Radio Neighboring: Recent Episodes
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Hey buckaroos and buckaritas…Listen in to Ida Mae with Radio Neighborin, ridin' that bluegrass twang train right here on KX FM 104.7 every Saturday morning from 10 to noon. Hop on board and tune in to Laguna’s very own voice of free-wheeling radio. Call in and neighbor ya’ll. And don’t forget…Radio Neighboring is sponsored by Obrand Law Group!
Ida Mae hosts the "Dupp Brothers" for a live concert in the Pearl Street Studios. Their hillbilly rock is a fine tribute to Cindy O's last Radio Neighboring Show as she goes on a well deserved "hiatus" to be with grand baby Mckenzie. Sister Modine calls from the "Curl Up and Dye Hair Salon" in […]
Alice Wallace, a rising star in Americana and Country Music, visited Ida Mae as a prelude to her 4/14 Coachhouse appearance, opening for Albert Lee. It's always a pleasure having Alice visit KX93.5. Check it out!
Great show today on KX93.5 – Kenny Cosca, Bryan Nierulchalski, and Rob Boyd sit in with Ida Mae in the Pearl Street studio – great tunes, and a fabulous interview – check it out!
John For sittin' in for Ida Mae – Listen up as Dr. David Law plays Kate Wolf music and talks story – surprise guest at the end, so listen all the way – enjoy!!
Ida Mae has Anthony and Kyle Small on “Radio Neighboring! Discussing Dana Point Arts and Culture Commission, Dana Point Concerts in the Park, Anthony's band Small World, songwriting, and playing a song or two!
Paying tribute to Amy Obrand with music selected by Ida Mae (and some by John Ford), Memorial Day weekend 2018. Lotsa music from Texas, and other great music.
Ida Mae and John Ford welcome the Dupp Brothers to the Radio Neighboring "Roadhouse"!! People stopped by from all around to see the performance – check it out!
Radio Neighboring – Ida Mae shares the airwaves with John Ford of AM Radio – for Thanksgiving-themed music – food, drink and family stories – recipes from the old family cookbook (hope you're up for possum and alligator butt). Modine calls in from Itildo, TX with a Thanksgiving memories, and Pop Dupp shares his Hawaiian Turdaty […]
The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater actors perform snippets of seven scenes from the play "The Secret Life of Girls". Ryan Han and Director Sharon Jakubecy Klehm introduce ten fine actors to our radio audience and set up the scenes.
Firstwave Band members Dylan Rouda and Justin Solano play original songs from their upcoming EP for a live Pearl Street Studio concert!
Tommy J plays surf tunes and local musicians to introduce his new "Laguna Tropical Surf" show which premiers Wednesday, Sept. 13, 5-6pm. After four years of expert DJ lessons from Ida Mae, Tommy J goes solo! Gracias Ida Mae and KX radio. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
David spins some entertaining tales to introduce and accent songs by Kate Wolf and Ry Cooder.
KX93.5 AM Radio DJ and Singer/Songwriter/Musician John Ford plays original and cover tunes live in a Pearl Street Studio Concert.
Live Pearl Street Studio concert of a partial Skeleton Crew featuring Dan Shapero on keyboard, Tom Benson on guitar, Orin, guitar and Bob Campion singing lead vocals on songs from The Grateful Dead!
Ava Burton of Laguna Beach Live presents the Burning Heart Bluegrass Band who are the headliners of the Bluegrass and BBQ Festival at LCAD, Sunday, June 11, 5 – 7, featuring Mandolin Jeff and Bass Ron.
Tracey and Benjamin step into the Pearl Street Studios to perform a live concert as Sparky and the Ancient Mariner!
Ida Mae plays new Willie Nelson music and talks story with her sister, Modine, calling from the "Curl Up and Dye Salon."
Thurston Middle School eight graders who won the State Championship and are heading to the Global Tournament in Knoxville , Tennessee, stop by the Pearl Street Studios to tell about their plan "To Save The World" and request some donations for their team's trip to compete to have the best Destination Imagination Project on the […]
Mary Arnold Miller and Cort Casady sit in on the Radio Neighboring Show and discuss the "King of the Road: The Roger Miller Story.", opening April 23rd, playing through May 14, at the Laguna Playhouse – go to www.lagunaplayhouse.com for more information.
Patty Mac, Ida Mae’s high school girlfriend and neighbor on Joe’s Creek, called in as “Patty Sue Honey Pot.” She lights up the airwaves with country recipes and tales of Texas teenagers in Dallas… back in the good old days.
Ida Mae has a humorously revealing conversation with her sister, Modine, about a recent visit to Wimberly, Texas.
The Farm performs a live radio concert for Ida Mae featuring half the band members Andrew Corradini, Morgan Burrell, Ben Wagner, Jason Brown, Robbie Boyd and Kenny Costa.
Craig Skelly and Bruce "McMoose" from the band "The Breakaways" play original surf instrumentals and covers of classic surf tunes unplugged on their Martin acoustic guitars, live in the Pearl Street Studios!
Singer/songwriter/musician Grace Freeman introduces her new album "Shadow" and plays live acoustic guitar on songs she arranged with Steve Wood.
Jeni Watts, Ben Wagner and Jason Brown lay down some tracks from their new album and pick ‘n sing some live songs from their CD.
Calvin and Alias perform bluegrass guitar and fiddle in a Laguna Beach FM live radio concert.
Live concert at the Pearl Street Studios of country music performers Lil Sassy and the Dirtdogs.
KX FM 104.7 Am Radio Show host John Ford joins in the fun with Doctor David Law in swappin' Americana tunes with Ida Mae.
Ida Mae hosts Donna Inglima's Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater actors for a Radio Neighboring journey down the Yellow Brick Road!
Ida Mae begins with a tribute to International Day of the Woman, hubby Mick brings in an anniversary song selection and Tommy J presents some picking from the Doc Law Band.
Yodeler singer/songwriter/musician Alice Wallace performs live songs on Radio Neighboring!
Ida Mae hosts "Sparky and The Ancient Mariner" guitar pickin'/singin' duo with magic mandolin licks added by Morgan Burrell.
Mando Cordova and pianist William Sigimondi warm the hearts of Radio Neighboring listeners with some Latin and Jazz love songs, perfect for Valentine's Weekend, or, as Mando says, Month!
Live Pearl St. studio concert of Laguna Beach singer/songwriter/musician Mary Singer's original songs, inspired by current events. Some ukulele picking and harmony vocal back-up are provided by her friends.
Donna Inglima and Mark Turnbull bring the Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater actors for some old timey radio music and fun!
Ida Mae has a wide range of music in her playlist from foot tapping banjo to classical bluegrass. Doctor David Law brings news of the Kate Wolf 75th birthday celebration in Sonoma and tales of manning the medical tent at Woodstock with Wavy Gravy and Abbie Hoffman.
Radio Neighboring debuts Mary Singer's original song in a first, rough cut recording of "Four Years of Backward" featuring back up singers from "Laguna Beach Ukers" and cello by Michelle Marzulli.
Ida Mae and Tommy J share their thanks with contributors to, and participants in, creating a joyously successful "Laguna Beach Women's March Rally" in association with 380 cities in over 50 countries.
Joe Puccio and The Droppers perform a live radio concert and highlight tunes from their new album.
A compilation of tribute songs to the musicians who crossed the Rainbow Bridge and recorded memories of performers and guests on The Radio Neighboring Show during 2016.
Holiday Bluegrass and call-ins from Modine Gunch of Itlldo, TX, Michelle Haynes from Silverado Canyon with "ICare Rescue" and Kanuk Vern from DuFrost Canada requesting some Shinny Hockey music!
Lucy, Charlotte, Uncle Jesse and Auntie Rayleen have a radio conversation with Ida Mae. 6 year old "Charlene, the Beautifyin' Princess" gives tips on how much make-up to wear!
Ann E Warham, Art Director at The Laguna Playhouse, shares her insider views of Sleeping Beauty and the other plays coming up in 2017 with Ida Mae and Tommy J.
12 year old ukulele summer and singer, Merissa Macchiorola, performs a live Pearl Street Studio concert!
Corky Carroll brings his Piranha project "Blue Mango" CD to Laguna Beach FM with original and cover tunes backed up by several local musicians.
Ida Mae and Tommy J feature the original music of JJ Smith, with two members from his Band "The Helm" Morgan Burrell and Ben Wagner, in a live Pearl St Studio concert!
David Parker and entertainer, Kelsie Nicole, present their "Sonatasia" event, a Laguna Beach view house party featuring interactive musical and dance experiences.
Phil Vandermost and bassist Rob Thomas rock Radio Neighboring with a live concert featuring original and cover tunes.
Live Pearl St. Studio concert featuring Laguna Beach singer/songwriter/musician Katya Grasso.
Musician guest James Henry and his son Evan Airways Henry present their project "Bread Over Bombs", an original album designed to create proceeds for food for the needy, which has already provided 20,000 meals in Los Angeles.
Doctor David Law shares a Kate Wolf "a cappela" version of the heartbreaking song "Agent Orange", and tells of being in charge of the medical tent at the Woodstock Concert, working alongside Andy Hoffman and Wavy Gravy.
Tommy J singing the classic Arlo Guthrie Thanksgiving song with added lyrics written by Ed Neely's Fourth Grade Class!
Ida Mae invites holiday recipes with a food and booze playlist and gets a call from her Junior High girlfriend, Patty Sue Honey Pot!
The Boxcar Children actor, ten year old Sophia Pachl, nails Patsy Kline's "Walkin' After Midnight" with Mark Turnbull's finger style blues guitar back-up.
Ida Mae and Tommy J host singer/songwriter/musician Justin Ratowsky playing a few of his Cali Conscious band's songs and introducing their new single release "One Love For You"!
Radio Neighboring features live actors performing excerpts from Laguna Playhouse Youth Theatre's production of "The Boxcar Children", Directed by Bethanie Knieser, with the guitar accompaniment of Musical Director Mark Turnbull. Radio portions of this show were provided by youth actors: Samia El-Erian, Jayden Goodman, Quinton Yusi, Trevor Yusi, Katie Paling, Sophia Haslett, Sophia Pachi, and […]
Laguna Beach FM KX FM 104.7 Radio Neighboring Show celebrates Halloween with Ida Mae's BooGrass musical playlist and call-in spooky stories from Corona Two Step, Huckleberry Buckle, Modine, Jesse, Country Doc Clarence and his wife Joie!
Ida Mae hosts The Garden Band featuring Hawaiian lap slide steel guitar virtuoso Doctor David Law, the dulcitone voice of Tony Bisson and ukulele rhythm of Tommy J, in a live concert at the Laguna Beach FM Pearl Street Studio!
Ida Mae has a birthday songlist to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Laguna Beach FM KX935 on the air and fields a call from Raylene the Beautifying Queen!
Ida Mae and Tommy J interview entrepreneur and Laguna Playhouse board of director Heidi Miller about the latest events in our village, including the highly acclaimed play "Billy and Ray".
Radio Neighboring features singer/songwriter/musician Molly Bergman in a live radio concert performing her original songs and a wonderful cover of Blackbird by the Beatles.
Marti Carl sings original and cover tunes mixing country and Hawaiian on her ukulele at the Pearl Street Studios.
20 year old singer/songwriter/musician John Vincent III sings, strums and whistles his original music for the Radio Neighboring audience!
A Radio Neighboring feature of the entire The Wheeland Brothers' "Lost in the Key of Sea" album!
Live, Virtuoso Evan J Marshall solo mandolin concert at the Pearl Street Studios with co-host Eva Burton.
Rev Lester Mackenzie, the new priest at St.Mary's in Laguna Beach introduces himself on The Radio Neighboring Show with music, rhythm and philosophy from his home in South Africa.
Country Doc Clarence, visiting from the east coast, heard bluegrass music and stopped in the Pearl Street studios just in time to be interviewed by Ida Mae about setting bones and delivering slippery babies in rural North Carolina!
Ida Mae lassoed Tim Becwar, the amazingly talented KX935 Breakers Sports' Announcer, for a quick interview about the first game of Laguna Beach High School's football season which started with an opening 80 yard pass touchdown play that led to a Breakers away game victory!
Ida Mae features an entire bluegrass album "Rattle and Roll" and tells about being filmed with General Norman Schwarzkopf for national TV.
Surfing legend Corky Carroll sent music from his campaign for President from back in the 70's, a welcome relief to the serious nature of politics!
Heidi Miller introduces "Rockapella", the all voice band sensation currently appearing at the Laguna Beach Playhouse,who perform songs with amazing intricacies of harmony live at the Pearl Street Studios.
Ida Mae's neighborhood brings us singer/songwriter/musician Daniel (DanO) Davison and his band "Strictly Business" for a live Pearl St. Studio concert with drummer Jamie (Big Jim).
Clair Howell and Shap World Tour Pearl St Studio concert and interview with hosts Ida Mae and Tommy J!
Ida Mae and Tommy J celebrate the nomination of the first woman to a major political party with music call-ins and studio guests!
Craig, from Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band, calls Laguna Beach FM with info about his award winning band while we enjoy cuts off their new album.
Happy First Birthday "My Creole Belles" ukulele song dedicated to nieces Stevie, Ana and Sierra in Louisiana from Uncle Tommy J and Auntie Gayliegirl!
Ida Mae sends sidekick Tommy J on the road to interview Brandon at his 3rd Anniversary celebration of "The Den, Barber and Shave Parlor" in the Pearl Street District of Laguna Beach!
Ida Mae's fresh from the Colorado Rocky Mountains Bluegrass playlist of old-timey porch music!
"Summer Breeze", the free bus ride from Irvine to Laguna Beach's inaugural journey is greeted by the KX93.5 broadcast of Seals and Croft's song "Summer Breeze"!
Doctor David Law outlines the life and tragic death of California folksinger Kate Wolf and Randall Horton's choir project based on Kate's original music.
Actors Lily Ganser and Clark Helman share the secrets of their play "All Shook Up", a modern Shakespeare love story, told through the Juke Box music of Elvis.
The Wheeland Brothers Pearl Street concert features never before heard music of singer/songwriters Nate, strumming ukulele, and Travis, picking guitar. Kaitlyn contributes her beautiful harmonies and Joey jams the jambe beat to back up the brothers.
San Clemente High School freshmen Jackson Todd (JT), Gus Day and Ty Connelly rock the Pearl Street studios with their band "After School Special" jammin' original and cover tunes.
Doctor David Law drops by the studio with a preview of his Kate Wolf Special to be aired Saturday, July 9, between 10 to noon.
Ida Mae's neighbor and surf guru Randy Faber calls in his up to date surf report from The Brooks Street Surf Classic as well as tales from his trip to the Indian subcontinent.
Radio Neighboring guest Ed Neely shares the Doheny Surf Fest information and other important events at Doheny State Beach Park.
The Laguna Playhouse's one man play "Buyer and Cellar" actor, Emerson Collins, tells all about being Barbara Streisand's personal shop clerk in this avant-garde comedy.
Dupp Brothers Live May 28 2016 Pearl Street Studio Concert on KX935.com/show/radioneighboring!
Listen to the podcast of Morgan Burrell's Laguna FM interview promoting a truly wonderful Bluegrass Festiva at KX935.com/show/radioneighboring!l! Bluegrass and barbecue in the beauty of the Laguna Canyon oaks at LCAD. Don't miss it – Sunday, June 12 from 3 to 7 pm. Info at lagunabeachlive.org or 800-595-4849.
Ginger Osborne and Barbara Miller share the secrets of Village Laguna's Charm House Tour and describe the wonderful ocean view homes open for a special viewing tomorrow!
George Lawton lights up the Pearl Street Studios with live and recorded music on KX935.com/show/radioneighboring with Tommy J!
Singer/songwriter/musician Gary Wright opens with a cover tune and follows with the premier of two of his original songs on KX935.com/show/radioneighboring with Tommy J.
Jeni, Ben and Jason sing and play original tunes for Ida Mae in a live Pearl Street Studio concert!
Danielle, James, Mark, & Michael Wimberley of the "Wimberley Bluegrass Band" play a smokin' hot, live concert at the Laguna Beach Pearl Street Studio with host Ida Mae.
Singer/songwriter guitarist Don Swanson presents cuts off his new CD with an ear for global awareness.
Singer Mando Cordova plays songs from his CD, sings tunes live in studio and expresses his philosophy on the importance of sharing love.
Listeners phone in song requests while the Radio Neighboring team scrambles to search and find the tunes to play on the air.
In honor of sisterhood Ida Mae DJs a playlist of all gal songs and Doctor David Law drops by with his favorite gal singer/songwriter Kate Wolf"s tune.
Kicking off their "50 States, 50 Shows" tour, singer/songwriters Leo Hurd and Tristin Shiells play live music and cuts off of Leo's Side Trippers' CD "Mythology and Impassioned Forces".
Radio Neighboring presents playwright, singer, actress Vanessa Claire Stewart who stars in “Louie and Keely ‘Live': At The Sahara" as Keely Smith, currently playing at The Laguna Playhouse.
Ida Mae's playlist is full of precipitating songs in honor of the recent, sorely needed downpours in Laguna Beach!
Blue Deux bluegrass live radio concert featuring Elias Schwartzman fiddling on fiddle and Calvin Anderson flat picking guitar. Ida Mae and Tommy J are the appreciative hosts.
The Radio Neighboring Show hosts dog rescue family Michelle and Jeff Haynes who share their experiences with K9 foster and adoption programs in Orange County, accompanied by Michelle's cat themed mewsic playlist.
Ida Mae celebrates Valentines Day with sweetheart songs from her endless playlist! With Tommy J and dedications to loving couples!
Ida Mae and Tommy J host singer/songwriter 17 year old Sabrina Lentini in a live Pearl Street Studio concert on KX935.com/show/RadioNeighboring. Sabrina also recalls her experience reaching the final stages of American Idol at age 15.
Bilaterally bionic host Ida Mae returns to the airwaves in spite of recent knee surgery and plays a list of horsey songs to celebrate her Denver team in the Super Bowl.
Donna Inglima and Mark Trumbull present a rollicking sample of a murder mystery musical radio play performed live in the Pearl Street Studios at KX FM 104.7 featuring the voices of The Laguna Playhouse Youth Theater's young singer/actors.
The Radio Neighboring Show features five musical groups in one two hour show with the help of guest co-host Bob Hawkins. Performers include the trio of Jerry Hester, Melanie Nuccio and Perin Mahler, soloist Chic McDaniel, the John Vought and Cam Smith duo, Pat Quilter on Hawaiian lap steel dual guitar and H Charton picking […]
Obrand family fun fest with guest DJ's Betty Lu Thelma Lynn, Curly Earl and Ida Mae's son Huckleberry Buckle taking over the Radio Neighboring Show for an hour of call-in love advice, road kill recipes and hand picked music!
Teenage singer/songwriter/guitarist with a cause, Sidney Bowen, sings songs and plays her original music for Ida Mae and Tommy J.
Cigar box guitar blues band The Budrows Jason, Macarena and Ron rock the Pearl Street Studios with a live concert!
Ida Mae hosts the phenomenal voices of the singing quartet, "The Summit", in a celebration of Frank Sinatra's 100 birthday!
Radio Neighboring hosts Ida Mae and Tommy J feature a live Pearl St Studio hot licks concert of Laguna Beach bluegrass players, The Dupp Brothers!
Singer/songwriter guitarist Sky Green entertains our KX FM 104.7 radio audience with original melodies and some cover tunes live at the Pearl St studios with hosts Ida Mae and Tommy J
Hosts Ida Mae and Tommy J feature a live concert with local singer/songwriter Maddy Vance.
Ida Mae's Bluegrass songs about food, booze and fancy clothes with call in by Ed and Lu Neely and Modine!
Doctor David Law presents a heartfelt retrospective of the brilliant but short career of Folk singer/songwriter Kate Wolf.