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Play Something Sweet

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!

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53:51

PSS2 - Episode 13 - Rolling Stone Magazine

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2026/04/12

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 Airplane, The Rolling Stones, and the Grateful Dead.

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56:31

PSS2 - Episode 12 - Interview - Clayton Chaney

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2026/04/06

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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55:46

PSS2 - Episode 11 - Irish Music

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2026/03/24

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.

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51:19

PSS2 - Episode 10 - Interview - Cadre Scott

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2026/03/24

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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58:13

PSS2 - Episode 9 - The Highway

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2026/03/24

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.

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58:01

PSS2 - Episode 8 - Funk

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2026/02/28

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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58:59

PSS2 - Episode 7 - Bluegrass & New Grass

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2026/02/23

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, Greensky Bluegrass, and Gangstagrass.

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54:01

PSS2 - Episode 6 - Mardi Gras

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2026/02/18

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.

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57:58

PSS2 - Episode 5 - The Heyday of Jazz

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2026/02/10

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.

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57:58

PSS2 - Episode 4 - Interview - Ted Z & The Wranglers

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2026/02/03

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.

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56:33

PSS2 - Episode 3 - The Blues

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2026/01/27

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.

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57:16

PSS2 - Episode 2 - When Sound Was Captured

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2026/01/21

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, the Mississippi Sheiks, and Memphis Minnie.

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54:01

PSS2 - Episode 1 - Before the Record

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2026/01/10

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, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Bill Broonzy, and Richie Havens.

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51:53

Episode 112 - Interview - Savannah Outen

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2025/09/26

Join me as we welcome singer-songwriter, Savannah Outen, for a conversation and live in-studio performance. Music by Savannah Outen.

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55:37

Episode 111 - Interview - Bristol Coon

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2025/09/17

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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62:01

Episode 110 - Interview - Leo Romero

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2025/09/08

Join me today as I interview musician Leo Romero from the band Travesura. Live music by Leo Romero.

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63:31

Episode 109 - The Sunset Strip

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2025/08/17

Today on Play Something Sweet - I welcome the band, Velicious, for a conversation about the storied Sunset Strip in the 1980s and their upcoming show at the Whiskey a Go Go. Music by Velicious, Quiet Riot, and Guns N' Roses.

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69:09

Episode 108 - Interview Victoria Bailey

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2025/07/18

Join me today as I welcome the talented folk singer-songwriter, Victoria Bailey, to the show for an interview and live in-studio performance. Music by Victoria Bailey.

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81:23

Episode 107 - Interview Jeff Livingstone

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2025/07/11

Join me today as I welcome local musician and songwriter, Jeff Livingstone, for an interview about creativity and songwriting and a live in-studio performance. Music by Jeff Livingstone.

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117:35

Episode 106 - The Birth of New Wave

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2025/07/06

Join me today on Play Something Sweet as I talk to my friend, Tom Eastman, about the late 1970s and the birth of New Wave music. Music by Roxy Music, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Blondie, The Cars, Devo, Joe Jackson, and The Police.

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