Tiki King and the Idol Pleasures is made up of members of well known bands including the Nora Cruz Band, No Excuse, WAH!, 321, Mehitabel, monkeyboy, and others. brought together by a mutual love of whisky, exotica, ukuleles, and chinese food, their mission is a simple one. play music, drink whisky and eat chinese food. but not necessarily always in that order.
So who does what? Well, Tiki King plays the Ukulele and sings between drinks, Turk plays lead Keyboards, and also Baritone Ukulele. Buy him a shot of Rum, He deserves it! Jeff, well he plays the string bass when he's not sneaking vodka from his ever present flask. Then there is Matthew. Matthew sits back behind the drums keeping everyone on time. There is a rumor that his floor tom conceals a mini bar, but you'll have to find out for yourself.
Influences
Scotch, Gin, Rum and Vodka
Sounds Like
If a perfectly made cocktail was a sound, you would hear us in every sip.
I Can Hardly Wait ****************** Every morning, every night, sometimes in the middle of the day... Escaping into dark, quiet corners to relieve myself Sometimes calmly, sometimes furiously... shamelessly Three times again today, is no surprise Laughing every time... seeing what I'd do to satisfy I want to take you up on all your offers... let you try Fulfill all the scintillating needs inside Heavenly wings and spitfire tongues taste like lullabies!
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Thank you for being our friend and listening to our music!<br /><br />Be sure to check back often for our latest news, songs, and tour dates!<br /><br />~Tripping Lily<br />
SMOOOOOOTH. Sounds great, folks! Stop in and give a listen to a few tunes from the new old, grey, belly cd "Freaks." Now back to the homebrew and your music...
Aloha! Hope the new year is starting out with great things! Why not make it better by visiting Tikiking.com? Ya know...'cause why not? Hope this year rules! Tiki King
we got a new record out. on december 6th you can listen to some of it on our myspace. Hope you like it. All the best The Barbwires www.myspace.com/thebarbwires
DECEMBER 6:TH – NEW RELEASE-THE BARBWIRES - SEARIDER (Wild Records) 2008
Bitty clouds and tiny rainbows hiding behind every tree So much love inside, drunk and ready to do anything! I know everything you’re doing and I agree Slithering skin… all over each other Smooth, sweet, out of control… Bring me in, take me, make me do it, set me free!
Tiki King and the Idol Pleasures I am so excited! I wanted to write you and let you know that my very first album "Banned from Canters" just arrived!!! You can hear the songs or buy the CD on my myspace page. Please check it out and tell me what you think. You can also download my CD at www.digstation.com/theukulady
