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If you are ready for a truly special live musical experience for your next event, let the Tikiyaki Orchestra light your Tiki torches, and take you on an exotic journey you will never forget.
 The Tikiyaki Orchestra is a
musical experience unlike any other
today. Utilizing a unique combination of sounds....smooth, mellow vibraphone,
twanging, reverb-drenched surf guitar,
pulsating theater organ, lilting Hawaiian steel guitar, bongos,congas,
and an arsenal of exotic percussion from around the world, all set against the sounds of the ocean and jungle.... the Tikiyaki Orchestra transports the audience to a place and time when Cantonese food was dubbed “exotic cuisine”, and people escaped the mundane with the aid of strong, sweet rum-based cocktails served in Tiki Mugs with little colorful umbrellas...
ie : Waikiki in 1960.
Evoking the spirit of past masters such as Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Les Baxter, The Tikiyaki Orchestra performs original material from their CD “StereoExotique”, written by award winning composer and band leader Jim Bacchi, as well as classics of the Exotica,traditional Hawaiian, lounge, surf, spy and cocktail genres,
and provide the ideal sonic landscape for any tropical, Luau, swinger, fifties, lounge cocktail party, or other similarly-themed event.
The band has performed to sold-out crowds in Southern California and were the headliners at the 2008 Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Hukilau is the East Coast's biggest and most attended Tiki weekender, attracting people from around the world.
Professionalism
Your event experience is paramount! Whether you need a large show band or mood music, the one thing you shouldn't have to worry about is the entertainment.
The band arrives on time; wear appropriate attire; exhibit professional conduct both on stage and off. We have a great time performing and communicate this to the audience through our music. All of the band members are seasoned professionals with years of performance experience.
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Sound System 
Its all about the sound. A great band with a terrible sound system sounds like a terrible band. A top quality audio experience is what a band is all about. The Tikiyaki Orchestra has taken great pains to create a smooth, high quality sound for your event.
We bring top quality mixing consoles, speakers and microphones to assure the best sound. We arrive early so we can set up and custom mix our sound for the venue.
A full lighting system is available at no extra charge:
When the house lights go down for dinning and dancing, even a live band loses most, or all of its visual appeal without proper stage lighting. However, an exciting light show will create a deeper and more lasting impression of the musical experience for the audience. The added visual presentation will significantly enhance the show both indoors and outdoors.
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 Musical Excellence
All band members are seasoned performing musicians, each with years of performing and recording experience. The result is first-rate music for your event. You can rest assured that every effort has been made by all of the band's musicians to insure top quality music every time.
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Unique Music Repertoire
You can always find a band to play disco or rock, but when your event calls for a tropical or exotic mood, the Tikiyaki Orchestra is it. Invoking the rich exotic sounds of the Islands and the deep moods of Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny as well as the sundrenched feeling of classic surf, the Tikiyaki Orchestra delivers a unique sound. Our repertoire is comprised of a combination of original compositions from our albums and unique arrangements of surf, lounge and exotica classics. |
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Music Licensing
All Tikiyaki Orchestra music is available for licensing. Add that tropical, exotica sound to your movie, video, DVD, TV Show sountrack or other media production. Reasonable rates are available. |
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Original Music for Your Production
Let the Tikiyaki Orchestra create original tropical music for your production soundtrack. Background music, cues, and theme songs are just some of the things that we can do for you.
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Contact: Jim Bacchi
email: tikiyaki@gmail.com
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Music Licensing:
All Tikiyaki Orchestra music is available for licensing for your movie, video, DVD or other media project.
Contact: Jim Bacchi
email: tikiyaki@gmail.com
 
The Tikiyaki Orchestra is a
7 piece Exotic Extravaganza
featuring:
Jim Bacchi "Tikiyaki":
Maestro, lead guitar, keys and bongos
Marty Lush:
Vibes, cheesy jokes
Gary Brandin:
lap steel guitar
Steady Eddie Cleland :
drums
Brian "Cassanova" Kassan:
keys, rhythm guitar
Jonpaul "Rummy" Balak:
Bass
Mark "Gus" Gusek:
percussion
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