Voodoo Tiki Bar News Blog

August 4th, 2009-

Well, all good things must come to an end, and so it is for Voodoo’s critically acclaimed Summer Jazz Series. Our second-to-last show, tonight, will feature peerless Brazilian Guitarist and Vocalist Duda Lucena in his only performance this season. Charleston jazz fans know and love Duda and his music, and he has played to a packed house every time he’s been in West Ashley: arrive early if you’d like to sit! Also, look for Charleston Jazz luminary Quentin Baxter to supply the rhythm for tonight’s performance.

Next week, our final show will feature Quiana Parlor. Any of you that spent Mardi Gras with us will remember this talented Young Lady and her band playing for four hours straight with no break! They blew the roof off the joint and people didn’t stop dancing until well after last call. Look for that same energy on August 11th as we clear out the tables to make some booty-shaking room for you all!

On a final note, I get a lot of questions about why we don’t offer live Jazz all year round. Really, I’m flattered that you all are so happy with our production, and it is a success for us on every level. There are several reasons that keep us from running live music all year long, but the biggest and most important one is that we want our Jazz Series to remain special and unique. By offering a limited schedule, we give you (and us, for that matter) something to look forward to without the worry of it becoming stale or ‘old-hat’.

OK, I hope to see you all at Voodoo for the next two shows, If you don’t make it, you now know what you’ll be missing! Oh, if you’re interested check out these kind words from the City Paper Music Editor regarding the GCB show.

Mike

Sorry for the lack of updates my loyal reader(s), but I really needed to slack off for a while. While the blog hasn’t been updated in a little while, we have been staying busy booking events and working on tons of food and drink specials for your enjoyment.

Coming up tomorrow night, Doug Walters (formerly of ‘The Secrets’) headlines a two-man acoustic show co-starring Jeff Caldwell. This is something new for Doug as well as us at Voodoo, and I’m glad I’ll be there to check it out. The show starts around 9:00pm and is only $5. What, you got something better to spend five bucks on on Wednesday night? Come show your support.

Next Saturday is a real hum-dinger of a night. The evening begins with “Through the Decades”, Avondale’s first Fashion Show and Boutique walk. The event showcases the style and selection of Avondale Point’s hippest shops and salons such as Strawberry Blonde, Wink, Consigning Women, and more. Fashion Show begins at voodoo at 6:30, and the shops will be open late (8:00 ’til 10:00pm) for shopping afterwards.

Immediately following the show, we’ll kick off yet another Lunacy Party! Our monthly Full Moon Party features great DJ’s, break dancers, body-painting, cheap drink specials, and all the black light you can handle! Show up in costume and we’ll waive the $3.00 cover charge.

Lastly, Chris, our kitchen manager, has been working his tail off on our new menu. You may have noticed some our recent specials such as Truffled Tater-Tots, Chipotle Buffalo Burger Sliders, and the ridiculous Foie-Gras Burger Sliders. Look for the new menu late this Spring, and don’t worry- all the favorites will still be there.

Hope to see you all Soon!

Mike, Jen, and the Voodoo Cru