Live Music
The Darts
The Darts, now based in Seattle, Washington, formed in 2016 with the goal of making great all-grrl garage-rock, seeing the world, and having a fab slumber party every night. The four women threw on vintage black slips, kicked off their shoes, and set out on the adventure.The band will perform at Ohana as they tour throughout the US, Europe, UK and Japan to celebrate their latest album release, “Halloween Love Songs.”
Igor & The Red Elvises
Igor Yuzov was born in Germany, raised in Ukraine and studied in Russia. He grew up in the former Soviet Union, where folk music was the norm and rock’n’roll was illegal. A rebellious streak, led him to seek out the forbidden music. As soon as it became possible, Igor left Russia for America. In 1995, Igor dreamed that Elvis Presley came to him and told him to start playing rock’n’roll. Igor and his Russian friends became Red Elvises. Evolving over the years, Igor’s music has been labeled “Siberian Surf Rock” which contains humorous lyrics and grooves that forces his audience to dance. No matter where they perform, Igor & Red Elvises always bring the party with them!
The Swongos
The Swongos are a three-piece instrumental surf band from the St. Croix River Valley on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border. Their music goes from soft and sweet to wacky and wild. In addition to Surf Music, they have many styles of music, such as Spy, Exotica, and Psychedelic Rock sprinkled in their sound. The Swongos are influenced by traditional surf music like Dick Dale and the Ventures but also groups such as the Pixies, Frank Zappa, and Los Cubanos Postizos.
9th Wave
9th Wave has been performing since 1995, from the northeast (NYC, Boston) as far south as Fort Lauderdale FL, and west to California. Regulars at every Instro Summit (music festival in NC), and Ohana Luau at the Lake (tiki festival in upstate NY), 9th Wave, from Storrs CT, plays a diverse combination of surf, exotica and hot rod music at regional music and tiki festivals, hot rod/motorcycle/custom car shows, cultural institutions, clubs, and more. With their unique and signature style, 9th Wave has recorded seven full-length CDs of original music. The 9th Wave sound is made up of Mike “Staccato” Rosado on lead surf guitar, Negative Ed on bass, Phred Rawles on drums, and Sandy Rosado on Farfisa organ, rhythm guitar, flute, piccolo, and saxophone. 9th Wave and the Rosados are also champions of East Coast Surf Music, and are the founders and directors of The North East Surf Music Alliance, the largest network of surf bands in the world.
Jonny Safford & The La-Zay Fairs
Making new music inspired by the late 50’s and early 60’s. From Rockabilly to Surf Music, Garage Rock to R&B, with a guitar-forward, reverb-soaked sound straight out of 1963. And who knows, listen close and you may even hear a Samba or Exotica tune on a sunny afternoon.
Kahiki Serenaders
The Kahiki Serenaders are back in Lake George to provide some amazing exotica music to accompany your poolside cocktail
Dj's
Dj Swank
Meet Ohana’s fearless DJ Team Captain and co-MC,. DJ Swank — your open-format sonic adventurer, sailing effortlessly through every musical tide under the Lake George sun. From vintage Exotica and Hawaiian heat to Garage, Punkrock, Old Wave, New Wave, and silky Yacht-rock grooves… when Cap’n Swank is steering the decks, no genre or musical era is off the map.
DJ Shangri-La
DJ Shangri-La (Ridgewood, NYC) is the hostess of the weekly radio program Maraschino Melodrama on WFMU alt-stream Sheena’s Jungle Room. Sway your hips between sips as she spins a mix of Yé-yé, Exotica, Bossa Nova, Surf, and more. Please dance responsibly.
DJ Gaylord Fields
DJ Gaylord Fields has hosted a wildly eclectic radio program on Jersey City, NJ freeform station WFMU for 30 years, but as a live disc jockey he takes on a decidedly groovier persona. He has spun lounge/exotica/easy listening/bossa nova/go-go and more from coast to coast and overseas — and for the past few years at his beloved Ohana: Luau at the Lake. Gaylord is equally adept at ’60s soul, twist, surf, beat, and girl group sounds, and he would never turn down a ginger beer while he's on the turntables.
Roman Angelos
Roman Angelos spins music from where the Mediterranean meets the South Seas. Blending classic Italian pop and cinematic soundtracks with Turkish surf, Croatian twist, and vintage exotica, he creates a warm, otherworldly sound perfect for sitting by the pool or sipping an espresso - transporting listeners somewhere both faraway and instantly familiar.
DeeJay Mitten Clips
Playing all the platters that matter, Deejay Mittenclips serves up an eclectic mix of soul, surf, garage, boogaloo, ye-ye, bubblegum and instro-rockers guaranteed to get you moving! Hailing from the north shore of Ohio, Ms. Mittenclips turntables have graced the likes of Speak of the Devil, Tiki Underground, MaiTai Mayhem, The Moonglow Lounge, The B-side and of course, Ohana
DJ Stately Wayne Manor & DJ Hardly Quinn
The Stately DJ Wayne Manor & DJ Hardly Quinn are a dynamic record-spinning duo infamous for blasting 60's garage & surf, 50's rockers and the occasional punk 45 from familiar places to exotic locales. They have appeared at the Tiki Oasis 2019 Car Show and made their debut at Ohana Luau at the Lake in 2021. The duo has notably DJ'd for Japanese bands like legendary girl group The 5.6.7.8's as well as spookabilly combo Bobby's Bar whose frontman Noaya Kawakami has made a splash in Tiki circles for his lowbrow monster mashup artwork. In 2022, they spun their kooky collection of tunes poolside at the Hi-Tide Summer Holiday.
DJ DDR & DJ Red Crate
DJ DDR features a mix of traditional and contemporary exotica, funky soul, Moog, and deep cuts from the collection of Brother Cleve - RIP. DJ Red Crate is a founding member of the Twin Cities DJ and artist collective Chalet Sounds. For the Ohana crowd he brings his unique blend of Exotica, Now Sound, Euro-Sleaze, EZ-Funk and a hint of Rubdown Gone Wrong.