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Arizona Tiki Oasis 2024, April 25-28, Scottsdale


Event: Arizona Tiki Oasis 2024
Website: www.aztikioasis.com
Date: April 25th – 28th, 2024
Location:  Hotel Valley Ho,
6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Media Contact: Lee Joseph,  Reverberations Media
lee@reverberationsmedia.com / 818-415-5543

Established in 2019, Arizona Tiki Oasis 2024 (April 25th-28th), is an island lifestyle convention held in the middle of the desert at one of the best-preserved Mid-Century hotels in America; Hotel Valley Ho (est.1956). Wear your most festive aloha wear; sip tropical cocktails crafted by top mixologists; browse the pop-up Art Show; relax in a cabana by the pool during the day or in one of the two jacuzzis at night; attend a seminar and learn about Mid-Century design and lifestyle; shop the outdoor marketplace with a variety of artists, makers, and traders; and, of course, enjoy the overall island-in-the-desert vibe.

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS 2024 EVENT TICKETS:
www.aztikioasis.com/event-tickets
The Evening Resort Pass: $139 – (door price $149) Thurs April 25th – Sun 28th, 21+ only. INCLUDES: Resort Pass to evening events featuring live music and top mixologists. The Evening Resort pass includes entry to Suite Soirées, Opening Night Mix & Mingle, and exclusive Art Opening, evening access to Resort Pools. Also includes an Arizona Tiki Oasis Shopping Bag and Sample Tastings by top spirit brands.

The Deluxe Evening Resort Pass: $299 Thurs April 25th – Sun 28th, only sold in advance, 21+ only. INCLUDES: all in the Resort Pass and also includes a Limited Edition 2024 Tiki Mug designed by Eekum Bookum and EXCLUSIVE entry to Cocktail Parties.

NIGHT ACTIVITIES:
LIVE AND DJ MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG!
Including Paradise Island Dancers, Dubxotica! The Exotic Sounds of Liquid Desires, Moonlight Magic, Slack Key ‘Ohana, The Cocktail Hours, The Martini Kings, The Rebel Set, and Thee Stillnites.

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS 2024 MIX ‘N’ MINGLE and POP-UP ART SHOW
Thursday, April 25, 7-10 PM
Arizona Tiki Oasis Mix ‘N Mingle and Pop-Up Art Show “Resort-O-Rama” Opening (Art for sale starting 8pm). Enjoy Arizona Tiki Oasis Disc Jockey Otto von Stroheim live music in the lounge featuring The Cocktail Hours (Tucson, AZ).

LET’S HAVE A LUAU
Huli Huli Ho Ho Party
Thursday, April 25, 7-9 PM
It’s time for dinner and a bartender battle à la tiki! Make your way to three bar stations at the Hotel Valley Ho lush garden and try three different cocktails, each one crafted by guest mixologists. Tropical music will get you in the mood, along with a traditional pig roast and all the trimmings. Your ticket includes dinner from Chef Russell LaCasce, three featured cocktails, a festive lei, tax, and gratuity. Space is limited.

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES:
SEMINARS:
Join us as we celebrate Tiki and Mid-Century style in a variety of educational seminars. Everything you wanted to know about Tiki and Mid-Century style will be covered including topics such as architecture, music, fashion, cocktails, rum, Trader Vic’s, Walt Disney, and more.

Arizona Tiki Oasis 2024 Seminars include Charles Phoenix’s Arizonaland!, Bartender Battle, Dances from the Swing Era – East Coast Swing and Foxtrot, Discover Tiki in Japan, Emilio Pucci – The Prince of Prints, In The Mix: The Art and Science of Blending Rum, Mastering the Art of Minimalist Mixology, Matchbook Archeology, Mid-Century Modern Preservation, Mix like a Pro, Packing for Paradise, Planning Your Escape: Spatial Storytelling, Savoring the Spirit: A Cigar Connoisseur’s Journey, The Art and Science of Tiki Garnish, The Ever Changing Jungle Cruise, The Great Crump Presents his Magic, The Other Guys: Beyond Baxter, Denny, Lyman, Esquivel, and Pandit, The Wunderkammer of Dr. Kirsten – Three Decades of Collecting Tiki, Tropical Hair Floral Design, Ukelele Strum & Sing, and What Would Moai Read? Collecting Tiki Paperbacks.  All seminar tickets are sold a la carte.
Prices range from FREE – $50 per seminar
SEMINAR TICKETS: www.aztikioasis.com/seminars

MARKETPLACE: 
Date: Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28: 10 am-4 pm
Location: Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public
Arizona Tiki Oasis presents the biggest tiki marketplace in Arizona!
Crafters, artists, tinkerers, and traders haul their wares to the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale to be part of the biggest Tiki Marketplace in the entire state of Arizona!

ART SHOW:
Date:
Friday, April 26 – Sunday, April 28: 10 am-4 pm
Location: Hotel Valley Ho lobby: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public.
Join us for our 6th annual Arizona Tiki Oasis Pop-Up Art Exhibit “Desert Modernism”. Curated by Tiki Oasis’ co-founder Baby Doe and featuring over 25 top, international Tiki artists, this pop-up exhibit will be open to the public all weekend long!

ABOUT TIKI OASIS:
Arizona Tiki Oasis is the second event launched by the team of Otto and Baby Doe building on their original event Tiki Oasis. Launched in 2019, Arizona Tiki Oasis is now in its fifth year.

Southern California’s family-run Tiki Oasis was conceived in 2001 as a fundraiser to support the rehabilitation of the Palm Springs Caliente Tropics Motel, the most elaborate of a chain of five California Tropics motels and an important part of Tiki history. The event was moved to San Diego in 2006 to support the historic Bali Hai Restaurant and Hanalei Hotel. Now Tiki Oasis is held at Town and Country Resort and is proud to be the original and largest Tiki event in the world and features five nights and four days of live music, dance, DJs, vendors, poolside entertainment, kids activities, an art exhibit, plus top experts giving educational seminars.

THE CORE VALUES OF TIKI OASIS:
Arizona Tiki Oasis is a family-run small business. Our core values are a reflection of who we are. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; we empower marginalized groups through dialogue and action. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes education and the sharing of ideas and knowledge; we believe in the historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern-day values. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes sustainable practices with a deep commitment to conservation and positive choices that support the health of our planet.

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS BENEFITS THE ARIZONA PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
Since 1979, the Arizona Preservation Foundation has worked with local, state, and national partners to promote and protect Arizona’s historic resources.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Arizona Tiki Oasis acknowledges the twenty-two Native Nations that have inhabited this land for centuries. Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale AZ is located in the Salt River Valley on the ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa), whose care and keeping of these lands allows us to be here today. We acknowledge the sovereignty of these nations. We were honored to have Vice President Ricardo Leonard from Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (www.discoversaltriver.com) for a land acknowledgment presentation at Arizona Tiki Oasis 2021.

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Joshua Tree’s Jesika von Rabbit to sing the National Anthem for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Feb 17

Joshua Tree’s “Queen of the Hi-Desert” musician, songwriter, and former leader of Hi-Desert trailblazers Gram Rabbit, Jesika von Rabbit has been chosen to sing the National Anthem for the Coachella Valley Firebirds vs the Colorado Eagles, at the Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211, on Saturday, February 17, at 6 PM.

“I am thrilled to be singing our National Anthem and honored to represent the Greater Coachella Valley and the CV Firebirds,” says von Rabbit, whose rich history in the Coachella Valley includes a cover story in Palm Springs Life, and being awarded “Best Female Performer” several years in a row at the Coachella Valley Weekly Awards.


von Rabbit’s song “Going Down” was recently featured in the Morgan Freeman film 57 Seconds. She is releasing a single and video of her live-show favorite, “Dog at a Human Party”, in April and is currently putting the final touches on a series of singles leading to her third solo album to be released in the Fall.

www.jesikavonrabbit.com
www.cvfirebirds.com
www.acrisurearena.com

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Los Angeles Rum Festival 2023, Friday, September 8, 4-9 PM



EVENT: Los Angeles Rum Festival 2023
By The Rum Lab Marketers, LLC
DATE: Friday, September 8 · 4 – 9 pm PDT
LOCATION: Majestic Ballroom Downtown L.A.
650 S Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90014
Website: larumfest.com
Media Contact: Lee Joseph, Reverberations Media

TheRumLab.com is proud to celebrate the second annual Los Angeles Rum Festival, a/k/a SoCal Rum Fest. The boutique-style event will showcase a handful of brands that emphasize the education and premiumization of the rum.  The Los Angeles Rum Festival will occur at the Majestic Ballroom in Downtown Los Angeles – 650 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

The USA is considered one of the rum industry’s most significant countries. Before the American Revolution, rum was the most consumed spirit. California alone is one of the largest rum consumer markets in the USA.

Our team produces the Puerto Rico Rum Festival, Taste of Rum, Miami Rum Congress, California, New York, LA Rum Fest, San Francisco Rum Fest, and the Chicago Rum Festival.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
L.A. Rumfest offers the opportunity to attend the Grand Tasting and seminar events.
Seminar hosts:
Kiowa Bryan, Fede J. Hernández, Miguel Sequeira Torres, Otto Flores, Bryan Inman, Johann Jobello, Adrienne Stoner, Kimberly Williams, Robert Gordon

The Trade “Industry” Session, 4-5:50 pm
The Trade “Industry” Session consists of a one-and-a-half-hour program offering industry professionals the opportunity to network with the brand representative, premium rum tastings, trade focus seminars (RSVP as space is limited), and mingle with industry colleagues. Note: for trade members only; bar, restaurant, and retail sale of beer/spirits and beverage media.

VIP Rum Experts Session, 4-9 pm
VIP Rum Experts Session consists of a five-hour program offering the attendees the opportunity for early admission, an exclusive tasting cup by The NEAT Glass, premium rum tasting, and access to two VIP Seminars and consumer seminars. 

VIP Rum Enthusiastic Session, 5-9 pm
VIP Enthusiastic Session consists of a four-hour program offering the attendees the opportunity to one-hour early admission, an exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass, taste premium rums Access to one VIP Seminar (RSVP as space is limited).

The Spirit Of Haiti By La Maison & Velier (VIPs) 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Explore the Haitian terroir through its local spirit, Clairin. Learn about the categorical differences that make Clairin unique and the iconic styles of five single producers from five villages. Speaker: Johann Jobello

Jamaican Rum Leading The Charge By Nrj (VIPs) 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
The spirit of the Caribbean, Jamaican rum leading the charge (VIP Seminar). You will learn about Jamaica’s history, cocktail culture, and more during this seminar. Speakers: Robert Gordon – Blender, Kimberly Williams – Master Blender Apprentice. Moderator: Adrienne Stoner

Rum Aficionados General Admission Tasting Session, 6-9 pm
Rum Aficionados General Admission Tasting Session consists of a 3-hour program offering the attendees an exclusive tasting cup presented by The NEAT Glass, premium rum tasting, and consumer seminars.

100% Estate Grown Rum, 7-7:45 pm
Today, many rum distilleries source their raw materials from other countries or other suppliers in their country. It’s rare to see 100% estate-grown rum brands/companies. You will learn about and taste 100% Estate exquisite rum during these seminars. 

The Holy Trinity and Other Tropical Potions, 8-8:45 pm
There is so much more to rum cocktails than lime and sugar. Rum cocktails and spirit drinks have captivating stories, beliefs, and histories attached to the islands they come from. In this seminar, we will dive into the past and ritual of rum drinks on various Caribbean islands, so next time you mix up a batch of cocktails, you’ll have a collection of stories to go along with them.

The Misconception of Spanish-Styled Rum, 9-9:45 pm
There’s a misconception of what and how a Spanish-styled rum must be made and its taste profile. During this seminar, attendees will be able to learn and understand that rums can be different in different Spanish-speaking countries. Three experts will explain and show how rum varies per country.

The RumLab
Our team produces the Puerto Rico Rum Festival, Taste of Rum, Miami Rum Congress, California, New York, LA Rum Fest, San Francisco Rum Fest, and the Chicago Rum Festival.


THE MAJESTIC BALLROOM
The Majestic Downtown is an iconic filming location, and event venue recognized as a historical masterpiece in DTLA since 1924. With a combined 30,000+ square feet and stunning historically preserved ambiance. 30-foot-high Italian ceilings, arched windows, sculpted marble columns, and original marble floors lend a rich historical beauty

HOTELS
Hotel: TheRumLab.com has partnered with The Proper Hotel  & The Freehand LA to give attendees exclusive discounts for The LA Rum Fest weekend. See the Rum Fest website for more details!

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The 14th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival July 28-30, 2023

What: The 14th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival
When: Friday – Sunday, July 28-30, 2023
Where: Crystal Ballroom at the Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA 
6285 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 9080
surfguitar101festival.com
Ticket Link at StellarShows

The 14th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival, the longest-running gathering for surf music lovers and musicians in the United States, happens this year from July 28th thru the 30th at the Golden Sails Hotel at 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90803. Now a three-day weekender, this international festival features live music, seminars, vendors, raffles, and food trucks, everything under one roof with free parking!   

This 14th Annual Surf Guitar 101 Festival event celebrates surf music in all forms, from the instrumental tunes that influenced the forefathers to the bands that created and developed that unmistakable sound to the current domestic and foreign bands today, either carrying on the tradition of instrumental surf ‘n’ drag tunes in their pure form or progressively changing the face of the genre. In addition, many vendors sell music, instruments, music gear, ephemera, t-shirts, and more!

Screenings
On Saturday, July 29 at 11 AM, there will be an exclusive screening of the long-anticipated Sound of the Surf documentary – Executive producer, surf music author, and expert John Blair will do a Q&A afterward. More information on this film can be found here: soundofthesurf.com

On Sunday at 10 AM, there will be a 10th-anniversary screening of the Reverb Junkies documentary, followed by a seminar discussing surf music from 1980 through the present day, led by Jonpaul Balak, bassist and host of the Fiberglass Jungle show (which can be heard Saturdays, 2-4 PM Pacific on Luxuriamusic.com)

Appearing on the International Crystal Ballroom stage will be the headliners:

Satan’s Pilgrims (Portland), The Bomboras (Los Angeles), Deke Dickerson as Link Wray (SoCal), Messer Chups (Russia), Tikiyaki Orchestra (SoCal)

Plus

The Charades (Finland), Sir Bald Diddley( England), The Irradiates (France), Pollo Del Mar (San Francisco), The Volcanos (Detroit), The Hellbenders (Detroit), The Eliminators (Orange County), Paul Johnson (60s surf pioneer/South Bay), The Concussions (Grand Rapids), Draculina (Russia/US), The Surf Kings (Oceanside), The Reventlos (Costa Mesa), Tiki Creeps (Los Angeles), Waves Of Steele (Antelope Valley), and the return of the of the SG101 MemberJam.

Event sponsors and vendors include MuSick Recordings, Double Crown Records, Hi-Tide Recordings, Dionysus Records, Exotica Magazine and Tabu Recordings, Surf Cookie Records, Otitis Media Records, The Surf King Surfboards, Austin Ribbon Microphones, Alameda Guitars, Reverb Junkies, KFJC radio, Caveman Vintage Guitars, Vintage Guitar Magazine, A Day at the Beach Podcast, Rattlesnake Cable Company, Laguna Tropical Surf Show KXFM Radio, KXLU Radio, Kustom Deluxe Design and Printing, Fiberglass Jungle Show LuxuriaMusic.com, WAIF Radio, Nocturne Pedals and Amps, GTF Instrumental, Catching a Wave Podcast, Moondog Surf & Speed, Storm Surge of Reverb WTUL Radio, and more!

RAFFLES!
Fender Guitar raffle, Quilter Amp raffle, Teliki Guitar Raffle, Surfy Industries Gear Raffle, and more!

About the Surf Guitar 101 Convention

The SG101 Convention started in 2008 as a one-time birthday celebratory show for an avid surf music fan. It soon morphed into an annual convention and has grown and expanded into what is now considered one of the world’s most essential live music events. It features the best in traditional, modern, and cutting-edge international, national, and local bands performing and celebrating the widely adored yet still niche genre of instrumental surf music. Over the years, the convention has inspired unprecedented tours by foreign bands, historical reunions, live recordings, monumental final performances, once-in-a-lifetime all-star collaborations, and more!

In addition to the live performances, the convention provides a unique opportunity to shop for one of the greatest selections of surf music-related products under one roof; vinyl, CDs, DVDs, t-shirts, books, posters, other paper ephemera, Tiki mugs, instruments, pedals, accessories and more.

The event offers attendees the rare chance to meet, mingle, and get to know other fans worldwide!

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Arizona Tiki Oasis 2023 – April 27-30

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS 2023

Event: Arizona Tiki Oasis
Website: www.aztikioasis.com
Date: April 27th – 30th, 2023
Location:  Hotel Valley Ho,
6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Media Contact: Lee Joseph,  Reverberations Media
lee@reverberationsmedia.com / 818-415-5543

Welcome to Arizona Tiki Oasis 2023 (April 27th-30th), an island lifestyle meet-up, held in the middle of the desert at one of the best-preserved Mid-Century hotels in America; Hotel Valley Ho (est.1956). Wear your most festive aloha wear; sip tropical cocktails crafted by top mixologists; browse the pop-up Art Show; relax in a cabana by the pool; attend a seminar and learn about mid-century style, design, and lifestyle from experts; shop the outdoor marketplace with a variety of artists, makers, and traders; and, of course, enjoy the overall island-in-the-desert vibe 

EVENT TICKETS:
www.aztikioasis.com/event-tickets

The Evening Resort Pass: $139 – (door price $149) Thurs April 27th – Sun 30th, 21+ only. INCLUDES: Resort Pass to Evening Events featuring live music and top mixologists. The Evening Resort pass includes entry to Suite Soirées, Opening Night Mix & Mingle, and exclusive Art Opening, evening access to Resort Pools. Also includes an Arizona Tiki Oasis Shopping Bag and Sample Tastings by top spirit brands. 

The Deluxe Evening Resort Pass: $299 Thurs April 27th – Sun 30th, only sold in advance, 21+ only. INCLUDES: all in the Resort Pass and also includes a Limited Edition 2023 Tiki Mug designed by Eekum Bookum and EXCLUSIVE entry to Cocktail Parties.

AT NIGHT:
LIVE MUSIC
Lushy (Seattle), Project:Pimento (San Francisco), Moonlight Magic (Phoenix), Aloha 86 (Minneapolis) Rebel Set (Phoenix), Thee Stillnites (Phoenix).

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS MIX ‘N’ MINGLE and POP-UP ART SHOW|
Thursday, April 29, 7-10 PM
Arizona Tiki Oasis Mix ‘N Mingle and Pop-Up Art Show Desert Modernism Opening (Art for sale 8 pm). Enjoy Arizona Tiki Oasis Disc Jockey Otto (San Francisco), and live music in the lounge featuring Moonlight Magic.

LET’S HAVE A LUAU Huli Huli Ho Ho Party
It’s time for dinner and a bartender battle à la tiki! Make your way to three bar stations at the Hotel Valley Ho lush garden and try three different cocktails, each one crafted by guest mixologists. Tropical music will get you in the mood, along with a traditional pig roast and all the trimmings. The ticket includes dinner from Chef Russell LaCasce, three featured cocktails, a festive lei, tax, and gratuity. Space is limited.

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES:
SEMINARS:
Join us as we celebrate Tiki and Mid-Century style in a variety of educational seminars. Everything you wanted to know about Tiki and Mid-Century style will be covered including topics such as architecture, music, fashion, cocktails, rum, Trader Vic’s, Walt Disney, and more.  All seminar tickets are sold a la carte. 
Prices range from FREE – $50 per seminar
SEMINAR TICKETS: www.aztikioasis.com/seminars
MARKETPLACE:
Arizona Tiki Oasis presents the biggest tiki marketplace in Arizona!
Crafters, artists, tinkerers, and traders haul their wares to the Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale to be part of the biggest Tiki Marketplace in the entire state of Arizona!

Date: Friday,  April 29 – Sunday, April 30: 10 am-4 pm
Location: Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public


ART SHOW:
Join us for our 5th annual Arizona Tiki Oasis Pop-Up Art Exhibit “Desert Modernism”. Curated by Tiki Oasis’ own co-founder Baby Doe and featuring over 25 top, international Tiki artists, this pop-up exhibit will be open to the public all weekend long! 

Date: Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 30: 10 am-4 pm

Location: Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public.

ABOUT TIKI OASIS:
Southern California’s family-run Tiki Oasis was conceived in 2001 as a fundraiser to support the rehabilitation of the Palm Springs Caliente Tropics Motel, the most elaborate of a chain of five California Tropics Tiki motels and an important part of Tiki history. The event was moved to San Diego in 2006 to support the historic Bali Hai Restaurant and Hanalei Hotel. Now Tiki Oasis is proud to be the original and largest Tiki event in the world and features five nights and four days of live music, dance, DJs, vendors, a fashion show, poolside entertainment, a car show, kids activities, an art exhibit, plus top experts giving educational presentations. Its sister event, Arizona Tiki Oasis made its successful debut in 2019 and brings the island lifestyle to the desert in full Mid-Century glory. 

THE CORE VALUES OF TIKI OASIS:
Arizona Tiki Oasis is a family-run small business. Our core values are a reflection of who we are. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; we empower marginalized groups through dialogue and action. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes education and the sharing of ideas and knowledge; we believe in the historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern-day values. Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes sustainable practices with a deep commitment to conservation and positive choices that support the health of our planet. 

Arizona Tiki Oasis benefits the Arizona Preservation Foundation.

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Arizona Tiki Oasis acknowledges the twenty-two Native Nations that have inhabited this land for centuries. Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale AZ is located in the Salt River Valley on the ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa), whose care and keeping of these lands allows us to be here today. We acknowledge the sovereignty of these nations. We were honored to have Vice President Ricardo Leonard from Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (www.discoversaltriver.com) for a land acknowledgment presentation at Arizona Tiki Oasis 2021.

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Tiki Oasis: A Trip to the Tropics

TIKI OASIS: TRIP TO THE TROPICS
August 3-7, 2022
San Diego, CA

Event: TIKI OASIS – Trip to the Tropics
Website: www.tikioasis.com
Date: August 3 – 7, 2022
Location: Town and Country Resort, 
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Media Contact: Lee Joseph, Reverberations Media

  • Media photos, interview opportunities, and press credentials are provided upon request. 
  • Scroll down for a quick list of performers and DJs,
  • Tiki Oasis Art Show and Marketplace are FREE and open to the public the weekend of the event. Check out the Marketplace vendor list at this link – Art Show artist info at this link
  • Seminar tickets are available ala carte without an event pass!

Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the world. Enjoy five nights and four days of live music, pool lounging, fashion shows, swanky suites, sunset dinners, disc jockeys, art exhibits, educational seminars, busting Tiki Marketplace, and tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists and so much more!

This year, Tiki Oasis celebrates the Caribbean Islands and their influence on Tiki subculture with Tiki Oasis: A Trip to the Tropics. When we think of Tiki subculture, we think of Polynesia, but the influence of the Caribbean — from its tropical flavors, rum, dance, and Mid-Century upbeat music — has also shaped the Polynesian Pop scene we know today.

This year’s theme will be explored through educational seminars, literature, movies, and entertainment from live bands, dancers, and disc jockeys. 

Tiki Oasis will explore the flavors of the Caribbean islands with seminars, tastings, and cocktail sampling. Agriculture from the Bahamas to Trinidad includes sugarcane, bananas, coffee, tobacco, citrus, and cacao. These flavors influenced the creation of classic tropical cocktails such as the Puerto Rican Piña Colada, Panama’s Bird of Paradise Fizz, and the Jamaican Planter’s Punch, all of which influenced what we now call “Tiki Drinks.”

Tiki Oasis will also celebrate the music and dance of the region. The original Afro-Caribbean music of Trinidad known as Calypso is authentic island music and was an early influence on Jamaican Rocksteady, Ska, and early Reggae. The dance styles are often described as fluid, sensual, and rhythmic. Popular vibrant dances included the mambo, rumba, and merengue that borrow and riff from mixing African, European, and indigenous cultures. 

Tiki Oasis is being held at Town and Country Resort. Family-owned since it was built as a 40-room roadside lodge in 1953, Town and Country, Mission Valley’s first hotel, underwent major expansions in 1968 and 1969. In honor of Town and Country’s history and mid-century roots, the hotel completed a $70 million dollar renovation in 2020 and has been re-imagined into a modern retreat unlike any other hotel in San Diego!

Tiki Oasis is an All-Inclusive Event

Our event prides itself on being all-inclusive; everyone is welcome to join in on the fun! At Tiki Oasis, we make a concerted effort to ensure all our attendees feel valued, safe, and free to be their most authentic selves. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where differences are both appreciated and respected, via our

The Core Values of Tiki Oasis

  • Tiki Oasis is a family-run small business. Our core values are a reflection of who we are.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion; we empower marginalized groups and encourage social justice through dialogue and action.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes education and the sharing of ideas and knowledge, we believe in the historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern-day values.
  • Tiki Oasis promotes sustainable practices with a deep commitment to conservation and positive choices that support the health of our planet.

Musical performers
Bovver Street Scorchas, Hale’iwa Island Trio, IXTAHUELE, Jackie Mendez band, Los Pakalolos, Martini Kings, Messer Chups, Par Avion, Surfer Joe, The Aggrolites, The Amalgamated with guest Sugar , Brown, The Bomboras, The Capsouls with guest Tony Greene, The Go Go Gorillas, The Intoxicats, The Surfrajettes, The Volcanics, The Wyld Gooms, Thea Triffid

DJs
After School Special, Astro 138, Bubblegum OD, CK Smart, DJ Nuria, Domenic Priore, Elizabeth Mix it Up, Eric Musick, Great Gallaspy, Junor Francis, Lee Joseph, Lucky Ritz Eric Reedy, Madame X, Mahalo Matt, Marv Mack, Mike & Anja Stax, Samoa Boy, Shangri-La, The Garage Volcano with DJ Dirt Chylde, Tony Sanchez, Trojan Lounge, Tropicana Joe, Zombierella

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JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL Presents: Let in the Light May 12-15 2022

Event: Joshua Tree Music Festival Presents: Let in the Light
Website: joshuatreemusicfestival.com
Date: May 12-15, 2022
Location:   Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA
Media Contact: Lee Joseph,  Reverberations Media – 818-415-5543

Celebrating 20 years this May! Joshua Tree Music Festival invites you to ‘Let in the Light’ May 12-15, 2022. The California Honeydrops, Neal Francis, Cimafunk, Gone Gone Beyond, Thumpasaurus, and more to take the stage in Joshua Tree this spring.

Joshua Tree Music Festival is thrilled to be celebrating 20 years this spring. The first Joshua Tree Music Festival happened in the spring of 2003. A second annual event was added in the fall of 2006 and we’ve been gathering biannually in the Mojave ever since.

About 400 funsters joined our first gathering in 2003. Lots of lovely local (soon-to-be) friends came out en masse to help make it all happen. We had just moved to town, strangers basically. Yet everyone came out to build, paint, create, and organize. It was truly amazing and the deep sense of community remains a pillar of the Joshua Tree Music Festival experience. Shares festival founder Barnett English.

Fall 2021 was an incredible ‘homecoming’ for our JTMF family. The love and joy in the air was palpable. It reinforced just how special this community, that we have been building for the last 20 years, really is, continues English.

Joshua Tree Music Festival Let in the Light will be an intimate affair with tickets limited and pre-sale only. Attendees can expect supreme live music experiences to feed the body, mind, and spirit. Deep dive workshops to uplift and inspire. Yoga and healing to soothe restless souls. Random acts of mindfulness invite you to interact and connect. Spontaneous eruptions of gratitude. That friendly familial spirit that we all know and love.

We’ve chosen the theme ‘Let in the Light’ for this May’s festival. It seems fitting as we emerge from the heaviness of the last couple of years. We want to remind people of the importance and power of sharing love and laughter, gathering as a community, dancing, and releasing together. Says festival co-producer Cassie Morrow.

On the lineup: The California Honeydrops, Cimafunk, Neal Francis, Gone Gone Beyond, Thumpasaurus, DJ Dan, 79rs, Sofaz, Adam Freeland, Banda Sin Nombre, Sunny War, The Seshen, Kate Vargas, House of Hamsa (Live DJ set), Mikey Reyes’ Beats & Rhymes, Gorangutang, Father Taj.

Joshua Tree Music Festival presents: Let in the Light is an invitation to fully immerse and connect with your festival community. Over four days and nights, attendees can enjoy a relaxed schedule of music, yoga, workshops, mindfulness, and kids’ activities. This is an all-ages family-friendly event.

Joshua Tree Music Festival Presents: Let in the Light takes place May 12-15, 2022 at the Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree, CA.

For the full lineup, tickets, and event information go to: joshuatreemusicfestival.com

About Joshua Tree Music Festival
Founded in 2003, the Joshua Tree Music Festival takes place every May and October at the gateway to the world-renowned Joshua Tree National Park. The four-day festivals are immersive, inclusive, and inspiring experiences catering to music-loving funsters and families with a sense of adventure. Family and friends come together with passion, purpose, and a mission to foster social interaction on a deep level, and to create positive, life-changing moments. For more info log on to: www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

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ARIZONA TIKI OASIS 2022, April 28-May 1 – Valley Ho, Scottsdale

Event: Arizona Tiki Oasis
Website: www.aztikioasis.com
Date:
April 28th – May 1st, 2022
Location:  Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Media Contact: Lee Joseph,  Reverberations Media

Welcome to Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022, an island lifestyle meet-up, held in the middle of the desert at one of the best-preserved Mid-Century hotels in America; Hotel Valley Ho (est.1956). Enjoy a wide range of resort activities while sipping tropical cocktails and wearing your festive aloha wear. Bask in a variety of curated experiences: sip crafted cocktails by top mixologists; browse the pop-up Art Show; relax in a cabana by the pool; learn about mid-century style, design, and lifestyle from experts; schedule a soothing spa treatment; sway to the Tiki Oasis soundtrack; shop the outdoor marketplace with a variety of artists, makers, and traders; and, of course, enjoy the overall island-in-the-desert vibe.


 

TICKETS
www.aztikioasis.com/tickets
The Evening Resort Pass (21+ Thursday – Saturday): $99 includes Thursday Meet & Mingle, evening entry to resort pools with poolside entertainment, entry to curated evening events, and Intimate Tropical Tastings in various locations throughout the weekend.

The Deluxe Evening Resort Pass (21+ Thursday – Saturday): $200 includes all of the above plus an Arizona Tiki Oasis shopping bag stuffed with goodies from our sponsors, a limited-edition Arizona 2022 Tiki Oasis mug designed by Eekum Bookum, and an exclusive invitation to a VIP Kick-Off Cocktail Party.

LET’S HAVE A LUAU
In addition to the Arizona Tiki Oasis Resort Pass, we are delighted to announce that there will be a Luau on Friday night, hosted by Hotel Valley Ho! Enjoy a traditional pig roast, a fresh poke bowl station, grilled options including Crispy Cola Marinated Short Ribs and more, Hawaiian-themed desserts, and of course an array of fantastic cocktails. Don your best island attire and enjoy live music that will keep you in the aloha spirit.

SEMINARS
All seminar tickets are available for purchase a-la-carte, with or without a resort pass. Arizona Tiki Oasis seminars are conducted by dedicated and knowledgeable experts in all aspects of mid-century and Polynesian Pop Culture including mixology, fashion, architecture, art, music, landscape design, and more, and are as fun as they are educational!
Prices range from FREE – $50 per seminar.

Here are just a few of the many Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022 Seminars:
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Tiki, Creating a Tiki Garden, Agave Spirits in Tropical Cocktails, Arizona Tiki Oasis 2022 Bartender Battle, Conscious Tropical, Mocktails 101, Raffia Flowers and Pom Poms, Tiki in Pop Surrealist Art, Rudi Gernreich – Beyond The Topless Bathing Suit, RUM – The Spirit of Hawai’i, Spirits – Native Ingredients & Tropical Libations from the Big Island Down Under, The Tropical Temptations of the Pre-Tiki Lounge, Ukulele Strum & Sing, A Minimalist Take on Stocking Your Home Tiki Bar.

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS MARKETPLACE 
Arizona Tiki Oasis is the crossroads of the Tiki world and features over 60 marketplace vendors! Crafters, artists, tinkerers, and traders haul their wares to the Hotel Valley Ho, creating a unique shopping emporium unmatched throughout the world!

Saturday, April 30- Sunday, May 1: 10 am-4 pm
Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public

ARIZONA TIKI OASIS ART SHOW
Join us for our 4th annual Arizona Tiki Oasis Pop-Up Art Exhibit. Curated by Tiki Oasis’s own co-founder Baby Doe, featuring over 25 top-international Tiki artists, this pop-up exhibit will be open to the public all weekend long!

Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1: 10 am-4 pm
Hotel Valley Ho: 6850 E Main St., Scottsdale, AZ
Free and Open to the Public

ABOUT TIKI OASIS
Southern California’s family-run Tiki Oasis was conceived in 2001 as a fundraiser to support the rehabilitation of the Palm Springs Caliente Tropics Motel, the most elaborate of a chain of five California Tropics Tiki motels and an important part of Tiki history. The event was moved to San Diego in 2006 to support the historic Bali Hai Restaurant and Hanalei Hotel. Now Tiki Oasis is proud to be the original and largest Tiki event in the world and features five nights and four days of live music, dance, DJs, vendors, fashion show, poolside entertainment, car show, kids activities, art exhibit, plus top experts giving educational presentations. Its sister event, Arizona Tiki Oasis made its successful debut in 2019 and brings the island lifestyle to the desert in full Mid-Century glory. 

THE CORE VALUES OF TIKI OASIS

  • Arizona Tiki Oasis is a family-run small business. Our core values are a reflection of who we are.
  • Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes equality, diversity and inclusion; we empower marginalized groups through dialogue and action.
  • Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes education and the sharing of ideas and knowledge; we believe in historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern day values. 
  • Arizona Tiki Oasis promotes sustainable practices with a deep commitment to conservation and positive choices that support the health of our planet.
  • Arizona Tiki Oasis benefits the Arizona Preservation Foundation.


INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Arizona Tiki Oasis acknowledges the twenty-two Native Nations that have inhabited this land for centuries. Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale AZ is located in the Salt River Valley on the ancestral territories of Indigenous peoples, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa), whose care and keeping of these lands allows us to be here today. We acknowledge the sovereignty of these nations. We were honored to have Vice President Ricardo Leonard from Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (www.discoversaltriver.com) for a land acknowledgment presentation at Arizona Tiki Oasis 2021.

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