The little details are incredible. I feel like the SoCal tiki community shares a special nostalgia; whether it be vintage bars, Palm Springs, or even Disney, we can appreciate and understand each other’s approach to the culture.
Here I am, discovering more videos I haven't seen :) Cocoanut Grove fun tie-in: for a few years about a decade ago, I ran a mid-century lounge night at one of our best punk/music dives here in Indy, the Melody Inn. We always had a live band... anything from swanky lounge, 60's tiki, NOLA jazz, etc, etc, and I also had a long playlist of mid-century stuff (crooners, tiki, jazz, big band) I played between sets. I was inspired to call the night "Cocoanut Grove" after seeing the movie The Aviator and reading up on the history of the Hollywood club. I wore a tux as MC. Great times :)
This is insane!! I use to have a photo of this bar, that I used as the desktop on my lap top. I never knew the who or where but loved it. Thanks for educating me Spike!!
I'd love to see an in depth tour of his tiki bar, like you did with the Breezeway. It looks amazing, it's also a reminder that my thoughts of converting my garage into a tiki bar would just label me as a fraud haha.
Wow so glad I found this!! Thanks .. I’m in the process of building my Tiki bar .. definitely inspired by Palm Springs/ Disneyland/Polynesian.. and SHAG of course!! Can’t wait to watch all your Vids👍👍🍺
Just…….amazing! I really like that the man is quite humble and it’s good to see people like him live out his dreams! Another banger of an episode Spike!
So Cool! Great episode. Home Tiki Bar goals forsure! Working on Spongebob must have had a weekly excuse for the staff to hang at a local tiki bars... y'know strictly for research hahaha
I like Tiki because when I was young my parents use to take us to a tiny little hole in the wall Tiki Restaurant that had Polynesian look and food menu, and I just thought it was so different, pirate like, special even though I was way too young to drink.. it reminds me of those times.
My band has a tiki bar on stage and we have one of those ice buckets. We have NOTHING at all to do with Tiki, but the bartender sings backup and books all the shows. Haha.
Thanks so much for my Zombie glasses and T shirt! They made it across the pond to the UK! Now I can drink my Zombies in the correct glass. What an amazing bar! Could Tiki Tony be an upcoming guest? Hope so .
The little details are incredible. I feel like the SoCal tiki community shares a special nostalgia; whether it be vintage bars, Palm Springs, or even Disney, we can appreciate and understand each other’s approach to the culture.
I totally agree :)
its almost sad looking back on pre 1960s America through this anthropological cocktail stuff. Even California was nice and full of white people.
Who made the physical bar itself? That is gorgeous
I've never seen that diver's helmet ice bucket either. Wow! Incredible. I want one, now. Damn.
I know, right??
Here I am, discovering more videos I haven't seen :)
Cocoanut Grove fun tie-in: for a few years about a decade ago, I ran a mid-century lounge night at one of our best punk/music dives here in Indy, the Melody Inn. We always had a live band... anything from swanky lounge, 60's tiki, NOLA jazz, etc, etc, and I also had a long playlist of mid-century stuff (crooners, tiki, jazz, big band) I played between sets. I was inspired to call the night "Cocoanut Grove" after seeing the movie The Aviator and reading up on the history of the Hollywood club. I wore a tux as MC. Great times :)
Thanks! His bar is amazing.
The menu is next level!! I've been planning on myself but I hadn't thought of the leather holder. Love it! Another killer episode.
Heeeey I've this tikibar photo as a wallpaper on my laptop for 10 years! Never knew where it was from.
Crazy!
This is insane!! I use to have a photo of this bar, that I used as the desktop on my lap top. I never knew the who or where but loved it. Thanks for educating me Spike!!
There was an "Aloha From Bikini Bottom" SpongeBob rug in the garage when I bought my house. It's still there today, always makes me smile
Fun nostalgia! I to love mid century and tiki! Just recently found the channel! Super fun! Mahalo!
Thanks!
I'd love to see an in depth tour of his tiki bar, like you did with the Breezeway. It looks amazing, it's also a reminder that my thoughts of converting my garage into a tiki bar would just label me as a fraud haha.
OMG! Of coarse humble Alan does't brag about his career!!! Love the show! Great job Spike and Alan!!! Love the footage at the end of the bar too!!
Wow so glad I found this!! Thanks .. I’m in the process of building my Tiki bar .. definitely inspired by Palm Springs/ Disneyland/Polynesian.. and SHAG of course!! Can’t wait to watch all your Vids👍👍🍺
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Hope you’re planning a part two. There’s so much more here I’d love to know and see. Great episode as always. You really know how to bring it!
Awesome episode. Alan and Michael, thanks for opening up your wonderful home tiki bar. Spike, great job
Wow that bar is incredible
Awesome as usual!
I’ve been subscribed since the beginning, your videos are doing great! :) good work!
Thank you so much, Larry!
Great show!!
Alan and Michael are such great people and Hale Kahiki is the BEST! Thanks for this one guys :)
Great episode, thank you! The montage at the end was really neat.
Great episode as always! Definitely a favorite so far! What a cool place!
Thank you!
Just…….amazing! I really like that the man is quite humble and it’s good to see people like him live out his dreams! Another banger of an episode Spike!
Fortunate enough to have visited that bar. It's not huge but it truly is amazing.
great video and that bar is the stuff my dreams are made of.
So Cool! Great episode. Home Tiki Bar goals forsure! Working on Spongebob must have had a weekly excuse for the staff to hang at a local tiki bars... y'know strictly for research hahaha
That’s the bar of my dreams! Aloha from Belgium 🇧🇪
I like the branded napkins and menu. Way to go all out!
31:18 He's right, your comedic timing is a talent!
Cool ep! 👍
Great episode. What a fantastic home bar. I have so many questions I want to ask Allan (but he seems like a man who wants to conserve his words).
Haha... yes, a man of few words... But always well placed and intelligent words.
Also the lighting is perfect and I imagine that took a lot of time to balance correctly.
Now I know why the Spongebob is rad!
Hahaha... I LITERALLY just packed your order!
@@BreezewayCocktailHour Rad!! Sipping on a Cocoanut Grove right now!
Would love to get a closer look at that menu. Definitely a project I need to take on
So fun!!
Super cool! I really like that Skippers cap. Where’d you get it?
Allan's shirt rocks.
man, how to find this volcano fire pot ? great show, love your channel 🤙🏿
Thanks! Yeah, I love that thing too...! I want one.
Awesome idea. You should feature more home bars since we can’t actually go to many.
You got it.
Awesome!!! :)
Thanks, Robert
As the episode ended, I realized I have everything for the drink already! That's the first one. To the blender!
Yes!!
I like Tiki because when I was young my parents use to take us to a tiny little hole in the wall Tiki Restaurant that had Polynesian look and food menu, and I just thought it was so different, pirate like, special even though I was way too young to drink.. it reminds me of those times.
My band has a tiki bar on stage and we have one of those ice buckets. We have NOTHING at all to do with Tiki, but the bartender sings backup and books all the shows. Haha.
Hahaha... What's your band called??
One of the best episodes ever!
That diving helmet ice bucket is so cool. I had no idea such a thing existed. Now I have to get one...
I know, right??
I second an in depth tour of this bar would be amazing
Sadly that Caña Brava is discontinued. Enjoyed the show. Great historical background as always.
Is it really?? I have about half a bottle left of it! 😳
how does that serve two? two ounces of light rum :(
I am such a fan girl. Any chance you would know where he got the volcano?
Tiki Tony made the volcano.
Matt, Wow. This was good.
Thanks, Tony!
SO RAD! What was the fuel for the volcano?
Pukeberg should sound something like "Puh-keh-berr", I think.
Does anyone know the name of the style of hat the host is wearing is called?
I think punk rock works, I segued into the world of nostalgia through Social Distortion and Mike Ness 🤘🏽
That's probably true for me too... that's how I found Deke, from a Mike Ness solo tour.
Aloha, was there no mention of La Mariana or did I miss something?
In what context? I loooove La Mariana.
@@BreezewayCocktailHour I'm just shocked La Mariana was not credited as an inspiration. This video made me miss it so much.
I just looked up the diver helmet ice bucket....they are not rare but they ARE expensive. Head's up (no pun intended)
My new Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail hour t-shirt is legit
Thanks for ordering one!!
Hale Kahiki!! 🔥 🗿🤙 “So Rad”- official slogan of Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour..should be on the shirts...just sayin’ 🤷♂️😬
Hahahaha... I spent 15 years designing in the surf industry. 🤷🏻♂️
The Hula Girls I love it! As a kid growing up in OC in the 80s it’s a go to for me, as well! Everything is rad or bitchin’ to me! My kids love it! 🙄😂
Thanks so much for my Zombie glasses and T shirt! They made it across the pond to the UK! Now I can drink my Zombies in the correct glass. What an amazing bar! Could Tiki Tony be an upcoming guest? Hope so .