The WAITIKI 7 in Honolulu: April 7-12, 2010

Aloha!

The WAITIKI 7 will be performing in Honolulu this April!!

April 7, 6-9 PM: Come join us at Gordon Biersch (Aloha Tower Marketplace) for some excellent "exotica meets jazz."

April 9, The WAITIKI 7 present "Sounds of Exotica Lounge" at FRESH, 831 Queen St. From down-tempo chill ala Arthur Lyman to the hip, up-tempo dance beats of modern exotica. Doors at 9 PM. Tix on sale soon!

Other dates to come. Watch this thread for more info.

If you're coming from the Mainland, we can offer you our group code for hotel. PM me for details.

What the Critics Say About The WAITIKI 7

“This is the band to beat”
—Nate Chinen, of the NY Times, on his blog The Gig

"Loaded with virtuoso talent"
—Mark Holston, JAZZIZ Magazine (Winter 2009/2010 Print Edition)

"The rightful heirs of Denny, Lyman, and Esquivel"
—J. Simpson, Weirdomusic.com

"Intoxicating”
—Peter Hund, GoodNewMusic.com

“Looking backward while moving forward”
—Doug Simpson, Audiophile Audition

"Exotica is back ... this album is a special liqueur"
—Santa Salsera, WXDU 88.7 FM

MORE INFO AVAILABLE AT http://WAITIKI.com and http://waitiki7.com

In less than a month, The WAITIKI 7 will be performing on O'ahu, in our [u]onlyp/u] Hawaiian island shows of 2010.

Wednesday April 7 (6:30-9:30pm), we present The Jazz Sounds of The WAITIKI 7, as we salute the swing, Latin jazz, and bebop sides of exotica. Come out to Gordon Biersch (Aloha Tower Marketplace) to enjoy our music—from seldom-heard tunes, like Arthur Lyman's "Leis of Jazz," or Lee Morgan's "Totem Pole," to originals of our own—there'll be something for everyone, exotica fans old and new. Not to mention our favorite Martin Denny arrangements, like "Black Orchid," and "Quiet Village," which are just too good to pass up! Many thanks to Robert Shinoda, curator of the Gordon Biersch Jazz Wednesdays series, for hosting us. 

On Friday April 9 (9:30pm-1am), meet The WAITIKI 7 at FRESH Cafe/Warehouse, and groove the night away to tiki anthems-turned-jams guaranteed to make you dance. From uptempo soca, reggaeton, salsa, zouk, and semba to downtempo ultra-lounge, the exotic beats of The WAITIKI 7 are hot, fresh, and unlike anything you've heard or experienced before. 

Whether you want to dance or just chill with a well-iced mai tai, this will turn you on to the new sounds of exotica. Special Guest DJ DON BONGO joins the brigade with his sultry mix of exotica and beyond. FREE VALET PARKING.

ADVANCE TIX ONLINE AT HONOLULUBOXOFFICE.COM: $15 GEN, $7 COLLEGE/MIL + $3 ticket surcharge.

WAITIKI INTERNATIONAL LLC: Advancing Exotica & Tiki for Modern Times
www.WAITIKI.com and also visit The WAITIKI 7

[ Edited by: professahhummingflowah 2010-03-10 22:29 ]

Looking forward to Wednesday night at Gordon Biersch!

Kinda rainy tonight with flash flood warnings - hope it clears up by tomorrow. I don't like me ale diluted.

Thanks Ko'olau! Please introduce yourself to us—sorry if we've met already; I'm bad with remembering everyone's screen names.