February Birthdays 
Among the 2012 highlights of the largest annual celebration of Tiki culture on the East Coast:
The Martian Denny Orchestra blends surf, spy and space sounds while covering instrumental classics by Duane Eddy, the Ventures, the Rockin' Rebels and Santo & Johnny. Led by acclaimed guitarist Eddie Angel (Los Straitjackets, The Neanderthals), the band features a who's who of top Nashville musicians, who boast resumes that include work with Johnny Cash, John Mellencamp, NRBQ and others.
Angie Pontani, founding member of the World Famous Pontani Sisters, will make several special appearances. One of the most recognized and respected names in burlesque, she has been credited with helping pioneer the new revival with her classic and classy approach to strip-tease.
The Intoxicators from Tallahassee have become a fixture at The Hukilau, performing multiple sets at multiple venues, sometimes (as the simian surf band The Disasternauts) as an entirely different species. A revved-up throwback to the 1960s instrumental surf scene, these guys always put on an energetic live show.
- For more information:
http://www.thehukilau.com/2012/performers/
The 11th annual Hukilau runs from April 19-22 at two beachside hotels plus the legendary Mai-Kai restaurant. Other highlights include a symposium on the mysterious Zombie cocktail by influential mixologist and author Jeff "Beachbum" Berry; a hands-on symposium by tattoo artist and historian Paul Roe; and a Tiki treasures bazaar featuring vendors from around the world.
For full event details and to order tickets, go to http://www.thehukilau.com
—The Atomic Grog
Events, Music, Art, Cocktails, Culture
http://www.TheAtomicGrog.com
