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!!!!!!