SATAN'S PILGRIMS to Headline Tiki Kon Kickoff Party, presented by Deadhead Rum

PORTLAND, OR (April 3, 2014) —— Tiki Kon is ridiculously pleased to announce the lineup for the Friday night kickoff party for Tiki Kon: Mysteries of the Deep. Headlining the show is legendary surf band SATAN'S PILGRIMS, presented by Deadhead Rum, with special guests LUSHY from Seattle, burlesque performances by Megan Mayhem and Tana the Tattooed Lady, plus DJ Drew Groove. The show will be held Friday, July 11, at the Star Theater in Portland. General admission tickets go on sale to the public Wednesday, April 9, at 10:00 a.m., but Tiki Kon guests may reserve theirs early by purchasing a weekend event pass.

Twisting their name from the 60s B-movie Satan's Sadists, Satan's Pilgrims is one of the most influential surf instrumental bands in the nation. While much of their sound has a definite Southern California flair, their Pacific Northwest rock 'n' roll ancestry sets them apart. The Pilgrims have created their own sub-genre of surf music with a patented haunted sound, which fans have dubbed "Pilgrim Rock." Ask any West Coast surf band to name their influences, and Satan's Pilgrims will inevitably be in the list.

From Seattle, Lushy brings a refreshing groove and intriguing style that blends original samples and Bossa beats with elements of vintage Latin jazz, exotica, surf, new wave and sixties pop. Their distinctive, inter-continental sound is lounge-y and danceable and goes down nice and easy, like a well-mixed cocktail in swanky bar.

Deadhead Rum is an exceptional, six-year cask aged rum imported from Veracruz by Iconic Brands. It debuted in Oregon last year during Tiki Kon: Adventure Island and was featured on the Tiki Kon home bar tour with much acclaim. This year Deadhead returns not only to the home bar tour, but also as the presenter of the Friday night kickoff party.

The Satan's Pilgrims show is part of Tiki Kon weekend, which runs Friday through Sunday, July 11-13. Most of the entertainment and activities are held at the Red Lion at the Quay, in Vancouver, right across the bridge from Portland. A hotel shuttle to the Star Theater will be available for Tiki Kon guests. Shuttle fare is included in Tiki Kon weekend passes or available for purchase on board.

Weekend event passes and information are available at the Tiki Kon website. Satan's Pilgrims tickets may be purchased separately from Ticket Biscuit starting April 9th, or are included in the VIP Package or Weekend Pass.

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