I’m surprised Spliff Kazoo even knows it’s NYE, because he’s always on “island time.” His band, the self-proclaimed “#1 Tropical Western Lounge Act in Austin,” performing in the spacious and sittable backyard of Kinda Tropical is an idyllic option for those wanting a chill-yet-entertaining New Year’s experience. A Bermuda Triangle mind-trip of hilarious gags and delightful coconut twang tunes, the tiki crew represents a welcome scene for those who like the concept of Jimmy Buffett, but not the music, or those who want to say aloha to the stroke of midnight while in a slow conga line.
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