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Searching for Don the Beachcomber

Inventor of the Tiki Bar

Entertainers People Waikiki Restaurant

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Great Band at Don the Beachcomber

Left to right is Joe Custino on steel, Simeon Bright on guitar, Mel Peterson on uke, and Eddie Spencer on

Donn's History Locations Waikiki Restaurant

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Early DtB Waikiki Aloha Hale

Here it is under construction. Donn’s original Hawaii location was pure Polynesian fantasy. Thatch roof, lauhala, pandamas. It was described

Freddy Martin

Celebrities Donn's History People Waikiki Restaurant

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Bandleader Freddy Martin Visits DtB

January 7th, 1951 bandleader Freddy Martin visits Don the Beachcomber on Waikiki. Donn and Freddy are about the same age.