Lonely Street

Lonely Street

Author: Cocktail Nation with Lounge Leader Koop Kooper March 13, 2026 Duration: 59:41
James Spencer checks in with another new album… and we’ll open the latest issue of Lounge Life Magazine to discover the scotch that was the favourite of Frank Sinatra… and hear of a very amusing AI transcription mishap thanks to Baron Von Swankenstien. There’s new exotica on the way from Tiki Delights and Mr Moai… a few tiki happenings around the globe… and a mid-century complaint about petrol prices that proves drivers have always loved to complain about fuel prices. So pour something strong, settle into the lounge chair… cocktailnation.net Voodoo 5 - Faster Pussycat Martini Kings - The Lonely Bull James Spencer - Lonely Street Eddie Palmieri - Los Cueros Me Llaman Freddie Canoe - Lonely Island Vibexotica - Song Of The Taino Mr Moai And The TikiHeads - Martinique Tiki Delights - The Daiquiri Mambo Billy Lester Trio - Out Of Nowhere Norm Amadio Feat Marc Jordan - I Love You That Way Freddie Green - Pin Up Cocktail Inn - Tequila Combustible Edison - Utopia    

Step into the sophisticated, retro-futuristic world of Cocktail Nation, hosted from a Sydney Penthouse by the one and only Lounge Leader, Koop Kooper. This isn't just a music show; it's a weekly audio escape into the cool, crisp sound of martini shakers and the smooth grooves of a bygone era. Each episode of this podcast is a carefully curated session where classic lounge meets its modern descendant, neo-lounge, creating a seamless soundtrack for the stylishly inclined. Kooper doesn't just spin records; he brings the scene to life with conversations from the most interesting characters found in the swankier corners of culture-musicians, artists, and connoisseurs of the good life. Tune in and you'll hear stories woven between tracks, a blend of charismatic interview and impeccable musical selection that feels like an invitation to an exclusive, yet wonderfully welcoming, party. The vibe is consistently laid-back, intelligent, and dedicated to the artistry of cool. For anyone who appreciates the finer notes in both music and conversation, Cocktail Nation delivers a distinct and transporting experience, one perfectly mixed episode at a time.
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Christmas Tunes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Evenings At The Penthouse-The Mirror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:06
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Lust [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:10
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Evenings At The Penthouse -Dancing in the Dark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Duration: 1:01:26
Koop is on vacation and this week bringing you a Twilight show as we delve into the archives. New shows return Feb 14 www.cocktailnation.net
Evenings At The Penthouse-Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:09
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Chocolate in Paris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:00
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Procrastinators Unite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:31
Not right now ofcourse...tomorrow maybe Frank Sinatra-Now Is The Hour Miles Davis- All Blues Nana Mizuki-Velvet Moon Bill Evans -Blue In Green Seth McFarlane-But Beautiful Modern Jazz Quartet-Pyramid Octobop-A Ballard Bo…
Evenings At The Penthouse -All The Mean Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:07
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Evenings At The Penthouse-Bedside Book [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:11
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