https://www.spreaker.com/show/play-something-sweet
Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!]]>enMusic HistoryKX FMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4fed7384185e559d85ac2ae3ef60efce.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/play-something-sweetFri, 14 Aug 2026 20:44:59 +0000KX FMKX FMcontact@kxfmradio.orgPLAY 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....
Listen in as we PLAY SOMETHING SWEET on KXFM. Thursdays at 4PM!]]>false7d1c2b56-3577-5ab5-b865-93e5c7697501episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-18-interview-welcome-to-fabulous-angeles--74008595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74008595Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:43:49 +0000KX FMToday 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.3235losangelesbooks,richardlefkowitz,welcomtofabulousangelesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-17-interview-steve-frost--73407266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73407266Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:02:39 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3446californiasongwriter,dressbluesband,singersongwriter,stevefrostfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-16-interview-bristol-coon--73156686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73156686Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:55:12 +0000KX FMOur Play Something Sweet Summer Concert Series continues with country singer-songwriter Bristol Coon. Music by Bristol Coon.3430bristolcoon,countrymusic,nashvillesongwritersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-15-interview-victoria-bailey--72931150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72931150Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:01:21 +0000KX FMToday 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 Bailey.3502bluegrass,cowgirl,victoriabaileyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-14-interview-anna-may--72683792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72683792Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:42:38 +0000KX FMJoin us today on Play Something Sweet for an interview and live performance with folk singer Anna May. Music by Anna May.3082annamayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-13-rolling-stone-magazine--71266634Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine. Music by Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane, The Rolling Stones, and the Grateful Dead.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71266634Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:38:36 +0000KX FMToday 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,...Brand New Beat: The Wild Rise of Rolling Stone Magazine. Music by Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane, The Rolling Stones, and the Grateful Dead.]]>32311960s,counterculture,haightashbury,peterrichardson,rollingstonemagazine,sanfranciscofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-12-interview-clayton-chaney--71142954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71142954Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:34:43 +0000KX FMListen 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.3391claytonchaneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-11-irish-music--70853826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70853826Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:23:55 +0000KX FMToday 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.3346irishhistory,irishmusic,thedublinersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-10-interview-cadre-scott--70853824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70853824Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:18:55 +0000KX FMJoin us today as we interview musician and songwriter, Cadre Scott, and listen to her perform live in the studio. Music by Cadre Scott.3079cadrescottfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-9-the-highway--70853821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70853821Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:53 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3493eagles,highwaysongs,jacksonbrownefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-8-funk--70366968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70366968Sat, 28 Feb 2026 22:49:16 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3481funkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-7-bluegrass-new-grass--70240708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240708Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000KX FMToday 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...3539bluegrassfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-6-mardi-gras--70138690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70138690Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:17:01 +0000KX FMToday 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.3241mardigras,neworleansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-5-the-heyday-of-jazz--69935381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69935381Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:15:27 +0000KX FMToday 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.3478jazz,newportjazzfestivalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-4-interview-ted-z-the-wranglers--69767004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69767004Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:51:42 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3478kxfmradio,tedzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-3-the-blues--69607562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69607562Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:15:21 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3393blueshistory,thebluesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-2-when-sound-was-captured--69535542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69535542Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:12:35 +0000KX FMEpisode 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...3436blindlemonjefferson,memphisminniefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pss2-episode-1-before-the-record--69384651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69384651Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:18:40 +0000KX FMPlay 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...3241americanmusic,musichistory,rootsmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-interview-savannah-outen--67915076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67915076Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:40:36 +0000KX FMJoin me as we welcome singer-songwriter, Savannah Outen, for a conversation and live in-studio performance. Music by Savannah Outen.3113kxfm,savannahoutenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-interview-bristol-coon--67799603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67799603Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:50:11 +0000KX FMToday I welcome country singer-songwriter and Southern California native, Bristol Coon, for an interview and live performance. Music by Bristol Coon.3337bristolcoon,countrymusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-interview-leo-romero--67681146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67681146Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:28:19 +0000KX FMJoin me today as I interview musician Leo Romero from the band Travesura. Live music by Leo Romero.3721leoromero,travesurafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-the-sunset-strip--67405428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67405428Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:35:20 +0000KX FMToday 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.3811thesunsetstrip,veliciousfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-interview-victoria-bailey--67032475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67032475Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:54:45 +0000KX FMJoin 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.4149folkmusic,victoriabaileyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-interview-jeff-livingstone--66947658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66947658Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:23:04 +0000KX FMJoin 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.4883jefflivingstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-the-birth-of-new-wave--66878084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66878084Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:02:08 +0000KX FMJoin 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.7055brianeno,devo,newwave,talkingheads,thecarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-charleston-sc--66776961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66776961Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:24:00 +0000KX FMListen 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. 6741artsfishingclub,charleston,the502sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miskey-mountain-boys-interview-patti-compton-kx-fm-104-7--66351208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66351208Sat, 31 May 2025 18:13:42 +0000KX FMInterview 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. 1513bluegrassfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-interview-arts-fishing-club--65022560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65022560Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:31:15 +0000KX FMToday 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.3462artsfishingclub,kxfm,kxfm1047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-interview-jeff-livingstone--64794969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64794969Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:26:23 +0000KX FMToday 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.3273americana,folk,jefflivingstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-victoria-bailey-friends--64257372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64257372Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:31:36 +0000KX FMJoin 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!3676bluegrass,emileemorrison,jefflivingstone,victoriabaileyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-interview-derek-eglit--63320516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63320516Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:03:32 +0000KX FMToday 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.6468derekeglit,thegreatnorthspecialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-interview-steve-northeast--62659553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62659553Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:21:27 +0000KX FMJoin 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.6103rock,stevenortheastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-r-b--62507569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62507569Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:01:56 +0000KX FMJoin us today to Sweet Talking for a celebration of R&B music with musician Roderick Chambers. Music by Sade, Usher, Marvin Gaye, and more. 3273r&b,roderickchambersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-irish-music--62424620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62424620Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:48:47 +0000KX FMListen 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.6396irishhistory,irishmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-mexican-music--62365183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62365183Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:08:22 +0000KX FMToday 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. 3715mexicanmusic,vicentefernandezfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-5-interview-michelle-harper--62159066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62159066Sun, 29 Sep 2024 23:57:30 +0000KX FMToday on Sweet Talking - we talk to Michelle Harper about her new podcast - The BeEngaged Podcast. Music by David Bowie and Queen.2416beengagedpodcast,michelleharperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-interview-phil-gough--62148095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62148095Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:59:09 +0000KX FMToday on Sweet Talking - We welcome local Laguna Beach musician Phil Gough to discuss his music and influences. Music by Phil Gough. 4571lagunabeach,philgoughfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-interview-jake-brown--62057393https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62057393Sat, 21 Sep 2024 17:57:38 +0000KX FMToday on SWEET TALKING & PLAY SOMETHING SWEET - We talk to Laguna Beach local musician, Jake Brown, about jazz, his new album, and upcoming shows. 7141jakebrown,jazz,lagunabeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-the-kingston-trio--60994996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60994996Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:56:18 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet, we are discussing the inpact of The Kingston Trio on American Folk Music. Music by The Kingston Trio.3613folkmusic,thekingstontriofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-salty-suites--60241917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60241917Fri, 31 May 2024 22:39:36 +0000KX FMToday! Don't miss the Salty Suites in-studio for a discussion and performance on Play Something Sweet! Live music by the Salty Suites.3501bluegrass,saltysuitesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-interview-jeff-livingstone--60172412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60172412Sat, 25 May 2024 19:50:53 +0000KX FMListen in today as we welcome local musician, Jeff Livingstone, to perform live in-studio and discuss the release of his new album - HOLIDAY WEEKEND.3185holidayweekend,jefflivingstonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-deep-tracks-with-art-veyna--59224401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59224401Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:03:17 +0000KX FMJoin 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. 69341970s,jgeilsband,stevemillerbandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-interview-moonsville-collective--59149224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59149224Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:40:57 +0000KX FMPlay 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. 6311americana,bluegrass,moonsvillecollective,oldtimemusic,stringband,victoriabaileyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-blue-note--59036679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59036679Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:10:12 +0000KX FMToday 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. 6517bluenote,jazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-world-music--58893258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58893258Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:05:39 +0000KX FMToday 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!6930worldmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-interview-jeff-livingstone--58619586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58619586Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:11:35 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet - I welcome local musician, Jeff Livingstone, for a live performance in-studio and to discuss his newest release.3859jefflivingstone,lagunabeach,localmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-1980--58560143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58560143Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:56:32 +0000KX FMOn 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,...69361980,1980smusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-victoria-bailey--58033944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58033944Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:26:45 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we welcome the talented local musician and songwriter, Victoria Bailey, to celebrate her new album - A Cowgirl Rides On.6585bluegrass,countrymusic,cowgirl,gospel,moonsvillecollective,oldtimemusic,songwriter,victoriabaileyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-led-zeppelin--57229478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57229478Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:23:58 +0000KX FMToday 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.6863ledzeppelinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-interview-wendell-brunious--57125692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57125692Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:16:38 +0000KX FMToday 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...6773drjohn,fatsdomino,jellyrollmorton,louisarmstrong,neworleans,neworleansmusic,preservationhall,professorlonghair,themeters,wendellbruniousfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-west-coast-roots-of-woodstock--56522857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56522857Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:22:22 +0000KX FMToday 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,...71241960s,altamont,csn,hippies,rollingstones,woodstockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-history-of-skateboarding--56272827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56272827Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:04:22 +0000KX FMToday 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!7337devo,skateboarding,skateparksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-interview-julia-simon--56181269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56181269Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:58:25 +0000KX FMThis 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...6975blues,blueshistory,bluesmusic,muddywaters,musichistory,sharecroppingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-bluesy-bar-songs--56144040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56144040Tue, 18 Jul 2023 23:25:06 +0000KX FMToday 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.3466blues,bluesyrock,divebars,jgeilsband,jukebox,robertpalmer,rock,stevemillerbandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-ethan-staus-record-release--53926403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53926403Fri, 19 May 2023 05:27:16 +0000KX FMJoin 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.3556ethanstaus,lagunabeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-the-spirituality-of-jazz--53690208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53690208Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:51:39 +0000KX FMPlay 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,...3685freejazz,johncoltrane,kamasiwashington,pharoahsandersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-desert-country--53609590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609590Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:31:11 +0000KX FMToday 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...36831990s,altcountry,alternativecountry,charleycrockett,country,countrymusic,jasonisbell,ryanbingham,wilcofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-the-apollo--53467305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53467305Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:37:06 +0000KX FMPlay 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.3625harlem,jamesbrown,musichistory,raycharles,soulmusic,steviewonder,theapollofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-bruce--53464655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464655Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:38:52 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we discuss why Bruce Springsteen is a national treasure and play lesser-known tracks. Music by Bruce Springsteen.3547brucespringsteen,folkmusic,musichistoryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-interview-phil-gough--53327647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53327647Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:43:16 +0000KX FMLOCAL 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.3733commonsense,djangoreinhardt,jellyfishband,lagunabeach,partyfoul,philgoughfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-drunk-history--53250317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53250317Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:42:47 +0000KX FMTune 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,...38411920s,davematthews,drinkingsongs,loudonwainwrightiii,merlehaggard,norahjones,prohibition,temperancemovement,women'srights,women'ssuffragefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-interview-bob-hawkins--53163206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53163206Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:48:49 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet -- I am joined in studio by local Laguna Beach musician Bob Hawkins who takes us on a journey through his musical influences.3881bobhawkins,lagunabeachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-opry-sweethearts--53086843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53086843Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:14:12 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we are honoring the sweethearts of the Grand Ole Opry. Music by Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Jean Shepard, Connie Smith, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Tanya Tucker, Dolly Parton, Bobbie Gentry, Barbara Mandrell, Linda...3561countrymusic,dollyparton,grandoleopry,lindamartell,lorettalynn,musichistory,patsycline,podcast,womenincountrymusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-piano-men--52844947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52844947Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:13:26 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet - we look at the influence of the piano on rock music. Music by Elton John, Billy Joel, and Leon Russell.36941970s,billyjoel,eltonjohn,leonrussell,musichistory,pianoman,pianomusic,podcast,rockmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-prince-s-pedagogy--52770971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52770971Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:22:38 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we explore the cultural impact of Prince. Music by Prince.37761980s,musichistory,podcast,prince,purplerainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-valentines-vibes--52696375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52696375Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:57:20 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet -- we explore music from the 2000s with Valentines Vibes. Music by Norah Jones, Ben Taylor, Bob Schneider, Bright Eyes, Alexi Murdoch, The Wood Brothers, Jackie Greene, Eric Lindell, JJ Grey, AJ Croce, Turnpike...37572000s,ajcroce,aleximurdoch,bentaylor,bobschneider,brighteyes,ericlindell,jackiegreene,jjgrey,markknopfler,music,norahjones,singersongwriters,thewoodbrothers,trunpiketroubadours,valentinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-grammy-nominated-americana--52629973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52629973Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:51:54 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we celebrate 2023 Grammy-nominated Americana, Blues, and Roots Music! Music by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Brandi Carlisle, and many more!3766americana,americanamusic,brandicarlisle,grammys,music,rootsmusic,willienelsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-interview-warren-murrel--52563730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52563730Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:54:05 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we are excited to welcome Warren Murrel from Robert Jon & The Wreck for a conversation and some great music! Music by Robert Jon & The Wreck, King Tree & The Earthmothers, Bywater Call, Jade Macrae, Jeremie...3720lagunabeach,robertjonandthewreck,rockmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-don-t-you-forget-about-me--52436856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52436856Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:07:19 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet - My friend, Celeste Gilles, joins me in-studio to reminisce about John Hughes films and play a fun set of 1980s music! Music by OMD, The Psychedelic Furs, Thompson Twins, Echo and the Bunnymen, Billy Idol, and Kate Bush.40211980s,billyidol,breakfastclub,echoandthebunnymen,ferrisbueller,generationx,johnhughesfilms,katebush,moviesoundtracks,omd,psychedelicfurs,thompsontwinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-cool-jazz--52407626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52407626Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:32:28 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we dive into Cool Jazz. Music by Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Miles Davis, and Dave Brubeck.39531950s,chetbaker,cooljazz,davebrubeck,jazz,jazzhistory,milesdavis,musichistory,stangetz,westcoastjazzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-winter-solstice--52269508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52269508Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:48:42 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we are celebrating the Winter Solstice and playing a collage of music. Music by the Indigo Girls, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, The Band, Bob Dylan, G. Love, B.B. King, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, James Brown, Kenny...3929ajcroce,bobdylan,christmasmusic,drjohn,holidaymusic,indigogirls,kennyloggins,leonrussell,paulsimon,theband,vanmorrison,wintersolstice,wintertimemusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-holiday-ramble--52208002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52208002Fri, 16 Dec 2022 20:35:31 +0000KX FMIt's a Holiday Ramble on Play Something Sweet today! Music by Willie Nelson and Norah Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Run-DMC, G Love, Eric Clapton, Adam Sandler, Robert Earl Keen, the Kinks, Dave Matthews Band, and B.B. King.3841adamsandler,brucespringsteen,christmascarols,christmasmusic,christmassongs,holidaymusic,holidaysongs,rundmc,thekinksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-interview-ethan-staus--52080803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52080803Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:25:08 +0000KX FMOn this episode of Play Something Sweet, Patti Compton interviews local Laguna Beach musician, Ethan Staus, and plays music curated by Ethan - including the premiere of his new song and an in-studio live performance.3924bobdylan,coversongs,ethanstaus,musichistory,neilyoung,patticompton,rollingstonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-juke-joints--51953569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51953569Sat, 19 Nov 2022 20:47:29 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet - Today we travel the Chitlin Circuit and look at the history of Juke Joints. Music by R.L. Burnside, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Big Mama Thornton, Little Walter, and John Lee Hooker.3654bigmamathornton,chitlincircuit,deltablues,howlinwolf,johnleehooker,jukejoints,littlewalter,mississippiblues,muddywaters,musichistory,rlburnsidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-backroad-women--51903691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51903691Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:31:50 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we celebrate strong women who create timeless music. Music by Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Susan Tedeschi, Patty Griffin, Nicki Bluhm, Grace Potter, Samantha Fish, and Larkin Poe.3603bonnieraitt,emmylouharris,gracepotter,larkinpoe,lucindawilliams,nickibluhm,pattygriffin,samanthafish,susantedeschifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-tulsa-time--51788825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51788825Fri, 04 Nov 2022 19:00:09 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we play music by musicians who created the Tulsa Shuffle. Music by JJ Cale, Leon Russell, and Eric Clapton.3556ericclapton,jjcale,leonrussell,musichistory,oklahoma,tulsa,tulsashuffle,tulsatimefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-swing-revival--51720524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51720524Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:35:28 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we indulge in the Swing Revival of the 1990s. Music by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more!37911990s,bigbadvoodoodaddy,cherrypoppindaddies,dresdenroom,losangeles,squirrelnutzippers,swingdancing,swingrevival,thederby,zootsuitriotsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-village-folk--51647362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51647362Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:41:24 +0000KX FMJoin us today on Play Something Sweet as we take a look at the Beat Generation and play folk music from the Greenwich Village days. Music by Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk, Phil Ochs, and Ramblin Jack Elliott.37721950s,1960s,beatgeneration,bobdylan,davevanronk,greenwichvillage,jackkerouac,lennybruce,macdougalstreet,philochs,thegaslight,villagefolkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-reggae--51577149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51577149Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:57:21 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we look at the post-decolonization era in Jamaica and the music of peace and love that sent a message to the world. Music by Bob Marley & The Wailers, Toots & The Maytals, and Desmond Dekker.3702bobmarley,decolonization,desmonddekker,jamaica,rastafari,reggae,tootsandthemaytalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-acoustic-surf--51500987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51500987Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:24:14 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we look at the early 2000s and its acoustic surf vibe. Music by Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter, G. Love, Tristan Prettyman, and The Beautiful Girls.36442000s,acousticsurf,donavonfrankenreiter,glove,jackjohnson,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,surfmusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-texas-roadhouse--51493438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51493438Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:19:12 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we go down south and explore some Texas Roadhouse music. Music by Bob Wills, Stevie Ray Vaughan, T-Bone Walker, Freddie King, Lyle Lovett, Gary Clark Jr., Willis Alan Ramsey, Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, and Waylon...3722antones,bobwills,garyclarkjr,lylelovett,musichistory,stevierayvaughan,texasblues,texasroadhouse,waylonjennings,westernswing,willienelson,willisalanramseyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-buskers--51371182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51371182Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:58:45 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we stop to admire the art and history of busking. Music by Ted Hawkins.3705buskers,busking,streetsingers,tedhawkinsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-viva-las-vegas--51284803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51284803Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:53:08 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we cruise the Las Vegas Strip and listen to famous lounge singers of the 1970s. Music by Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Wayne Newton, and Neil Diamond.36831970s,elvispresley,lasvegas,lasvegasstrip,loungesingers,neildiamond,nudiesuits,tomjones,waynenewtonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-coolsville--51121765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51121765Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:12:07 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we take a trip to Coolsville and play some self-possessed singer-songwriters of the 1970s. Music by Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Lowell George with Little Feat, and Bob Dylan.36491970s,bobdylan,coolsville,littlefeat,lowellgeorge,musichistory,rickieleejones,singer-songwriters,tomwaits,troubadourfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-hepcats--51042360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51042360Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:47:53 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet - we explore the influence of swing jazz and rhythm & blues on early rock and roll and follow the history, music, and style of the hepcats. Music by Cab Calloway, Wynonie Harris, Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Bill Haley,...34721940s,1950s,bigjoeturner,billhaley,cabcalloway,elvispresley,hepcats,jumpblues,littlerichard,louisjordan,musichistory,r&b,rhythmandblues,rockandroll,swingjazz,wynonieharrisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-yacht-rock--51001045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51001045Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:24:04 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet, we listen to the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock. Music by Rupert Holmes, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Hall and Oates, and Jay Ferguson.35351970s,christophercross,hallandoates,pinacolada,rupertholmes,steelydan,yachtrockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-hair-metal--50932226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50932226Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:08:07 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we take a trip to the Sunset Strip of the 1980s and listen to some Hair Metal. Music by Ratt, Poison, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot, Skid Row, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, and Guns N Roses.34191980s,bonjovi,defleppard,gunsnroses,hairmetal,motleycrue,poison,quietriot,ratt,rockmusic,sunsetstripfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-southern-soul--50870388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50870388Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:54:00 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we play some Southern Soul and discuss its impact on rock music. Music by Barbara Lynn, Laura Lee, Doris Duke, Margie Joseph, Bette Williams, Jean Wells, Don Covey, Irma Thomas, Sandra Phillips, King Floyd, Solomon Burke,...3496barbaralynn,bettewilliams,doncovey,dorisduke,irmathomas,jeanwells,kingfloyd,lauralee,margiejoseph,rollingstones,sandraphillips,solomonburke,soulmusic,southernsoul,therollingstonesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-trouble-in-mind--50870373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50870373Wed, 10 Aug 2022 01:50:48 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we explore the indelible power of one song: Trouble In Mind. Music by Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Jerry Garcia, Lightnin Hopkins, Mose Allison, Freddie King, Mance Lipscomb, A.J. Croce, and The Wood Brothers.3724ajcroce,arethafranklin,lightninhopkins,mancelipscomb,ninasimone,slavesongs,thewoodbrothers,troubleinmindfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-old-time-music--50722831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50722831Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:32:48 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we listen to Old Time Music from yesterday and today. Music by Bill Monroe, Del McCoury, Greensky Bluegrass, Billy Strings, and Moonsville Collective.3646billmonroe,billystrings,bluegrass,country,delmccoury,greenskybluegrass,jugband,moonsvillecollective,oldtimemusic,stringbandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-pop-rock--50641497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50641497Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:07:04 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we explore the late 1970s pop rock. Music by Supertramp, Gerry Rafferty, the Electric Light Orchestra, and more!35521970s,electriclightorchestra,elo,gerryrafferty,musichistory,poprock,rockmusic,supertrampfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-i-am-woman--50520539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50520539Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:53:49 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we look at the history of the women's movement in the U.S. Music by Helen Reddy, Loretta Lynn, Aretha Franklin, Joan Jett, Etta James, and Nina Simone.3727envogue,era,ettajames,helenreddy,joanjett,lorettalynn,ninasimone,nodoubt,suziquatro,thebarbizon,womensrightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-peace-train--50452919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50452919Sun, 03 Jul 2022 18:47:17 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet, we look at the soothing music that healed a nation in 1970 after a decade of riots - in the hope that it helps us today. Music by Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King, and Elton John.34581970s,caroleking,catstevens,eltonjohn,jacksonbrowne,jamestaylor,musichistory,singersongwritersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-heartland-rock--50034164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50034164Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:28:13 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet, we look at the decline of small-town America in the 1980s and the earnest and nostalgic rock music that sprang up in the Heartland. Music by Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger.36851980s,bobseger,brucespringsteen,heartlandrock,johnmellencamp,musichistory,rockhistory,smalltownamericafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-tin-pan-alley--49879525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49879525Fri, 20 May 2022 17:48:26 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we stroll down Tin Pan Alley during the heyday of the Broadway musical. Music by Vaudeville performers and Tin Pan Alley songwriters.3632broadway,broadwaymusical,georgeandiragershwin,irvingberlin,minstrel,minstrelshows,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,tinpanalley,vaudevillefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-the-last-waltz--49837572https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49837572Wed, 18 May 2022 01:00:57 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we celebrate the finest music documentary ever made - The Last Waltz - and the history of The Band. Music by The Band, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Dr. John, and The Staple Singers.3717bobdylan,jonimitchell,musichistory,neilyoung,robbierobertson,rockhistory,theband,thelastwaltz,thestaplesingersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-amazing-grace--49619651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49619651Mon, 02 May 2022 01:13:09 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet, we look at the history of spirituals and gospel music and the impact on American music. Music by The Staple Singers, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, Reverend Gary Davis, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sister...3884amazinggrace,arethafranklin,blues,gospel,mahaliajackson,musichistory,ninasimone,sisterrosettatharpe,spirituals,theblackchurchfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-cold-war-kids--49532782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49532782Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:28:50 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we explore late 1980s alternative rock and the end of the Cold War. Music by REM, INXS, the Cult, the Alarm, X, Tracy Chapman, Social Distortion, Jane's Addiction, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Love and Rockets, the Smithereens.37211980s,1989,berlinwall,coldwar,coldwarkids,generationx,inxs,ironcurtain,janesaddiction,loveandrockets,rem,socialdistortion,thealarm,thecult,thejesusandmarychain,thesmithereens,tracychapman,xfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-soweto-influence--49305124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49305124Sun, 03 Apr 2022 20:04:17 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we look at the history and influence of South African rhythms on American music. Music by Solomon Linda, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, the Tokens, and the Dave Matthews Band.3804apartheid,bilko,boyoyoboys,davematthews,davematthewsband,ladysmithblackmambazo,musichistory,paulsimon,petergabriel,solomonlinda,southafrica,southafricanhistory,soweto,sowetomusic,thetokens,zuluchorusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-blues-revival--49201672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49201672Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:03:54 +0000KX FMPlay Something Sweet: Today we journey to the American South in search of long-forgotten blues legends during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Music by: Son House, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Reverend Gary Davis, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger.36231964,blues,bobdylan,civilrightsmovement,folkmusic,mississippijohnhurt,musichistory,newportfolkfestival,peteseeger,reverendgarydavis,ruralblues,skipjames,sonhousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-third-wave-women--49041326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49041326Sat, 12 Mar 2022 21:28:28 +0000KX FMJoin us today on Play Something Sweet as we discuss Third Wave Feminism in the 1990s and the female-driven music of the era. Music by Sarah McLachlin, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow, Natalie Merchant, Patty Griffin, Norah Jones, and Fiona Apple.36131990s,4nonblondes,anitahill,fionaapple,indigogirls,lilithfair,musichistory,nataliemerchant,norahjones,pattygriffin,sarahmclachlan,sherylcrow,thelmaandlouise,thirdwavefeminismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-free-to-be--48972475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48972475Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:48:15 +0000KX FMJoin us today on Play Something Sweet as we discuss the cultural impact of the 1972 album Free To Be...You And Me. Music and skits by Marlo Thomas, Mel Brooks, Carol Channing, Alan Alda, Diana Ross, Harry Belafonte, Tom Smothers, Rosy Grier, Shirley...39191970s,alanalda,atalanta,billydewolfe,carolchanning,childrensalbum,dianaross,dickcavett,freetobeyouandme,generationx,harrybelafonte,jackcassidy,marlothomas,melbrooks,rosygrier,shirleyjones,thenewseekers,tomsmothers,womensmovement,womensrightsmovementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-ohio-funk--48873555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48873555Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:40:52 +0000KX FMJoin us on Play Something Sweet as we look at the period between disco and rap and play some Ohio Funk Music. Music by the Ohio Players, Dazz Band, Lakeside, DeBarge, Heatwave, Zapp, Kool and the Gang, and the Gap Band.3676daytonfunk,dazzband,debarge,heatwave,koolandthegang,lakeside,musichistory,ohiofunk,ohioplayers,oneway,rogerandzapp,thegapband,zappfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-newport-jazz-festival--48683072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48683072Fri, 11 Feb 2022 04:30:27 +0000KX FMThis week on Play Something Sweet we celebrate the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival and the magnificent film that captured the incredible moment in music history, Jazz on a Summer's Day. Performances by Mahalia Jackson, Miles Davis, Anita O'Day, Jimmy...36221958,anitaoday,bigmaybelle,chuckberry,dinahwashington,georgewein,gerrymulligan,jazzhistory,jimmyguiffre,louisarmstrong,mahaliajackson,milesdavis,milesdavisquintet,musichistory,newportjazzfestival,raycharlesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-northern-rock--48589876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48589876Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:55:09 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we are rocking out and reminiscing with rock music hailing from the north. Music by Bob Seger, Boston, the J. Geils Band, Cheap Trick, Donnie Iris, and the Steve Miller Band.3586arenarock,bobseger,boston,bostonrock,cheaptrick,detroitrock,donnieiris,jgeilsband,musichistory,northernrock,rockmusic,stevemillerbandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-mardi-gras--48477380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48477380Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:31:23 +0000KX FMToday we are celebrating the tradition of Mardi Gras and the fascinating history of Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans! Music by the Wild Magnolias, Treme Brass Band, the Wild Tchoupitoulas, Professor Longhair, Trombone Shorty and James Andrews, Carol...3670carolfran,dixiecups,drjohn,jamesandrews,mardigras,mardigrasindians,musichistory,newbirthbrassband,neworleans,neworleanshistory,neworleansmusic,professorlonghair,tromboneshorty,wildmagnolias,wildtchoupitoulasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-surf-music--48289946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48289946Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:08:59 +0000KX FMToday we look at the origins of surf music and the heyday California surf culture. Music by Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, The Ventures, and The Beach Boys.3686beachboys,dickdale,misirlou,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,surfculture,surfmusic,thebeachboys,theventuresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-outlaw-country--48198611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48198611Fri, 07 Jan 2022 04:41:00 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we discuss outlaw country and Texas singer-songwriters. Music by Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Blaze Foley, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, and Guy Clark.3711blazefoley,countrymusic,guyclark,johnnycash,johnprine,kriskristofferson,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,outlawcountry,townesvanzandt,waylonjennings,willienelsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-new-wave--48166919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166919Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:26:04 +0000KX FMToday we explore the fun and fluorescent 1980s and new wave music. Music by The Cure, Squeeze, Elvis Costello, New Order, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, and Big Audio Dynamite.35251980s,1980smusic,bigaudiodynamite,depechemode,elviscostello,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,neworder,newwave,newwavemusic,squeeze,thecure,thesmithsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-cocktail--48166921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166921Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:24:01 +0000KX FMToday we listen to the music of the mid-century cocktail party era of the late 1950s/early 1960s - the sophisticated calm before the storm. Music by Stan Getz, the Sonny Clark Trio, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr.3751astrudgilberto,bossanova,cocktailmusic,cocktailparty,cooljazz,deanmartin,franksinatra,mid-century,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,ratpack,sammydavisjr,stangetzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-ww2--48166920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166920Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:21:22 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we look at the war years during World War 2 and the music of the 1940s. Music by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and The Andrews Sisters.35481940s,1940smusic,bobhope,franksinatra,glennmiller,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,patrioticmusic,theandrewssisters,thegreatestgeneration,ww2musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-zydeco--48166918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166918Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:18:09 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we look at the roots of Cajun music and zydeco. Music by Mitch Landry, Buckwheat Zydeco, Roy Carrier, and Clifton Chenier.3600accordionmusic,buckwheatzydeco,cajunmusic,cliftonchenier,louisianamusic,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,zydeco,zydecomusicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-grunge--48166888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166888Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:15:53 +0000KX FMThis week we explore a disillusioned Generation X and their expression through music - grunge and riot grrrl. Music by Nirvana, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Bikini Kill, and Sleater-Kinney.38051900smusic,1990s,bikinikill,generationx,grunge,grungemusic,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,nirvana,pearljam,riotgrrrl,seattlemusic,sleater-kinney,soundgardenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-ska--48166890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166890Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:13:25 +0000KX FMToday we trace the fascinating history of ska music in Jamaica and its arrival in post-war England leading to second-wave ska. Music by Prince Buster, The English Beat, The Specials, and The Selecter.3616englishbeat,englishmusic,jamaicanmusic,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,princebuster,secondwaveska,ska,skamusic,skamusichistory,theenglishbeat,theselecter,thespecialsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-rap--48166889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166889Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:09:33 +0000KX FMThis week we explore how rap music grew out of the despair of living in forgotten places like the South Bronx in the 1970s. Through music, art, and dance, inner-city kids let the world know they were there. Music by The Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster...3774breakdancing,graffitiart,grandmasterflash,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,rap,rapmusic,rapmusichistory,redlining,rundmc,sugarhillgang,thesugarhillgangfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-california-country--48166887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166887Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:06:47 +0000KX FMToday we trace the history of California Country music from the Dustbowl migration and Bakersfield to the music scene in Los Angeles. Music by Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Buffalo Springfield, Linda Ronstadt, and...3694bakersfieldcountry,bakersfieldmusic,buckowens,buffalospringfield,californiacountry,californiacountrymusic,dustbowl,eagles,gramparsons,lindaronstadt,merlehaggard,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,sweetheartoftherodeo,thebyrds,theflyingburritobrothersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-punk-rock--48166688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166688Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:56:08 +0000KX FMThis week we explore gritty New York City in the 1970s and the harsh environment that led to punk rock. Music by The Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Richard Hell, Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash.3492cbgb,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,newyorkdolls,pattismith,punkrock,punkrockhistory,ramones,richardhell,sexpistols,theclash,velvetundergroundfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-british-invasion--48166686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166686Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:53:50 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we explore the influences and conditions in post-war England in the 1950s that led to the British Invasion of the 1960s. Music by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and John Mayall.3791britishinvasion,britishinvasionmusic,johnmayall,ledzeppelin,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,rollingstones,skiffle,thebeatles,thewhofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-psychedelic-rock--48166689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166689Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:51:34 +0000KX FMJoin us today as we discuss the coming of age of the baby boom generation and explore psychedelic rock music of the late 1960s. Music by Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, and Richie Havens.38041960s,babyboomers,haightashbury,janisjoplin,jeffersonairplane,jimihendrix,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,psychedelicrock,richiehavens,woodstockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-rock-and-roll--48166687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166687Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:49:38 +0000KX FMToday we look at the combination of roots music and influences that led to early rock and roll. Music by Chuck Berry, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.3639bigmamathornton,carlperkins,chuckberry,elvispresley,memphis,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,rockandroll,sisterrosettatharpe,sunrecordsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-electric-blues--48166567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166567Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:44:49 +0000KX FMToday on Play Something Sweet we explore the journey of Muddy Waters during the Great Migration and the influence of electric blues. Music by Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and Muddy Waters,3662blues,blueshistory,bluesmusic,electricblues,greatmigration,howlinwolf,muddywaters,musichistory,musichistorypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-bebop--48166566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166566Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:42:31 +0000KX FMExplore the heyday of jazz as we discuss the influence of bebop at home and around the world. Music by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonious Monk, Dave Brubeck, Stan Getz, and Miles Davis.3730bebop,charlieparker,cooljazz,davebrubeck,dizzygillespie,jazz,jazzhistory,milesdavis,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,stangetz,theloniousmonkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-southern-rock--48166565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166565Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:40:34 +0000KX FMListen in today as we look at the early 1970s post-civil rights era and the rise of Southern Rock. Music by The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band, and The Band.3692allmanbrothers,lynyrdskynyrd,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,southernrock,thebandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-jazz-age--48166564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166564Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:38:09 +0000KX FMJoin us today as we explore the music and history of the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance. Music by Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Billie Holliday, and Louis Armstrong.3728bennygoodman,bigband,billieholliday,cabcalloway,countbasie,dukeellington,harlemrenaissance,jazz,jazzage,louisarmstrong,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,swingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-disco--48166420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166420Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:33:56 +0000KX FMJoin us today on Play Something Sweet as we discuss the rise and fall of disco. Music by The O'Jays, Gloria Gaynor, Cheryl Lynn, the Bee Gees, and Donna Summer.37471970smusic,beegees,cheryllynn,disco,donnasummer,gloriagaynor,musichistory,musichistorypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-new-orleans-piano--48166419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166419Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:31:38 +0000KX FMToday we are tracing the history and influence of New Orleans piano music. Music by Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, James Booker, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint.3652allentoussaint,drjohn,fatsdomino,jamesbooker,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,neworleansmusic,neworleanspiano,professorlonghairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-early-country--48166422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166422Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:29:55 +0000KX FMIn today's show, we look at the origins of early country music as it rose in popularity during the era of radio and The Great Depression. Music by Jimmie Rodgers, Roy Acuff, The Carter Family, Bill Monroe, Bob Wills, and Hank Williams.3527billmonroe,bobwills,countrymusic,countrymusichistory,greatdepression,hankwilliams,jimmierodgers,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,royacuff,thecarterfamilyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-soul-music--48166421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166421Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:26:48 +0000KX FMToday we explore the rise of soul music during the late 1960s amid the black pride movement and the influence of legendary recording studios in Memphis and Muscle Shoals. Music by Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Aretha...3767arethafranklin,famerecordingstudios,jamesbrown,muscleshoals,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,otisredding,raycharles,soulmusic,staplesingers,stax,swampers,wilsonpickettfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-early-jazz--48166160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166160Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:19:45 +0000KX FMToday we explore early jazz, its roots in New Orleans, and the multiple influences that led to the creation of America's art form. Music by Kid Ory, Jelly Roll Morton, Sweet Emma Barrett, and Louis Armstrong.3661congosquare,jazz,jazzhistory,jellyrollmorton,kidory,louisarmstrong,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,neworleans,sweetemmabarrettfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-troubadours--48166162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166162Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:17:46 +0000KX FMToday we are immersing ourselves in the story of the Troubadours in Laurel Canyon as the country was recovering from the 1960s and singer-songwriters reflected the country's mood in the early 1970s. Music by Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell,...3769caroleking,jacksonbrowne,jamestaylor,jonimitchell,laurelcanyon,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,neilyoung,singer-songwriters,troubadoursfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-motown--48166161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48166161Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:15:17 +0000KX FMThis week's show discusses Motown and its influence on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Music by The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.3763civilrightsera,marvingaye,motown,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,steviewonder,supremes,temptationsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-early-blues--48156956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48156956Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:10:09 +0000KX FMIn today's show, we trace the history of early blues, the foundation for all American music, as it rose up out of the fields of the Mississippi Delta during the time of slavery and sharecropping in the United States. Music by Mississippi John Hurt,...3554blues,blueshistory,elizabethcotten,musichistory,musichistorypodcast,robertjohnson,sonhousefalsefull