Voodoo Tiki Bar News Blog

Well allright people, sorry it’s been so long since the last update, but you know how crazy the Charleston Restaurant scene can be during Spoleto! We debuted the new Voodoo Food Menu two weeks ago to great fanfare, so if you haven’t been in yet for Gourmet Bar Food like Lobster Corndogs, Foie-Gras Burger sliders, or our Truffled Tater-Tots, the kitchen is open late ’til 1:00am every night!

The other big news: Tonight is the premier of Voodoo’s Summer Jazz Series, that’s right- it’s the return of Live Jazz to West Ashley! We’ve changed things up a bit since the winter series: Shows are now free, and they will be on Tuesday nights at ~9:00 from now until mid-August. The Quentin Baxter Quartet is headlining tonight, so arrive early for seating as he always draws a great crowd!

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

So, it’s Ash Wednesday, the traditional day of repentance following Fat Tuesday. I don’t know about you, but I feel pretty repentant about all the rum and beer I knocked back on Mardi Gras! Well, we had a lot of fun over the last week with all our special events, and we are worn out! Of course that doesn’t mean much- we all just slept in a little longer today.

Fear not! We might be tired, but we are energized by the turnout and the enthusiasm y’all brought to us this week, so we’re planning even more stuff! Our Winter Jazz Series continues Saturday night with The Kevin West Project, our most contemporary artist this year, blending  Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Blues. Plan to arrive early because at only $5, seats don’t last.

For all you Party People out there, the next Lunacy Party is on Wednesday, March 11th. Mark your calendars people! Plan on being part of the party: Show up looking sexy, in costume, or wearing nothing but knee socks and a top-hat, and you can walk right to the front of the line and pay no cover charge! We’ll see you there.

Mike, Jen, and the Cru of Voodoo

Good God Y’all! We got even more stuff coming up! Most of it is free, and the stuff that ain’t don’t cost but five or ten bucks. Check out the posters below for all the details. Here’s some of the high points:

• Mardi Gras Parade on Friday at happy hour.
• Elise Testone at Saturday Night Jazz- Yowza is she good!
• Marie Laveau’s Brunch on Sunday Morning.
• Art Show, Benefit, and Burlesque on Monday
• Giant Crazy-Ass Mardi Gras Party on Fat Tuesday.

Wow, we have been busy! February will have 3 Saturday nights of our normal Winter Jazz Series, plus Voodoo ‘Jazz Fest’ on Saturday the 21st! ‘Jazz Fest’ is a part of our ‘FIve Days of Carnival’, which concludes on Mardi Gras, Tuesday the 24th!

What else is happening you ask?

• Monday the 9th is Lunacy, so look out West Ashley! In addition to all the usual craziness, we’ll have the ‘Bizarro Girls’ burlesque act for your entertainment.
• Our Valentine’s Night Jazz show is Elise Testone. Elise blew the roof off the place when she performed last summer, and packed Voodoo full of people who already knew how good she was! You’ll want to show up early for a seat in the lounge ’cause this is one show that will be packed to the rafters!
• On Sunday the 15th, Charleston’s Roller Derby Girls, ‘The Lowcountry High-Rollers’ will be hosting a fund-raising bingo happy hour.
• We kick off Carnival on Friday the 20th with a Happy Hour Dixieland Band Parade around Avondale point. You are not gonna wanna miss this!
• Saturday the 21st- Jazz Fest. Live music from 7pm ’til close.
• Sunday the 22nd- the rebirth of Marie Laveau’s Brunch at Voodoo from 11:30 to 2:30 (or until we run out of food!)
• Monday the 22nd- Voodoo Art Show and Benefit: A great cocktail of local artists and performers will have their work on display and for sale. Drink specials and a silent auction will help raise money for our favorite charity,  The St. Bernard Project- dedicated volunteers working tirelessly to rebuild a community that is still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina.
• Tuesday the 23rd- Mardi Gras Bash!! Beads, beads, beads! Food and drink specials, live music, and a giant-ass party! You can’t handle what what we’ll be throwing down!
• Just as in the Big Easy, our bar will be closed the day after Mardi Gras- (Ash Wednesday) - Go to mass and repent, you sinners.

Last week’s show with Quentin and Kebbi was unbelievable! We expect to be blown away by Kevin and his band this Saturday. As we have limited lounge seating, we recommmend that you arrive early. You’ll thank me for that advice when you and your friends score a couch for a show!

OK, we’ve got a couple of great events coming up in the next week! Saturday January 10th is the kickoff of the Winter Jazz Series featuring The Emanon Duo-

The Emanon Duo features Quentin Baxter on Drums with Kebbi Williams on Saxophone, but don’t let the word “duo” lure you into any false sense of quiet and sedate, this duo will shake you in your seats!

For those of you who haven’t seen Quentin at Voodoo yet, every time he performs he blows the doors off! This opening night will be no exception. Tickets are still only $5, come early to get a seat in the lounge and enjoy some dinner, wine, and cocktails! Come late and you can stand in the bar and try to peek in! Show starts at 9:00pm, and will be the hottest ticket in West Ashley, or anywhere else in Charleston!

And as if that weren’t enough, Monday January 12th is our monthly Lunacy Party! We’re bringing back some of our favorite entertainers for you: The Sexy, Glow-in-the-Dark Hula Hoop girls, the Capoeira Dancers (that’s the awesome martial arts/breakdancing spectacle), and of course, DJ D-Rock and Guests, and Johnny Pundt bodypainting.  What I really want is for more folks to be stop being spectators and become a part of the event, so If you show up painted or in costume, we’ll let you in for free!

Allright everybody, you asked for it and we listened: The Voodoo Winter Jazz Series kicks off on Saturday, January 10th! Building on the success of the Summer series, we’ll be hosting some of the best local and regional talent in a most intimate jazz-club setting.

Tickets are cheap, shows start early, and it’s Voodoo- so you know there’s plenty of good food and drinks!  There will no longer be any advanced ticketing or reserved seating, so plan to arrive early for the best seats. Check the website for schedules, notes, and upcoming performances.

Well, it’s almost that time again. The stockings are hung, the tree is lit, and we are ready for family, food, drinks, sibling rivalry, hurt feelings, dashed expectations and all the other things that come with the holidays!

Caroline has prepared a pair of excellent X-Mas cocktails: The Voodoo Eggnog, made with cinnamon and vanilla infused American Honey bourbon, and The Gingerbread Cookie, whipped up with kahlua and gingerbread schnapps- delicious!

So, you may ask, what’s Voodoo doing for the Holidays? We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so we can spend some quality time with those we love (we love you guys, we just don’t want you in our living room in your PJ’s on Christmas morning!) We will be hosting our Fourth Annual New Year’s Eve Bash this year- there will be noise makers, a big TV to watch the ball drop, and free bubbly and kisses at the stroke of midnight- as always, no cover.  We will not be coming to work on New Year’s Day and we hope we don’t feel as bad as we did last year!

Other cool stuff:

I love my IPod Mondays- your opportunity to show everyone how great your musical taste is!  Also, look for our Winter Jazz series on Saturday nights, starting mid-January.

We also want to let you know that Voodoo is making a stand amidst the faltering economy and ever increasing food prices: That’s right, you can still get dinner and a beer for less than $10, or around $5 at Happy Hour!

We hope to see you all soon, and have a happy holiday!

Mike, Jen, and the Voodoo Cru

Hey everyone, Voodoo Mike here letting you know about two upcoming events you’re not going to want to miss!

On Saturday, January 29th, at 8:30pm, we’ve got a great night of live music with an acoustic trio featuring Doug Walters (The Secrets), Taylor Nelson (The Tens), and Jerry Lee (of solo fame). They’ll be playing three sets for us and tickets will be available at the door.

Friday, December 12th is Lunacy at Voodoo! It’s a Friday night, a full moon, and Santa wants you on his lap! If you haven’t been to one our Lunacy parties yet, browse the galleries for a few pix, or better yet -come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. As always, costumes are encouraged and clothing is not!

Lastly, it’s not too late to book your Holiday Party at Voodoo! We can accommodate 10-100 people, offer food from chips and dip to hand carved Prime Rib, limited or full bar service, as well as coordinate DJs and entertainment. Call 843.769.0228 or email: info@voodootikibar for more details.