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

Classic Artists Today, LLC

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

30:48

CAT Episode 184 - Jeff Pilson (Foreigner)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/10/03

Jeff Pilson, bassist and keyboardist for Foreigner, has been with the band for over 20 years. The band was selected for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. During his music career you'll find Jeff was a member of numerous rock bands including Dio and Dokken. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jeff in August of 2024 to talk about the latest with Foreigner and their "Feels Like The Last Time Farewell Tour" along with plans for 2025. He also gives us an

en

29:57

CAT Episode 183 - Donny Baldwin (Jefferson...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/09/21

Drummer Donny Baldwin was a mainstay in the Elvin Bishop Group back in 1973. In 1982, he started his days with Jefferson Starship. Throughout his career you'd find Donny playing with Jerry Garcea Band, Eddie Money, Van Morrison, Paul Rodgers and Pablo Cruise. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Donny in August of 2024 to get his insights on his days with Elvin and his history with Jefferson Starship, including their latest album Mother of the Sun and much more! In our

en

30:40

CAT Episode 182 - John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/09/05

John Ondrasik is Five For Fighting, which launched in 1995. His first two albums went "Platinum." During the early 2000's he was nominated for a Grammy and American Music Award. Recently, John released a trio of songs about current geopolitical events and has dedicated time to philanthropy including the USO, MDA and his whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com organization. Multi-award winning program director Ray White, hung out with John backstage at a Virginia Beach oceanfront venue to discuss his recent

en

31:40

CAT Episode 181 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock (Pt.2)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/08/18

On part 2 of this special edition, featuring the 55th anniversary of Woodstock, we're joined once again, with the drummer of a band that performed at the iconic festival - Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra of Canned Heat. Also the mastermind who produced the sound for 500,000 people at the event - Bill Hanley, "The Father of Festival Sound," joined by IES' Steve Almas. You'll also hear the sounds of the Woodstock Festival by The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Band, Canned Heat and Blood, Sweat &

en

29:33

CAT Episode 180 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/08/15

On this special edition, we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Arts Fair that took place August 15, 16 & 17, 1969 in Bethel, NY. Joining us is the "Father of Festival Sound," Bill Hanley to talk about the behind-the-scenes activities providing the sound system for this momentous occasion with Steve Almas, CEO of Integrated Entertainment Services, who provides turn-key services for festivals and other entertainment events. We'll also be joined by the legendary drummer of

en

29:53

CAT Episode 179 - Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane,...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/07/25

Jorma Kaukonen, guitarist/singer/songwriter, recorded with Janis Joplin in 1964. In 1965, he joined Jefferson Airplane. You'll find him on every album that they released. In 1969, Jorma went on to form Hot Tuna with Jack Casady, who still performs today. In 1974, he recorded his first solo album, of which there are over a dozen studio albums released today, with the latest titled One More Lifetime. In 1996, Jorma was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Jefferson

en

29:18

CAT Episode 178 - Joanne Shaw Taylor

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/07/12

Joanne Shaw Taylor is a dynamic singer/guitarist/songwriter who has blazed a trail to the top of the Blues Rock genre. Discovered by Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics at the age of 16, she's released 12 solo albums throughout her rising music career. In 2021, she teamed up with guitar wizard Joe Bonamassa and started recording on his record label. Among her accolades you'll find Joanne named Best Female Vocalist (twice) at the British Blues Awards and also tapped for Songwriter of the Year. Ray

en

29:45

CAT Episode 177 - Leon Medica (LeRoux)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/06/28

Leon Medica, bassist and producer of LeRoux, co-founded the band in 1977. Throughout the years the band was featured on music television shows including Solid Gold, The Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. They had 7 songs land on Billboard's Top 100 chart. Leon won an American Music Award for producing a song from the movie "Dirty Dancing" and also is a Grammy nominated musician who played on an album with blues great Tab Benoit. This tribute to Leon, who passed away on June 9,

en

28:22

CAT Episode 176 - John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown...

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/06/14

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band hit their stride in the early and mid-1980's with four Top 10 songs. Many people know the band from the tremendous success of the Eddie and The Cruisers movie soundtrack. Throughout the years, that band had 11 singles land on the music charts. Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down with John in January of 2012, shortly after the passing of his good friend Clarence Clemons - at a tribute show, to talk about The Big Man and the Jersey Shore

en

30:04

CAT Episode 175 - Franke and the Knockouts

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/05/30

Franke Previte formed Franke and the Knockouts in 1980, who had three Top 40 singles and two Top 50 albums. Franke co-wrote music for the hit soundtrack Dirty Dancing featuring the Academy Award winning "The Time of my Life." He also co-wrote "Hungry Eyes," which was a #1 U.S. Adult Contemporary hit sung by Eric Carmen. Franke and the Knockouts most recent album was titled The Complete Collection. We interviewed Franke in June of 2011. In our Showcase Segment, we feature Gerry Beckley

en

31:12

CAT Episode 174 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Part 2

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/05/16

In Part 2 of our interview and feature with the phenominal Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, we focus on his years with Steely Dan and talk about the multi-Grammy award winning album (Minute by Minute) by The Doobie Brothers. We'll also get Jeff's insights on his awesome solo album Speed of Heat and dive into his thoughts on the music industry today. Be sure to listen to our other shows featuring current and former Doobies on Episodes 18, 44, 75, 128 and 167. In our showcase segment, we look back at the

en

32:00

CAT Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/04/26

Jai Johanny Johanson aka Jaimoe is the only living original member of the Allman Brothers Band, that was formed in 1969. During his illustrious career he was also a member of Sea Level. Jaimoe presently leads a jazz-rock group called Jaimoe's Jasssz Band. In 1995, he was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Allman Brothers Band. Award winning program director Ray White caught up with Jaimoe at his hotel in September of 2013 to talk about his early days as a musician,

en

31:23

CAT Episode 172 - Don Dokken (Dokken)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/04/12

Don Dokken launched Dokken in 1978. The Grammy nominated band has had three Platinum albums and ten Top 40 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock charts. Their latest studio release is 2023's Heaven Comes Down. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Don in November of 2012, in this legacy edition of the CAT, to talk about their Broken Bones album and other key insights into the band's history. In our "showcase segment" we feature Black Country Communion - a band made up of

en

29:25

CAT Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/03/25

Paul Nelson, a guitarist/record producer/songwriter won a Grammy award for Best Blues Album in 2015 for Johnny Winter's Step Back release. Paul's played with the elite guitarists in the world and was a phenomenal guitarist himself. He produced albums and toured with Johnny Winter for several years until Johnny passed in 2014. Working with many of the blues and rock greats, he also found time to release several of his own projects. In November of 2023, multi-award winning program director Ray

en

29:40

CAT Episode 170 - Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/03/12

Fred LeBlanc is a co-founder of Cowboy Mouth, a Louisiana band formed in 1990. Along with drumming, he's the vocalist for the band too. Throughout the years the band has performed for over 10 million people. Before forming Cowboy Mouth, Fred was in the "cowpunk" band Dash Rip Rock. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Fred on a windy oceanfront day to talk about the band's unique sound, their relationship with their devoted fans, their latest music and support of worthy

en

28:56

CAT Episode 169 - Better Than Ezra

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/02/20

Better Than Ezra was formed in 1988 in Louisiana. Their first major label album, Deluxe, went Platinum. Throughout the years a dozen of their singles have landed on the charts. Multi-award winning program director, Ray White, caught up with co-founders Kevin Griffin and Tom Drummond backstage at their show to talk about their All Together Now album, the early days of the band and their approach in writing songs and putting together albums. Billboard tapped the band as one of the "100 Greatest

en

29:17

CAT Episode 168 - Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family)

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/02/10

Russ Kunkel is one of the most sought after drummers in the world. A renowned session player, he has recorded or performed for the likes of Jimmy Buffett, CS&N, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Dan Fogelberg and many more superstars in the music industry. He's produced nearly two dozen albums, too! He started to make a name for himself at L.A.'s Whiskey a Go Go, in the late 1960's. Multi award-winning program director Ray White hung out with Russ in Charlottesville, VA during the Virginia Film

en

32:28

CAT Episode 167 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/01/24

Jeff "Skunk" Baxter is one of the elite guitarists today. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Doobie Brothers. His career on the national scene was launched in 1968 as a member of Ultimate Spinach. In 1972, Skunk became a founding member of Steely Dan, playing on their first three albums. Joining the Doobies in 1974, after doing session work on several of their earlier albums, he was with the band until 1979. Most of his musical career was dedicated to doing

en

30:29

CAT Episode 166 - Humble Pie

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2024/01/14

Humble Pie came together in 1969 led by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. Many regarded the band as the first supergroup in rock music. Throughout the years the band has experienced numerous changes. The current group is still led by originial member Jerry Shirley including members with impressive music resumes. Multi award-winning program director Ray White caught up with Humble Pie bandmates Dave "Bucket" Colwell (Bad Company) and Jim Stapley to talk about the new "Legacy" band, some history

en

31:32

CAT Episode 165 - Ivan Neville

Sittin" in with the CAT ·

2023/12/26

Ivan Neville, son of Aaron Neville and nephew of the other Neville Brothers, has been on the national music scene since 1983. You'll find him on albums by his band Dumpstaphunk, his Dad, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones and many others. Ivan is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. Multi-award winning program director Ray White, sat down backstage with Ivan to talk about his new solo album - Touch My Soul, his collaborations, the possibility of a next generation

en

135 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Goldfinger

Goldfinger

Fairground Sounds

Mechanical Music Radio