Play Something Sweet

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 Airplane, The Rolling Stones, and the Grateful Dead.

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, Greensky Bluegrass, and Gangstagrass.

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, the Mississippi Sheiks, and Memphis Minnie.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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!

Today on Play Something Sweet - I welcome local musician, Jeff Livingstone, for a live performance in-studio and to discuss his newest release.

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.

Play Something Sweet: Today we welcome the talented local musician and songwriter, Victoria Bailey, to celebrate her new album - A Cowgirl Rides On.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.