x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Sittin" in with the CAT

This show features interviews with legacy bands and performers from the Classic Rock, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Pop and Oldies genres. Ray White, multi-award nominated host of Classic Artists Today and Coool CAT, internationally syndicated radio show, brings you the latest from the musicians from the 60"s, 70"s, 80"s and 90"s who have sold hundreds of millions of albums. We"ll talk with them about the past...present...and future.

music performing arts

All Episodes

32:54

CAT Episode 085 - Rick Roberts (Firefall/Flying...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/07/28

Rick Roberts kicked off his musical career joining The Flying Burrito Brothers in 1970, after the departure of Gram Parsons. In 1974, he co-founded Firefall, who had 6 Top 40 hits, 2 Platinum and 1 Gold albums. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White, caught up with Rick after his reunion show with Firefall's Larry Burnett in August of 2019 to talk about his Burrito days, current activities, and fond memories touring with Firefall in the mid-to-late 1970's. Rick's latest EP is Full

en

30:34

CAT Episode 084 - Alice Cooper

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/07/12

Alice Cooper has been a mainstay on the Rock 'n' Roll scene for over 50 years. You'll find this Hall of Famer on nearly 30 studio albums, which have sold over 50 million copies. His immense talents can also be found in dozens of movies and TV shows - even on the radio! Multi-award winning program director Ray White catches up with Alice in June of 2020 to talk about his Detroit roots and the influence of the city on rock music. He also shares his insights about working in a Coronavirus world,

en

32:26

CAT Episode 083 - Paul Carrack (Mike + The Mechanics,...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/06/28

Paul Carrack, is one of music's top vocalist since launching his career worldwide as a co-founder of Ace in 1972. Throughout the years you'll find his vocals and keyboard work on the charts as a member of Mike + The Mechanics and Squeeze, too. When he hasn't been recording one of his 17 solo albums, Paul has toured and/or recorded with Eric Clapton, Elton John, Ringo Starr, Roxy Music, B.B. King and many others. Paul's latest studio album is titled These Days. Multi-award winning program

en

32:56

CAT Episode 082 - 10,000 Maniacs

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/06/14

Formed in 1981, 10,000 Maniacs has had 10 songs hit the charts throughout their career. For 12 years Natalie Merchant was lead vocalist for the band. Mary Ramsey took over that role, after Natalie's departure. Mary is also a classically-trained violinist and adds this talent to the group. In May of 2011, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with founding members Steve Gustafson and Dennis Drew before their show. They touched on the transition of their lead singers, the early

en

31:49

CAT Episode 081 - Brian Howe (Bad Company)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/05/30

Brian Howe was lead vocalist of Bad Company from 1986 to 1994. During this time the band had a platinum and two gold albums that contained 9 singles that landed on the charts. His music career was launched as the lead singer for Ted Nugent's band in 1984. Brian passed away on May 6, 2020. We look back at Brian's music career including an interview with multi-award winning program director Ray White in September of 2011 on this episode. Brian shares his insights during his days with Ted's band

en

26:25

CAT Episode 080 - Bruce Sudano (Alive 'N...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/05/17

Singer/Songwriter Bruce Sudano stepped towards the big time when he met Tommy James of Tommy James and The Shondells in the late 1960's. As co-founder of Alive 'N Kickin', Bruce had a Top 10 hit with "Tighter and Tighter" in 1970. His next band was Brooklyn Dreams, formed in the late 70's the group released a handful of albums, but many knew them due to their work with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Donna Summer - who Bruce married in 1980. Since that time, he has concentrated on his

en

33:42

CAT Episode 079 - Russ Giguere (The Association)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/04/28

Russ Giguere, the co-founder of the 1960's pop/rock group The Association, has been at the forefront of the folk rock and pop scene for several decades. Russ has been involved with the 7-time Grammy nominated band who had major hits like "Windy" and "Cherish," for over 50 years. Multi-award winning program director Ray White talks with Russ about his new book - Along Comes The Association, which covers his career in the music industry. In this April of 2020 interview, Russ touches on his beginning

en

32:49

CAT Episode 078 - Emilio Castillo (Tower of Power)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/04/12

Co-founder of Tower of Power, in the late 60's, Emilio Castillo has led the band with Doc Kupka for over 50 years. Always hiring super-talented musicians, many of their band members have went on to enormous success themselves. TOP's music transcends several music genres and provides a groove that won't quit! Over the years, they've landed eight songs on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. Emilio talks with multi-award winning program director Ray White about the bands' hot new album Step-Up, TOP's horn

en

34:14

CAT Episode 077 - Jack Blades (Night...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/03/29

You'll find Jack Blades all over the rock & roll scene. Since 1982, this bassist/vocalist has been in many of rock's well-known bands including Night Ranger, Damn Yankees and his latest venture - Revolution Saints. Jack's also a producer and songwriter having worked with Aerosmith, Great White and Ted Nugent. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White, hooked up with Jack in March of 2015 to talk about the formation of Revolution Saints - a band made up of past members of Journey, Bad

en

26:40

CAT Episode 076 - Doug Gray (Marshall Tucker Band)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/02/24

The Marshall Tucker Band were one of the pioneers of "southern rock" signing with Capricorn Records in 1973. Their first four albums went Gold, and ultimately 6 out of their first 7 albums hit that landmark, with one selling Platinum. During October of 2019, original member Doug Gray joins multi-award winning program director Ray White, to talk about the band's legacy, their last studio album The Next Adventure, his solo release - Soul Of The South and Doug looks ahead to the future too! In our

en

35:57

CAT Episode 075 (The Doobie Brothers)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2020/01/30

Formed in 1970, The Doobie Brothers have sold 48 million albums and was named to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. With hard driving rock rhythms and synchronized vocal harmonies playing a key part of their songs, they were inducted in the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with Doobie co-founders Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston in August of 2012 to talk about the album, that even today, is their last studio album of original songs -

en

27:04

CAT Episode 074 - Lance Hoppen (Orleans)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2019/12/30

Founded in 1972, Orleans were popular in the mid-to-late 1970's when 9 of their songs charted - 2 earning them Gold records. With over 12 studio albums, the band continues today led by original member Lance Hoppen. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Lance, before the bands show in August 2019, to talk about the paradigm shift that Orleans has experienced with the passing of his brother Larry and the retirement of John Hall. He also fills us in on the new band members

en

26:48

CAT Episode 073 - Mark Wenner (The Nighthawks)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2019/12/09

Mark Wenner, The Nighthawks founder, harpmaster and singer, has been a mainstay in blues and roots music since forming the band in 1972. Throughout the bands' career, they have been tapped for numerous blues awards. The CAT's executive producer and host Ray White caught up with Mark backstage before his show in July of 2019 to talk about several of the bands highlights and about their latest release All You Gotta Do. In our "showcase segment" we look back at the career of the legendary drummer

en

28:44

CAT Episode 072 - Jim Peterik (Ides of March/Survivor)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2019/11/17

Grammy winner Jim Peterik has been a force in popular music for over 55 years. Starting with the band The Ides of March, he's been cranking out the hits since the album Vehicle. His mark has not only been made as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, but a songwriter who has co-written songs for numerous other bands. In the late 1970's, Jim was co-founder of Survivor. Today he keeps a full schedule still performing with The Ides of March and with his other bands World Stage and Pride of Lions.

en

31:15

CAT Episode 071 - Gerry Beckley (America)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2019/11/01

America was formed in London in 1970 by a trio of youngsters whose fathers were stationed there by the U.S. Air Force. America's Gerry Beckley sat down with multi-award winning program director Ray White, in August of 2019, to talk about the band's last studio album Here and Now, their Grammy award for Best New Artist in 1973 and his brand new solo project Five Mile Road. In our "Showcase Segment," we look back at several highlights of the career of Paul Barrere - songwriter/guitarist/vocalist of

en

32:12

CAT Episode 070 - Shawn Colvin

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2019/10/11

Multi-Grammy award musician Shawn Colvin kicked off her career performing in off-Broadway shows. Hooking up with Suzanne Vega shortly thereafter, she then signed with a major label in 1989. Right out of the gate she garnered fame as her Steady On album hit Grammy gold. Throughout her career she's been a premier singer-songwriter and musician. Shawn talks with multi-award winning program director Ray White , in September of 2014, about her early influences, time in Greenwich Village and other

en

136 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold