Play Something Sweet
Music Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Episodes
Episode 91 - Deep Tracks with Art Veyna
3/29/2024
Join us on Play Something Sweet as I welcome Laguna Beach local, Art Veyna, to play some of his favorite tracks from the 1970s and discuss music. Music by Procol Harum, Jimi Hendrix, War, Steve Miller Band, Malo, Tower of Power, and the J. Geils Band.
Duration:01:55:34
Episode 90 - Interview - Moonsville Collective
3/23/2024
Play Something Sweet - Today we welcome Corey Adams and "Dobro" Dan Richardson from the Americana band Moonsville Collective to discuss music + history + their NEW album and for a LIVE in-studio performance! Music by - Moonsville Collective.
Duration:01:45:11
Episode 89 - Blue Note
3/13/2024
Today on Play Something Sweet - We discuss the influence of Blue Note Records and welcome local jazz singer Elena Gilliam. Music by Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, and others.
Duration:01:48:37
Episode 88 - World Music
3/1/2024
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome Tyler Jones - to take us through an international music discovery. Music by El Guincho, Jorge Ben Jor, Willie Wright, Hollie Cook, Alton Ellis, and more!
Duration:01:55:30
Episode 87 - Interview Jeff Livingstone
2/8/2024
Today on Play Something Sweet - I welcome local musician, Jeff Livingstone, for a live performance in-studio and to discuss his newest release.
Duration:01:04:19
Episode 86 - 1980
2/3/2024
On this special episode of Play Something Sweet, I welcome my friend and fellow music lover, Josh Johns, for an interesting trip through music from the year - 1980. Music by Michael Jackson, Prince, Dolly Parton, Tom Petty, The Police, Eddie Rabbit, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, and Steve Forbert.
Duration:01:55:36
Episode 85 - Victoria Bailey
12/17/2023
Play Something Sweet: Today we welcome the talented local musician and songwriter, Victoria Bailey, to celebrate her new album - A Cowgirl Rides On.
Duration:01:49:45
Episode 84 - Led Zeppelin
10/13/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet, I welcome my good friend and Zeppelin fan, Jeff Olsen, for a conversation about the quintessential 1970s rock band. Music by Led Zeppelin.
Duration:01:54:23
Episode 83 - Interview Wendell Brunious
10/6/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet, we welcomed the esteemed trumpeter and Musical Director of Preservation Hall in New Orleans, Wendell Brunious, and his wife and master clarinetist, Caroline Brunious, in-studio to discuss the history and influence of New Orleans music. Music by Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, the Meters, and Dr. John.
Duration:01:52:53
Episode 82 - West Coast Roots of Woodstock
8/19/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet - music lover and photographer, Mr. Jan Nichols, joins me in-studio to discuss the late 1960s music scene and hippie movement in California. Music by the Rolling Stones, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Country Joe and the Fish, Jimi Hendrix, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker, and more.
Duration:01:58:44
Episode 81 - History of Skateboarding
7/28/2023
Today on a special two-hour Play Something Sweet, we trace the history of skateboarding with my guest Phil Banfield. Music by The Cars, Joe Jackson, Metallica, Devo, and more!
Duration:02:02:17
Episode 80 - Interview JULIA SIMON
7/21/2023
This week we have a special 2-hour Play Something Sweet! An interview with the brilliant historian, professor, and author, Julia Simon, about her new book - Debt and Redemption in the Blues. Music by Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi John Hurt, Bukka White, Memphis Minnie, Muddy Waters, and more!
Duration:01:56:15
Episode 79 - Bluesy Bar Songs
7/18/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet, we listen to bluesy bar songs and discuss the importance of dive bars. Music by the J Geils Band, Steve Miller Band, and Robert Palmer.
Duration:00:57:46
Episode 78 - Ethan Staus Record Release
5/19/2023
Join me today on Play Something Sweet in welcoming my friend and Laguna Beach musician, Ethan Staus, to the show - to discuss his new record - Tangled.
Duration:00:59:16
Episode 77 - The Spirituality of Jazz
4/29/2023
Play Something Sweet - Today I am joined by my friend and jazz admirer, Owen Blum, who takes us on a journey through the spirituality of jazz. Music by Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Albert Ayler, Kamasi Washington, and Floating Points.
Duration:01:01:25
Episode 76 - Desert Country
4/21/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet -- I welcome my music friend, Todd Katovsich, who brings desert country vibes and alt country tunes for a Stagecoach preview. Music by Uncle Tupelo, Whiskeytown, Wilco, Ryan Bingham, Jason Isbell, Charley Crockett, Son Volt, and more!
Duration:01:01:23
Episode 75 - The Apollo
4/6/2023
Play Something Sweet: Today we explore the history and cultural importance of The Apollo Theater. Music by James Brown, Dinah Washington, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder.
Duration:01:00:25
Episode 74 - BRUCE!
4/6/2023
Today on Play Something Sweet we discuss why Bruce Springsteen is a national treasure and play lesser-known tracks. Music by Bruce Springsteen.
Duration:00:59:07
Episode 73 - Interview PHIL GOUGH
3/24/2023
LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - Today on Play Something Sweet I interview accomplished local musician, Phil Gough, who brings an eclectic playlist and performs incredible live original songs.
Duration:01:02:13
Episode 72 - Drunk History
3/18/2023
Tune in to Play Something Sweet today as we discuss the history of the Temperance Movement and the road to Prohibition in the United States and listen to an eclectic mix of good ol' drinking songs! Music by Jimmy Liggins, Norah Jones, Merle Haggard, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Rogers, Colin Hay, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart, Nancy Wilson, A.J. Croce, Jello Biafra, Mojo Nixon, Loudon Wainwright III, Dave Matthews, and Tim Reynolds.
Duration:01:04:01