep the Gen X & Yers interested enough to stick around to pay high drink prices. Tropo themed bars are alive and well, but the Tiki (although it is coming back) is still an endangered species. We need to nurture it's habitates even if there are not completely original. I hope the new and "stunning" Mr. Tiki's, for our's, Bosko's and the great endangered Tiki's sake, is a great success! :wink:

BTW I don't "disown classic Exotica as the true Tiki sound" I just don't think it was classically the only, or even the original tropical nighclub/bar sound, and I believe it has the appeal (personally and marketably) of musac. :P

[ Edited by: Rattiki on 2004-03-21 09:30 ]