Date: June 10th 2010

ALOHA WAITIKI FANS!

And a fond welcome to those of you new to our mailing list. Sorry this email is so belated, we have been very busy getting The WAITIKI 7's new album New Sounds of Exotica ready for public consumption... and oh, is it ready! Featuring some of our favorite Martin Denny tunes, like "When First I Love" and "Similau" to newly written arrangements of WAITIKI standards that really showcase The WAITIKI 7's musicians.

If you get the actual CD, you're in for a treat. Central to the artwork is "Exotica Nightfall," an original painting by renown tiki artist Sam Gambino. Photographer Jason Goodman has stellar shots of Honolulu and Berlin—where WAITIKI 7 made its debut in '08. Not to mention, internationally praised cocktail recipes by mixologist/bandleader Randy Wong.

The album (CD or digital download) is now available at WAITIKI.com, Waitiki7.com, Amazon, iTunes, eMusic, and Napster!

Stellar Reviews & Radio for "NEW SOUNDS OF EXOTICA"

"Supra-chilled, as exotica should be." -- Chris May, All About Jazz

"Serious and competent acolytes of exotica." -- Honolulu Star-Bulletin

"The arrangements are fresh ... infused with the feel of contemporary jazz." -- Express Milwaukee

"Four Stars" -- Audiophile Audition

And on the radio:

On the JazzWeek World Chart, we are debuting @ #22 and are TIED FOR #1 “MOST ADDED” album. On the CMJ charts, we are #2 "MOST ADDED" for their Jazz chart and #3 "MOST ADDED" for their World chart.

New Sounds of Exotica was just released this week, so if you haven't heard it yet, keep your ears out for us on the airwaves!

GOING TO A TIKI FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER? SO ARE WE

Be sure to stop by the WAITIKI INTERNATIONAL booths at the Hukilau, Ohana, and Tiki Oasis festivals this summer. We'll be selling merch all summer long! In Fort Lauderdale (FL) today through June 13; Lake George (NY) June 23-27; San Diego (CA) August 19-22.

Special discounts apply if you're already on the mailing list, just flash your O.K.U. Frat ID! If you don't have an ID card and would like one, send us an email and we'll get that taken care of. We can also check your Membership Status at the vending booth.

MAHALO for a TIKI-RIFFIC O'AHU DEBUT!

When last we wrote, The WAITIKI 7 were getting ready to make a big debut throughout Honolulu. Thank you to all who came and showed support for the return of live exotica music.

Special mahalos to our friends at Iolani and University Laboratory schools for inviting us to share our love for exotica with their students; to Ira, Dean, Satomi, and Shinya for letting us borrow instruments while we were in town; to Harold Chang for performing with us in three very special shows; to Neal for shooting wonderful video; to Mr. & Mrs. Danny Clark for hosting us at their wedding; to Darrell & LeAnn for making the trip all the way from Lawrence, KS; to Puddi & Carl Yee for lending us their van—and to the Wong Ohana for all the love & support; to Kahea & her team at the Aqua Palms Resort for terrific accommodations; to Robert Shinoda for having us at Gordon Biersch; to Eric Lagrimas/Pass Out Records; and to Fumi and Tiffany for coordinating our Fresh Cafe concert. Many concert videos have been posted by our fans to Youtube and Viddler... check them out if you weren't able to make it to the shows. We hope to return to O'ahu again soon!

INTRODUCING THE KAHIKI SERENADERS

Joining our classic small group at the Ohana festival this year (June 25 & 26) is WAITIKI INTERNATIONAL's newest project, The Kahiki Serenaders. Hapa-haole instrumentals meet the swanky '60s bachelor pad. See their tiki festival debut, Friday evening (6/25).

MAHALO NUI FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR MUSIC! ALOHA!

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