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Otto's Shrunken Head

538 East 14th St. Between A and B

About Me

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A small group of native New Yorkers and a Pittsburgher got together in early 2002 and decided that New York City did not have a decent Tiki Bar since the demise of Hawaii Kai in Times Square and the destruction of Trader Vic's at the Plaza Hotel by Ivana Trump. They approached their friend and fellow Tiki afficianado/Club Owner Deb Parker (owner of Beauty Bar & Barmacy) about buying Barmacy and transforming it into New York City's own little Tiki oasis. Thus with her blessing and the blessings of all the South Sea gods, Otto's Shrunken Head opened in the summer of 2002. The goal was to bring the laid back island vibe of the South Pacific to New York City. Manhattan is after all, an island.
Otto's is a new interpretation of the Tiki Bar, mixing traditional Tiki decor and potent rum based concoctions with live bands and DJs resulting in NYC's premier Rock-n-Roll Tiki joint.
We welcome private and corporate parties as well as music industry showcases. We are also available for photo and film shoots. Contact us at: [email protected] for rates and information.
Although not really a live music venue in the traditional sense Otto's quickly became a fixture in the East Village music scene hosting an incredibly diverse group of bands playing everything from Lounge/Exotica, Rockabilly, Punk, Country, Rock, Garage, Metal, Surf and Acoustic/Singer/Songwriter. However we are not just limited to live music. We've got DJs throughout the week, we host a weekly stand-up show called Comedy Therapy and have the occasional Karaoke night. Although we don't serve food at Otto's, we've been known to host a BBQ or two during the summer and have had a few cooking contests as well.
Bands, performers or promoters interested in doing something at Otto's can contact us at: [email protected] .
Anyone interested in being added to our events list can contact us at: [email protected]

My Interests


Day Weekly/Monthly Events
See below for more info and special events
EVERY SUNDAY FRANK WOOD'S WIND DOWN SUNDAY 6PM Nursing that hangover? Party a little too much? Get a little hair of the dog that bit you every Sunday. Frank gets local and travelling bands as well as a mellow acoustic set at the end of the weekend to get you right for the start of the week. $3 Margaritas and Bloody Marys don't hurt either! Check mrfwood.com for schedule
EVERY MONDAY BRIAN FISHERMAN PRES. 9PM First monday of the month:
FISHERMAN'S VIBROPHONIC ORCHESTRA , featuring Brian Fisherman on Vibes, Eric Farber on Drums, Kyle Forester on Bass. Exotica and tiki-jive featuring guest stars, Go-Go dancers and Burlesque. Since its only once a month, you knowit's going to be big!
Opening the night is MARIMBA MUSIC-sounds of Zimbabwe and more! Soulful and happy!
Second monday of the month:
KYLE'S KORNER, Kyle of Fisherman presents his many friends and side projects from live band Karaoke to way out jazz madness to oompah bands!
Third monday of the month: is always a surprise. SOmetimes jazz, sometimes metal...
Last Monday of the month:
THE VIOLETS, followed by
MATTISON- A piano/ vocalist trio mixing lounge and soul for a totally original "Now Sound!"
EVERY TUESDAY DARK WATER (formerly BLACK CAT tuesdays) 10PM Father Vincent hosts this freakish night of fun. Goth, Punk, Psychobilly, Nu-wave and Death Rock issue forth as well as horror movies. Guest DJs every week keep the music fresh, live music from local goth, punk, no wave bands round out the night.
VOTED: BEST WEEKLY PARTY BY NYPRESS READERS!
EVERY TUESDAY
STARTING IN JUNE! VOODOO LUAU 6PMComedy N Rock at NYC's tiki oasis. Stand-up Comedians, Musical Comedy Guests & Rockin Bands every Wednesday with MC Voodoo Lou!
6PM-8PM You Do the Voodoo- Open Mic: Lotto style- buy a drink put your name in the bucket.
8-10PM scheduled comedy
EVERY WEDNESDAY 6PM Wicked Wednesdays Wicked Wednesdays w/ Billy Magee and Friends
"Come In and Express Yourself" Singers, Songwriters and Bands Originals or Covers If You Do It...Do IT At Otto's on Wednesday Nights
Wednesday CORN HOLE COUNTY! 10PM WELCOME TO CORN HOLE COUNTY! A Gay-straight-bi celebration of everyone's favorite closeted delight: COUNTRY MUSIC! Drag performers, Karaoke queens and country buffs perform their fave hits from Hank, Patsy, Dolly etc. DJs spin the best classic country and hillbilly hits
Every Thursday MOVE YOUR MULE! 10PM DJ Agent Jay (Slackers) hosts an evening of First, Second wave and New Ska, Reggae, Dub and Rock Steady. Guest Djs every week as well as the occasional live performance by local & national Ska acts!
LAST THURSDAY
OF THE MONTH SUSQUEHANNA INDUSTRIAL TOOL & DIE CO. 8PM The Last Thursday of the month your favorite Hillbilly balladeers are back! These talented young lads will enchant you with their renditions of 50's rockabilly and hillbilly lovesongs as well as their own originals.
FIRST FRIDAY
OF EVERY MONTH **every 1st Friday of the month** VIVA BURLESQUE!
9-10pm
The hottest burlesque around!

SECOND FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM! FRIDAYS 10PM DJ UltraV and DJ Omega play Tag Team style from 10pm-4am brand new and classic favorites in 80's/Electro/Indie/Punk-funk/Geek Rock. Expect to hear the likes of IAMX, 33HZ,The Infadels,Kasibian,Elkland,Hot Hot Heat,Robots in Disguise,The Knife,Chromeo,The Mobius Band, Manhead and more. LIVE BANDS & SPECIAL GUEST DJ at Midnite
THIRD FRIDAY
OF THE MONTH REBEL NIGHT 10PM Join Djs Sei, Kick & Drunker June for a night of Japanese Twist, 50's & 60 teen dance madness. You have to see it to believe it. Featuring 50's & 60's Rockabilly, Sock Hop, Garage, Jive, Bop and Stroll. It's like American Bandstand in Tokyo in 1962
LAST FRIDAY
OF THE MONTHREAL GONE! 10PM dJs JANUARY 1963 and KITTYBEAT hosts this night of 60's Garage, Mod and Surf! Guest DJs every month and live music.

FIRST SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH UNSTEADY FREDDIE'S SURF-ROCK SHINDIG 10PM UNSTEADY FREDDIE, Host of Internet/FM Radio shows, Twang Shebang , and YOURSPACE RADIO , featuring surf and twang music from world-wide artists, (all shows found at myrealtalent.com ), presents his "Surf-Rock Shindigs" featuring 4 reverb-drenched bands -- no shows are ever alike. Swing by, and CATCH A WAVE with UNSTEADY FREDDIE .......twang it, and they will come.
SECOND SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH TIKI BOYS SOCIAL CLUB 10PM FRANK2FAR and his guest DJs spin rockabilly, hardcore, ska, 80's nu-wave & classic punk
THIRD SATURDAY
OF THE MONTHDJ MORGAN & PIRATEOKE 10PM DJ MORGAN of SUPERVILLAIN spins metal, Punk, 70's Arena Rock, 80's Hits and even your favorite TV theme songs.
LAST SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH THEE MIDNITE MONSTER HOP! 10PM Mike Mortician & GUESTS spin the rockabilly voodoo& rhythm'n'ooze from 10pm to oblivion! With some of the most incredible, Psycho-Rock-a-Billy bands performing from all over the world!

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