I remember when Palm Springs didn’t have any Tiki bars…
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Charles Phoenix: The Ambassador Of Americana
“I don’t want to live back in time, I just want to be able to touch it.”
– Charles Phoenix
I couldn’t agree more! I don’t know if living back in the ’50s and ’60s would be any “better” than living in the present, but damn, did it look great!
I’ve always felt that Kodachrome pictures are the closest thing you can get to a time machine. The colors are so rich and the pictures have so much depth that they make you feel like you were the one behind the camera taking them. Charles Phoenix collects Kodachrome slides and puts on presentations showing off his collection. Words can’t describe how fun and entertaining Charles’s slideshow is. You just have to go see for yourself!
I had a chance to chat with Charles while he was driving his car around sunny California. Here is his story…
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Tiki VIP #16 Clee Sobieski (Tiki Artist)
Clee Sobieski: pronounced SEE-lee SOH-bee-ES-kee
When I first saw Clee’s work at Tiki Kon 2016, I knew I wanted to do a post about this talented fellow. Clee’s art pulls from Tiki, Mid-Century, and everything in between. The thing I love most about Clee’s work is that it’s totally unique and timeless. When you see a painting by Clee, you know it’s his. And now you know how to pronounce his name correctly! Let’s get to know Clee a little better…
The Mid-Century Modern And Tiki Connection
It seems like most people I meet who love Tiki also love Mid-Century modern. Why is that? Well, I have a theory.
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Punk Rock Tiki Bars and why they are cool with me!
When you start getting into Tiki bars you realize quickly that not all Tiki bars are created equal. There are different ways you can go with a Tiki theme. I’m mostly into the traditional Tiki bar. I like Tiki bars that provide an escape and create a mood of relaxation…
Then there is the punk rock Tiki bar, which creates neither of these things, but that’s not a bad thing!
So what makes a Tiki bar a punk rock Tiki bar? More importantly, why are they still cool even though they go against everything that makes a traditional Tiki bar so great?
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