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Play Something Sweet

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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!

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KX FM

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Music

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 110 - Interview - Leo Romero 08.09.2025

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

Episode 109 - The Sunset Strip 17.08.2025

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.

Episode 108 - Interview Victoria Bailey 18.07.2025

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.

Episode 107 - Interview Jeff Livingstone 11.07.2025

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.

Episode 106 - The Birth of New Wave 06.07.2025

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.

Episode 105 - Charleston, SC 27.06.2025

Listen in to a special episode of Play Something Sweet as I play songs I heard while sitting on a pier in Charleston, South Carolina. Music by Arts Fishing Club, the 502s, Sumbuck, Dipsea Flower, Briscoe, and Zach Bryan. 

Miskey Mountain Boys Interview - Patti Compton - KX FM 104.7 31.05.2025

Interview with bluegrass band, The Miskey Mountain Boys, to discuss their upcoming performance at the Laguna College of Art and Design on Sunday, June 8th, as part of the Laguna Beach Live! Bluegrass and BBQ event. 

Episode 104 - Interview - Arts Fishing Club 21.03.2025

Today on Sweet Talking, we welcome the band, Arts Fishing Club, to KX FM 104.7 for an inteview and live performance. Music by Arts Fishing Club.

Episode 103 - Interview Jeff Livingstone 10.03.2025

Today on Sweet Talking, our friend and local musician, Jeff Livingstone, drops by to talk about his new record release and perform live! Music by Jeff Livingstone.

Episode 102 - Victoria Bailey + Friends 07.02.2025

Join me for an incredible episode of Sweet Talking/Play Something Sweet as I welcome back Victoria Bailey to debut her new project and perform LIVE in-studio with special guests Jeff Livingstone and Emilee Morrison. Enjoy!

Episode 101 - Interview - Derek Eglit 15.12.2024

Today I welcome local Laguna Beach musician, Derek Eglit, to discuss his music and influences. Music by The Great North Special, King Tree and the Earthmothers, and more.

Episode 100 - Interview - Steve Northeast 08.11.2024

Join us today on Sweet Talking for a discussion about rock music with local Laguna Beach musician - Steve Northeast. Music by Pearl Jam, U2, and more.

Episode 99 - R&B 25.10.2024

Join us today to Sweet Talking for a celebration of R&B music with musician Roderick Chambers. Music by Sade, Usher, Marvin Gaye, and more. 

Episode 98 - Irish Music 19.10.2024

Listen in today on Sweet Talking as we discuss the history of Irish Music with our local fiddler Michael Kelly. Music by Michael Kelly, the Clancy Brothers, Rose Betts, Eva Cassidy, and more.

Episode 97 - Mexican Music 14.10.2024

Today on Sweet Talking, I welcome my friend, Art Venya, to discuss and play a variety of Mexican music. Music by Vicente Fernandez and many others. 

Episode 96.5 - Interview Michelle Harper 29.09.2024

Today on Sweet Talking - we talk to Michelle Harper about her new podcast - The BeEngaged Podcast. Music by David Bowie and Queen.

Episode 96 - Interview Phil Gough 28.09.2024

Today on Sweet Talking - We welcome local Laguna Beach musician Phil Gough to discuss his music and influences. Music by Phil Gough. 

Episode 95 - Interview Jake Brown 21.09.2024

Today on SWEET TALKING & PLAY SOMETHING SWEET - We talk to Laguna Beach local musician, Jake Brown, about jazz, his new album, and upcoming shows. 

Episode 94- The Kingston Trio 12.08.2024

Today on Play Something Sweet, we are discussing the inpact of The Kingston Trio on American Folk Music. Music by The Kingston Trio.

Episode 93 - Salty Suites 31.05.2024

Today! Don't miss the Salty Suites in-studio for a discussion and performance on Play Something Sweet! Live music by the Salty Suites.

Episode 92 - Interview - Jeff Livingstone 25.05.2024

Listen in today as we welcome local musician, Jeff Livingstone, to perform live in-studio and discuss the release of his new album - HOLIDAY WEEKEND.

Episode 91 - Deep Tracks with Art Veyna 29.03.2024

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. 

Episode 90 - Interview - Moonsville Collective 23.03.2024

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. 

Episode 89 - Blue Note 13.03.2024

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. 

Episode 88 - World Music 01.03.2024

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!

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