PLAY SOMETHING SWEET with Patti Compton is a music history show that celebrates music and puts songs in historical context. Join host Patti Compton as she traces the history of American music through blues, jazz, country, rock, soul, punk, and more. In each show, Patti brings insight into the cultural influences that contributed to the music and plays a variety of well-known and lesser-known tracks. Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!
Latest episodes
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55 min
PSS2 - Episode 23 - Interview - Sabrina Lentini
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome local singer-songwriter Sabrina Lentini for a discussion and live performance. Music by Sabrina Lentini.
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56 min
PSS2 - Episode 22 - Laguna Plein Air Painters
Join us today on Play Something Sweet as we discuss the history and importance of Laguna Beach plein air painting with special guest Celeste Gilles.
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55 min
PSS2 - Episode 21 - Love Laguna Beach
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome my friend, Gail Onadera, to talk about the amazing nonprofit service organization - Love Laguna Beach!
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48 min
PSS2 - Episode 20 - Dane's Show
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome my son, Dane, who brings a wonderful playlist and dedication to his friend. Music by Jeff Buckley, The Kinks, Wilco, Lou Reed, Fiona Apple,…
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52 min
PSS2 - Episode 19 - Orange County
Join us today on Play Something Sweet as we celebrate the rich history of ska, punk, and rockabilly in Orange County, California, with guest Tim Price.
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54 min
PSS2 - Episode 18 - Interview - Welcome to Fabulous Angeles
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome Richard Lefkowitz, author of the book Welcome to Fabulous Angeles: The Rock 'n' Roll Adventures of a Wayward Westside Teen. Music by The Be…
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57 min
PSS2 - Episode 17 - Interview - Steve Frost
Join us today on Play Something Sweet as we welcome singer-songwriter Steve Frost of Dress Blues Band to the show for an interview and live performance. Music by Steve Frost.
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57 min
PSS2 - Episode 16 - Interview - Bristol Coon
Our Play Something Sweet Summer Concert Series continues with country singer-songwriter Bristol Coon. Music by Bristol Coon.
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58 min
PSS2 - Episode 15 - Interview - Victoria Bailey
Today on Play Something Sweet, we welcome singer-songwriter Victoria Bailey, who brings her gospel-influenced folk country music and her talented friends to KX FM for a live in-stu…
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51 min
PSS2 - Episode 14 - Interview - Anna May
Join us today on Play Something Sweet for an interview and live performance with folk singer Anna May. Music by Anna May.
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54 min
PSS2 - Episode 13 - Rolling Stone Magazine
Today on Play Something Sweet, we celebrate the history of Rolling Stone Magazine and talk with Peter Richardson, author of the book Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone…
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57 min
PSS2 - Episode 12 - Interview - Clayton Chaney
Listen in today as we welcome Clayton Chaney to KX FM 104.7 to discuss his music and enjoy a live performance. Music by Clayton Chaney.
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56 min
PSS2 - Episode 11 - Irish Music
Today on Play Something Sweet, we explore the history of Irish music and its impact on American music. Music by The Dubliners, Doc Watson, Pete Seeger, Eva Cassidy, The Clancy Brot…
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51 min
PSS2 - Episode 10 - Interview - Cadre Scott
Join us today as we interview musician and songwriter, Cadre Scott, and listen to her perform live in the studio. Music by Cadre Scott.
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58 min
PSS2 - Episode 9 - The Highway
Join us today on Play Something Sweet as we roll down the highway and discuss the history of the U.S. highway system. Music by Chuck Berry, Jerry Reed, Eagles, Jackson Browne, and…
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58 min
PSS2 - Episode 8 - Funk
Join us on Play Something Sweet today as we look at the history of Funk and its journey across America. Music by James Brown, The Meters, The Gap Band, and Curtis Mayfield.
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59 min
PSS2 - Episode 7 - Bluegrass & New Grass
Today on Play Something Sweet, join us as we enjoy some bluegrass and discover some new grass. Music by Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs, Billy Strings, Rhiannon Giddens, B…
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54 min
PSS2 - Episode 6 - Mardi Gras
Today on Play Something Sweet, we explore the history and cultural significance of Mardi Gras and the tradition of Mardi Gras Indians. Music by the Treme Brass Band, Dr. John, and…
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58 min
PSS2 - Episode 5 - The Heyday of Jazz
Today on Play Something Sweet, we review the year 1958 and the Heyday of Jazz. Music by The Dave Brubeck Quartet, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Gerry Mulligan,…
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58 min
PSS2 - Episode 4 - Interview - Ted Z & The Wranglers
Join us today in the studio as we hear some live music from Southern California band, Ted Z & The Wranglers, and discuss their upcoming shows. Music by Ted Z & The Wranglers.