The Quiet Village Podcast

Join your host DigiTiki for rare and vintage Exotica, Polynesian, and Lounge music from yesterday and today, plus interviews direct from the heart of the Quiet Village.

Quiet Village 148: Donn of Tiki

The directors and composer for the film "Donn of Tiki" visit to talk about Donn the Beachcomber's life and legacy.

10-28
54:44

Quiet Village 147: Essentials pt 2

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 2 of 2

09-05
01:02:10

Quiet Village 146: Essentials pt 1

The essentials for kickstarting your Tiki Music collection. Part 1 of 2

08-27
58:54

Quiet Village 145: Jaws 50th with Rory Snyder

Rory Snyder (The Reef Bar, Tiki Caliente) samples fine rare rums as we talk about Jaws on it's 50th Anniversary and it's impact on us.

07-30
01:12:48

The Quiet Village 144

New Exotica from Mr. Moai & The Tikiheads, June in Honolulu, Kiara Geller, Malahini Serenaders, Michael Giacchino, Jim Fiegen, Kava Don, Whatido Archive Group + remasters of classic Hawaiian music by Don Jordan.

07-05
01:00:00

The Quiet Village 143 Midday Mai Tais, pt 2

The discussion continues with the guys as we talk about or musical collaboration about the subject of day drinking. Album release: May 1, 2025

04-01
49:12

The Quiet Village 142: Midday Mai Tais, pt 1

Jeremy DeHart a/k/a/ Kane Manakoora, Mike Young/Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads, Darren Long of The Tiki Delights and your's truly talk about collaborating on our newest album, "Midday Mai Tais" and how to musically represent a day at the beach, goofing off. Album release: May 1, 2025

04-01
55:32

The Quiet Village 141: Martinis with Mancini

Stephen Sloan visits to talk about the perfect martini as we listen to the swanky sounds of Henry Mancini.

03-03
59:48

The Quiet Village 140

New Exotica from Jim Fiegen, VibeXotica, The Voodoo 5, The Tiki Delights, Toasty Pinecone, The Hypnotiques + announcements for a new project I'm working on.

02-10
59:59

The Quiet Village 139: Rick Roessler

Rick Roessler of the duo TikiTronic visits to talk about his new album "Live at the Rum Stumbler". Plus, new tunes from projects I've been lucky enough to be a part of.

01-01
59:54

The Quiet Village 138: The Swongos

The Swongos visit to talk about their new record, plus The Arthur Lyman Radio Hour by Thomas Mackay, new music by Kolumbo and Mark Riddle (me).

09-20
59:36

Quiet Village 137: Georg Balandran Pt 2

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 2 of 2 SONGS: • Intro: Road to Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset • Song of the Islands / Danny Stewart / Song of the Islands • Swamp Fire / Tiki Paradise / Mysterious Safari of Tropical Melodies • Hawaii Nous Appelle / Gino Bordin / Le Disque d’Or de la Guitare Hawaiian • L’Amour S’en Vient / Les Hawaiians Troubadours / Hawaii, Hawaii • Moon Over Burma / Marcel Bianchi / The Hawaiian Guitar of Marcel Bianchi • Amour d’Hawaii (Hawaiian Love) / The Hawaiian Troubadors / Hawaiian Memories • La Mer / Le Coconados El Leurs Guitars Hawaiiannes / Douce France • Moorea Wahinnee / John Taaroa / Hawaiian Guitar - O Tahiti • Fly To Hawaii / Jean Hemmer / Guitar Hawaiienne • Zou Bisou Sisou / The Martini Kings / Bossa Nova Go!! • C’est Tres Joli / Sandy Warner / Fair and Warner • J’attendrai / Hawaiian Village Serenaders / Tapa Room Live 1 • (background music) Valse Moderne / John Leach and George Fenton

08-30
43:40

Quiet Village 136: Georg Balandran Pt 1

Guest Georg Balandran returns with a ton of French Hawaiian records under his arms for all of us to enjoy. Part 1 of 2 SONGS: Intro: Road To Hana / Mark Riddle / Lahaina Sunset • Kona Love / Ida Brun / En Passant Par Hawaii • Une Hirondelle / Stephan Kubiak Et Są Guitare Hawaiienne / Aloha Oe • La Playa / Jan Marnia et sa Guitar Hawaiienne / Jan Marnia • Pretty Red Hibiscus / Les Wailikis / Aloha Hawaii • Honeymoon in Moorea / Les Hawaiians Serenaders / Hawaii • Jungle Drums / John Gart / Exotica • Tropical Call / Nino Nardini & Roger Roger / Jungle Obsession • Plaisir d’Amour / Ken Olomo Hawaiians / Von Tahiti bis Hawaii • Here’s To You / Julien Caruana / Week-end A Hawaii • Quiet Gnossienne / L’Exotighost / Kimono

08-30
47:30

Quiet Village 135

New Exotica from Mr Moai & the Tiki Heads, The Tiki Delights, Ixtahuele and yours truly. Plug mug release news and some great vintage tracks.

07-25
59:44

Quiet Village 134: Leslie Baxter pt 2

The chat continues with Leslie Baxter as she gives us more insights into her Dad, his world and his music.

04-30
52:04

Quiet Village 133: Leslie Bexter pt 1

Leslie Baxter, daughter of Les Baxter talks about her dadLeslie Baxter, daughter of famed composer Les Baxter visits the Quiet Village and shares wonderful stories about growing up inside the Wonderful World of Les Baxter. Part 1 of 2.

04-26
55:43

Quiet Village 132: with Mike Young

Feat. Mike Young from Mr. Moai & the Tikiheads

03-31
59:52

Quiet Village 131

New music from the Tiki Delights & Jim Fiegen, Latin Exotica + the earliest use of Exotica term and more great vintage Exotica.

02-24
01:00:00

Quiet Village 130

New music from Mr. Moai & the Tiki Heads, Slowly & the Boats, and new vintage tunes courtesy of Don J.

01-24
59:51

Quiet Village 129

New music from Brett Barnes, The Hypnotiques, The New Les Baxter Orch., Tiki Joe's Ocean, Bo Axelzon and myself. Plus an Aloha to Jimmy Buffett.

09-29
59:34

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