Hi all,

Instrumental Asylum have sent us this cute comic-slash-flyer for their upcoming gig (Saturday September 6th!  Don’t forget!)  I thought it only right that I share it here with you all…  enjoy!  (Click on the image to embiggen)

Hey!

We’ve just created a Flickr group for those of you artistic types who have taken photos in, of and around the Tiki Bar!

Feel free to join up and share your photos – it’s free – http://www.flickr.com/groups/tikiloungeandbar/

Also remember if you have an awesome shot of your best mates’ “Zombie Face”, or any other photo you’d like included in our Gallery, you can shoot them through to photos@tikiloungeandbar.com.

To help the creative juices start to flow, here are some awesome photos that were sent to us by a recent customer Eliza:

Hi there Tiki fans!

Ben Roger’s amazing surf rock band, Instrumental Asylum returns to the Tiki Bar. Instrumental Asylum plays surf guitar music inspired by the likes of Dick Dale and Duane Eddy. Instrumental Asylum will again be joined by vocalist Jasmine Mahon, so expect a sultry rendition of a classic 007 theme song or two.

Catch a sneak preview at http://www.myspace.com/benrogers39instrumentalasylum

Band starts some time after 8pm, so get in early to guarantee a seat! Don’t forget our happy hour between 6-7pm for $10 Cocktails!

Call 9428 4336 for more information. $8 CC.

Cheers,

Kev

Hi Tiki Fans!

In our latest attempt at stretching the reach of the tiki aesthetic’s “crossover” appeal with various subcultures and genres, Tiki Lounge and Bar are proud to announce that local Funk Band “Mainsqueeze” will be performing a high energy show on Saturday July 26th!  Here’s the skinny:

Mainsqueeze, 6 piece 60’s funk band comprising of lead vocalist: Chloe Wilson, baritone sax: Sammy Valentino, drums: Domenic Prattico, guitar: Ashley Klus, guitar: Tony Millilo and bass:Mike Ostapchuk.

The group have been rehearsing extensively for the last 8 months to become Melbournes funkiest new band giving audiences authentic, obscure southern funk.  The band comprises of 6 experienced musicians who have a passion for funk and funky soul. All members also work professionally in various other local bands. Lead singer Chloe was the former lead vocalist with Mo Tunes. She has also recently worked as a backing vocalist to New Orleans funk master Eddie Bo and provides sweet backing vocals for local Cabarock band The Dice Age. Other members are currently involved with the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Dice Age, The Moment of Truth and other Rhythm and Blues bands.

Kicks off around 9 pm!

..don’t ask about it!  You have been warned…

Aloha Groovers and Shakers!

A real beaut evening coming up at the “Tiki Lounge and Bar”!

Saturday 12th July

Escape to Surf Guitar heaven with…..

“Instrumental Asylum”

9.00pm

$8 cover charge.

Drop in to the Tiki Bar to enjoy the “groovy surf/lounge/guitar noir/jazzy sounds” of the infinitely cool and talented Instrumental Asylum lead by master guitarist Ben Rogers.

Featuring special guests Jasmine Mahon on vocals and New Yorker Al Kash on drums & percussion.

Check them out on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/benrogers39instrumentalasylum.

Also, don’t forget our happy hour from 6pm – 7pm where we sell selected cocktails for $10 a pop! 1950’s prices*!

Call 9428 4336 for more information.

cheers from

Tiki Lounge & Bar – 327 Swan St Richmond

03 9428 4336

*I’m guessing.

It’s the old “hold an event at the bar” trick!

Join us at the Tiki Bar this Saturday from 8pm onwards to celebrate the release of the new Get Smart movie! Take in a cabaret show whilst enjoying our new “Cone of Silence” cocktail – made with the most exotic and excellent 42 Below Feijoa Vodka, lime juice and Chartreuse.  Dress in “secret agent” costume or bring your Get Smart ticket stub for special offers throughout the night!  Email info@tikiloungeandbar.com for more info!  Steve Carrell or someone who may or may not look a little bit like him in certain light may be in attendance*!  We may or may not be playing old school Get Smart episodes which may or may not include favourite characters such as Hymie, Larabee, and Siegfried!

Be sure that you don’t “miss it by that much”.

Kev

*Tiki Lounge and Bar does not guarantee that someone who may or may not look a little bit like Steve Carrell in certain light will be attending the event.

The Melbourne Zombie Shuffle was an absolute lark! We went down to the event to hand out some flyers for our “Melbourne Zombie Shuffle Reviver”. Many thanks to the undead who made it in to the bar to kick back with a few zombie cocktails and watch zombie movies after a long afternoon of shuffling through the post-apocalyptic Melbourne landscape.

Be sure to check the gallery for more photos of the event.

Greetings to our undead readers!

This Saturday marks the 2nd 3rd annual Melbourne Zombie Shuffle – an event where local zombies are free to roam from the Carlton Gardens to Crown Casino through the wonderful city of Melbourne. For those Zombies needing refreshment after participating in the Zombie Shuffle, Tiki Lounge and Bar is offering a place to put up your tired and rotting feet. The Zombie Shuffle Reviver will be offering door prizes and “stuff” to people who turn up in costume and will be selling our most popular drink which, coincidently, happens to also be the Zombie.

Last night’s Cinema Exotica was an unmitigated success! Many thanks to the Graveyard Tramp (check out his great blog) for delving into the archives and producing some great cinematic entertainment!

I’ve included a photo of our enthralled audience enjoying the b-grade horror feature “Homicidal”, but the barstaff’s vote for best part of the night goes to the incredibly classy and high-brow moving pictures of topless go-go dancers of the 1960s. Very artistic!

If you have photos of the event that you would like to share in our gallery please send them to photos@tikiloungeandbar.com.

We will be holding more of these nights in the near future – Keep your eyes on the event calendar.

Cheers,

Kev