4/23/25 - Prelude

Aloha, Tiki Ohana! Can you believe Milton Moai, aka Mike Young, has never sipped a Mai Tai at a tiki extravaganza like Tiki Oasis, Hukilau, or Tiki A Go-Go? That’s all changin’ this year, ‘cause I’m headin’ to Tiki Caliente 16 at the retro-cool Caliente Tropics Resort in Palm Springs, CA!

I’m not just crashin’ the luau for all four days—I’m hittin’ the stage with my tiki brethren Mark Riddle, Darren Long, and Kane Manakoora to unleash The Midday Mai Tai Project, our brand-new vinyl record that’s gonna set your tiki bar spinnin’. Wanna know the story behind the tunes? Tune into The Quiet Village Podcast episodes 142 & 143 for the full scoop on how this tropical jam came to life.

I’m stoked to share my first-ever tiki event journey with you all! Expect a treasure trove of photos, videos, and quick chats with the tiki tribe. If the stars (and tikis) align, I might even drop a video of our live show to keep the aloha vibes flowin’.

Stay tuned for more tropical dispatches from the desert! 🌺🍍

— Milton Moai

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