Laguna Tropical Surf: Recent Episodes
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Tommy J takes off each Sunday from 5-7pm, riding vintage surf music and tropical island vamps on the KX FM 104.7 airwaves. Local Laguna musicians will drop in to hotdog never-before heard tracks of their original creations for your smooth ride home with ten toes on the nose.
Streaming worldwide at KXFMRadio.org and on the free mobile app, you’ll feel the pulse of the Pacific and mellow vibe of Laguna Tropical Surf.
“Laguna Tropical Surf”‘s Tommy J interviews American Idol Star and Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Sound Engineer and radio debuts her second single of the Summer, “Miss You”! Mark Freeman's Surf Report mentions some of the carnage at the Tahiti contest Michelle has a nauty rooster named Roy Orbison and we announce the HawaiiCommunityFoundation.org fundraiser at the Sawdust Festival next Friday, Saturday and Sunday sponsored by artist Britteny Silva.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" shouts out congratulations to Crosby Colapinto for finishing in the shortboard surfing finals at the US Open in Huntington Beach!!! Mark Freeman is predictiong small, fun, warm surf and Rooster Roy Orbison gives Michelle a lot of cock a doodles in her Henton Update!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" interviews KX FM Radio Personality, "Worm" Garth Wycoff!! His "Can of Worms" show is a crazy mix of music and hillarity. Mark Freeman's Surf Report says the water is warm and the waves are small but fun. Michelle's Henton Updates from the Rusty Dog Ranch was full of hot, hot, hot, and we celebrated the legendary Tickfaw Triplets, Sierra Ana and Stevie's 8th Birthday!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" welcomes Bill & Julia to our free KXFM mobile app while visiting the Laguna Beach Festivals from Sacramento. Most Excellent Birthday, Julia!!! Mark Freem serves up the results of the world pro surfing events on his weekly Surf Report. Michelle's Secret Egg-gents solved the "White Duck Waddle Mystery" in her Henton Updates and we played a tribute to Tony Bennett singing with Lady Gaga!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents Mark Freeman's up to date Surf Report with news from the Pros. and, the Chicken Lady, Michelle Deets Haynes with the Henton Updates from the Rusty Dog Ranch in Texas. We say Aloha, Rest In Peace to Jimmy Otto of Sound Spectrum in Laguna Beach. Listen to surprise guest, "Jocelyn the Intern's" initial radio interview with Greg Friedman and Tommy J.
Radio Neighboring Wednesdays interviews celebrated Vietnam Combat Veteran and co-founder of Laguna Bluebelt, Mike Beanan. An active surfer and diver, Mike shares the facts about our Laguna Beach coastal zone in an entartaing conversation with our KX FM audience.
Bianca Brandi is an aspiring volunteer DJ for KX FM 104.7 and a singer/songwriter/musician. Brandi teaches music in Dana Point and got her introduction to the Pearl Street Studio mix board and microphones with John Ford and Tommy J. Mark Freem brought us the Surf Report and Michille updated us that the Rusty Dog Ranch got some new residents in their chicken town of Henton!
Radio Neighboring Wednesdays interview Ramin Pejan about his petition to stop spraying the South Laguna hills and trails with carcinogenic Round Up glyphosate.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" brings more surf music and local community announcements, surf report, Henton Update and city of Laguna Beach events! Andy Irons gives a peace sign in today's photo.
Radio Neighboring Wednesdays presents a morning mix of good fun and fun music with visits on the phone from Morgan Burrell, Modine and Obrand Law Group's Mick Obrand!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" brings in the Summer Solstice with vintage Surf Tunes that have been popular since the 1960's! The show finishes with Hawaiian Music and the Brothers Cazimero.
Michelle's Henton Update was 117° at the Rusty Dog Ranch! Happy Summer y'all!
Laguna Beach legend Ron Sizemore surfing the Huntington Beach Pier is our featured photo!
Hau’oli La Makuakane!!! Fathers' Day celebration on "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Michelle's egg-celent Dad Jokes, which, as you know, are not ready until they're full groan, according to Greg Feidman!
Mark Freem's Surf Report says the water is still full suit chilly and Happy Holiday celebrating Juneteenth and Summer Solstice!
Ida Mae and Tommy J's Radio Neighboring Wednesdays 8 to 10am had several callers and played a mix of bluegrass and surf twang. On Lawyer Mick Obrand's "Good, Bad, and the Ugly" segment, Mick outlined the historic indictments of the former President in a straight forward and factual delivery. Modine from Texas called to congratulate her sister, Ida Mae, on her weekday show and Brandy Faber let us know that the 57th Brooks Street Classic Surf Contest window opened on June 3rd.
"NO SLEEP UNTIL BROOKS STREET" has started!
Laguna Tropical Surf's Tommy J debuts 10 year old "Ryan the Weather Girl" Crandall's first weather forecast on KX FM 104.7!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Variety Show featuring all these specials:
Ryan “The Weather Girl” Crandall
Ava August “Beauty Queen”
Surfin Sundays 25th Anniversary June 25th HB Pier 11 to 6pm
Fete de la Musique Saturday June 17th, Noon to 4.
ERIC HENDERSON/ PHIL GOUGH ORCHESTRE SURREAL June 18 7:30 Artist Theater Tickets at EventBrite
Brandy Faber The waiting period for the 57th Annual Brooks St. Surfing Classic opened last Saturday June 3rd, unfortunately a bombing swell wasn't on tap to get the Classic in the water on the first day of the waiting period! This year's contest T-Shirt was designed by Larry Stewart inspired by his Bull series of paintings. If you aren't familiar with Stewart's work, give him a look as he's really been making a name for himself in the art world and we couldn't be more stoked for him! He can be found at @larrydiditt. Surfing ceramist, @rjlaguna, created the trophies again this year and not sure if they were inspired by the re-opening of the Royal Hawaiian but they are tiki themed and will look great hanging on the winners wall! Thanks to our sponsors for making the contest happen once again this year: @distant_local, @volcom, @visslasurf, @salty_crew, @roark, @surfnsport82, @theshoplaguna, @lagunabeercompany, Brandy Faber Luxury Homes, @purplecorduroy and @yourdesignbro! "No Sleep Till Brooks St.!" Brandy Faber Brooks St. Surfing Classic Contest Director
Ida Mae and Tommy J join in the porch hollerin' "Radio Neighboring Wednesday Show", mornings from 8 to 10! Mixing bluegrass, surf twang, and local news and entertainers! We are broadcast on the KX FM 104.7 airwaves, and streamed worldwide at KXFMRadio and on the free mobile app.
Tommy J's "Laguna Tropical Surf" features the ethereal voice of Izrael Kamakawiwo'ole and announces the new KX FM weekly 8 to 10am line-up of volunteer DJs.
Mon: Tommy benson
Tues: John Ford
Wed: Ida Mae & Tommy J
Thurs: Steve Reid
Fri: Greg Friedman
Jitsu masters, Dan, Dave and Helena came dripping wet from bodysurfing at Pearl Street Beach to let us know the water temp was wonderful for trunking and the water visability was super clear. Mark Freeman's Surf Report was also optomistic. Michelle's hens, however, are having racoons raid their coops.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Mindy Pennybacker, author of SURFING SISTERHOOD HAWAII and Mary Hartman of Dana Point's GIRL IN THE CURL SURF SHOP with infterview and music. Michelle Haynes' HENTON UPDATE is where chics have holiday fun and Mark Freeman's SURF REPORT INCLUDES The pro surf contest at Kelly Slater's Ranch. And congratulations to Hawaii's Carissa Moore and San Clemente's Griffin Colapinto for their contest wins! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features a live Pearl Street Studio concert with Plumes, a brand new band right off of the 2023 marketplace with lead members playing original music, including seasoned Laguna Niguel resident Alex Thornton on lead guitar and Bianca Brandi from the rolling hills of Simi Valley on lead vocals. Bryce Hansen, founder of non-profit "Arts for All" introduced fellow Danamans' musicians to the station! Michelle's rooster Bobs are behaving at Henton and Mark's Surf Report offers varried but fun conditions for catching waves!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates Mothers' Day with an exlectic collection of tunes that mention Mom, Flowers, Mother Earth and moms riding boogieboards. Michelle reveals the dedicated "Mother Hens" in Henton and Mark Freeman's Surf Report offers an increasing swell for SoCal surfers. Mahalo to Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas for sending happy wishes to his mom, Susan, and all the moms out there! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" loves when 7 year old Max "WipeOut" Weidhaas is our guest Surf Reporter while Mark Freeman is skiing winter-like powder conditons in May at Mammoth!
Multi-musicianist and performer Bill Demsey called in with his line-up of gigs and classes. billdempseymusic.net
Michelle updated her chicken town of Henton Update with theivery being done by a masked bandit raccoon who is raiding the coops for eggs!
Singer, songwriter, artis, Laure Mumford Falter performs a concert at the Pearl Street Studios in Laguna Beach for "Laguna Tropical Surf". Mark Freeman mentions a slight ocean temperature rise and Michelle Haynes celebrates her birthday with friends on her Henton Updates. Tommy J premiers "Dead Men Don't Surf" album the. includes songs with vocals!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features music the newest EP from Little Kahuna, "Lost Oasis", and the narration of co-host and lead surf guitarist Craig Skelly. Mark Freeman's Surf Report told us that Kelly Slater did not make the cut for the world tour and Michelle Haynes' hens are hatching new chicks!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates April Birthdays with dedications and Michelle Haynes' chick hatchings at The Rusty Dog Ranch! Mark predicts surf to be small but fun and Dave Matuszak called in to invite everyone to HIS LECTURE, FRIDAY, APRIL 21 AT 10:30AM AT SDSU's INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: THE STOKE SESSIONS; ON THE CULTURE, HISTORY AND POLITICS OF SURFING AND SKATEBOARDING. Info can be found at KPBS online. Photo is world famous big wave waterman, Kai Lenny as a keiki.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" featured an April Events calendar with the help of Jeff "The Big Tiki Dude" Hanson who promoted the 25th Annual "Surfin Sundays" starting April 16th at the Huntington Beach Pier. Mark Freeman's Surf Report has doubtful surf conditions this week and Michelle Haynes had an eggcellent Henton Update!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Surf Music from the album “Waikiki Makaki” by Ukraine surf musician, Vitaly Yakushi, who escaped to Germany from the Russian terror attacks on his country with his Wife, 4 kids and dog! Vitaly said,”There are 6 or 7 Surf Bands in Ukraine! And what is fun, Martin Schmidt and The Razorblades Surf Band from Wiesbaden, Germany, was one of my main influences some 10 yeas ago. Then he became my online teacher. Last year he helped us to move to Germany and we finally met. Now we are good friends.They helped to gather some money for our first month in Germany cause we had nothing, escaped with what we could take. The Surf Community gathered some 4000 euro totally so we were provided for some months with food, clothes and other stuff until we settled in Germany. We played The Razorbleds, Surf Report with Mark Freeman and Henton Updates with Michelle Haynes.
Clark Little's photo of a boogie boarder getting pitched in a wave on the island of Oahu leads us into tonight's Spring Equinox "Laguna Tropical Surf" show with guest Jim Kempton. Jim invited everyone to the Huntington Beach Library, Tuesday, March 28th, 5:30-7PM, as he shares his book "Women On Waves" and discusses the history of women surfing. He will bring special surfer guests to speak with the guests.
Mark Freeman's Surf Report covered some frosty So Cal ocean temps and surf contest in his World of Surf segment. Michelle's chickens have spring in the prairie and she has been delivering a weekly 20 dozen eggs to the food shelter and barely time to mow the now tall acres of green grass!
lts features its Time Change Episode with Surf Reporter Mark Freeman, Henton Updates with Michelle Haynes, Garden Park Succulent Wreath Workshop and an eclectic mix of St. Paddy's Green Wave Surf Music and Hawaiian Meles!
FULL MOON TONIGHT! Feng E! March 9 Thursday 6th Annual City of Laguna Beach Arbor Day Celebration 3 to 5 at Moulton Meadows Park (Top of Nyes Place) Mark Freeman’s “Four Stringerz” will provde live music. Native tree planting ceremony, demonstrations & kid activities. Connect with gardening groups. The South Laguna Community Garden Park’s table will: Be giving away 5 gallon California Native plants, packets of seeds for planting, unique handmade toys that celebrate trees, magnets/stickers, and will have Garden t-shirts for sale, and signed copies of ALANi and the GIANT KELP ELF, a children’s story about Laguna’s Bluebelt and Greenbelt areas, will be available. Bring the kids!
March 17 Friday “The Plucky Charms” Grace Freeman’s Celtic Women 1 to 3 at:Original Patsy’s Laguna Niguel First come first served 6 to 8 at: Stillwater Dana Point $50 pp minimum, reservations only.
Succulent Wreath Making Workshop with Jeanne Yale Sunday March 19th from 10:00 -11:30 South Laguna Community Garden Park 31610 Coast Hwy Participants will learn how to make a beautiful succulent wreath in this hands-on workshop! You may have seen these gorgeous and valuable creations at local nurseries. They are long-lasting and perfect for our climate.
Jeanne has been a member of the Laguna Beach Garden Club since 2005 and was President from 2012 - 2014. She has been leading succulent wreath making workshops for many years and has provided the club and other organizations with wreaths for use in fundraisers. Suggested donation is $25. Enrollment will be limited. Please RSVP to Carly at Carlydayart@gmail.com
This Sunday at 5PM on the "Laguna Tropical Surf" show hosts Robin Boudiette as he narrates us through his recently released album, "Domestic Tranquility." Much of his inspiration comes from his 20 years of service to our country while serving in the US Army. The album was mixed and mastered in Irvine, California and features many outstanding local musicians including Robin's guitar teacher Brett Ecklund (lead guitar throughout the album). Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas takes us to the surf spots and ski resorts with his ocean and snow report. Michelle's tales of the hens and roosters at the Rusty Dog Ranch keep our feathers fluffed and American Idol Star Ava August introduces her brand new release, "Move On"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents the original music of Dave Wright. MAX "Wipeout" Weidhaas' Ski and Surf Reort layed out the conditions of the waves and snow for ski week. The hens were keepinh the "Chicken Lady" Michelle Haynes busy with their shenanigans in her Henton Updates. Happy Mardi Gras to you all and much Aloha to my here, Jimmy Carter.
Oceans of Love Songs from the heartstrings of "Laguna Tropical Surf" tonight from 5 to 7 on KXFMRadio.org!!! Girl in the Curl is offering couples surf lessons for Valentines. Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas" the gust Surf Reporter predicts 8' waves on Valentines Day! Michelle's Henton had coyote alerts and "Laguna Tropical Surf" Valentine wishes went out to Ryan & Nathan, Barbara, Sally, Nelson & Ruben and Ruben's parents, Chris, Susan & Max, Carly & Brian, Brian & Ingrid, Mark & Suzi, and Octavia to Gayle! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf" features Exotica and Surf Tunes from the early 50's and 60's for your Tikis to dance to! The Lively Ones from the 1960's and Les Baxter 1950's Exotica "Ritual of the Savages". Henton Update with Michelle Haynes and Surf Report with Mark Freeman! Happy full moon!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" guest, John Spraque, of Endlessly Pictures, spins a couple of tunes while sharing his experiences about being the Owner,Director, & Lead Editor of his production company, currently working for Rick Conkey and the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center. Mark Freeman's Surf Report mentions fridgid water temps locally and monster waves in Hawaii. Michelle Haynes has her family staying warm in single digit temps at the Rusty Dog Ranch chiken town of Henton.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational with a concert of Island instrumental music by "The Pahoehoe Playboys", Doctor David Law and Patrick Quilter on Hawaiian Lap Steel Slide Guitars and Tommy J on Ukulele. Mahalo to John Ford for his excellent sound engineering, Mark Freeman and Michelle Haynes for their reports, Max Weidhaas for his support of KX Radio, and all of our listeners who called and texted with their comments! Good luck to Greg Long and all the contestestents in this years Eddie Aikau Big Wave invitational. First year that wahines were invited!
Happy Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend!! "Laguna Tropical Surf" featured music from the Surfaries and Surf Raiders, Surf Report by Mark Freeman, Henton Update by Michelle "Chiken Lady" Haynes, meles by Kailua Moon Nani Edgar and Danny Cravalho, and Doctor David Law's "Cheapshot" tunes, and Max's KXTakeover promo. Also KX FM promos by the Tickfaw Triplets: Stevie, Ana and Sierra! Photo of Cortes Banks session.
Paul and Stephen, Atomic Mosquito musicians and artists, called "Laguna Tropical Surf" from the East Coast to narrate some of their original Surf Tunes. Mark Freeman's Surf Report came right from the beach dripping wet with Mosquitos music as backtrack. Michelle's Henton Update wais chirping with fun stories! The Duotones "Unplugged" Gil Orr and Paul Johnson kept the surf gods satisfyed with their fine picking.Messages and call's from Carl Sciacca and Ron Sizemore spiced up the show!
Laguna Tropical Surf New Years Day Show with John Lennon's "Imagine" to lead off 2023 as requested by Gayle Joliet. Calls celebrating this January 1st came from Ben Jensen, Max and Chris Weidhaas. The Aloha Curtis kids and new KX spots by 7 year old triplets Stevie Sequoia, Ana Montrela and Sierra Cypress mixed with Michelle Hayne's "Henton Updates"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf's" live Pearl Street Studio Concert featuring musician singer songwriter, Melody Maker, performing her original tunes for the first time ever on radio! Listeners got to hear On-theSpot Reporting by Cookie Lee, John Lin, and Mochi from "The 3RD Annual Laguna Beach Christmas Golf Cart Parade" with over 40 decorated vehicles cruising downtown blazing holiday music! Michelle Haynes' Henton Update has hens decorating fir trees for the Rusty Dog Ranch Holiday Family Gathering!
"Laguna Tropical Surf"'s Tommy J curates this Holiday Music show from Local Musicians, Surf Bands, Hawaiian Ukulele and Slack Key Guitar Players. The program features Max Weidhaas, Ed Lineberry, Matt Quilter, Lola Kristine and Henton Updates from Michelle Haynes!
Starting off December "Laguna Tropical Surf" with a cold reminder of the Russian War in Ukraine and Max's question, :Does Putin get presents for Christmas? Mark's Surf report covers conditions locally and in the world of surf. Michelle's chickens at Henton have holiday projects under their wings and KX Winter Fundraising is in full swing!
Everyone was excited at "Laguna Tropical Surf" to hear the latest "Henton Update" from the Chicken Lady, Michelle Deets Haynes. Howdy to all the folks at the Rusty Dog Ranch! We are grateful for Mark Freeman's report of stelar surf conditions for all of Thanksgiving week! Good luck to Max Weidhaas and Dad Chris in their KXTakeover on Friday, December 9 at 4PM!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Victoria Vox's live concert and co-hosting music from her new album "Nirvana REM"! Max Weidhaas reads his books I read poem. Mark Freeman's surf report calls for a chill in the ocean and Michelle Haynes' Henton Update includes Grandpa Jeff and his grandson Dawson!
Mahalo to 7 year old Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas for his professional quality reading of Jack Prelutsky's poem "In All the Books I Read When I Was Ten". Mark and Arthur stopped by with a surf report and we said aloha to surfing legends Greg Noel and Art Brewer. Michelle stopped in the middle of a concert to do her Henton Update and Vietnam Veteran called in to tell stories about him and Fly listening to"Apache" on an early Coast Hwy Surfari.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Guest Hosts include Ben Warner and Enich Harris, the founders of the Laguna Beach Film and Music Festival and John Luca Giem, a junior at Laguna Beach High School, ukulele & Guitar musician and vocalist playing a desk top concert for us at the Pearl Street Studios. Mark Free predicts a chill in the local ocean temps and Michelle Haynes told stories of her lucky hen, Dolly Parton!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents spooky Halloween music with tasty donations by KXFM DJ, guitarist, string teacher, BrettEcklund.com, Surf Report from Mark Freeman, Ghost Chickens in the Sky from Michelle Haynes' Rusty Dog Ranch Henton Updates and Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas' Monster Mash request! OooooWeeeeOoooo!
Wonderful surf music is featured on "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates, and current Laguna Beach event PSA's!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" premiers Ali Murphy's original songs, "Don't" and "Odds" from her new EP "A Long Time Coming" with her narration of her project. Local Laguna Beach surfing legend, Hans Hagen spun tunes that talk to him as he filled us in on how his "Mauli Ola Foundation" brings the breath of life to cystic fibrosis patients. Michelle's Henton Updates informed us of Rusty Dog Ranch's new band "Cornish Rock Hens" and Mark Freeman suggest fun waves for next weeks surfing. Hans Hagen surfing photo from StuNewsLaguna.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" mixes genres to play custom music for your enjoyment! Greg Long in a barrel is our featured surfer.
Journey with Tommy J on this weeks "Laguna Tropical Surf" featuring the original music of Lola Kristine and debut radio play of "Dog" by "you, joy's" Dodge England & Josh Quigley! In her Henton Updates, Michelle chicks are getting old enough to fly the coup! Mark Freeman predicts fun surf locally and announces the Malibu Longboard Contest!
Happy Rosh Hashanah and Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas Birthday! Ali Murphy called in from Nashville to introduce the debut radio broadcast of her new original single release "LOST MY FEELINGS". Michelle's Henton Update featured a yummy cake recipe for Max's 7th birthday and Mark Freeman called for fun waves in his Surf Report!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features singer songwriter Andrea Miller music with her color commentary in the studio with Tommy J. "High Hopes Head Injury Program" guests presented their 5k & 1k "Dove Dash" run on Sept 24th a 8am. Register at: DoveDash.com. Michelle's "eggcellent chicken spa dust baths" keep her hens free of bacteria and Mark Freeman predicts a local swell in his Surf Report!
Ali Murphy premiers her new original song "Drive" on tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf"! Part II of Theremin Pilot, Lew Steadman, flys some electronic tunes for our radio audience and Aloha Curtis picks "Sleepwalk" on his ukulele! Michelle lets us know about the "Grant" the Henton got to help with the maintenance at the Rusty Dog Ranch and Mark Freeman gives an up and personal report on the World Surf League Finals at Trestles.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" interviews Theremin Pilot, Lew Steadman, with co-host Aloha Curtis. This conversation is a prelude to next week's live, in studio, Theremin Concert! Mark Freeman predicts a good local swell for the week on his Surf Report and Michelle's "Henton Update" has her chasing baby chicks all around the coops to the amusement of her feathered friends!
KX Celebrates Radio Day with DJ interviews. Tommy J of "Laguna Tropical Surf" gets the spotlight in this interview with Alyssa, Ed and Erica!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" fishes for updates on the two contests held in Laguna this weekend. Brandy Faber called on air with information for the 56 Brooks Street Surfing Classic! Brett Mann gave us the results of the 45th Vic Skimboarding World Championship at Aliso Beach. Both contests were treated to a massive swell Saturday and Sunday. Congrats to the contestants, promoters and sponsors for scoring such epic conditions! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" brings the Aloha of Hawaiian Music mixed with Surf Instrumentals, the Surf Report with Mark Freeman, Michelle's Henton Updates and a PSA from Max Weidhaas!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Singer / Songwriter / Multimusicianist / Sound Engineer and Surfer, Lola Kristine, playing her keyboard and HandPan in a studio concert! Mark Freeman predicts fun surf and Michelle reports that her runaway chicken is safe. Aloha Curtis dedicated some tunes to his good friend Orion Gardner.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays the 2016 Kevin Costner Tribute to Vin Scully at Dodger Stadium after calling 67 seasons of baseball. Mark Freeman points out the upcoming contest at big wave Tahiti. Michelle tells the ongoing story of an escaped baby chicken that she'll "Henton Update" us next week. A hui hou!
Wheeland Brothers & The Brevet are featured on "Laguna Tropical Surf" original local music revue. David Aguiar and John Kingsley call-in to narrate their new "Wherever We Go" single. Mark Freeman predicts pumping So Cal waves in his Surf Report. Michelle and Jeff tell tales of multiple Henton Rusty Dog Ranch break-ins by raccoons and snakes, and scorching heat!
Tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf" will feature KSBR's Kelly Bennett and Mark Desmond the "High Hopes Brain Injury Program Fundraiser" along with Grammy Award musician Eric Marienthal. 16 year old Ava August introduces her new release "Living Room", followed by Michelle's party at Rusty Dog Ranch! Mark Freeman's Surf Report predicts south winds will bring warmer water!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" debuts three new releases on tonight's Show! The Brevet musicians, David Aguiar and Aric Damm narrate and introduce "Blue Coast and "Strange Days", followed by Hapa Haole ukulele fundraiser tunes for KXTakeover played by BBFOG, Keith Miller. Greg Sisal, Rich Maxey, John Schuck and Harry Newman! ChloA adds her just released original song, "Green Fate" for its first radio debut! Michelle and her mom both requested "Summer Breeze and Mark Freeman's Surf Report suggests breaking out our wetsuits for the dipping water temps in Laguna Beach!
Baby Beach Friendly Old Guys, Harry Newman, John Schuck, Greg Sisola, Rich Maxey & Keith Miller, take over the airwaves strumming live Hapa Haole Music in the KX FM studio leading listeners around the world in a sing along to raise money to support Laguna Beach Public Radio! Bill Schmidt, who took Tommy J on his first surf experience in the early 60s, Mike Yamaguchi from Japan, Cindy Obrand, Ava August, Carla Katz, Michelle and Jeff Haynes from Texas, Jordan from Catalina, Allison from Oahu, Hawaii, and others, called in and/or donated to the Tommy J takeover! Such good fun and a wonderful cause! Donations accepted through July 1! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" wants to wish all the Dads "Hau`oli La Makuakane"!!! Max Weidhaas promos his KXTakeover and desire to win the coveted "Silver Tongue" award. Mark Freeman reports on local surfer Griffin Colapinto winning in El Salvador. Michelle and Jeff's heartfelt Fathers Day wish was accompanied by there news of a rescue and a new foster care dog at the Rusty Dog Ranch! Tune in next week for the KXTakeover and donate to Laguna Beach Public Radio! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Jim "Kimo" West live narration of his "Aum Akua" album, Ki ho'alu Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar mixed with East Indian percussion and other ethnic instruments. MAX announces his KXTakeover date to compete win this year's Silver Tongued Mic Award for raising the most money for Laguna Beach KXFM Public Radio Station. Mark's surf report includes contests in Indonesia and El Salvador. The "Chirp Report" on the Henton Updates announced 109° temps at the Rusty Dog Ranch!
"San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach" book author and surfer David Matuszak talks story about his music research for his book. Mark Freeman's Surf Report warmed up the ocean temp and Michelle Haynes' Henton Update scared us with tales of Bag Worms dropping from trees in camouflage outfits they build from leaf parts!
Tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf" starts with a new release from the Wheeland Brothers, "Song to the Sun". The Challenger's Surf Band is featured and a biopic of group co-founder and bass player Randy Nauert. Mark Freeman predicts sizable wave action this week on his Surf Report. Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates tells of close encounters with large, friendly snakes and musicians from the San Onofre Bamboo Room are featured on the Fred Thomas album "A Heart Full Of Island Favorites" with Raymond Patterson on ukulele and David Price playing bass guitar.
Aloha Music from Andrew and Jay Molina from Maui featured with Japan's Surf Coasters and California's Challengers' Surf Beat on "Laguna Tropical Surf". Stinky Skunk story in the Henton Updates and promise of warmer water in The Surf Report. Ron Sizemore's recommendation to read books at the Library inspired short readings from Mark Twain and Jack London's description of "surf bathing"!
Lagunatics and Lunatics will be inspired by this evening's total lunar eclipse. Mark Freeman shakes down the Surf Report and Michelle Haynes crows about the Henton Updates. Music from The Surf Hermits and The Surf Raiders!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates Mothers with Wheeland Brothers' tunes and co-host John Blair's "talk-story" about the surf music of Jon & the Nightriders.Mark Freeman brings the world of surf and local conditions and Michelle Haynes sends mom flowers from afar. Mahalo to Mark Kohls for the Haoli La Makuahine art!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" starts with a PSA by Max Weidhaas for the Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team free classes taught by the fire department and then the Surf Report with Mark Freeman. Michelle Haynes called in an eggcelent Henton Update for Easter and we played Guitar Shorty's "Easter Blues" for Mr. Jeff's bout with poison oak.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the catchy groove of The Grateful Dead after a short history of the Mardi Gras Indian song "Jock O Mo" by Sugar Boy Crawford and later know as "Iko Iko" by The Dixie cups. In his "Surf Report", Mark Freeman says that the water is cold and the winds will be kolohe in spite of some predicted surftable swells. Michelle's "Henton Updates" now has a sponsored "Chirp Report"! Smiling porpoise photo curtesy of Laguna local Rich German!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show brings birthday wishes for his Dad, Chris, with Sheriff John and The Beatles, Taylor Hawkins sings "Someone to Love" March 18, 2022, in Chile, Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates, Lynn Smith's celebration of Brad Basham at the Doheny paddle out, 2pm, Friday June 6, and Ron Sizemore called in the Register article about next Sunday's memorial for Jon Mansur at Jon's Fishmarket at Dana Point Harbor. Legendary surfer Bethany Hamilton graces this week's podcast photo.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins with a Feed the Kitty song "Lost and Found" that he collaborated with Jack Maher Jr. We played surf music performed by street buskers in snowy Kiev, Ukraine, musicians who are now forced to flee or fight for Liberty, Independence and Democracy from the oppression from neighboring oligarchs. Michelle Haynes Henton Updates request "The green Room" in the celebration of spring and Mark Freeman told us the latest news in his "Surf Report"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays Japan Surf and Aussie guitars with Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon and George Harrison, and Neil Young to celebrate the Vernal Equinox. Mark Freeman slides in on the Surf Report and Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates keep us informed on the growing family at The Rusty Dog Ranch! The Green Wave photo by Brian Sciacca keeps us in tune with St. Paddy's shenanigans!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays Brett Eckland's "Sandy" a farewell to his mom that he got to play for her. We also mentioned the passing and memorials of Arnold Hano and Brad Bashum. Mark Freeman posted his "Surf Report" and Michelle Haynes' "Henton Updates" let us know that their pack was increased by their new found hound! We also wished Haoli La Hanau to Brians friend Ingrid!
Israel (Broddah Iz) Kamakawiwo'ole is featured in this broadcast of "Laguna Tropical Surf". Tommy J mixes Wave Tunes, Surf Report with Mark Freeman, Henton Updates with Michelle Haynes and plenty da kine Hawaiian meles!
Laguna Tropical Surf's Tommy J features "Playing for Change, Song for the World" as a musical therapy for our collective woes due to the Russian war on the democratic country of Ukraine. We offer this global collaboration of Songs of Peace with the hope they can again be free.
Hey Good Lookin, You are the Sunshine of My Life, my Wild Thing, my
Handyman! You are Always on My Mind, yes… Eight Days a Week, Here There and Everywhere, I Love How You Love Me, You Got It! How Sweet It Is to take a Sentimental Journey with Only You! I Wanna Hold Your Hand and go Walking After Midnight, By the Light of the Silvery Moon let’s Sway on Moonlight Bay in the Summer Breeze or just Stay home together at Our House! PS I Love You!!!
On Super Bowl Sunday, 5 to 7pm, "Laguna Tropical Surf" featured sweet, sappy Valentines love songs for those who turn off the sound during the game and only watch the ads!!! Folks called in to share a love message to theirr novio, kuu ipo, sweethearts, pets, etc. Mark Freeman reported a fabulous week of surf and Michelle and Jeff reported the sad passage of Henton Founding Feather, Ella Fitzgerald in their Henton Updates.
In celebration of Kelly Slater's win at O'ahu's "Bonzai Pipeline", "Laguna Tropical Surf", Sunday, February 6, 2022,, features Hawaiian meles by "The Brothers Cazimero" and "Sunday Manoa".
"O'ahu" means "gathering place". Mark Freeman announces the winner of the men's Billabong Pipeline Pro, and Tommy J congratulates Moana Jones Wong for her win in the first ever women's contest at Banzai Pipeline! Michelle and Jeff tell daring stories of chicken wrangling and being saved by the guinea fowl posse in their Henton Updates! "Kanikapila" oil painting by Gayle Joliet is our cover art for this podcast!
This Sunday at 5pm, "Laguna Tropical Surf" featured the speech that surfing legend Joyce Hoffman made at the unveiling of her stature at Waterman's Plaza in Dana Point! The audio was provided by Don Durban, at xgames.com. Jim Kempton, author of "Women on Waves" called in to highlight stories of Joyce pioneering the way for women surfers. Mark Freeman's surf report shared the news of perfect conditions for the contest at Banzai Pipeline. Michelle's Henton Updates brought us mSean Hayes "Alabama Chicken".
"Laguna Tropical Surf" pays tribute to The Ventures founder and rhythm guitar player Don Wilson, who passed away at age 88 leaving his inspiration on generations of guitarists and pioneer of Surf Genre. Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates appears between calls and messages from Venures fans Craig Skelly and Matt Quilter. Mark Freeman presents the Surf Report for local and international surf conditions.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the Swing Era Music of surfer/musician/songwriter/crooner and Laguna Local, Mike McCaffrey! From music on the beach at the San Onofre Bamboo Room to his ditty, "Laguna", Mike retails us with tales of playing music with some of the best. Mark Freeman's Surf Report has excellent conditions and Michelle's Henton Update included Franky's music from 1944 that created hen egg-citement!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates 60 Years of 007 Themes . This Sunday, 5 to 7pm, "Laguna Tropical Surf" is celebrating 60 years1962 to 2022 of 007 films with 25 James Bond original theme songs! John Barry, Matt Monroe, Shirly Bassey, Tom Jones, Nancy Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Carly Simon, Sheena Easton, Rita Coolidge, Duran Duran, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Sheryl Crow, Garbage, Madonna, Chris Cornell, Alicia Keys, Adele, Sam Smith, Billie Eilish! According to Michelle Haynes, even the chickens were involved with the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service"!
Flower and Friends proprietor and musician debuts his original "When We All Move to Mars" performed with Holly A La La Woods (KiethJonesWorld.com)!!! Live in studio, local surfer and climate change activist, Breene Murphy spins some favorite Island and Surf tunes while talking story about financially creating environmental solutions through a "Carbon Collective".
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Mark Freeman's surf report gave us the cold water shivers and the Henton Update with Michelle and Jeff Haynes was even colder with 25° thermometer readings on the prairie!
A very special end of the year show dedicated to Stavroula and Kostas Kandalepas (tandem surfing in the picture), who are visiting their granddaughters, The Tickfaw Triplets, Ana Stevie and Sierra at the home of their daughter Dr. Demetra Kandalepas and son-in-law Dr. Shafe Shaffer in Louisiana and listening to Michelle and Jeff Haynes "Henton Updates" from their Rusty Dog Ranch in Whitewright, Texas broadcast in California on Laguna Beach KXFMRadio.org! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" is proud to present Singer - Songwriter - Musician - Sound Engineer Ava August who strums and sings her original song "Heartless" live at the Pearl St. Studios and some cuts from her performances on American Idol! Mark Freeman's Surf Report says small waves will give everyone time to go shopping and Michelle the Chicken Lady calls in her Henton Update from The Rusty Dog Ranch in Texas! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Aloha oe to Kiera, Megan and Jeremy as they hele on to Maui! Mark Freeman serves up his Surf Report and Tommy J offered dates for Laguna Beach Hospitality Night, Friday, December 3, 5pm; Holiday Sing at the Garden Park, Saturday, December 11, 3-5; and Lagunatics at NoSquare.org December 17, 18 & 19!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features three new singles from Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Musical Director Ali Murphy. alimurphymusic.com Michelle Haynes Henton Updates included tales from the Tickfaw Triplets, Ana, Stevie and Sierra and their chickens. Mahalo to Patrick Quilter, Brian Oppegaard, Mark Freeman and Steve Leed for their music and generous donations to the Tommy J Takeover fundraising efforts for KXFMRadio.org in Laguna Beach!
Patrick Quilter and Brian Oppegaard of the "Seaview Serenaders" raise money for Laguna Beach Public Radio, KXFM during Hour 2 of the Tommy J Takeover!
Hour1 Tommy J Takeover Fundraiser with Mark Freeman and Steve Need of the Fourstringerz!
The Wheeland Brothers, The Surf Raiders, Drifting Sand combine music with Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Chicken Lady Michelle Hayne's Henton Update and Patrick Quilter's KXTakeover promo with his slide steel guitar! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the "Hawaiian Watermen" soundtrack created by The Eliminators & The Chantays surf tunes from their album "Waiting for the Tide". Mark Freeman predicts fun, cold water surf locally and Michelle updates us on the latest gossip from the chicken town of Henton!
Celebrating Halloween in Laguna Beach with calls from Harry Potter and Zorro at the KXFM Tent at the Annual Oak Street Neighborhood Spooktacular, Ghost Turkey song by Brian Oppegaard and Patric Quilter, The Mark Freeman Surf Report, and Michelle's Henton Update!
Surfing legend Tom Morey is celebrated by visitors, callers and texters to the KXFM "Laguna Tropical Surf" to share their appreciation, respect, stories, love and aloha. Co-host Lynn Smith told of her experiences and get the word out to Tom's friends. Jim Kempton, Mike Stewart, childhood friends Chuck Herpick & Tom, and Surf Reporter Mark Freeman (who also reported the wave conditions). Michelle's Henton Update was called in from The Iron Horse Ranch in Texas. Tom Morey is now our boogie guide from the other side, mahalo for your help with this show.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" retrieves live phone calls from singer/songwriter/musicians Kelly Hyde, from the Island of Hawaii, and Bobby Alu, from Australia, to premier their hit single "Little Lucky".
No surf report this week due to the massive oil spill reaching over 40 miles of Southern California coastline, but Michelle reports her updates from Henton, a superb of the Rusty Dog Ranch.
"Surfin' Guitars Instrumental Surf Bands of the Sixties" author and surf guitarist Bob Dalley dazzles us with Tales from the Reverb and tasty tunes from his three albums while Mark Freeman's Surf Report gives us the details we need to know to plan our next surfari and Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates brings us Jeff's stories of thrills and chills of the white chicken left at the rodeo grounds next door to Rusty Dog Ranch!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" starts with a Happy 6th Bday to part-time surf reporter Max "Wipeout" Weidhaas, continues with tunes by Andrew Molina, Aloha Curtis and The Atomic Mosquitos, and features a live concert with Singer/Songwriter/Musician, ChloA, who shares brand new original music that will be soon released. Mark Freeman reported surf conditions and Michelle's Henton Updates had a call from Judd in New Mexico, a CA neighbor on his way to Texas see the Rusty Dog Ranch for himself.
Tommy J features The Surf Hermits creator Jason Deatherage who calls from British Columbia to narrate the surf tunes from his album "Hang Zen". Mike Yamaguchi says "Hi" to his family in Kobe Japan during his first visit to our radio station. Michelle introduces us to Corey White, Army Combat Medic, who helps hurricane recovery victims and homeless folks to build gardens and mini home communities to get back on their feet. Aloha Curtis's eclectic original and cover tunes along with Mark Freeman's Surf Report fill "Laguna Tropical Surf" with good vibrations!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Ukulele protege Andrew Molina calling from Maui to promote his Workshop and Concert at the Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center Thursday, September 23rd! info@lbculturalartscenter.org. Mark Freeman's "Surf Report" gives details of the finals of the WSL this week, right here at Trestles. Michelle, Dr. Demetra Kandalepas and the Tickfaw Triplets add bullfrogs to the "Henton Update".
"Laguna Tropical Surf" introduces Swedish Surf Music to the Laguna Beach airwaves with the "Langhorns". Tommy J broadcasts part of Jeff Haynes' birthday party from the Rusty Dog Ranch with the help of Dr. Demi and her Tickfaw Triplets, Ana, Stevie and Sierra! Congratulations to all the contestants of last week's Vic Skim Contest at Aliso Beach!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" takes you on an eclectic musical journey with vintage surf, local musicians, Surf Report and Henton Updates in a unique mix of genres. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features music of multi-instrumentalist/vocalist songwriter Michelle Mangione who dedicates her talents to raising money for folks affected by natural catastrophes. Max honors his Oma and Opa's anniversary with "Annie's Song", Mean Woman Blues is Henton Update's request, Mark Freeman reports on the World of Surf, and Tommy J promotes the Andrew Molina Ukulele Workshop and Concert Sept 23 in Laguna Beach.
Wave art by Lucas Liebholz drops us into tonight "Laguna Tropical Surf" wave with Max WipeOut' Weidhaas' stand-in-in Surf Report with help from legendary wave rider Ron Sizemore. Los Twang Marvels kick us into the ocean with their original Latin Surf Music featurito. Michelle's "Henton Update" features Dr. Shafe Shafer's Barred Owl hoot and Sierra Sequoia's KXFM104.7 spot. Aloha Curtis and his kids carve us some fresh tunes and a new KX stinger from Patrick, Luke and Anja! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the iconic music of Jan and Dean, who's popular songs in 1963 about girls, cars, surfing and skateboarding predated the Brittish Invasion. Max "WipeOut" Weidhaas takes over the Surf Report while Mark-surfz Freeman catches waves in warm water Mexico. The Chicken Lady slid the Henton Update under the door as she and Jeff Joined the Tickfaw Triplet's family on a camping trip!
Bob Penuelos narrates his cartooning magic for his Wilbur Kookmeyer surf 'toons, between Surf Tunes played by Wilbur on the accordion! Anja, Patrick and Luke brought their Dad, Aloha Curtis, into the studio for a live ukulele performance and the Chicken Lady, Michelle, called in with the Henton Updates and keep stories. Mark Freeman's Surf Report predicts a moderate swell for next week and a cartoon of Wilbur scratching over a big wave with a shark just ahead graces this "Laguna Tropical Surf" Podcast!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates the life of Ken Maloney with Hawaiian Slack Key Meles. Olympic surfing is included in Lark Freeman's Surf Report, Call's from Gale and the mermaids from the Catmosphere Fundraiser at the Anchor Line Bar, Jim Kempton's "Women on Waves" signing at Laguna Beach Bookstore, TasteofLagunaBeach.com tickets for October 14 at Festival of the Arts, and Guinea Fowl keets have been born in Michelle Haynes' Henton Update! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Jon Jon's backside Pipeline ride spearheads tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show with surfer girl Lynn "Smitty" Smith curating music and stories from her adventurous past chatting waves and the good life! Mark Freeman adds Olympic News to his local Surf Report and Michelle time travels back from the roaring twenties in time to entertain us with her "Henton Updates"! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Rell Kapolioka'ehukai Sunn is the surfer featured in the wave photo to start this podcast. Local Surfer, Lynn Smith, brings Jim Kempton to "Laguna Tropical Surf" to tell stories from his new book on the history of wahine surfers called "Women on Waves". The Jeff Falkenstein Family calls in live from Mandeville, Louisiana, to share the radio debut of their new hit single video song "Weight of the World"! Mark Freeman shares his "Surf Report" while Michelle calls in her "Henton Updates" from the Rusty Dog Ranch in Whitewright, Texas.
Craig Skelly co-hosts the debut of his Little Kahuna CD, on the 4th of July, 2021! Craig plays surf guitar as back-up to Mark Freeman's Surf Report and gives away CDs to KXFM lucky callers Aloha Curtis and Ron Sizemore. The party at Brian's condo at Heisler Park sang a rousing rendition of "This Land...", with ukuleles! Michelle's premier party at her and Jeff's Rusty Tavern in Texas called to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!
Grace and Ginger Freeman co-host with Tommy J and sing original songs of Gal Musette live at the KXFM Pearl Street Studios "Laguna Tropical Surf" show, streaming worldwide at KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/
Jon Severson's classic photo of Greg "The Bull" Noll at Waimea starts off this podcast featuring Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Grace and Ginger Freeman's (not related to Mark) singing the songs of Gal Musette, Henton Updates by Michelle Haynes and tasty Movie themes played by Surf Bands.
Haoli Mauiki iki 'i Happy Summer Solstice and Father's Day! Congratulations to graduates Adison Traeger and Chase Hall who spoke about their post high school plans! Mark Freeman gave the Surf Report and performed "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty! Phoenix let us know about her band's line-up and Michelle and Jeff Haynes updated the latest from their Rusty Dog Ranch! Aloha Curtis music included covers and an original! Cover art is The Men in Grey Suits from Honolulu who played their unique brand of Surf Tunes! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Tom Servais' photo of Herbie Fletcher highlights this "Laguna Tropical Surf" podcast of movie and TV themes played by surf bands. Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Michelle's Henton News keep us up to date with objects du importance.
Kurt Ziegler Art starts our "Laguna Tropical Surf" podcast for tonight featuring Kay Das Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar, Aloha Curtis Solo Band Tunes, Mark Freeman Surf Report, and Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates!
Calls from Mark Freeman with the Surf Report, Michelle Haynes and The Henton Update, Aloha Curtis listening in Santa Barbara on a tour of the California Missions with his kids and catching some da kine waves in Santa Cruz all blended with vintage surf, ukulele, island and garden music, capped by a Snoopy cartoon by Schulz! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Hanoka & Azika ukulele extravaganzas, Aloha Curtis voice & strum, Gal Mussete sultry vocals, Michelle Haynes' Henton Update and Mark Freeman's Surf Report are all featured on tonight's show. Surf photo by Brian Sciacca!
Aloha Curtis curates his March Scratch song collection covers featuring his unique ukulele home studio interpretations. He even plays and strums a John Lennon tune live at our KXFM Pearl Street Studios. We get an update on activities at the chicken town of Henton from Michelle Haynes and a Surf Report from Mark surf Freeman!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features a visit from the Chicken Lady of Henton Texas who introduces the piano virtuoso Ali Murphy, Mark Freeman's up to date Surf Report, the American Idol performances of Ava August and the ukulele stylings of Aloha Curtis! Griffin Colapinto exiting a large tube is today's podcast photo!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Episode 3 of the Torquays' album, "Return Engagement" with expert color commentary by lead guitarist Steve Soest! Mark Freeman reports that good swells are expected this week and Michelle Haynes' Henton Update had hair-raising stories of rescues at the Rusty Dog Ranch. Tommy J premiered one of Aloha Curtis' cover of tThe Beatles' "I'm Only Sleeping!"
EPISODE 2 OF THE TORQUAYS' 'RETURN ENGAGEMENT' ALBUM OF ORIGINAL SURF TUNES IS NARRATED BY DRUMMER/SONWRITER/GUITARIST DUFF PAULSEN. MARK FREEMAN'S SURF REPORT IS BACK-TRACT BY THE TORQUAY'S ROCKING VERSION OF MISILRLOU.
The Torquays' Steve Soest and Rob Perez co-host surf tunes from their original album, "Return Engagement". Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Michelle Haynes' Henton Updates create this unique show on "Laguna Tropical Surf"!
Spring Birthdays , Loggins and Messina, Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Michelle Haynes' Henton updates are all featured on "Laguna Tropical Surf", topped off with a Bill Drysdale illustration of vintage Surfaris!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features music from the Hawaiian duo Cecilio & Kapono. Birthdays and anniversaries, Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Rusty Dog Ranch's Henton Updates from Michelle and Jeff help to celebrate this 2021 Vernal Equinox show!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" herds the cats to celebrate St Paddy's week with homespun music from Mark Freeman, Patrick Quilter, Brian Oppegaard, Mark Kohls, Ned/Adam/Tom, The Torquays, requests from MAX Weidhaas and Rusty Dog Updates from Michelle and Jeff Haynes!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Mark Freeman's Surf Report, and The Torquays' Steve Soest and Duff Paulson narration of Episode 3 of "Somewhere in California"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Michelle and Jeff Hayne's Rusty Dog Ranch's update of their Henton suburb with Roy Orbison requests and the Torquays' Steve Soest and Duff Paulson narration of Episode 3 of "Somewhere in California"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Variety Show features Episode 2 of the music of guitarist Steve Soest who introduces the songs from the album by The Torquays: "Somewhere in CA". Tommy J plays the Surf Report from Mark Freeman and Max announces the band!
Gutarist Steve Soest narrates stories of The Torquays' album "Somewhere in California" in this first of three episodes. Nashville musician Larry Hanson calls in to add color to the story telling.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features an interview with singer/songwriter/musician/videographer/sound engineer Don Swanson. Tommy J plays cuts from his newly released "Persona Nirvana" CD!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Variety show features new music from Al Jardin's "Waves of Love" , Don Swanson's "Persona Nirvana" and Steve Soest's "The Torquays". Mark Freeman's "Surf Report", Michelle Hayes' "Henton Update" and the voice of Max Weidhaas. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Valentines Variety Show feature Lowden Harrell and Phoenyx who present three of Phoenyx & Fire's new songs and talk about their new album "Forged" coming out next month. Don Swanson's new tunes are previewed for next week's show. Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Max's Down on the Corner and Michelle's tales of -9° chicken chasin' at the Rusty Dog Ranch are topped of by a monster wave photo of Kai Lenny!
Lowden Harrell and Phoenyx present three of Phoenyx & Fire's new songs and talk about their new album "Forged" coming out next month.
Ava August auditioned for American Idol . The season premiere is next Sunday Valentine’s Day
I’m not sure if she will be on this first episode but Ava will be on this season
Daybreak is Ava's original song.
ChloA Watson is a 17-year old singer, songwriter from Las Vegas who is currently recording her EP at the OC Hit Factory in Tustin and is planning to release it within the next few months. Influenced and mentored by many of Las Vegas headliners and strip performers, ChloA grew up singing songs from the Great American Songbook and created her own unique sound. Even America’s Got Talent most particular judge Simon Cowell gave ChloA a “yes” when she performed “Dream a little dream of Me” for him. Her 2020 releases Ghost, You and Reality can be found on all platforms including Spotify, Apple, YouTube, etc. Just search ChloA Watson and follow her on Instagram or Spotify to get notified of her next album release and future performances.” Her raw, poignant voice complements her soulful songwriting, and has drawn comparisons reminiscent of Adele, Amy Winehouse & Norah Jones.
Grace Freeman of Moon Police's Autumn is picked on Ukulele.
Nani Edgar's original "California" is sung with Danny Cravalho and Kailua Moon.
Ali Murphy plays “Vienna with Piano”.
-Contact info: Her website is alimurphymusic.com and you can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @alimurphymusic
"Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show playing Hawaiian, Surf and Local music featuring Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Michelle and Jeff Haynes Henton News, Patrick Quilter making Waterfall magic, Doc David Law, Hod Meehan and a host of genres!
Lee Roy, David Draman, Michelle Haynes and Max all jump into the Sunday, January 24 2021 fun!
Mark Freeman adds snow to his Surf Report! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Good friend and neighbor Max Weidhaas requests Tommy J at "Laguna Tropical Surf" to play Wipeout by the Surfaris so that version and two others are broadcast for good fun! Mahalo for your request, Max! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Michelle Haynes' Henton Report from the chicken suburbs of Rusty Dog Ranch, with a tip to not keep all your eggs in one basket!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features remote surf music from Jorge in Brazil a tune called Ilhabela! Mark Freeman inserted his Surf Report between surfing sessions today. Michelle Haynes Henton report from the chicken suburbs of Rusty Dog Ranch and Griffin Colapinto's Sunset Beach slash back is our podcast's photo image.
Surf musicians Mark and Dave call in the updates for their King of Hawaii Surf Band! https://www.facebook.com/King-of-Hawaii-109909672373611
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Michelle reports on the latest at the Rusty Dog Ranch suburb of Henton. Mark Freeman predicts a nice swell for this week in his Surf Report!
Ed Lineberry and his band "Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles" are featured with Ed's live narration of the group's world tours and original soundtracks. Mark Freeman adds snow to his surf report, and Michelle's chickens at the Rusty Dog Ranch have a guest appearance, all capped by music from The South Laguna Garden Band!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents holiday surf tunes, Surf Report and memories from the Laguna Beach Family Club "Jingle Along the Way" celebration! Surf report by Mark Freeman and Mele Kaliki Maka Santa!
Dec 13 2020 LBPC "Jingle Along the Way Safari Lights Show Donation Drive" with live KXFM Radio host DJ Tommy J with family holiday wishes.
Artwork by Surfboard Maestro Bill Stuart headlines this podcast of the "Laguna Tropical Surf" Variety Show featuring updates from the world of surf in Mark Freemans Surf Report, tales from Henton at the Rusty Dog Ranch, Happy 11th anniversary to Jeff & Michelle, Interview and debut with Sabrina Lentini and her new single "Xmas Fling", Keith Jones' music video soundtrack "Lost World" and Surf Style Christmas Tunes!
Songwriter, singer, musician Keith Jones premiers the soundtrack from his original music video "Lost World" and Keith introduces his special love song to his kuuipo Leilani.
Happy 11th Anniversary to Jeff and Michelle Haynes' podcast with Rusty Dog Ranch updates from Henton, Willy Nelson's Waltz and John Denver singing "Annie's Song. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the debut of Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Sound Engineer Sabrina Lentini's new original single "Xmas Fling"! Sabrina speaks about her passion for music in Southern California and Nashville, Tennessee and introduces her searching melody "Porch Light".
Celebrating tonight's Lunar Fullness, the theme for "Laguna Tropical Surf" is Full Moon Serenades. Mark Freeman's Surf Report, Michelle Haynes' Rusty Dog Ranch featured chicken Franz and Keiki Surf Artwork are all included in this 2 hour podcast!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the wonderful duo "Bandangela". Angel and Dan Teckenoff style their original versions of cover songs you know!
Toes Under the Nose Photography for today's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show, 5 to 7pm, featuring The Wheeland Brothers' "Sand in My Sheets", Vintage Surf Tunes, Mark Surfz Surf Report and news from Michelle at the Rusty Dog Ranch!! Mahalo nui loa to those who donated to the KXTakeover Fundraiser 2020 including Pete Wilkins, Max, Susan and Chris Weidhaas, Michelle and Jeff Hayes' Chickens, Gayle Joliet, Mark Freeman, Linda Banks, Brian Opengaard, Matt Quilter, Patrick Quilter, Ava August and Tommy Benson for his technical prowess!
Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features newly recorded instrumentals played by three members of the South Laguna Garden Band. Doctor David Law picks his Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar, Hod Meehan slaps his 5 String Electric Stand-Up Bass and Tom Joliet strums an Ohana Tenor Ukulele. Mark Freeman presents the SURF REPORT and Joshua Ben Paskowitz provides the Wave Art for this podcast!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the cavalcade of song parodies created by the No Square Theater's writers / artists / musicians / singers / dancers and all around troublemakers for their video "Elephant in the Room" narrated by one of the creators, Bree Rosen!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents three songs by Singer - Songwriter Kristen Noel: "Wait This Out, "Butterfly" and "Soar".Kristen tells us about her 23 years of teaching and how events in her life lead to writing songs with universal messages.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the release of Singer / Songwriter / Musician / Performer Ava August's new hit single, "DAYBREAK"!!! At the age of 15, Miss Ava has written over 100 songs and has performed on The Voice as the youngest performer when she was 12, and has sung the National Anthem at numerous events including at the Staples center for The Kings! KXFM Laguna Beach looks forward to broadcasting even more songs released by Ava August in the next few months!
This is a podcast of the entire November 1, 2020 show of "Laguna Tropical Surf" featuring original music by singer - songwriters Kristen Noel and Ava August. The Surf is Reported by Mark Freeman.
Tommy J selects two hours of Halloween themed tunes to accompany Mark Freeman's Surf Report! Sawdust Festival, Lagunatics 2020 and the Annual Brooks Street / Oak Street Halloween Event are detailed in this podcast along with spooky surf music and Monster Mashes.
Doug Hanson's original ukulele tunes provides the backdrop for Shafe and Demetra's 10th Anniversary and his "Canoe Love Me" set the purrrfect tone! Music by the South Laguna Garden Band and King of Hawaii debut Road Trip album are sponsored by Mark Freeman's Surf Report!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" debuts new 'Old Surf Tunes from the King of Hawaii's album "Road Trip"!
Check the waves while listening to original instrumentals from Mark Klebeck & Dave Dysart on guitars, Dana Dysart piano, Leo Raymundo bass, John Bishop percussion, John Bohlinger Pedal steel, Ryan Joseph fiddle, Chad McCullough trumpet.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features recordings of The South Laguna Garden Band. Lead and backup vocals/guitar by John Ford and Tony Bisson, Hod Meehan on bass / rhythm, Doctor David Law's ethereal Hawaiian slide steel lap guitar and Tom Joliet strumming ukulele / banjolele. Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Amber Wave Art Photo by bodysurfer Brian Sciacca!
Last Sunday of September, Autumnal Equinox, Surf Tunes and call-ins from Michelle at the Rusty Dog Ranch 3rd Anniversary party with new chicks, one that may be named "Surfrajette", Mark Freeman with the Surf Report and Laguna Beach City Council Candidate Ruben Flores' reminder that the South Laguna Community Garden Park's fundraiser dinners can be ordered at Southlaguna.org/garden/event! Wave photo by Leah Pellton Musson!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the wonderful duo performers Angel and Dan Teckenoff's "BANDANGELA'S GREATEST HITS", the SURF REPORT by Mark Freeman, Rusty Dog Ranch call in and surf photography by WAVE@jakeos.man!
The Reefriders' new album "Reverb Island" is debuted on "Laguna Tropical Surf" featuring the smooth music of Bruce Brewington with a special call-in from surf guitarist Craig Skelly! Mark Freeman provides the Surf Report.
Vintage Surf Music 30 August 2020 feature on "Laguna Tropical Surf" at KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/ in Laguna Beach! Surf report by Mark Freeman.
Female performers are highlighted to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote. "Laguna Tropical Surf" and Laguna Beach Public Radio, KXFM at 104.7 encourage everyone to vote with a reminder that not voting is also a vote! The Surf Report with Mark Freeman accompanies a little of "The Endless Summer Theme" by The Sandals. Girl in the curl surf star Bethany Hamilton wave photo by World Surf League!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" fires off a salvo of wonderful Nitty Gritty Dirt Band tunes followed by the harmonic vocals of Crosby, Stills and Nash. Max Weidhaas promos our show and Mark Freeman highlights the Surf Report! Wave photo by David Schacker!
Toulouse Englehart's "Toulouseology" album livens up the Laguna Beach airwaves from 5 to 6. At the 6:00 and 6:40 hours, Max Weidhaas premiers his KXFM stinger while the Love Songs from Michelle and Jeff Haynes' wedding playlist set the romantic atmosphere of "Laguna Tropical Surf"! Mark Freeman's Surf Report follows Max's 6pm promo! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the music of the Wheeland Brothers and Jack Johnson. Mark Freeman not only serves up his weekly Surf Report, he debuts his Four Stringerz and Friends cover of "For You Blue" by the Beatles. Surf photo by Wave@mikeharrisvisuals!
Special encore presentation of KXFM 104.7 live broadcast from The Forest Avenue Promenade in Laguna Beach with engineer wizard Tommy Benson and "Laguna Tropical Surf" DJ Tommy J featuring Hawaiian and Surf Tunes with Surf Report by Mark Freeman! July 26 2020
The 1970's era music jumped into this show with lots of reminders to stay safe! Morgan Burrell's Covid Session Episode #9 and Mark Freeman's Surf Report. Tubular Wave Photo from Brian Sciacca!
Tommy J's eclectic mix of Hawaiian, Surf, and Local entertainment. Surf Report with Mark Freeman and Surf Art by Bill Drysdale.
More mix of music from the Islands, Local Laguna Musicians and Vintage Surf Tunes. Surf Report with Mark Freeman and wave photo by Brian Sciacca.
Celebrating Summer Solstice and Father's Day with music from local musicians Terri Smith and Kieth Jones and call-ins from Michelle Haynes of Rusty Dog Ranch and Mark Freeman's Surf Report! Wave Photo by Brian Sciacca.
Laguna Tropical Surf debuts "MELODY SO TENDER", singer/songwriter/musician Kieth Jones' newest love song for his darling Leilani.
Local Laguna Beach musician/singer Terri Smith's cover of "Cellophane by Amanda Ghost is featured on "Laguna Tropical Surf". Terri sings multiple tracks and plays bass and strums ukulele!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features 7 episodes of Morgan Burrell's "Pajama Sessions", the covid quarantine induced home recordings of some of his favorite songs to play, in his pajamas! Mark Freeman's "Surf Report" predicts favorable conditions locally and daughter Michelle Haynes voices a new "Rusty Dog Ranch" stinger for KXFM 104.7!
Starting before Easter this year, local musician and performer Matt Quilter made use of his Quarantine Time to record a series of solo guitar movies from his basement. Using a backing track he created for his "Wave Machine" shows, Matt Quilter created "The CoVideo Sessions".
Laguna Tropical Surf" features 18 of Matt's videos with Matt's live narration of each tune. Mark Freeman calls in his "Surf Report".
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the "Surf Report" with Mark Freeman and spins an eclectic bundle of genres for your enjoyment! Wave Photo curtesy of Brian Sciacca.
Celebrating International Women's Day with a mix of music genres, Surf Report and a stain-glass wave painting by Gayle Joliet! Laguna Beach Arbor Day tree planting at Lang Park this Thursday, March 8, 3 to 5!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" at KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/ from the Pearl Street Julie Lawton Studios presents an evening of Hawaiian Music featuring the obscure "Cracked Seed" album by Sunday Manoa, era 1972. Roland Cazimero – 6 & 12 String Guitar, Bass and Vocals Robert Cazimero – Bass and Vocals Peter Moon – Ukulele, Tiple, Slack-key Guitar and Vocals […]
Plenty of Love Songs to set the mood for Valentines on "Laguna Tropical Surf", KXFMRadio.org/shows/laguna-tropical-surf/ !!! Dolphin Wahyu GarrixWaves of the World provided the shot of the surfer and the flying dolphin!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" surf reporter Mark Freeman co-hosts this live performance and interview of Victoria Vox with DJ Tommy J!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates 100 years of women's right to vote and the legacy of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr with songs of positive change. Mark Freeman's Surf Report tells of small, glassy waves with a chance of a pulse as the week progresses. Michelle Hayne's phone call from the Rusty Dog Ranch in […]
Art by Kurt Ziegler spearheads this "Laguna Tropical Surf" podcast full of new releases from Jack and the Vox and Kalina and Kiana, also known as K&K. Craig Skelly reports on The Curl Riders gig in Huntington Beach and Tyler announces the new KXFM 104.7 on the dial which is replacing the old 93.5 location. […]
Artist Leroy Bellet's Tahiti wave rider photo brings us into 2020 for this podcast of "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Mark Freeman's Surf Report and plenty of rocking vintage garage band music to start the New Year. Haoli Makahiki Hou!
Mark Freeman's Surf Report starts the show with predictions of fun waves as we head into 2020. We cockroached this He'e Nalu Illustration from a Legendary Surfers Facebook Post.
Fabulous Nomads provide the Surfing Santa pic for the "Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show featuring multi-musician Megan Rose Francisco's original recorded tunes and the quartet "Caroling Connections" performing live holiday music in the Pearl Street Studios. Mark Freeman's surf report and new Xmassurf tunes from the Blackball Bandits finish off the show!
Besides the Surf Report with Mark Freeman, we listen to original musician singer s0ngwriter Ali –LEAVING WITHOUT YOU: I wrote that song about 3 years ago, and then I recently updated the arrangement a little bit with my piano teacher for my performance of it at school with my ensemble, which is called AMB (American […]
Brian Sciacca's brilliant tunnel vision photography takes us pithing the inner sanctum of the green room while local's play original tunes mixed with surf, Hawaiian, ukulele and beach rock genres.
Lead Yannick Peings, Rhythm Richard White, and Bass guitarist Rob Orr with drummer Clark Wilson perform live Surf Tunes at the KX FM 104.7 Pearl Street Studios. Mahalo nui loa to Magician John Ford for his excellent rendering of the music mix board!!! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Surf Reporter, Mark Freeman, brings his entourage, including his wife Suzie, Chuck Locket and Tommy J of the Four Stringerz Band, Singer Rene Lindsay and husband Rick, and renowned surfer, artist, board maker and blues harp player, Bill Stewart, with his wife Chris to frolic, talk story and play some ukulele tunes. […]
Coast Film Festival co-founders Ben Warner and Enich Harris present a mash-up of Mountain and Sea screenings and lectures featuring movies, filmmakers and athletes happening in Laguna Beach this week Thursday through Saturday night including School Visits, Aliso Beach Clean-up and Nature Hikes! Wave Photo by World Surf League.
Birdsong and the Eco Wonders perform live original music at the Pearl Street Studios and share their passion for teaching children to be stewards through the power of music, featuring Birdsong the Singing Naturalist, Lisa, Ariel and Dr. Marcie.
Halloween preview of the Blackball Bandits surf style spooky songs, Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Greg Long's barrel are all featured in this week's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show interviews Kristen Thomas about the Dana Point Harbor Hoot next weekend at Baby Beach, Saturday, October 12, 8 to 2, followed by Mark Freeman's Surf Report. Brooke Briggs brings her Magic Steps students and parents in to sing some songs live in the Pearl Street Studios and promote her "babies […]
Brooke Briggs brings some of her students to perform on "Laguna Tropical Surf" from her Magic Steps program in Laguna Beach!
Kristen Thomas announces the Dana Point Hoot at Baby Beach for Saturday, October 12, from 8 to 2!
Blind Innocence live Pearl Street Studios Concert with thanks to John Ford for his mix and Andre Iturbide for his color commentary!
The Pearl Street Studio live concert of singer/songwriter/musician/engineer Monica Rose Kinney accompanied by the guitar and vocals of Angie T featuring recorded and live songs from the new EP release of "Why I Try". Surf reporter Mark Freeman makes a surprise call from Australia and Monica gets calls from as far away as Texas!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" flashes back to the past with Chris Cross's smooth styling and finishes with an eclectic recording of The Great Ray Charles playing jazz piano with a tight group of studio musicians. The Surf Report mentions hurricane waves and the skimboard photo of Blair Conklin was borrowed from this week's StuNewsLaguna.
Variety of Surf Music and local musician's talent played for your pleasure. Mark Freeman calls in the surf report. Surf Art by John Chaney of the Laguna Beach Rock Pile.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features music by singer/songwriter/musician Wes Chiller Miller, Surf Report by Mark Freeman and conversations with the members of the "Fabulous Nomads" who introduce their "Sunset" album of vintage surf and original tunes. Brian Sciacca gets shacked in the Wave Photo.
Garth "Worm" Wycoff tells about the many hats he wears in his interview on "Laguna Tropical Surf". As father of two school age children he is coach and dad, he has been connected for 33 years with the prestigious Aliso Beach international Victoria Skimboards Contest as both competitor and announcer, an airbrush artist, songwriter and lead […]
Interview with champion skim boarders from this weekend's "The Vic", Surf Report by Mark Freeman and a wonderful wave photo.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" interviews Lucas Fink, Brett Mohan and Morgan Just, who pump the stoke about the winners of "The Vic" world class skimboard contest this weekend. In 43 years of contests at Aliso Beach, Lucas, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the first international winner of the pro contest! World champion Morgan Just also […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the wonderful musicianship and performances of Todd Meredith's "Buddy Holly" band, "The Rave-Ons". Mark Freeman's upbeat Surf Report calls for fun, warm waves! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays Kalina and Kiana music, Surf Tunes and Mark Freeman offers his prediction of great conditions, rising swell and warm water temps. Wonderful Double Wave Art by Joshua Ben Paskowitz!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features Cat Stevens and Roy Orbison with a Surf Report by Mark Freeman and Surf Art by Wade Koniakowsky.
While Mark Freeman's Surf Report says the swell will drop this week, Dr. Tom Osborne, Dr.Ginger Osborne and new daddy Breen Murphy discuss their efforts to get neighbors and congressmen alike to join the effort to pass legislation intended to encourage energy innovation and decrease pollution. Wave Art by Wade Koniakowsky.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" interview of three eco warriors, Breen Murphy, Dr. Ginger Osborne, and Dr. Tom Osborne, in the battle to reduce the human effect on the Climate Crisis through local, national and international citizen diplomacy.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" dedicates this playlist to Lily Fletcher McClusker, the fresh new daughter of Monica and Tyler McClusker. Mark Freeman's Surf Report serves up some hurricanes swell that might pump up the chances for the Brooks Street Classic! "No sleep 'til Brooks Street!" says Brandy Faber. Maui Surf Photo by Leah Musson!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" mixes Surf/Hawaiian genres with Crosby, Stills and Nash while Mark Freeman's Surf Report says, "No sleep 'til Brook Street!" Wave Photo"Inside the Green Room" by Brian Sciacca.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents a mix of island style music with the Surf Tunes to bolster Mark Freeman's Surf Report with the hope of a large swell to get the 56th Brooks Street Classic in the water for a weekend contest. Wave Art by Kurt Ziegler!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents a mix of island style music with the Surf Tunes to bolster Mark Freeman's Surf Report with the hope of a large swell to get the 56th Brooks Street Classic in the water for a weekend contest. Surf photography by @sammy_garcia.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" placates the surf gods with non-stop vintage surf music to appease the wave makers for the 56th Brooks Street Surfing Classic. Wave art is Cory Colapinto captured by JDN PHOTOGRAPHY!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features original and cover tunes musician/singer/songwriter/sound engineer, Monica Rose Kinney, playing live in the Pearl Street Studios. Catch the prediction for a swell for the 56th Brook Street Classic waiting period from Mark Freeman's Surf Report!
KX935.com/shows/Laguna-Tropical-Surf/ presents Wonderful Wahine Music starting 56th Brook Street waiting period and Mark Freeman's predictions on his Surf Report. Wave art by Kurt Ziegler!
Aloha! Welcome to the 2nd day of June's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show full of Hawaiian, Surf, and Local music. In his surf report, still wet from a fun session, Mark Freeman's "Surf Report" has optimistic predictions about good waves along our entire coast this whole week. Wave photo by photo@anjsemark.
Greg Friedman, of KX FM 104.7's "Inner Journey" brings his protege/intern Anna Mattigan, of the Laguna Beach High School's Walking for Water Club, to "Laguna Tropical Surf" to speak about creating wells and education for women in West Africa, India and Bangladesh. Wave photo by Wave@mikeharrisvisuals.
Borealis, ukulele player James Hill combines with the cello and vocals of Anne Janelle to create the album "Many a Moon". featured on Laguna Beach FM KX FM 104.7's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show. Mark Freeman and Chuck Lockett provide the surf report for the Memorial Day weekend.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the new EP and single, "Many Blessings", of studio guitarist Brett Ecklund of KX 93'5's Jazz Quest radio show.
Live Surf Music concert at the Pearl Street Studios by "The Breakaways" featuring the thumping bass guitar of Alan Niizawa, with guitarists Craig Skelly and Bruce McCoy. Mark Freeman's Surf Report forecasts fun swells that everyone can enjoy!
A plethora of vintage surf tunes, the Fabulous Nomads' Scott Fitzpatric calls in, large south swell Surf Report by Mark Freeman, and Mothers' Day wishes from Michelle and Jeff Haynes at the Rusty Dog Ranch for Gayle Joliet and all the Moms out there. Wave photo by Brian Sciacca!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" takes you on journeys with Santana and The Surfaris, Joe Satriani with Mark Freeman's Surf Report! Artwork: WaveKook-Bob-Penuelas.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents the soundtrack from the MacGillivray/Freeman IMAX film "Journey to the South Pacific" featuring the music of Laguna Beach local Steve Wood. Mark Freeman's Surf Report predicts good south swell conditions. The Art is compliments of the CD cover of the IMAX movie soundtrack.
Musical arranger/Bassist/Vocalist and all-round-good-guy, Hod Meehan, co-hosts "Laguna Tropical Surf" injecting his brand of stoke and musical selections to the show. World champion skim boarder and flow rider, Morgan Just, shares some of his journey and his commitment to the "Laguna Ocean Foundation" and their 10th annual "Kelp Fest" Saturday April 27, 10 to 3, […]
"Moon Police's" Singer/Songwriter/Musician sisters, Grace and Ginger Freeman spin songs off the "Shadow" album and perform live at the Pearl Street Studios on guitar and keyboard singing their original music in heavenly harmonies. They even back up Mark Freeman's Surf Report with some instrumental improvisation.
Singer/Songwriter/Musician Merissa Mackie debuts her new hit single "The PJ Song" and performs original and cover songs live at the Pearl Street Studios on her ukulele!
Ukulele academy plays while Robin from the Laguna Ocean Foundation invites us to Kelp Fest at the Main Beach Cobblestones Saturday April 27, 10 to 3. Wes "Chiller" Miller performs live and plays his new release CD. Mark Freeman fills in the Surf Report and wave photograph is by @yewwville.
Second half of Sunday's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show includes Wes "Chiller" Miller, Anthony Small, Jack and the Vox, and Wave art by Joshua Ben Paskowitz.
Ukulele Academy performs "You Can Get Anything You Want At KX 93 5" with apologies to Arlo Guthrie.
Edited version of the Ukulele Academy live raising $1700 in one hour for Laguna Beach FM KX935!
Wes "Chiller" Miller and Kyle Crone spin some cuts of their new recordings and perform their original hit tune "Mo' Nothin' " live in the Pearl Street Studios. Surf report by Mark Freeman.
Marti Carl and Harry Akioka sing and play ukulele while Paul Leavey sets the bass rhythm for their "Lokahi" performance of Hawaiian music, live, in the Pearl Street Studios.
KX Takeover warm-up. Tom Campion, Singer/Songwriter/Musician, narrates his "Cowboy Surf" album. His songs are about California Surfers who cattle-ranch and challenge massive waves on the rugged north coast. Surf Repot by Mark Freeman. Wave Art by Kurt Ziegler.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents a mix of Vintage Surf, Island Vamps and local Musicians in preparation for the annual "KX-TAKE-OVER fundraiser. Surf Art by Kurt Ziegler.
Kay Das and Patrick Quilter create an unusual musical experience playing two slide guitars together in the same Pearl Street Concert live on "Laguna Tropical Surf". They even play an instrumental background for Mark Freeman's Surf Report.
Laguna Tropical Surf presents a tribute to the life and music of surfer musician Dick Dale, "The King of Surf Guitar" who passed away at age 82. Wave art by John Chaney.
Mix of classic shows and interviews from the past! Current Mark Freeman Surf Report and Wave Art by John Sill.
Tommy J's birthday show featuring local musicians Surfaris, Jack and the Vox, West Coast Cookers, Kamaki Keawe (happy b'day Broddah!), Mark Freeman's Surf Report and Wave Photo by Parker Cohn. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Laguna was treated to live Hawaiian music, kanikapila style, in the Pearl Street Studios featuring The Kukui Nuts Band. The "Laguna Tropical Surf" variety show presented an hour of mele's played by ukulele player-singers Lloyd Calloway Lono and John Lincoln, the bass and vocals of Loretta Lottie Lee, Don Balser's conga rhythm, and the award winning […]
Singer/Songwriter musicians, Victoria Vox and Jack Maher bring original songs to their U.S. radio premier concert at the Pearl Street Studios on "Laguna Tropical Surf". Victoria and Jack, performing as "Jack and the Vox" in front of a live audience, enhanced their songs with mouth-trumpet and bird chirps. Mark Freeman's Surf Report, with a hopeful […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" live radio concert with ukulele singer Bill Dempsey who uses his own style to cover some vintage tunes. Wave art from Brawner Surfboards.
"Marble Blue" brings their Psychedelic Funk for a live Pearl Street Studio concert featuring Nick, Liam and Lowden and their new EP. Mark Freeman's birthday Surf Report suggests that the snow conditions are better than the swell predictions for this week. Surf music was dedicated to the life memories of musician Randy Nauert of the […]
Wet Sunday surf, island and local music with squishy surf report from Mark Freeman. Surf art by John Chaney.
Dana Point Arts Commissioner and frontman for the Small World Band, Anthony Small, performs a solo Pearl Street Studio concert with original and cover tunes on the night of the Total Eclipse of the Blood Wolf Moon. Mavericks Wave photo with Taylor Phelps adorns this podcast page.
Surf music legends Bob and Gene Berryhill talk story about creating classic surf tunes with The Surfaris like "Wipeout"and "Surfer Joe" when they were 15 year old surfers. They spin tunes in the Pearl Street Studio that their band is still playing a half century later. Mark Freeman predicts large but stormy waves from San […]
Tommy J, Mark Freeman and the crew at "Laguna Tropical Surf" wish you Merry Solstice, Rockin' Christmas and Happy New Year. Mele Kalikimaka! Haoli Makahiki Hou! See you next year with brand new shows! Featuring Doctor David Law's Hawaiian lap steel guitar and TJ's ukulele version of "Silent Night." Art provided by "The Men from […]
Live Pearl Street Studio concert featuring singer/songwriter/musician/artist Johnny Ray strumming original and cover tunes. Mark Freeman's Surf Report emphasizes the dangerous giant wave conditions this week along the California Coast with bout readings of swells close to 30′ high. Be safe out there! Slack Key holiday tunes by Jim Kimo West mixed with ‘Narlins jazz […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" splashes bits of Island Music, Slack Key Pickings and Vintage Surf Instrumentals on to the shores of your listening pleasure. Mark Freeman reports shrinking swell conditions on our coast while Hawaii's North Shore contests are postponed due to giant cloudwaves pounding O'ahu. Mahalo to the unknown photographer for this amazing golden tube […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" presents Hawaiians@Heart six piece band live radio concert Featuring: Uncle Harry Akioka (he is actually Hawaiian) JD McBriety on baritone Ukulele (Baby Martin) Debbie McBriety on Washtub Bass or “Pakini” John Barker on Taylor Guitar, Tenor Ukulele and Banjo Janice Barker on Cajon and shakers Chris Wright on Steel drums AKA Pans, flute, harmonium and Mandolin, etc. […]
Laguna Beach surfing legend and master shaper/board maker "The FLY", Jon Pierre Van Swae shares his stories of golfing with Bruce Brown, abalone diving with Ron Sizemore and the thrill of moving to this beach town when he was seventeen. 6′ to 12′ surf is predicted by Mark Freeman in his surf report and the Wave […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Tommy J, Mark Freeman and the crew at "Laguna Tropical Surf"! Get your tickets for Xmas at KX935.com.
Singer/Songwriter/Musician Monica Glaves presents the premier radio broadcast of three of her original songs during her interview on Laguna Tropical Surf. Mark Freeman's Surf Report tells of waist to chest high swells, off-shore breezes and warm water temps. Tommy J features the good fun Hawaiian music of the Ka au Crater Boys.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" Variety show features the music of Lowden Harrell's band "Marble Blue", Gary Thomas' funk jazz band "THE SBINS" live in studio, and blues guitarist/songwriter/singer Johnny Ray laying down some riffs on his six string. Beautiful Fall skies and small glassy surf is predicted in Mark Freeman's Surf Report. Wave Art by Kurt Ziegler!
Ann E Wareham presents the Laguna Playhouse's newest show from Broadway, "The Seafarer," Mark Freeman's Surf Report is chock full of praise for the fun Fall waves and the Surf Art was done by John Chaney!
Shafe's Aipa surfboard at the Steve Adam Gallery illustrates tonight's "Laguna Tropical Surf" show featuring Mark Freeman's Surf Report and The Eliminator's album "Un-leashed."
"Off-The-Hook-Tober" is the Mark Freeman Surf Report's new name for October due to the consistent chest to head high and bigger south and mix swells from San Diego to Malibu with off-shore winds, 64°-68° ocean and smaller crowds. Emily Ellis premiers her new original song in an interview with Tommy J and "Laguna Tropical Surf" […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" premieres an original song written and sung by Emily Ellis in collaboration with her grandfather, Dan Mortensen, called "Why Am I So Full of Fear."
Laguna local Douglas Miller dropped by with a brand new CD with his "Moon Police" band music featuring their singer/songwriter/musician phenom Grace Freeman. Mark Freeman's Surf Report included news of a brain eating amoeba in a wave park in Waco that killed a young surfer. Wave Art by Joshua Ben Paskowitz!
Singer/Songwriter/Musicians Aden Crae and Mike Devine play live in the Pearl Street Studios for "Laguna Tropical Surf". Mark Freeman's Surf Report predicts an increase in wave size. Tom Campion offers Cowboy Surf Music to boot! Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
Brandy Faber, the same guy who brings you Corduroy Wines, co-hosts "Laguna Tropical Surf" with Tommy J to broadcast the results of the 55th Annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic. Brandy's narrative is chock full of insider stories and praise for the support from Laguna Beach's Parks and Recreation Department. Mark Freeman reports a drop in […]
While our surf reporter Mark Freeman catches Hurricane Olivia waves at Baja's Scorpion Bay, Brandy Faber of Purple Corduroy Wines tells us to be prepared for the 55th running of the Brooks Street Classic of Surfing, possibly this weekend! Wind and wave windows will be forecasted by Thursday night. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!! Unknown "Rockpile" wave artist. (Let […]
Actress, comedian, singer, dancer and playwright Rita Rudner tells tales of her and Martin Bergman's play that premiers at Laguna Playhouse Sept 7-16. In honor of Hawaii winning the Little League World Series, Hawaiian and Ethnic Polynesian music hulas for entire show. McKenna Cars.com sponsored the Mark Freeman Surf Report. Wave art by Andrew Semark.
Music from Wes Miller, Matt Quilter, Dylan Rouda, The Eliminators, DuoTones, Joe Satriani, Shirley Orlando, Ry Couder, Greg Carlson, and many others! Surf Art by Kurt Ziegler!
Lowden Harrell spins his new hit single "Man" from his band "Marble Blue", and drops insights into his style of percussion. Mark Freeman's Surf Report predicts a solid swell that might pump enough waves on this Saturday and Sunday to hold the 55th Annual Brooks Street Surfing Classic. Aaaaaaiiiiiieeeeee!!!!!!
This podcast features local musicians Matt Quilter, Brian Roark and Grace Freeman as well as Mark Freema's Surf Report. Surf Art provided by Dan Johnson.
Live radio concert by Brian Roark and Nick Oldakowski of "Local Remedy" playing original songs and their debut single "I'm Not Gonna Give Up Today."
"Laguna Tropical Surf" interviews Annie Wareham from Laguna Playhouse who explains how Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis were able to show up for a studio session in Laguna Beach in "Million Dollar Quartet." Tommy J plays the new release from "Local Remedy". Mark Freeman's surf report tells of a massive swell […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays local musicians, Hawaiian and Island vibes with some vintage Surf Music. Mark Freeman's surf report is projecting some overhead surf for this weekend. Surf Art by Joshua Ben Paskowitz.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" celebrates with 102 year old patriotic ukulele player Bill Tapia, who played "Stars and Stripes Forever" in 1918 for WWI troops in Waikiki. After hearing John Philip Souza's band playing it live, when he was 10 years old, Bill went home and learned all the parts, including marching drums, to play on […]
Laguna Tropical Surf June 27 2018 curates local, Island and vintage surf music with Mark Freeman paddling out to personally report to us about waves, winds and water temps. Surf Art by John Severson.
Students Sailer, Jordyn, Fiona, Isabella and Taj join their magicstepsmusic.com teacher Brooke Briggs to sing songs and play their shakers in this live Pearl Street Studio Concert. Mark Freeman's surf report is accented by the sound of booming waves. All good fun at "Laguna Tropical Surf"!
Gourmet surf music played live in the Pearl Street Studios by the West Coast Cookers. Annie Wareham calls in the news of the newest play at the Laguna Playhouse, "Clybourne Park" running June 6-24, and Mark Freeman's surf report has warm water and hopes of a swell for the Brooks Street Surf Classic. Surf Art […]
Guest DJ Tommy J sits in for John Ford's AM Radio Show with a hand crafted musical selection featuring the ukulele tunes of Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Jason Arimoto and Hawaiian singer Kalani Pe'a. Surf Art by Kurt Ziegler.
Surf reporter Mark Freeman co-hosts and rebounds all the donations called in to Tommy J's "Laguna Tropical Surf" KX Takeover Show with over $1,000 raised. Many thanks to the Ukulele Academy, Michelle and Jeff Haynes and the Rusty Dog Ranch Critters, Pat Quilter and Chris Quilter, Susi Freeman and Gayliegirl for their contributions to Laguna Beach […]
Mark Freeman's surf report starts the show as surfing legend James Pribram co-hosts "Laguna Tropical Surf" telling tales of giant trash islands in the Atlantic Ocean and his Eco-Warrior Foundation's dedication to cleaning our beaches and seas. The British Hair Company in Laguna Beach is hosting a fundraiser March 31 with live music and auction […]
"Laguna Tropical Surf" gets to premier the new music video "It Had To Be You" with a live Kalina and Kiana radio concert. The singer/songwriter/musician/actor/video writers and producers played keyboard and guitar and sang harmonies for the KX audience of their newest releases.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features the "Cowboy Surf" album of singer songwriter musician Tom Campion. Tom's stories of NorCal surfers who ranch cattle with helicopters and explore unridden waves of the dangerous coast north of Point Conception set up the lyrics of his songs. Art by Tom Campion.
Gabby Pahinui, Matt Quilter, The Wheeland Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, The West Coast Cooker in a crazy mix for today's sunset! Mark Freeman Surf Report and surf illustration by Bill Schmidt!
In celebration of today's spectacular eclipse of the moon "Laguna Tropical Surf" spins a variety of genres including original Grace Freeman songs from her "Shadow" album and two ukulele masterpieces by virtuoso Daniel Ho. Gayle Joliet provided the "Wings on Waves" surf art.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" lays down an eclectic mix of genres in tonight's show from Hawaiian to vintage garage band surf tunes to Chicago Blues, served with ample helpings of Aloha. Mark Freeman reports the wave conditions and Surf Art is provided by Gayle Joliet.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features surf and island music. Country singer friend of Tommy J, Alison Rice calls in stories about her singer/songwriter/musician tunes from the northlands. Surf report by Mark Freeman and Surf Art by John Severson.
Kurt Ziegler surf art, sting rays dominating Mark Freeman's Surf Report and a New Year celebration surf-a-thon music featured in today's "Laguna Tropical Surf"!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" features an AllStar music fest of local performers who played live at KX935 Studio on air or brought their recordings to the studio including "The West Coast Cookers", Tommy Benson, Kamaki Kalaluhi Keawe, Nanci Drag, Dylan Rouda, George Lawton, and Doctor David Law. Norm Daniels' Surf Art, and Mark Freeman with the […]
Dillon Curry, Kalina & Kiana, The Wheeland Brothers are all featured on this 2017 Mele Kalikimaka show! Joshua-Ben-Paskowitz Surf Art.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" pays tribute to surfer/filmmaker Bruce Brown who, at the age of 80, is taking surf pictures and riding waves on the other side of the Rainbow. Mark Freeman's surf report includes his respect for how Bruce Brown's adventures inspired a lifetime of chasing waves in exotic locals. Tommy J also premiers a […]
Laguna Beach FM KX FM 104.7 Promotion and Brand Director, DJ, singer/songwriter musician plays live guitar and spins his original tracks. The Mark Freeman surf report has updated reports on swell/wind conditions and professional surfing tour news.
Acoustic surf music in the tradition of the Duotones is superbly played by the West Coast Cookers live in the Laguna Beach FM KX FM 104.7 Pearl Street Studios. Jim Coon flat picks the steel string guitar leads while surf mandolin master Lyndon Johansen weaves magic around Jim's notes and Greg Jewell thumps the driving […]
Mark Freeman and Tommy J talk story, report the surf predictions, offer warm Thanksgiving wishes and spin fun tunes. Norm Daniels Art!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" hosts singer/songwriter/musician Nanci Dra's original recorded music and live strumming. Mark-san Freeman returns from Japan for his super accurate surf report and David Morales sings "Going back to Maui" with his Hawaiian style slack key guitar melody.
Surfing star, Corky Carroll's Blue Mango album cuts are featured on "Laguna Tropical Surf" along with a hopeful surf report for weekend waves!
More local news and entertainers mixed with hot surf music and mellow Hawaiian vamps. Mark Freeman's surf report predicts a break in the heavy wave action we've been enjoying along our coast. Art by John Severson!
Mark Freeman's Spooky Surf Report calls incredible surf and warm waters for "The Local's Summer"! Boo-Fests and Halloween are on the horizon with 100 degree temps to start this Fall with Hawaiian, surf and local music. Art by John Severson!
Hawaiian entertainer, Kamaki Kalaluhi Keawe, strums ukulele melodies with vocals that bring chicken skin to the Laguna Tropical Surf radio audience. Such good fun!!!
Mark Freeman's Surf Report promises head high plus, south swell waves for the Brooks Street Classic surfing contest and Tommy J spins an eclectic mix of Hawaiian, Latin, surf and John Denver for your driving commute! Art by John Severson!
"Laguna Tropical Surf" memorial tribute to musician and surf guitarist Gil Orr with his blend of acoustic music with Paul Johnson of The Duotones. Pat Palika Enos, Dylan Rouda, Kalina and Kiana, The Breakaways, The Eliminators and Mark Freeman's surf report all contributed to tonight's show.
"Laguna Tropical Surf" plays soundtracks from local musicians George Lawton and Dylan Rouda.