Tika Tequila is Born!

Conceived somewhere near the Appalachian Mts. in Virginia. A small band of locos with a bottle in hand (tequila) chasing a dog (Tika) down from the mountain, thru the hollows to a small studio on the 2nd floor of the 3rd section to who knows what or where! Tika Tequila Recordings captured the raw essence by fermenting the blue agave and distilling out its soft edges. The result is a rare harsh reality associated with a dry spicy attack, potent flavors with balanced aromas, and a long numbing and smoky aftertaste. Aging certainly has been an integral part of the process!

"Cutting edge technology that captures the art form of creating and performing from here to there.... and back again!!!" is a quote that often comes to mind.

The Artist: Jay W. Simmons

Raised in South America and the East Coast. Self taught in lapidary. Lapis, turquoise, sugalite, charoite, fossilized ivory and dinosaur bones are just a few of the many materials used in fabricating my pieces. As a silversmith, I had the opportunity to learn from several accomplished artists. Richard Tsosie, a Navajo specializing in inlay/overlay, is credited with being the first Native American jeweler to develop "Granulation" texturing to his fabricated pieces. Michael Kabotie (Lomawywesa) and Lawrence Saufkie, both Hopi Artist, have over 90 years experience between them in overlay fabrication! And Bounyou "Bon" Paphatsarang is a walking encyclopedia and master of so many techniques. I utilize many of their styles and techniques in creating designs that reflect influences from South America, the South, and Southwest. My family and I have lived in So. California for past 25 years.

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