Art Matters

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!

The charm of Laguna Beach has always been rooted in its unique blend of natural beauty, artistic heritage, and community spirit. But as the city faces mounting pressures from development and rising costs, how do we preserve what makes this coastal enclave special? A recent conversation between longtime resident George Dubin and community stewardship advocate John Zigowitz offers insights into the...

Chris and I ramble about all things Laguna and beyond!

My guest is Jodie Gates, the executive director of Laguna Dance / Laguna Dance Festival which is being presented at the Laguna Playhouse of Feb. 13 - 15th. Jodie talks about all the great dancers that are coming from all over the country to perform for us here in Laguna. Don't miss this amazing event that is in it's 21st. year here in the hamlet. Tickets at: www.lagunadance.org

My invited guest is Mayor Mark Orgill. We discuss updates to what is happening with the community land trust and some of the dis-information that is floating around the community. We all know that we live in an engaged community and that we disagree about how to move Laguna Beach into the future but lets do it with FACTS! Stay tuned folks. Lots more coming your way in the new year. Lets stay posit...

My guest is Jeff Randolph who is a member of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust. We discuss the nuts and bolts of the developement of the trust and what it will mean to the full time working artists of Laguna Beach.

I welcome Kristen Thalman who is the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust board president. We discuss the formation of the trust and all the working parts that are going into making this a real asset to Laguna Beach and it's creatives. This is a legacy project for all those who have volunteered their time and expertise to making this happen. Thank you all!

Jorg discusses the matters happening in our country with his guests. The power of art to make changes. The cracks are appearing in the MAGA world.

Jorg does a solo show rambling on and on about local art and community events. Also a shout out to all our veterans on the veterans day. We appreciate you all. Heros each and ever one! Community building is so important for us all so lets continue to remove the roadblocks to fun. Setting aside our differences to make Laguna great again, (secret, we are already pretty great but there is always room...

I host three artists who are particapating in an exhibition titled, "ARTIVISM" opening Nov. 1st from 5-10pm at the Point of view gallery in the Santora building in the arts district in Santa Ana, CA. Can art change minds in a turbulant time? Come see the exhibition and find out. Through Dec. 2025

I speak with Jodie Gates the founder and director of Laguna Dance. She gives us a background to her amazing career as a professional dancer and how she brought dance the Laguna Beach. A very interesting part of our cultural heritage and future. 

I speak with David, Pat and Bob about how art can affect change. Or at the very least be a tool of resistence against the chaos and divisiveness that are country is experiencing. Some very interesting views from my fellow artists. All of us feel that all artists need to say something about the times we are living in.

I speak with Hugh and Renae about our ucoming exhibition at the point of view gallery in Santa Ana, CA. "A November to remember:ARTIVISMS. Can art play a role in examining what is happening in our country and around the world aqnd perhaps change peoples personal world view.

I speak about all things art in Laguna Beach and in the country. A bit of personal perspectives as well.

I host my old friend and great artist, Scott Moore. We talk about his career as a full time artist building a life long client base and being able to work as an artist full time throughout his life. Scott  highlights some turning points along the way and how important it is to understand the business of art and what it takes to survive in an envoronment that does not always recognize the difficult...

I am lucky to have fine artist, David Milton and photographer, Hugh Foster on the show. We discussed the power of art in a chaoctic world and how art can inform and potentially bring folks together in a united front against the attacks on our constitution and a way of life that all Americans deserve. We discussed bringing artists together for an exhibition in November to display work that speaks t...

I host Laguna treasures, Beth and Steve Wood. We chat about their musical careers as members of the legendary group, HONK and well beyond. We cover the early days of being full time musicians in Laguna Beach and how there are fewer oppotunities for groups the play live in the hamlet let alone be able to live here. What does the future hold? We shall see. Support your creatives and tip those musici...

I speak with council member, Mark Orgill about the progress of the Laguna Beach Community Land Trust and where we are at with it's development. We talk about how it works, however the community can be involved and who it will potentially help going forward. It's all about affordability for our creative community, our seniors and our workforce. When all of us have ownership in our community, everyo...