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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!
Unknown Host hosts Play Something Sweet, a history show with 132 episodes published.
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 Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and Joni Mitchell.
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.
Our Play Something Sweet Summer Concert Series continues with country singer-songwriter Bristol Coon. Music by Bristol Coon.
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-studio performance. Music by Victoria Baile
Join us today on Play Something Sweet for an interview and live performance with folk singer Anna May. Music by Anna May.
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 Magazine . Music by Bob Dylan, Jefferson
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.
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 Brothers, and The Pogues.
Join us today as we interview musician and songwriter, Cadre Scott, and listen to her perform live in the studio. Music by Cadre Scott.
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 Bob Seger.
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.
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, Big Richard, The Infamous Stringdusters,
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 Professor Longhair.
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, Jimmy Giuffre, and Dinah Washington.
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.
Join us on Play Something Sweet as we discuss the blues as history and a way of remembering and surviving. Music by Lead Belly, Robert Johnson, Son House, and Skip James.
Episode 2 of this season is focused on how music changed when it was recorded — what was kept, what was lost, and how the music industry separated sound into genres and fixed songs in time. Music by Blind Lemon Jefferson
Play Something Sweet returns to its roots with a NEW SEASON of one-hour music history shows! Today, we look at American music Before the Record. Music by the McIntosh County Shouters, Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, Doc Watson,
Join me as we welcome singer-songwriter, Savannah Outen, for a conversation and live in-studio performance. Music by Savannah Outen.
Today I welcome country singer-songwriter and Southern California native, Bristol Coon, for an interview and live performance. Music by Bristol Coon.
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