Presented by Bo Bennett

Soak up the vibe of EZ Island Lifestyle living and tropical escapism that laid the ground for the relaxed setting for "Trop Rock" and Jimmy Buffet. Check out the forgotten era that bridged the gap between classic 1950s Tiki Style and today's authentic recreations! How the heck did we get from fancy, formal Polynesian Restaurants to wastin' away again in Margaritaville? Tiki in the early 1970s was withering long before the final days of Tricky Dick — sitting alone at the DC Trader Vic’s bar. The Indo-China war, drugs, and anti-establishment youth culture led to a hedonistic, subversive party lifestyle. Learn about the key elements that led to the new island lifestyle of Parrotheads: the Freak Party, Pacific Vibrations, and Rick Griffin Zap Comics of the early 1970s.

Bo Bennett is a professional Social Worker, a lifelong surfer and a former radio personality, film actor, and model. He has presented at Tiki Oasis previously on film, music, and beach life topics.