For guests of Hukilau 2005, there was a performance by Robert Drasnin that they will never forget. Hukilau made history as the first time since 1959, Drasnin's album Voodoo was played in it's entirety. Voodoo has become one of the most sought after and influential albums of the Exotica genre and has achieved amazing cult status.

We are so proud to announce that Hukilau will make history once again by having an encore performance by Robert Drasnin in 2007. This performance will feature his long awaited follow up to Voodoo, Voodoo II - this will mark the first time this album is played live. An orchestra of 11 individuals, including several members of Clouseaux and carefully selected musicians in South Florida, will accompany Mr. Drasnin. This is sure to be another memorable moment for everyone that attends.

There is actually a way that you can help in the making of Voodoo II CLICK HERE to view the details.

The Crazed Mugs, nominated for a 2006 Hawaiian Music Award, are quite simply the band you will walk away remembering from 2007. The Crazed Mugs are a Tampa group that plays Tiki Music, setting the tropical mood with their odd blend of Hawai'ian classics, Hapa Haole and original songs that range from the absurd to the sublime.

The Crazed Mugs are currently in the studio recording their second CD, "I've Lowered My Sails" featuring players such as Evan Simmons on vibes, Jeff Berlin on bass, Kanekila on steel guitar, Jon Richardson on percussion and introducing the newest member of The Mugs, "Hot Lava"!      

WAITIKI got its start in the lounge scene with the exotic tiki fare of Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Les Baxter — the "chiefs" of the style, which peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. WAITIKI seeks to keep these flavors of Polynesia alive at events and clubs everywhere, having performed twice at the Hukilau Festival, the Hawai'i International Jazz Festival, in Mexico, and all over the Northeast USA. In 2007, WAITIKI's debut album, "Charred Mammal Flesh: Exotic Music for BBQ" became the first exotica album to win a Hawaii Music Award. WAITIKI is also known for its original arrangements of music by Juan Garcia Esquivel, Alfred Apaka, and Mel Heinke. Watch for WAITIKI's second album, "Rendezvous in Okonkuluku," which will be released in mid-2007.

We welcome back the Haole Kats to Hukilau 2007!! Hailing from Florida’s Gulf Coast, HAOLE KATS!!! is a swingin’ trio of multi-instrumentalists. In addition to the classic guitar, bass & drums combo, they come equipped with steel guitar and several ukuleles. From hapa-haole classics & swingin’ jazz standards, to high-energy rockabilly & ’60s surf favorites, these Kats cover a lot of ground. They currently have 4 CDs available and plan to release another very soon!

Florida surf rock combo The Intoxicators! are no stranger to tiki! 2007 marks their third appearance at Hukilau. They have also been featured performers for Tiki Kiliki’s famous “Tiki Torch Nights” at Trader Vic’s in Atlanta, GA, Starlight Drive In’s “Drive Invasion” in Atlanta, GA, and at the world famous Jetsetter Lounge in Lake Worth, FL. Hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, the Intoxicators! are one of the best surf bands in the Southeastern United States. Their music is a raw combination of classic surf, rockabilly, and space surf, with a little bit of intellectual stimuli thrown in at the right moments just to make things interesting!

Before the Space Agency could send man into space they sent the astro-chimps… After many successful missions their jobs were taken away by humans with thumbs…They assimilated themselves into society and scattered all over the Space Coast of Florida. Then after over 40 years without a mission, Mike Jones from the Jetsetter lounge found them hiding in his tiki garden...So blast off once again to the exciting astro surf sounds of Florida’s very own all star - all astro-chimp surf kings The Disasternauts… Featuring members of The Intoxicators!, The NovaRays, The Cavefish, and Stingray International.

Laramie Dean is a surf nut! He has been playing surf trash music exsclusively for over 15 years. He has shared the stage and worked with Dick Dale,the Ventures,Agent Orange,Southern Culture on the Skids,the Queers,Deadbolt,the Amazing Royal Crowns,the Raging Teens,Deke Dickerson,Anti-Flag and many,many countless others!

Laramie and his wife Lettie, also had the rare opportunity to live with the king of surf guitar,Dick Dale. Laramie got the illustrious position of "Production Manger" for Dick Dale, and toured the country with him. While working with Dale he met the Ventures, and was able to colaborate with them on their latest attempt at marketing their own brand of instrument.

Laramie is currently living and performing in South Florida and he and his production team are currrently working on a new album, and also a live compilation album, containing material from 1997 live at the Elvis Room to 2007 live all over!