Alive WE Ride

Jake Caliger, the frontman for local Laguna band SpliffRiff, joins me in the studio to talk about the biggest event of the Summer -  The LAGADELIC MUSIC FESTIVAL. It's a grass roots music festival, featuring the hottest upcoming bands from Laguna Beach and Orange County.We also play a lot of new music from upcoming artists in and around The LAGADELIC MUSIC FESTIVALIt's always fun having Jake in the studio...Enjoy the show...

Wazzup Haoles!!! It’s ALOHA FRIDAY AGAIN… We are in WEEK 2 of Playing Reggae Roots Tunes on ALIVE WE RIDE.For today’s Episode, the Surfer, Musician and Hawaiian legend… LANDON MCNAMARA will be calling in today to talk about his music and his life growing up on Oahu, charging huge waves and making beautiful music… LANDON is kicking off his 2026 US TOUR… this week.Landon McNamara was Born and raised on the North Shore of Oahu, Landon grew up inside the mythology of Hawaiian surfing. His father, Liam McNamara, is a storied Pipeline charger and longtime contest director;  His uncle is Garrett McNamara – Garret put Nazaré on the world map with his Big Wave Charging off the Portuguese coast. At the age of thirteen… LANDON dropped into a bomb at the 2010 Volcom Pipe Pro The lineup and the crowds on the beach lost their minds as they witnessed this young Hellman sending it at PIPE! By sixteen, he was said to have paddled into the biggest wave ever ridden by a surfer his age at Cortes Bank… And if that wasn’t enough… In 2024…  LANDON won the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational At Waimea Bay. On that historical day He posted a perfect 50-point ride and became The first goofy-footer ever to win THE EDDIE. A victory celebrated in front of his own father - the event's contest director. Away from the water, LANDON has quietly built a second career as a singer-songwriter and guitarist. When you hear his silky-smooth voice and the reggae island vibes in his music… It’s hard not to feel the Bob Marley influence. In 2016 his debut…  “A Dollar Short & A Minute Late,” hit No. 1 on the iTunes reggae chart (ahead, briefly, of Bob Marley's Legend) And landed No. 5 on Billboard's reggae chart. Since then, LANDON has been creating a steady stream of singles and collaborations, including That last track "Wild Trip" with Santa Barbara's DENM on Ineffable Records.  

Wazzup Haoles!!! It’s ALOHA FRIDAY and I’m in Jah Mood for some…JAHWAIIAN Music. If you have never heard of JAHWAIIAN Music… It’s basically Hawaiian Reggae.The roots of the genre trace back to the arrival of reggae in Hawaii during the 1970s and early 1980s. Bob Marley's 1979 tour, which included a stop in Hawaii, helped spark local interest. Hawaiian listeners found a natural kinship with reggae — both cultures shared themes of island life, colonial history, indigenous pride, resistance, spirituality, and a laid-back tropical sensibility. The rhythms of reggae meshed well with the slack-key and steel guitar traditions already central to Hawaiian music.Vibes are Super High...Enjoy!

When I make these playlists for my show, it all starts out with a little inspo from somewhere in the universe. And the idea to play that opening track “Down by the Sea” by MEN AT WORK came to me on Isacc Zoelers Instagram – where he shared a few images of his epic surf trip with Hans Hagen in Morrocco - last year. While "Down By The Sea" played int he background. So I built this setlist for today's show with travel and adventure in my mind.it was a fantastical sonic journey, and I am grateful to be able to share it with you guys...Happy Friday. Bless UP!

When I first started this gig here at KXFM - one of my main objectives (besides playing good music) was to bring in OG Laguna Locals and talk story about life and the good ‘ol days grown up in Laguna. Basically, ALIVE WE RIDE is a great excuse to hang out with some of my old friendsMy idea for this show was to sit down with Garth Wyckoff aka "THE WORM" and tell stories from our High School Years in the 1980’s... For this Episode, I'm hanging with WORM at KXFM… We're talking story about life in the 1980’s, playing music from WORMS 80’s hit list and sharing stories from our high school years at LBHS. So buckle up and get ready to jump into our HOT TUB TIME MACHINE –We’re going back to the 1980’s, back to time where the rule of the man was a little bit more chill, and the kids could run free.Enjoy.

For this Episode, we’re Going deep into The Post Punk & GOTH World with the one and only SHELLY SHOOK.  I have known Shelly for a very long time, and I knew that she would be an awesome guest to come on my show… ALIVE WE RIDE right here on 104.7 KXFM Radio.  Shelly has always had great musical taste, and if you follower her on her Instagram @seashellsxx you’ll understand what I’m talking about. I cannot tell you how many times I have Shazamed music from Shelly Instagram. So when Shelly agreed to leave her Bat Cave 🦇 and join me in the @kxfmradio studio for my show, I was beyond hyped. Shelly has wicked style and a refined taste for good music. This episode is the first of many shows that I will be doing with The Queen of The SS Bat Cave. Episode 46_SHELLY SHOOK is one for the books.Enjoy!

Man, this week went by too fast… But it’s all good cause today’s show is all about GOING FAST! Spring break is in full effect, Laguna Town is packed with Tourists, Influencers and Selfie Enthusiasts.   So, if you’re stuck in your car, don’t worry, we are here to entertain you for the next hour of power. My name is Dags and you’re tuned into my Weekly Friday show ALIVE WE RIDE Right here on KXFM RADIO 104.7, Laguna Beach’s Community Radio. For today’s episode we are diving deep into the Hardcore Punk Scene, featuring The OG Punk Bands from the 70’s & 80’s. Joining me in the studio (for the second time), is my favorite Laguna Punker – Mr. Davey Jones. Also, in the Studio, is one of Davey Jones’ old school homies Mr. Tim Whelan aka “Rambozo." Tim shares many stories from punk shows he attended baack in the day.This is one for the booksEnjoy!

As you know, I have been away from the mic for the past three weeks. Scoring pow with the homies and ripping trails on my Mountain Bike. And in-between it all, I managed to get a lot of work done.I'm calling this show "THE COMEBACK" and it feels good to do a live show again. I am especially proud of this set list. I hope you enjoy it.Dags

This Episode is another away show. It's a cool mix of four bands from one of their albums -  playing four tracks in a row from each band.Starting with Janes Addiction to FuManchu then into Amyl & The Sniffers and ending with WetLeg.It's a glorious mix of Grunge Alternative sounds from amazing artists.This Show is called - "The Fourth Dimension"Enjoy.

For this episode, I decided to mx it up. I wanted to feature a wide range of artists to express how diverse and amazing The Art of Music is. What sparked the idea, was the aftermath of Bad Bunny's Superbowl Half Time Show, where some of our Government officials went after Bad Bunny, threatening arrest and legal action against him - Simply becuase they didn't like his performance during the Halftime Show.For me, this as more than an attack on Bad Bunny, I saw it as an attack on ART itself.So for the intro to my show, I felt the need to express my opinion about that... No government should have the power to go after an Artist just because they don't like it. That idea is beyond ridiculous! There is no Bad Bunny tracks in this episode. This episode features a crazy cool mix of metal, post-punk, psychobilly and elctronic pop - like I said, it's sonic salad of multile genres.Enjoy.

So, for today’s episode, as advertised, I put together a set list of insanely cool instrumental tracks by various artists – mostly Grunge with a few classic cuts.  I’m calling this show “NO WORDS.”or "Punk Rock Karaoke."Enjoy

For this episode, we are driving on the Baja Peninsula all the way down to Cabo San Lucas. It’s a trip I did in the summer of 1982 with my old Pal Mr. Paul White aka Whito - who joined me in te studio for this show.So we are taking you with us, in our dirty truck, with no AC and we are going to share some of our favorite stories from that trip… And as you listen to today’s Sonic Set list, I want you to imagine...  it’s the Summer of 1982, you're 17 years old, there were no cell phones, no worldwide webs, and your parents have no idea where you are. All we have is a paper map of Baja with chicken scratch notes on it and half-baked plan to drive to Cabo…Viva Mexico!

I’ve been spending a lot of time on my snowboard… In The Mystic Mountains – scoring Fresh Pow turns with my friends…  It’s one of my favorite things in life to do… It’s a unique and addictive feeling that I call…  “FIRST CHAIR” And if you have ever had the chance to be on the first chair lift after a fresh dump of snow – you know what I’m talking about… You’re on a mission - you get up early, you get after it… You beat the crowds, get in line, grab that first chair and score the best run of your life… It’s a connection with nature and gravity, in sucha way that it becomes a spiritual experience. Last week, I had one of the best snowboarding trips of my life… There were no chairlifts and there were no people – just me and my 1910 Homies - it was glorious.  We had A snowcat drive us into the backcountry, drop us at the top of the mountain and send us down virgin snow runs - for 8 hours… It was that FIRST CHAIR feeling all day long!!! It was an epic mission and we scored! So, for today’s show, I’m taking you guys with me, to relive that mission… I’m taking you guys on a So sonic snowboard trip. And as you listen to the tracks…, I want you to imagine… driving in my car, it’s early morning and we’re listening to the mellow flow of Khruangbin, Mark Farina and the Bahama soul club… Driving through the Eastern Sierra, sipping tea and coffee, witnessing the majestic   alpine glow of the morning sunrise. And so, begins our snowboarding adventure…

There are a lot of Talented New bands thriving in the PUNK GRUNGE, SURF GRUNGE, ART POP PSYCH-SYNTH MUSIC.  On this Episode, titled "New Grunge"  I feature music from New Bands and artists that have recently dropped an EP or Album in 2024 or 2025… These Bands, in my opinion are pushing the GRUNGE GENRE into the next galaxy.Enjoy the show...Dags

For today’s Show, I put together a list of songs from my favorite episodes of ALIVE WE RIDE in 2025.My first Episode went down in May, and since then I’ve racked up 34 episodes - each one has a life of its own… But... I have to say that my favorite shows for 2025, are the ones that I did with my family, my friends and the special guests that came into the studio.So I hope you enjoy this eclectic set-list of music and stoires from my favorite episodes of Alive We Ride in 2025...Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.I'll see you on the radio in 2026.Cheers!Dags

Today’s Show is a tribute to the ladies of Punk, Heavy Metal, and Alternative Rock…A Salute to the all-girl bands and bands with women as leads.Today’s Show is called THE FRONTMAN IS A GIRL!We begin our journey celebrating the coolest women of Punk - Starting in the Mid 70’s and ending up in the present day…I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Cheers

I never EVER thought that one day I would be 60 years old - and truth be told, I am happy to have made it this far...So, what better way to kick off my Big Day than sharing with you the music that shaped who I am today.Welcome to my Birthday Show...Now Imagine that you have a radio show – you only get one hour to squeeze in a list of life changing songs by bands that have influenced your life journey. You only get One Hour - What would that set list look like? You are basically creating the soundtrack of your life… in One Hour. Anyway, that’s what I did, I went on this insane musical journey – looking back thru decades of music that influenced my life growing up. It's quite the mix of music, and I had a blast putting it together.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Cheers

Todays set list ‘MAGIC SANDS” Was born at sunset on the beach at Mountain. As I sat there listening to my music, watching the Sun Set over the Catalina V’s…  I saw this train of 100 Pelicans glide across the horizon… It was a spectacular event to witness – and I felt this huge wave of gratitude wash over me… I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to share the music that inspires me with my listeners... So I hope you enjoy this special set list of tunes crafted from the heart, on the sand at the beach...CheersDags

So… the way this show came together >> is a story on its own… I was planning on doing a Japan Punk Show for this episode  - inspired by our Japan trip last week. So, I put together my set list of Japan Punk songs… Everything was set to go, then Lex here at the station reminded me that this is “KX DJ TAKEOVER WEEK” where the hosts hand over the mic to a guest DJ. So… I figured that Kathe (My wife) would be perfect to take over this episode and My Show ALIVE WE RIDE – right here on KXFM Radio 104.7 – especially since we just spent 15 days in Japan Together   So, I asked Kathe if she wanted to do it – Thankfully she agreed.It's personally one of my all-time favorite Episodes...Enjoy.

For this episode of Alive WE Ride EP28, I am brodcasting a Live... Pre-recorded show from my hotel room in Tokyo, Japan. Like I said before in the description for EP27... I will not allow a generic programmed set-list of songs that do not fit the vibe of ALIVE WE RIDE... Ever! So thank you sticking with while I'm out of the counrtry... Enjoy!Dags

This set list should to hold us over while out of town, Surfing the Wave Park in Seoul South Korea... My VO's are live from my hotel room in Seoul, so I hope ya'll apprecite the fact that we avoided the boring preset music for shows that do not proved a set list. I would be beating myself up if I did not do that.I hope you enjoy it.Peace

For this episode, we are Celebrating The B-52’s & DEVO... The entire show is dedicated to these Legendary 80’s Artists.For the first half we are dancing with The B-52’s, Then we DEVOLVE into SPUDS gettin' weird with The Worlds Greatest Art Band... DEVO.Enjoy

For today’s show – we are going on a Global journey, ISLAND HOPING and TIME TRAVELING through the WORLD of PUNK MUSIC. Every song and every band in this set list for the show, was born on an Island… Think The British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Hawaii… The Time Machine is set in 1970 to present day, raging with legendary Punk Bands like THE CLASH, SEX PISTOLS and STIFF LITTLE FINGERS.  The biggest discovery I made for this episode is a band from Okinawa Japan... JIGOKUGURUMAIf you like powerful metal punk with a headbangin beat - JIGOKUGURUMA will light your fire!There are many more underground Punk Bands featured in this Episode I'm calling "Island Punkers"Enjoy the Ride...Punk Island Style.

For today’s show – we are going back to the source… Back to Punk Music. Ever since The Davey Jones Punk show (EP21) I new that I had to throw down another Punk Mix.Since then, I have discovered that there are more punks out there than I thought – so this show is for All you SHREDDERS and FROTHERS out there… The WEATHER is here wish you WERE nice…Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. -Dags

Episode 23 is a very special show  – one that is close to my heart… Joining me in studio, is my favorite Son Dante Madrigal aka Happy Mad. After two days of heckling and announcing at the 58th Brooks Street Surf Contest - we’re back together again - with Microphones in our faces.On this show - I put Dante in charge of the music. Whenever we travel together – especially on Road Trips - I have Dante to handle the tunes.  it’s always an interesting mix and there’s no doubt that his father taught him well… And like all of our Road Trips, I asked Dante to handle the music for this show.The sound track Dante created is deeply personal - highlighting the bands have influenced his life From day one to now.This Dantes third appearance on ALIVE WE RIDE  but his first solo act as the co-host…And like any good host, he ame prepared and knocked it out of the park!Enjoy!

Are you willing to break your back, trekking for miles-  lugging a 50lb backpack – up and down rugged mountains, alongside rocky  riverbanks in a land ruled by mountain lions and bears ?   Have you ever wanted to truly unplug from society, disappear in the wilderness and lock into mother nature?   How bout just wanting to challenge yourself and share a new experience with your bros.   The Big Question is… Are you willing to risk life and limb just to catch a fish?   Well, I am, and we just did – our Final Destination - The Legendary KERN RIVER.  Our mission – To come together as BAND OF BROTHERS – searching for that Sublime feeling of A WILD RAINBOW tugging  your line.On Episode 22_Kern River Pirates, we relive our epic adventure in search of the native Kern River Rainbow.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Cheers

Finally... The Punk Show is Here! After months of preparation, Dags joins forces with special guest "Davey Jones." Davey Jones has a long history - rolling with the sickest punk bands from the 80's.We talk story about his experiences growning up as a punker in Bakersfield and eventually moshing his way into Laguna.I'm super proud of the show and the set list of songs we play might be the best ones ever aired on KXFM...So...If you like high energy, fast paced, full-throttle music, then this show is for you!Enjoy.

On EP20 Alive WE Ride,  Captain Ryan Clark & Andrew “Druku” Mariner, and  Mrs. Tracy Mariner join me in the studio to talk about their epic adventure aboard a dilapted sail boat. These boys just spent nearly a month at sea crossing the North Pacific in a wooden sailboat. Dodging tsunami’s, hiding from hurricanes and facing disaster. This epic trip from Hawaii to Alaska, was an adventure of a life and were going to talk all about 

Episode 19 with Steven "SLI DAWG" Chew will go down in Laguna Beach history as one of the rootsiest hours on Alive WE Ride. Steven has had an incredible life as a Surfer Artist and World traveler and we do a deep dive into the mind of a true original. We talk about Surf Adventures in Chile, Bali, Fiji, The Surf industry, The 80's, and a bunch of old school Laguna Beach stories.You're gonna love this show - I know I did.-Dags

In this Episode of ALIVE WE RIDE... Jake Caliger, lead man for SPLIFFRIFF, joins me in the studio with an epic set list of tunes that have most recently inspired his musical quest. We chop it up discussing the bands, feeling the artistical musical vibes and so much more...I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.Happy Friday Ya'll.

EP16 will stand out as one of my all time favorites. Back in 1999 (26 yrs ago) I made a Surf Adventure Movie with my co-conspirator Paul "Whito" White Called "SAMBAL". At the time when we made the film - Adventure Surf Travel was just getting started and we were part of the history.  The making of SAMBAL was an incredible journey filled with one of the best movie soundtracks ever. I know you'll enjoy it.Cheers

Welcome to EP15 on Alive WE Ride "The JackAss Episode" with Specail Guest Mike Carter.Michael "Carsacchi" Carter is a Second Generation Laguna Local with a long history in the Action Sports Industry...More specifically, Carts was there in the beggining of the JackAss Movement and he has some crazy first hand stories about hangin out with those dudes back in the day - when he was rolling deep with BAM and The JackAss crew.  We had a lot of fun talking story about the JackAss Boys and all their antics.EP15 is a lot of fun - I hope you enjoy it.CheersDags

This Episode is one for the books. I had the privalgage and honor to interview a true living legend.Dick Metz (95 years Young) still sharp as a tack... Born and raised in Laguna Beach. Dick shares incredible stories of what life was like growing up in the 1930's, 40's & 50's in Laguna Beach. Mr. Metz is famously known as one of the last living Pioneers of surfing and the surf culture.  Joining us in the studio is Rich Yelland - another Laguna Local and an award winning film maker of many documentary films.  Four years ago, Richard and Dick got together and created one of the best surf documentary films I have ever... "The Birth of Endless Summer."  now nominated for an Emmy - highlights Dick's incredible life, traveling the world, in search of surf and adventure -  ultimately inspiring the making of the Legendary Surf Movie... "The Endless Summer"Enjoy!

Dags throws down a small kine tribute to Taylor Hawkins.

Come sit Shotgun with me as I drive back to Laguna Beach from Mammoth Lakes.This set list was made early morning on my solo drive back home. It's a concept I have been wanting to do since i first got my radio show - I hope you ebjoy it.

On this episode of 'Alive WE Ride' - Dags dedicates this "Froth of July" Show to the Aussie Surf-Punk-Garage-Rock Band... The SKEGSS.

Dagwood chops it up in the studio with Jake Dante and Katsu - The founding members of The Lagadelic Music Festival - part of the Laguna Local Dream Team.We share stories about our experiences at the Lagadelic Music Festival and play tunes from artists that we would like to see play on the bill for next year  @ Lagadelic 2026.Enjoy!

Dags interviews The SPLIFFRIFF Boys - Lagunas favorite Rock Band.We talked about hte 2nd annual LAGADELIC MUSIC FESTIVAL.We played tracks from all the bands involved with The Event of The Summer.It was a classic gathering  - talking story, playing tunes and  having way too much fun!Enjoy!

I am very proud to have the opportunity to interview Ryan Immegart - Leadman for the bands - TheLine and YA I FEEL YA.Ryan is the founder of the underground music lable VOLCOM ENTERTAINMENT and was the Global Marketing Director for VOLCOM CLOTHING for many decades.In this episode - we discuss the history of VOLCOM ENT. and the bands that graced the lable.We left a lot of meat on the bone -and there will be more to come in future episodes.Enjoy!

Legendary film maker, pro skater, musician and all round renaissance man - Remy Stratton gets in the hot seat witg Dags and talks story about one of the greatest skate films ever made...Join us as we discuss the Making of CHICHAGOF - 20 Years later.Cheers