The Quiet Village

Quiet Village 156

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:28:31 -0700

New Christmas music from the Midday Mai Tais Project, Kane Manakoora, Tiki Joe's Ocean and more.

Quiet Village 155: Tim "Swanky" Glazner

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:13:15 -0700

Tim "Swanky" Glazner talks about his new book "Searching for Donn The Beachcomber". My friends John O. and Boris Hamilton meet up with me at a bar on a pier to enjoy mai tais and talk about the incredible life of Donn Beach--the inventor of the Tiki Bar.

Quiet Village 154

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:15:37 -0700

Back to roots with classic vintage Exotica. Feat. The Kahilis, Les BaXTER, Bonaires, Martin Denny, and more.

Quiet Village 153: Kelly O'Keefe

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:14:28 -0700

Niece of Gene Rains, Kelly O’Keefe visits to talk about Uncle Gene. I will talk about the info that I’ve managed to uncover about Gene Rains thus far.

Quiet Village 152: Jaws 2 with Rory Snyder

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:31:48 -0700

Rory and I return for another fine rum tasting and explore Jaws 2, 3, the Revenge and movies that were inspired by Jaws. Featuring guest: Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente and proprietor of The Reef Bar in Palm Springs. Our rum scores are available on DigiTiki.com

Quiet Village 151

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:27 -0700

New album by yours truly "Dark Rituals", plus new music from Josh Cipolla and classic Exotica

Quiet Village 150

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:54:13 -0800

More new music from contemporary Exotica composers out there. Featuring new music by Les Waikikings, Vibexotica, Mr. Moai and the Tikiheads, Tele and the Ghost of Our Lord, Dan Fontaine and His Orchestra and a ne released of vintage Arthur Lyman.

Quiet Village 149

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:59:45 -0800

New music by Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads, The Tiki Delights, Cosmique Hypnotique, Pink Teddy Bear, L'Exotighost, The Manakooras, Davide Monacell and Freddy Canoe.

Quiet Village 148: Donn of TIki

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:08:48 -0700

The directors and composer for the film “Donn of Tiki” visit to talk about Donn the Beachcomber’s life and legacy.

Quiet Village 147: Essentials pt 2

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:13:32 -0700

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 2 of 2

Quiet Village 146: Essentials pt 1

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:58:26 -0700

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 1 of 2

Quiet Village 145: Jaws 50th with Rory Snyder

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:12:49 -0700

Rory Snyder (The Reef Bar, Tiki Caliente) samples fine rare rums as we talk about Jaws on it's 50th Anniversary and it's impact on us.

The Quiet Village 144

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:54:23 -0700

New Exotica from Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads, June in Honolulu, Kiara Geller, Malahini Serenaders, Michael Giacchino, Jim Fiegen, Kava Don, Whatido Archive Group + remasters of classic Hawaiian music by Don Jordan.

The Quiet Village 143 Midday Mai Tais, pt 2

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:45 -0700

The discussion continues with the guys as we talk about or musical collaboration about the subject of day drinking. Album release: May 1, 2025

The Quiet Village 142: Midday Mai Tais, pt 1

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:49:36 -0700

Jeremy DeHart a/k/a/ Kane Manakoora, Mike Young/Mr. Moai & the TIkiheads, Darren Long of The Tiki Delights and your's truly talk about collaborating on our newest album, "Midday Mai Tais" and how to musically represent a day at the beach, goofing off. Album release: May 1, 2025

The Quiet Village 142: Midday Mai Tais, pt 1

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:52 -0700

The Quiet Village 141: Martinis with Mancini

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:22:46 -0800

Stephen Sloan visits to talk about the perfect martini as we listen to the swanky sounds of Henry Mancini.

The Quiet Village 140

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 20:08:55 -0800

Singlist:
• In A Fog / Jim Fiegen
• Apache / The Hypnotiques
• Pekia / VibeXotica / The Exotic Moods of VibeXotica
• Trust In Me / Skip Heller’s Voodoo 5 / Skip Heller’s Voodoo 5
• San Francisco Samba / The Tiki Delights / Jet-Setting with the Tiki Delights
• Rainbows Over Kaneohe / Kane Manakoora / Midday Mai Tais
• The Legend of Pu’u Pehe / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset
• Margaritaville / Toasty Pinecone out of Canada.
• Drum Song / Marjorie Whylie / Interpertations & Improvisations: A Tribute To Reggae's Keyboard King Jackie Mittoo

The Quiet Village 139: Rick Roessler

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:00:39 -0800

Rick Roessler of the duo TikiTronic visits to talk about his new album "Live at the Rum Stumbler". Plus, new tunes from projects I've been lucky enough to be a part of.

The Quiet Village 138: The Swongos

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:22:54 -0700

The Swongos visit to talk about their new record, plus The Arthur Lyman Radio Hour by Thomas Mackay, new music by Kolumbo and Mark Riddle (me).

Quiet Village 137: Georg Balandran Pt 2

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:51:35 -0700

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 2 of 2

SONGS:

• Intro: Road to Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset

• Song of the Islands / Danny Stewart / Song of the Islands

• Swamp Fire / Tiki Paradise / Mysterious Safari of Tropical Melodies

• Hawaii Nous Appelle / Gino Bordin / Le Disque d’Or de la Guitare Hawaiian

• L’Amour S’en Vient / Les Hawaiians Troubadours / Hawaii, Hawaii

• Moon Over Burma / Marcel Bianchi / The Hawaiian Guitar of Marcel Bianchi

• Amour d’Hawaii (Hawaiian Love) / The Hawaiian Troubadors / Hawaiian Memories

• La Mer / Le Coconados El Leurs Guitars Hawaiiannes / Douce France

• Moorea Wahinnee / John Taaroa / Hawaiian Guitar - O Tahiti

• Fly To Hawaii / Jean Hemmer / Guitar Hawaiienne

• Zou Bisou Sisou / The Martini Kings / Bossa Nova Go!!

• C’est Tres Joli / Sandy Warner / Fair and Warner

• J’attendrai / Hawaiian Village Serenaders / Tapa Room Live 1

• (background music) Valse Moderne / John Leach and George Fenton

Quiet Village 136: Georg Balandran Pt 1

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:39:56 -0700

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 1 of 2

SONGS: Intro: Road To Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset

• Kona Love / Ida Brun / En Passant Par Hawaii

• Une Hirondelle / Stephan Kubiak Et Są Guitare Hawaiienne / Aloha Oe

• La Playa / Jan Marnia et sa Guitar Hawaiienne / Jan Marnia

• Pretty Red Hibiscus / Les Wailikis / Aloha Hawaii

• Honeymoon in Moorea / Les Hawaiians Serenaders / Hawaii

• Jungle Drums / John Gart / Exotica

• Tropical Call / Nino Nardini & Roger Roger / Jungle Obsession

• Plaisir d’Amour / Ken Olomo Hawaiians / Von Tahiti bis Hawaii

• Here’s To You / Julien Caruana / Week-end A Hawaii

• Quiet Gnossienne / L’Exotighost / Kimono

Quiet VIllage 135

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:31:29 -0700

New Exotica from Mr Moai & the Tiki Heads, The Tiki Delights, Ixtahuele and yours truly. Plug mug release news and some great vintage tracks.

Quit Village 134: Leslie Baxter pt 2

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 13:16:29 -0700

The chat continues with Leslie Baxter as she gives us more insights into her Dad, his world and his music.

Quiet Village 133: Leslie Baxter pt 1

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:22:25 -0700

Leslie Baxter, daughter of Les Baxter talks about her dadLeslie Baxter, daughter of famed composer Les Baxter visits the Quiet Village and shares wonderful stories about growing up inside the Wonderful World of Les Baxter. Part 1 of 2.

Quiet Village 132: Mike Young

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 14:21:10 -0700

feat. Mike Young from Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads

Quiet Village 131

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:52:16 -0800

New music from the Tiki Delights & Jim Fiegen, Latin Exotica + the earliest use of Exotica term and more great vintage Exotica.

Quiet Village 130

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:52:25 -0800

New music from Mr. Moai & the Tiki Heads, Slowly & the Boats, and new vintage tunes courtesy of Don J.

Quiet Village 129

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:33 -0700

New music from Brett Barnes, The Hypnotiques, The New Les Baxter Orch., Tiki Joe's Ocean, Bo Axelzon and myself. Plus an Aloha to Jimmy Buffett.

Quiet Village 128: with Ron Ferrell

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:15:51 -0700

Ron Ferrell talk about Tiki in movies and historic Ventura County Tiki temples as we both get tipsy on Drifter’s Reef cocktails.

Quiet Village 127: Music for Maui

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:43:50 -0700

I play music about Maui and Lahaina in remembrance of the lives lost and effected by the fires.

Quiet Village 126: from the Bamboo Club

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 20:05:13 -0700

Recorded LIVE at the Bamboo Club in Long Beach, CA with guests Bamboo Ben, Sunshine Tiki of Zen Tiki Lounge Podcast & Dustin Rodriguez, manager of the Bamboo Club. We get hammered and blather on and on like idiots. Extra special Mahalos to Zen Tiki Lounge!

Quiet Village 125: Jordan Reichek

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:52:56 -0700

Jordan Reicheck, producer of Exotikon talks about the first LA-Based Exotica weekend event to be held June 23, 24, 25, 2023! Plus an Aloha to Astrud Gilberto and new tunes from the Sweet Enough and Mona Fong.

Quiet Village 124

Tue, 23 May 2023 16:12:22 -0700

Releases from Ernie Menehune, Mr Moai and the Tiki Heads, music from Rubin Stein & the Dictaphone, John Zorn, Te Vaka, The Tradewinds Orchestra and more.

Quiet Village 123

Sat, 06 May 2023 12:00:55 -0700

Featuring the newest release from your host DigiTiki. Plus tunes by the Tiki Vibes, Rene Paulo, Arthur Lyman, and more.

Quiet Village 122

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:47:01 -0700

New music from The Poly-Tones, The Tiki Delights, Honolulu Transport, Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads, and few classics thrown in for good measure.

Quiet Village 121: Rene Paulo Tribute

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:20:29 -0700

A tribute to the late great Hawaiian pianist Rene Paulo

Quiet Village 120: with Skip Heller pt 2

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:27:13 -0800

The crime wave continues with more Film Noir crime jazz tunes and talk with Skip Heller, part 2 of 2

Quiet Village 119: Film Noir with Skip Heller pt 1

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 16:16:30 -0800

Skip Heller visits to talk about his newest Film Noir music project and the genre in general. Part 1 of 2.

Quiet Village 118: Hawaii Calls Japanese CD's

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:59:59 -0700

Feat. the rare Japanese CD reissues of classic Hawaii Calls albums

Quiet Village 117

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:55:31 -0700

Music from Hawaii Calls, Shark Alley Hobos and Vangelis plus great tunes from my buddy Georg.

Quiet Village 116: Live at Le Fern

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:15:23 -0700

Recorded live at Le Fern, Rory Snyder's (The Reef Bar) newest bar at the Caliente Tropics, Palm Springs. Interviews with Rory Snyder, Hondo from Cutwater Spirits, John Mulder and Kari Marlow.

• Intro (Theme from The Tiki Wonder Hour / Combustible Edison / I, Swinger)

• Jungle Flower / Martin Denny / Exotica (stereo)

• Interview with Hondo from Cutwater Spirits

• Suck'em Up (Live) / Don Ho / Don Ho Again!

• Interview with Rory Snyder - What is a fern bar?

• Scotch and Soda / Lou Rawls / Ultra-Lounge: Hey Bartender

• Kari Marlow interview

• Two Ladies in the Shade of the Banana Tree / Ethel Azama / Exotic Dreamers

• Bo Mambo / Yma Sumac / Mambo!

• Agua de Beber / Astrud Gilberto / Silver Collection

• An Occasional Man / Anita O'Day & Cal Tjader / Time for Two

• Mamblues / Cal Trader / Mambo with Trader

• Interview with John Mulder

• Baia / Arthur Lyman / Bahia

• Now Is the Hour / Hawaii Calls / Waikiki

Quiet Village 115

Thu, 05 May 2022 10:43:37 -0700

Newly discovered Exotica tracks from Soundcloud, new track by Freeman Leverett, reissue of George Greeley classic album and much more great Tiki music. TRACKS:

• Intro (Theme from The Tiki Wonder Hour / Combustible Edison / I, Swinger)

• Open Up To Love (Instrumental) / Freemen Leverett

• Jungle Village / Adam Axelzon (mixcloud)

• Song of the Islands / George Greeley / The Most Beautiful Music of Hawaii

• Island Dellerium / Electrospinner

• Wailele Huna / Kpe Kahuna (Mark Perno)

• Virgin of the Sun God (Rhythmicity Edit) / Yma Sumac & Shadowseat

• Flamingo / Michiko Hamamura / Japan’s Teen Queen

• Tiare (Lovely Flower of Tahiti) / Kalua Beach Boys / Reader’s Digest Aloha Hawaii (6 LP set)

• Makalapua / Bobby Hammock / Lovely Hula Hands

• Jailhouse Rock / Michiko Hamamura / Japan’s Teen Queen

Quiet Village 114: with Hanford Lemoore

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:39:59 -0700

Hanford Lemoore, the proprietor of Tiki Centeral.com visits to talk about the famed tiki message boards inception, decline and comeback.

Quiet Village 113

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:13:03 -0800

Ultra rare Japanese CD reissues of Hawaiian LPs. Feat. Phil Moore, Hawaii Calls, Gene Rains Group and Arthur Lyman

Quiet Village 112: Easy LIstening Goes Hawaiian, Vol. 2

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:07:22 -0800

The cheese keeps flowing with more mid-century easy listening artists take a dip in the South Seas. feat.:

• Opening Theme & Blue Hawaii / George Liberace and His Orchestra / Hawaiian Album

• Hawaiian Medley (LIVE) / Liberace / Looking Back

• South Sea Island Magic / Frank Chacksfield / South Sea Island Magic

• Some Enchanted Evening / Les Baxter and His Orchestra / South Pacific

• The Moon of Manakoora / Huge Winterhalter and His Orchestra / Goes Hawaiian

• Harbor Lights / The Knightsbridge Strings / Hawaii

• Flamingo / Ferrante & Teicher / Pianos in Paradise

• On The Beach At Waikiki / Muzzy Marcellino / Whistling on the Beach at Waikiki

• My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua Hawaii / George Greeley / The Most Beautiful Music of Hawaii

• Hawaiian Paradise / Billy Vaughn / Blue Hawaii

• Hawaiian War Chant / Werner Muller / Hawaiian Swing

• Sweet Leilani / Sammy Kaye / Swing and Sway in Hawaii

• Little Brown Gal / Ted Auletta & His Orchestra / Hawaii for the Young at Heart

• Kalua / Andre’ Kostelanetz / The Lure of Paradise

• You’re So Vein / Longines Symphonette Society / Enchanted Island

• Farewell (For Just A Little While) / Axel Stordahl, His Orchestra and Chorus / The Magic Islands Revisited

Quiet Village 111: Easy LIstening Goes Hawaiian, Vol. 1

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:54:33 -0800

Easy listening artist's musical trips to the Islands. Feat. Lawrence Welk, Mantovani, Henry Mancini, Ray Conniff, Jackie Gleason and more.

Quiet Village 110: Country Goes Hawaiian

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:39:30 -0800

We take a look at the American Country music artists that ventured into Hawaiian music. Includes songs by Hank Snow, Marty Robbins, Roy Rogers, Willie Nelson, Burl Ives, Jerry Byrd, Buddy Merrill, Bob Wills, Les Paul, and many more.

Quiet Village 109: Crooners Go Hawaiian

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:32:32 -0800

This episode looks at the American pop crooners of the 50's & 60's as they begin to include Hawaiian songs in their songbooks and even record full Hawaiian themes albums. Includes Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Connie Francis, Bing Crosby and more.

Quiet Village 108

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 19:54:29 -0800

An audio tribute to the recently closed Oceanic Arts in Whittier, CA. The episode includes an ambient audio postcard from inside Oceanic Arts.

Quiet Village 107

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:09:53 -0700

New music from Don Nuzzo, El Borko, Jim Fiegen, The Manakooras, and vintage tunes supplied by Georg Balandran.

Quiet Village 106: Restaurant & Live records, pt 3

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:23:02 -0700

pt 3 of 3, even more live and restaurant Tiki records.

Quiet VIllage 105: Restaurnt & Live Records, Pt. 2

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 11:35:56 -0700

More rare records and live albums recorded at or promoting Tiki restaurants.

Quiet Village 104: Restaurant Records pt 1

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:33:46 -0700

Rare records and live albums recorded at or promoting Tiki restaurants.

Quiet Village 103

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:52:15 -0700

Tracks from Xtahuele's new "Dharmaland" Eden Ahbez release, plus tunes by Jim Fiegen, Don Nuzzo, Te Vaka and more

Quiet Village 102: George Balandran

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 10:21:30 -0700

Listener Georg visits and brings a bunch of German Hawaiian records--A new discovery!

Quiet Village 101

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:58:59 -0700

Something old, something new; tiki tunes found recently on Bandcamp, suggestions from listeners and some vintage music for good measure.

Quiet Village 100: with Martin Denny

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:43:05 -0700

Its the 100th episode! To celebrate I feature a rare full interview with Martin Denny--the father of Exotica.

Quiet Village 99: Tim "Swanky" Glazner

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:35:29 -0800

Author and co-founder of Hukilau talks about his book on the Mai-Kai, latest updates on the restaurant and his upcoming Don the Beachcomber biography book and movie.

Quiet Village 98: with Bob & Wendy Cripe

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:59:03 -0800

Bob & Wendy Cripe share their exotica finds and music I don't have! Plus, latest news on Kowloon & Mai-Kai closures and the passing of Dawn Wells.

Quiet Village 97: Frank Luna

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:19:31 -0800

Frank Luna, longtime friend and archivist for Ernie Menehune visits to talk about his work restoring and reissuing Ernie's albums on CD.

Quiet Village 96: Darren Long

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:25:44 -0800

Darren Long of the Tiki Delights visits to talk about his lates release "Lounging with the Tiki Delights"

Quiet Village 95: Velvet artist Wray

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:49:47 -0700

Velvet artist Wray & new Ernie Menehune CD reissues

Quiet Village 94: Reckless Night Ensemble

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 10:15:05 -0700

Skip Heller & Nick Ornelas of the Reckless Night Ensemble discuss their new release "PanAmericanos" the music of Lalo Guerrero and Raymond Scott

Quiet Village 93

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 18:48:33 -0700

A take on some modern exotica and a message to my listeners.

Quiet Village 92: with Tom Duncan

Mon, 25 May 2020 22:27:57 -0700

Rocket scientist Tom Duncan joins me to talk about his excellent detective work in uncovering more facts about Gene Rains and other notable Hawaiian music artists.

Bali-Hai Bonus

Fri, 01 May 2020 16:58:34 -0700

Nothing but version of the song Bali-Hai. Because...why not?

Quiet Village 91 - Tikis Over Broadway pt 2

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:08:21 -0700

The craziness continues with guests Sean & Dea as we explore Exotica's connection to Broadway.

Quiet Village 90 - Tikis Over Broadway pt 1

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:13:27 -0700

Friends Dea & Sean join this COVID-19 edition as we discuss Broadway show tunes performed by Exotica artists.

Relaxing Tiki Bonus Mix

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:19:35 -0700

In these trying times, a little escape is a good thing. Enjoy this all soft Exotica mix coupled with jungle birds and gentle rain and thunder to whisk you away to the Quiet Village.

Quiet Village 89

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:01:01 -0700

Rare vintage records that i cannot find digital copies of anywhere.

Quiet Village 88: YouTube Exotica

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 16:45:12 -0800

Rare exotica found on YouTube

Quiet Village 87: Music For a Spookilau Vol. 2

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 21:39:50 -0700

The much requested second installment of music for your Halloween tiki party

Quiet Village 86: Ghosting Martin Denny

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:44:44 -0700

New exotica by Don Nuzzo; the Universal vault fire; Ghosting Martin Denny's catalog with Kerry Byrnes

Quiet Village 85: IntoxiKA

Mon, 27 May 2019 21:07:28 -0700

Thomas Mackay & Augie Lopaka Colon Jr. of IntoxiKA stop by. Plus music by The Martini Kings, Lisa Ono, Te Vaka and more

Quiet Village 84: Darren Long

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:33:17 -0700

Artist, musician and author Darren Long visits the Quiet Village to talk about his new book about the Omni Hut tiki restaurant in Tennessee. He also talks about his Tiki band, The Tiki Delights. Plus, music from UC Santa Barbara's Edison cylinder archiv

Quiet Village 83: Lisa Ono

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:32:02 -0800

Interview with Bossa Nova artist Lisa Ono. Songs: "Girl from Ipanema", "In The Mood", "Non-Stop to Brazil", "Blue Hawaii", "Nani Wai'Ale Ale", "Sway It, Hula Girl", plus exclusive live recording of "Moon Rier" live in Los Angeles, October, 2018.

Quiet Village 82: I'm Back!

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 09:46:03 -0700

After a long hiatus, I'm back. This show features stuff I've been meaning to play and music I've discovered on my break. Feat. Lisa Ono, Monster Rally, On Fillmore, Kava Kon, Paul Page, Jim Feigen, and more.

Quiet Village 81

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:50:51 -0700

New music from Christopher De Groot; tiki music news; the music of "Moana"; Tiki Joe's Ocean; Monster Rally; Gene Rains; Jim Fiegen; Kava Kon; and many more

Quiet Village 80: Makahiki event producers

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:55:40 -0700

Makahiki event producers join me and bring music from Roland Remington, Hoosier Haoles, The Troubadours and more. Plus new tunes by Ixtahuele, Mike Hoffman, Jim Fiegen and Paul Page.

Quiet Village 79: Plethora of Percussion

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:00:26 -0700

A trip into the world of Percussion albums from the 50's & 60's. We explore kitschy and quirky song from the era when everyone was releasing albums with the term "percussion" in the title.

Quiet Village 78: Live from Don The Beachcomber

Wed, 11 May 2016 16:13:55 -0700

Live from Don The Beachcomber in Seal Beach with Zen Tiki Lounge, Rory Snyder, Kari Hendler, Big Toe, Ken Ruzick, Doug Horne, Adrian & more. A full hour of rum soaked craziness!! OMG

Quiet Village 78: Live from Don The Beachcomber

Wed, 11 May 2016 16:07:39 -0700

Live from Don The Beachcomber in Seal Beach with Zen Tiki Lounge, Rory Snyder, Kari Hendler, Big Toe, Ken Ruzick, Doug Horne, Adrian & more. A full hour of rum soaked craziness!! OMG

Quiet Village 77: Mark & Maggie Bloom

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:33:43 -0700

Mark & Maggie Bloom of Velvet Glass talk about their new art endeavor Tales From The Trash, coming to LA. Plus, Alika Lyman Group LP announcements and new music from Renn Loa and much more!

Quiet Village 76: in memory of Diana Lai

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 13:28:07 -0700

Dedicated to the memory of Diana Lai, first hostess of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Also featuring new music by Jim Fiegen, Ding Dong Devils, Slide Night and more.

The Quiet Village 75: Korla Pandit feat. John Turner

Sat, 30 Jan 2016 15:56:52 -0800

The musical world of Korla Pandit, the original Godfather of Exotica with John Turner, the creator of the new film "Korla". John talks about Korla's music, his effects on the public and his hidden secret.

Quiet Village 74

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 19:26:36 -0800

Music by Robert Drasnin, Jim Fiegen, The Turfmen, Les Baxter, Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Stolen Idols, Kava Kon and many more

Quiet Village 73: Robert Drasnin memorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 21:23:30 -0800

A tribute show to late Robert Drasnin, noted film and TV composter, professor and creator of one of the seminal Exotica records for any Tiki music lover. Freaturing interviews Skip Heller & Jeff Chenault.

Quiet Village 72: In memory of Ernie Menehune

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 23:25:00 -0700

Dedicated to the late Ernie Menehune - with interviews from Siouxzan Perry, Jeff Chenault & Mark & Maggie Bloom

Quiet Village 71

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:50:38 -0800

A loot at the "Exotica Classics" 2 CD collection and music from Tiki Joe's Ocean, Rains, Lyman Denny and more.

Quiet Village 70: Paul Conrad

Sat, 15 Nov 2014 10:18:08 -0800

Paul Conrad: original pianist and arranger for the Gene Rains Group visits the Village to talk about his long and varied music career working with Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, Ethel Azama, Anita O'Day and Bette Midler to name a few.

Quiet Village 69: Rory Snyder & Sonny Moon

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 17:38:56 -0700

Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente and Sonny Moon, lead singer of Nutty, visit to talk about the Mod Palm Springs weekend event. Plus, music by Alika Lyman, Ixtahuele, Gene Rains and more.

Quiet Village 68: with Randy Poe

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 17:10:44 -0700

Interview with Randy Poe, author, music historian and co-producer of the new Gene Rains CD talks about getting Gene Rains released. Plus new music from Ixtahuele and much more.

Quiet Village 67: Drew Farmer of Stolen Idols

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:53:17 -0700

Drew Farmer of the Stolen Idols visit the Village to talk about the band's new album; Gene Rains release announcement; new digitial reissue by Ted Aulletta and of course, some great tunes.

Quiet Village 66: Alika Lyman

Fri, 09 May 2014 11:12:44 -0700

Alika Lyman visits to talk about his new release and tribute to his Great Uncle Arthur Lyman, "Leis of Jazz, Vol. 2" as well as preview tracks from the Stolen Idols' new album "Moonlight Offerings."

Quiet Village 65: Spy Jazz

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 22:38:43 -0700

GuestDavid Broussal, of Spy Bop Royale.com visits the Quiet Village as we explore the world of spy jazz. David shares some of his collection of ultra rare spy jazz records.

Quiet Village 64: Julius Wechter

Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:23:52 -0800

Interview with the family of Julius Wechter, vibraphonist for Martin Denny and founder of the Baja Marimba Band and so many more things.

Quiet Village 63

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:23:52 -0800

Music by Scott Peterson, The Martini Kings, Kitty Chow & Fisherman, Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica and many more

Quiet Village 62: The Zombie Show with Jeff Berry & Eric October

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:35:56 -0700

The ZOMBIE SHOW! Jeff "Beachbum" Berry talks about the Zombie cocktail and his new book on Caribbean drinks as Eric October, Manuel and I mix up every possible Zombie recipe we can find. You won't believe your ears as your liver is terrorized beyond imagination in this Halloween Zombie special.

Quiet Village 61: Rory Snyder

Sun, 22 Sep 2013 20:36:54 -0700

Rory Snyder, producer of Tiki Caliente weekend event talks about his newest event, Mod-Palm Springs. We talk about Exotica's very close ties to Latin music. Plus, a big reveal.

Quiet Village 60: Nick Camera

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:44:29 -0700

Nick Camera, founder of Tiki Magazine enjoys a Mai Tai at the Bali Hai restaurant in San Diego as he talks about the magazine. Also, new music from Darren Long and the Tiki Delights.

Quiet Village 59: Music for a Vegas Lounge

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:29:38 -0700

You have a ticket for front row seat in the Quiet Village Casino Lounge for swinging' crooners and comedians

Quiet Village 58

Tue, 28 May 2013 22:20:38 -0700

New music from Ixtahuele & Darren Long; new CD reissues of Martin Denny classics and tunes from Kava Kon, Robert Drasnin, Skip Heller, Gene Rains and more.

Quiet Village 57

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:07:09 -0700

Songs by Martin Denny/Si Zenter, Kava Kon, Alex Keack, Tiki Joe's Ocean, Gene Rains and many more. Plus, news about the Amazon Associate Program and the announcement of the coming Quiet Village Radio.

Quiet Village 56

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:36:01 -0700

The closing of the Bahooka Restaurant, reissued albums from Roy Smeck, South Seas Serenaders, new release from Alika Lyman; the grand opening of the Quiet Village Gift Shop and much more news from the world of TIki.

Bob's Jazz Bonus

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:59:50 -0800

Classic jazz tunes hand picked by Quiet Village guest Bob Martinez.

Quiet Village 55: Talking Jazz with Bob Martinez

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:56:04 -0800

Bob Martinez visits the Quiet Village and brings his jazz records with him as we sit around and talk jazz.

Quiet Village 54

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:21:54 -0800

The latest news from the Quiet Village on new and noteworthy releases, thank you's to Eric and Simon for the amazing mugs and, as always, great music.

Quiet Village 53: Eric October

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:20:54 -0800

Artist Eric October returns to guest host the show to blow your mind with some unexpected tunes. We also talk about how Eric came to Exotica music and his most recent art projects.

Quiet Village 52: Tonga Hut part 2

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:21:13 -0800

Part 2 of the field visit to the Tonga Hut- Los Angeles' oldest continually operational Tiki bar in North Hollywood. I have another mai tai as patrons select their favorite tunes.

Quiet Village 51: Tonga Hut part 1

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:01:11 -0800

Travel to the Tonga Hut- Los Angeles' oldest continually operational Tiki bar in North Hollywood. Regulars and friends stop by and make song requests and chat with DigiTiki. Meet Tonga Hut proprietors Amy Boylan & Jeremy Fleener as well as regulars John O, Tonga Tom and more.

Quiet Village 50

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:59:02 -0700

Celebrating the 50th show!! A solid hour of "Quiet Village".

Quiet Village 49: with Bill Raetz

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 18:06:44 -0700

guest Bill Raetz, author of numerous pulp fiction books drops by the Village for a chat about his new book tiki spy thriller "Voodoo Lodge."

Quiet Village 48

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:07:34 -0700

Exotica from Ixtahuele, The Crazed Mugs, Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica, Tiki Joe's Ocean and many more.

Quiet Village 47

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:18:04 -0700

Recent reissues of classic Exotica and Hawaiian music albums. Artists include: Ralph Font, Johnny Pineapple, Bobby Hackett, Luke Leilani, Rene Paulo and more

Quiet Village 46

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:36 -0700

Exotica, Polynesian, Hapa Haole and Lounge music from yesterday and today. Artists include Perry Como, Andy Williams, Arthur Lyman, Cal Tjader, Martin Denny, Gene Rains, and many many more great artists!

Quiet Village 22: Eric October

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:21:45 -0700

Artist Eric October guest hosts, plays his exotica choices and interviews DigiTiki. Featuring the art of Eric October and the music of Pizzacatto 5, Les Baxer, Martin Denny, Frank Chacksfield, Connie Francis and much more.

Quiet Village 45: Crime Jazz

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:21:48 -0800

The musical underworld of cops and robbers, dark alleys, badges and spies come the Quiet Village. Crime Jazz and Spy Jazz expose us to a few of the many stories in the naked city.

Quiet Village 44: guest Keith Pawlak

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:21:51 -0800

Special guest Keith Pawlak, curator of the Exotica Archive at University of Arizona, Tucson visits to talk about the archives and his impressive collection of Capitol Records recordings.

Quiet Village 43

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:21:54 -0800

Tunes from the new Beachcomber's Corner database that is now part of the DigiTiki.com web site. A resource for the geek collector (like me) with listings of reissued classic Exotica, Hawaiian and Lounge LPs.

Quiet Village 42: with Jim Bacchi

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:31:00 -0700

The Quiet Village is back in action with special guest Jim Bacchi who drops by to talk about the Tikiyaki Orchestra's new album "Aloha, Baby!" and their CD release party.

Quiet Village 41: The Music of Jackie Gleason

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:47:23 -0700

Not many realize that Jackie Gleason was also a pioneer of mood music. Gleason spearheaded the production of 60 LP's of lush music. No talking, just lush lazy sounds of Jackie Gleason. So sit by the fire on your bear skin rug (with a mai tai of course) and enjoy the dreamy sounds of Jackie Gleason.

Quiet Village 40

Sat, 28 May 2011 20:54:54 -0700

An hour of great exotica, Hawaiian and lounge music

Quiet Village 39

Sun, 15 May 2011 10:01:05 -0700

New reissues of vintage exotica and lounge music

Quiet Village 38: with Brian O'Neill

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:44:02 -0700

Guest Brian O'Neill, leader of Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica talks about his newest albums, plus new issued exotica

James Bond Themes

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:36:30 -0800

Various versions of the James Bond Theme

Quiet Village 37: Music of 007, pt 2

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 12:40:30 -0800

The music of 007, part 2. Agent Joe Banks returns to the Quiet Village as we sip vesper martinis and geek out of the world and music of Agent 007. Dedicated to John Barry, the man who made Bond sound so Bond.

Quiet Village 36: Music of 007 pt 1

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:25:42 -0800

Guest Scott Mabbut returns as we get smashed on Vesper martinis and geek out on the music of James Bond, Agent 007. This episode is dedicated to the memory of John Barry, the man who made Bond sound so Bond. Join us as we get smashed on Vesper martinis.

Quiet Village 35: Kirby & Tikiyaki talk Gilligan's Island

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:30:02 -0800

Tiki Artist Kirby & Musician Jim Bacchi visit the Village and talk about their upcoming Gilligan's Island-themed art show. Join us as we hang around the Quiet Village and chat about our favorite TV show...little buddy.

Quiet Village 34: Music for a Spookilau

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:39:14 -0700

over 90 minutes of ghoulish tunes for your Spookilau Halloween party

Quiet Village 33: Bossa Nova

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:42:31 -0700

Bossa Nova and Sambas from Brazil

Quiet Village 32

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:47:18 -0700

New release from the Beachcomber Trio, including vintage exotica from Augie Colon, Gene Rains, Tommy Garrett and more.

Quiet Village 31

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:37:45 -0700

New exotica reissues

Quiet Village 30

Sat, 29 May 2010 15:10:04 -0700

Director Scott Mabbutt guest hosts the Quiet Village and brings a rather eclectic mix of rare and unreleased tunes.

Quiet Village 29: Music of Gene Rains

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:37:37 -0700

The music of Gene Rains; 1960's vibraphonist and widely considered the 3rd man of exotica.

Quiet Village 28: Mark & Maggie BLoom & Relight The Night

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:58:08 -0700

Mark & Maggie Bloom of Velvet Glass stop by the Quiet Village to discuss the Relight The Night event at the Kon Tiki restaurant in Tucson, Arizona; Tucson's tiki and mid-century history, inside information on the Kon Tiki Restaurant and their glass art.

Quiet Village 27: Ernie Menehune

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:58:39 -0800

Interview with Hawaiian entertainer Ernie Menehune at his ranch in Tucson, AZ, plus new vintage exotica releases

Quiet Village 26: Andy Nazzal of Tiki Joe's Ocean

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:37:12 -0800

guest: Andy Nazzal from Tiki Joe's Ocean is in the hut to talk about his new Tikified Christmas album, plus a wave of retro lounge and Hawaiian Holiday tunes!

Quiet Village 25

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:54:07 -0800

tunes from Skip Heller, Jimmy Virani, Martin Denny, Black Sombrero Brass and many more!

Quiet Village 24: Rare Vinyl e/Jeff Chenault, pt 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:52:15 -0800

Part 2 of my geek-out session with Exotica expert Jeff Chenault on ultra rare vinyl. Jeff previews one of the rarest restaurant recordings by the Kahiki Trio as well as tracks by Gene Rains, Frank Hunter, Jimmy Namaro and many more super rare LPs.

Quiet Village 23: Rare Vinyl w/Jeff Chenault, pt 1

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:44:00 -0700

Jeff Chenault, author and expert on Exotica discusses ultra rare vintage vinyl Exotica. Part 1 of 2. Featuring the music of Phil Moore, Paul Conrad, The Islanders, Arnie Aka-Nui, Gene Rains, Paul Page, George Hines and more.

Quiet Village 21

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:51:14 -0700

focus on vintage music available only as digital downloads

Quiet Village 20

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:21:14 -0700

Blast off as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with classic moon tunes.

Quiet Village 19: Rumpus Room

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:22:45 -0700

Field trip to Kirby's Rumpus Room. Join all the gang hanging out every Tuesday at artist Kirby's new home bar called the Rumpus Room as we enjoy cocktails and tunes.

Quiet Village 18: Diana Lai

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:58:08 -0700

Interview with Diana Lai - the first VIP Hostess for the Enchanted Tiki Room in Disneyland,.

Quiet Village 17: Music for a Luau

Mon, 11 May 2009 19:32:01 -0700

By Popular demand, Music for your back yard luau. No talking, just great Hapa Haole Hawaiian music for fish and poi...and mai tais.

Quiet Village 16

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Kava Kon, Chaino, Tiki Cowboys, Messer Chups, and much more

Quiet Village 15

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 22:30:42 -0700

Tiki tunes & Quiet Village Mai Tai recipe

Quiet Village 14: with Squid

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:02:52 -0800

Special guest: Squid: Sculptor, illustrator, musician; visits the Quiet Village

Quiet Village 13

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:19:59 -0800

Exotica and Hawaiian tunes for bright sunny day!

Quiet Village 12: Hawaii Calls

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:36:18 -0800

Focus on "Hawaii Calls" Radio program and recrodings

Christmas Bonus

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:58:10 -0800

Two solid hours of nothing but cheesy Christmas lounging!

Quiet Village 11: Exotica Christmas

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:36:09 -0800

Special Holiday episode featuring Hawaiian and Exotica Christmas tunes.

Quiet Village 10

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:34:06 -0700

Music of Les Baxter, Yma Sumac & Robert Drasnin

Quiet Village 9: Music For A Dark Bar

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:15:08 -0700

Music For A Dark Bar - A full hour of exotica for drinking Mai-Tais in the Suffering Bastard Lounge

Quiet Village 8: Futurexotica II w/Robb Hamel

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:35:36 -0700

Futurexotica pt. 2 - Interview with Robb Hamel-velvet artist

Quiet Village 7: Futurexotica, part 1

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:35:27 -0700

Futurexotica-Exotica from the now and tunes you may not have considered as, or not considered playing back to back with Exotica.

Quiet Village 6

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:22:17 -0700

Exotica, Hapa Haole & Lounge from yesterday and today

Quiet Village 5: Hukilau

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:35:50 -0700

A trip to Florida for the annual Hukilau event

Quiet Village 4

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:59:20 -0700

Japanese CD reissues of vintage Hawaiian & Exotica LPs

Quiet Village 3

Thu, 01 May 2008 22:19:37 -0700

Interview with Jim Bacchi of the Tikiyaki Orchestra, plus great tiki tunes.

Quiet Village 2

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:05:04 -0700

Exotica tunes galore, Arthur Lyman CD feature

Quiet Village 1

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:02:15 -0700

Guest Tiki Kiliki, a trip to the Tiki Ti and Exotica tunes