This episode of ZTL recorded at Le Fern during Tiki Caliente 14. Le Fern is a 70’s fern bar with throwback cocktails and appetizers to match. The only thing they don’t offer is fondue…(that’s a hint Rory). We give you just a taste of all the fun you can have over a four day weekend filled with live music, over a dozen parties and lots of great food and cocktails. Special guests this time are Rory Snyder, host and creator of Tiki Caliente. Each year Rory pulls off an even more spectacular weekend that pictures don’t do justice. All of us at ZTL are tipsy with joy being partners with this event for over a decade.

We also have a very special interview with Mark Riddle, aka Marty Lush. Marty has just released his first solo exotica album, Lahaina Sunset. It was a pleasure sitting with Marty and talking about his inspiration for this LP and how it was composed. There is no nicer guy in all of the tiki community. Marty will do almost anything to help keep the party going.

Below from left to right: Marty Lush, Sunshine Tiki and Rory Snyder behind the mics in Le Fern.

In order below: Marty Lush shows off his new album, Lahaina Sunset. The Lahaina Sunset cover is reminiscent of exotica albums during the hey day of Martin Denny, Les Baxter and Arthur Lyman. Get the album in a bamboo case for digital consumption with extra tracks you will not find on the album. Marty and Sunshine pose for a pic after getting the album autographed. And a HUGE Mahalo to Marty for putting together a soundtrack for our room party “The Disenchanted Tiki Room.” It was a few years ago that Marty suggested the theme and we finally partnered together to pull it off.

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