Steve and I take a look back at the beginnings of the western swing band , Buck Naked and the Chapped Cheeks. A lot of memories there for us and those that remember the only western swing band to ever come out of Laguna Beach.

I host Jason Hanck. He is a fine artist and member of the Sawdust Festival Board. We talk about the 60 year history of the "Dust" and some of the changes going on there. We also talk about the future of artists in the art colony. Stay tuned folks. Change is happening and it's going to be good!

I host local sculpor, Casey Parlett. He fills us in on growing up in Laguna Beach and his life as a waterman and super talented life long creative artist. If you are not familiar with Casey, you can see his work at the Festival of Arts in the summer. He is one of the most talented mixed media sculptors in the country.

Jorg and Chris ramble on and on about local, regional and national events. Always fun, opinionated, and worthy of comment. Do enjoy! Last show at this location. The big station move is upon us!

Jorg hosts two of the nomineess for the 2026 Laguna Achievemnent Festival, LAF awards, Mark Garry and Randy Bader. Mark is a fine artist and Randy makes art furniture. Both have studios in Laguna Canyoin. They share their views on being long term working artists and their feelings on being recognized by their community.

I host myself and review the Bombay Beach Biennale and the upcoming Irvine bowl policy meeting. But mainly I am promoting the upcoming Laguna Achievemnet Festival, LAF awards on May 2, 2026 at the artists theater at the Laguna Beach high School. 5pm start. tickets and voting at: kxfmradio.org/LAF  
Vote for your favorite everything Laguna and purchase tickets! Support creativity and KXFM!

Billy joins me to talk about our amazing weekend at the Bombay Beach Biennale' and the ship sculpture we concieved, built and installed on the playa at Bombay beach. A world of artistic freedom and creativity like nowhere else certainly in California. Look it up! It will blow you mind!

I host Ed Sauls, one of the founding members of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We talk about the trust, where it is at and some of the future plans to help support artists, seniors and work force affordable housing and art studios here bin the hamlet. Long over-due!

Chris and I ramble about all things Laguna and beyond!