The Wood Brothers, Oliver and Chris, have emerged as one of the innovative American roots music bands on today's scene.  Each concentrated on differant genres of music before coming together to form their band.  Oliver leaned towards Blues and Rhythm & Blues, while Chris was more on the Jazz Fusion side of music.  Together, five of their collective albums have landed on the charts.  In 2018, they were nominated for the Grammys' Best Americana Album award for their One Drop Of Truth project.  The Wood Brothers' brand new CD is Puff of Smoke.  Show producer Ray White talks with the brothers about their early years and how they've built a solid following with their musical union, plus much more.  In our showcase segment, we feature a collaboration between Elton John and multi-Grammy winner Brandi Carlile, whose latest album is Who Believes In Angels?  Also, we feature an amazing award-winning Blues/Southern Rock stalwart, Tommy Castro, who recently released his Closer To The Bone CD.  The best from Roots to Americana to Blues, we've got it on the CAT!  

John Waite launched his career in 1975 as a member of The Babys.  After 5 studio albums the original group disbanded and his solo career was launched.  In 1988, John fronted Bad English, a super group with members that had outstanding careers with Journey and Styx.  In 1995, John returned to his solo work and later joined a tour with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band.  Producer and host Ray White caught up with John back in 2011 to talk about his then current album Rough & Tumble, the groups Bad English and The Babys and he shared his insights on Ringo.  John's latest project is an EP titled Anything.  In our showcase segment we look back at the career of Larry Lee, an awesome vocalist and multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his work with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils.  Larry was also in several other bands including Vinyl Kings, Beyond Reach, Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band and he released several solo albums, too.  His work as a producer, included projects for Alabama, K.T. Oslin, Juice Newton and dozens more.  Larry passed away on May 10, 2025.  Great vocalists are featured on this episode from The CAT! 

Time to celebrate our 4th "Best of The CAT" show, in our series.  We highlight the most popular episodes from #151 to #199.  The people's choice was Barry Goudreau (Boston, Orion The Hunter, RTZ and Barry Goudreau's Engine Room) who is featured on Episode 187.  Also towards the top of the list was Humble Pie!  Dave (Bucket) Colwell, who played on their last studio album - Back On Track and was also in Bad Company for 12 years, joins us.  Listen to the full Humble Pie show on Episode 166.  We close out this "Best Of The CAT" show with The Church.  Steve Kilbey the  singer/songwriter/bassist for the band he founded in 1980, joins us.  They have a brand new album out titled Eros Zeta and The Perfumed Guitars.  You'll find Steve and the band featured on Episode 156.  Be sure to check out our other "Best Of" shows on Episodes 50, 100 and 150!  And... tell your friends and family about our great shows!!

Mark Farner was co-founder/singer/guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad who were founded in 1969.  With Grand Funk he had 6 Platinum and 3 Gold records from 1969 to 1975.  In 1976, Mark went on to release 7 solo albums including his latest Closer To My Home that dropped in 2024.  In our May of 2025 interview with Mark, multi-award winning program director Ray White delves into many of his career highlights going back to his breakthrough in the music industry, up to talking about his latest album release.  In our showcase segment we also feature a band that launched their career in the late 1960's...Jethro Tull whose brand new project is titled Curious Remnant.  Don't miss this special "Back From The 1960's" episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today!

Cy Curnin has been the frontman for The Fixx since they were formed in 1980.  One of the few "classic" bands with their originial members today, they have produced a Platinum and Gold albums in their careers, with 16 songs landing on various singles charts.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down backstage with Cy in April of 2025 to talk about major events during the career of the band, his latest solo EP - My Own Worst Enemy, the latest album by The Fixx - Every Five Seconds and other awesome happenings.  In our showcase segment we continue to focus on bands that launched in the 1980's featuring the latest on Depeche Mode, who in 2023 dropped Memento Mori and The Call who uncovered songs from back in the day and recently released them as The Lost Tapes.  We're back from the 80's on this episode, from Classic Artists Today!

Brad Gillis has been the guitarist for Night Ranger since they were formed in 1982.  Throughout the years, the band has released over a dozen studio albums and collectively had two Platinum and three Gold releases.  On Part Two of our interview with Brad (you'll find Part One on Episode 10) he touches on his early years in music, work with "The Prince of Darkness,"  Night Ranger's 2011 major tour and album Somewhere In California.  Night Ranger's latest studio album is titled ATBPO.  The great Alex Lifeson of Rush is featured in our showcase segment.  His new band is Envy of None and their latest album is Stygian Wavz.  Join your award-winning host, Ray White, as we're having' a jammin' good time on this edition of Sittin' In With The CAT!

Emerson Hart co-founded Tonic in 1993 and is their lead vocalist and plays rhythm guitar.  The band has received two Grammy award nominations and has a Platinum album to their credit.  Tonic's latest release is a single titled "To Be Loved."  On the solo front, Emerson has released 3 solo albums.  His latest single is "I Look For You."  Reaching back in our archives, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Emerson in May of 2015 before his solo performance in Myrtle Beach, SC to talk about the transition from the band to his solo work, differences between his music with Tonic and his solo work, his Beauty In Despair solo album, the latest with Tonic and much, much more.  In our showcase segment we feature Toad The Wet Sprocket's front man Glen Phillips whose latest release is There Is So Much Here.  We cover the newer "classic" artists on this epiosde of The CAT!

Duane Betts, guitarist/singer/songwriter, heads up his band Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel and is a co-founder of The Allman-Betts Band.  He is the son of the late Allman Brothers Band's co-founder, Dickey Betts.  Throughout the years you'd find Duane in various bands including Dawes, Puddle of Mudd, Whitestarr, Jamtown and Dickey Betts & Great Southern.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Duane out on tour with Little Feat in October of 2024 who touched on his early career highlights, being the son of a legendary rock star and his recent albums - Wild and Precious Life and Bless Your Heart.  In our showcase segment we feature the frontman from "that little ole band from Texas," ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, whose latest release is Cruising With Billy F. Gibbons.  Bringing you the best of Southern Rock, they're Sittin' In With The CAT!

Jeff Pilson, bassist & keyboardist for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Foreigner, has held down the bottom for the band for over 20 years.  In high demand by other groups during his career, you'll also find him recording and/or touring with other bands including Dokken, Revolution Saints, The End Machine, Black Swan and others.  In Part 2 of our interview with Jeff, multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with him in August of 2024 to talk about the future of Foreigner, The End Machine's The Quantum Phase album and Black Swan's latest release Generation Mind.  Be sure to listen to Part 1 of our interview with Jeff on Episode 184.  A lotta rockin' and a little roll on this edition of the CAT!  

Jimi Haha is the frontman for the band Jimmie's Chicken Shack that launched in 1993 in Baltimore, MD.  His career took off after signing with Elton John's Rocket Records in 1996.  The band blends their alternative style with rock and funk to produce their driving sound.  They've toured with 311, Live, Everclear, Fuel and others.  In September of 2024, Ray White interviews Jimi and touched on the bands history with various record labels, the "Haha" name, their latest album 2econds, his Jarflys band and plans for 2025.  In our showcase segment we feature the most popular American band from the 1990's, Pearl Jam whose latest album is Dark Matter.  We close out our show with a group that has 2 Platinum and 4 Gold albums, 311, whose new release is titled Full Bloom.  Rock music at the core, on this edition from your rockin' friends at the CAT!

Joe Bonamassa is constantly listed towards the top of the lists of the best guitarists in the world.  At the age of twelve he opened for the legendary B.B. King and was introduced to the world.  Nominated for three Grammy Awards, Joe's won numerous other awards especially in the Blues world.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White connected with him via telephone in August of 2024 to talk about his Live At The Hollywood Bowl album, playing concerts at many of the world famous concert halls, his activities during COVID, his latest with Black Country Communion (who recently released "V") and much, much more.  Check out more from Joe on Episode 19.  In our showcase segment, we look back at highlights of another excellent guitarist -John Sykes, who played with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake.  He succumbed to cancer in December of 2024.  We have superb rock guitarists on this episode, brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.  Let 'em rip! 

Bill Payne is an accomplished Keyboardist/Singer/Songwriter who co-founded Little Feat in 1969.  He's also worked and recorded with the elite in the Rock and Roll industry including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor and even Pink Floyd - along with dozens others.  In the early 2000's Bill reunited with The Doobie Brothers (where you'll find him playing on 9 albums throughout the years) and was on the road with the band at the beginning of their 50th year Reunion Tour.  With Little Feat, they recently added 2 new members of the band and recorded Sam's Place, an album that's currently up for a Grammy award.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Bill before he took the stage in October of 2024 to talk about his recent work with the Doobies, Little Feat's Sam Clayton's expanded role on their latest release and other album insights.  In our showcase segment we feature the great one - Eric Clapton, whose latest album is Meanwhile.  The heart of Rock and Roll, right here on The CAT!

Elliott Yamin in 2006 was a finalist on the 5th season of American Idol.  He released his self-titled album in 2007 that peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200.  His single "Wait For You" obtained platinum certification.  Elliott has had 5 solo albums land on the charts throughout his career.  In recent years you can find Elliott performing and touring with the Lao Tizer Band and Special EFX All-Stars.  His latest recordings can be found on Lao Tizer Band's Amplify album, released in 2024.  Multi-award program director Ray White caught up with Elliott before he hit the stage in June of 2024 to talk about his career highlights and recent work with Lao Tizer and Chieli Minucci.  Our showcase segment features three amazing musicians/bands who also has recent releases.  Daryl Hall with D, Norah Jones with Visions and Guster with Ooh La La.  This show "pops" as we launch into 2025, here on the CAT!

JJ Grey & Mofro was launched in the early 2000's centering on his hometown of Jacksonville, FL.  A favorite among music critics, the band has toured extensively throughout the U.S. picking up a loyal fan base for over 23 years.  JJ's concerts have a strong "sing along" vibe that involves the entire audience.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White sat down, backstage, with JJ before his soundcheck to talk about his interesting beginnings in England, musical style & influences and his latest album Olustee.  In our showcase segment we feature two great musicians who have past ties with Greg Allman - Warren Haynes and Randall Bramblett.  Their latest solo albums, respectively, are Million Voices Whisper and Paradise Breakdown.  We go deep south, for this edition of Sittin' In With The CAT! 

Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra has been the "classic" drummer for Canned Heat during the past 57 years.  Having played at Woodstock in 1969 (Episodes 180 and 181) he has led a resurgence of the band during the past few years.  Their latest album Finyl Vinyl has garnered tremendous accolades and propelled them towards the top of the Blues Rock charts and album of the year mentions.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White spent time with Fito in July of 2024 to touch on the many highlights of the band during their many decades.  He also gives his unique insights into Canned Heat's new album.  In our showcase segment, we honor the late Mike Pinera who passed away on November 20, 2024.  Mike was co-founder of the band Blues Image and went on to play in Iron Butterfly, New Cactus Band, Alice Cooper and released several solo albums.  He also formed the first "all-star" band - The Classic Rock All-Stars.  We're back from the late 60's and early 70's on this episode brought to you by the authority on "new" music from many of your favorite "classic" bands and performers... Classic Artists Today!

Barry Goudreau, was an original member of Boston, whose first album sold well over 20 million copies worldwide.  The band reached the pinnacle of the entire music industry shortly after the albums release.  After touring and two albums with the band, Barry recorded a solo album and then went on to form several other groups including Orion The Hunter and his current band - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White hangs out backstage with Barry to talk about his illustrious music career and recent projects.  His latest album with his band is The Road.  You'll also find Barry at several shows a year with the American Vinyl All-Stars with Jeff "Skunk" Baxter and other elite musicians from the music world.  New sounds...new energy, right here on The CAT!

A tribute to Phil Lesh, founding member and bassist/vocalist for the Grateful Dead, who had a unique style of playing a six-string bass guitar.  His career kicked off when he joined his friend Jerry Garcia in The Warlocks, which ultimately morphed into the Grateful Dead in the mid-1960's.  Many consider Phil as an innovator on the bass.  Phil wrote or co-wrote many of the Grateful Dead's songs throughout the years.  He was inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the band.  After the Grateful Dead disbanded, Phil continued his career in the band's offshoots; The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur and Phil Lesh and Friends.  Phil passed away on October 25, 2024.  On this tribute episode, we're join by Phil's friends Bill Payne of Little Feat and Duane Betts - son of Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band fame, who have played with Phil during his career.  They share their unique insights about the legendary musician.  For Dead fans and music lovers too, this is an episode not to be missed!  The legends...we have them on the CAT!! 

Greg Kihn released over 20 albums during his career and landed 11 songs on the Top 100 and/or mainstream rock charts in the U.S.  Originally from Baltimore, MD, Greg moved to California in 1972 and laid the groundwork for his successful career.  You'd also find him on the airwaves hosting many radio shows.  Greg passed away on August 13, 2024, after a long illness.  Multi-award winning program director Ray White shares his June of 2012 interview with Greg touching on his "Best of Beserkley" compilation, his move to the west coast, days with Joe Satriani in the band, relationship with Bruce Springsteen and much more.  In our Showcase Segment you'll find the latest from Sting whose out on his Sting 3.0 tour,  Daryl Hall who just released his album D and Michael Des Barres (Power Station/Detective) who just dropped his It's Only Rock N' Roll project.  Definitely a "Kihnplete" show on this edition from The CAT!

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 insight into their brand new album Turning Back The Time and his days with Dio.  In our showcase segment, we feature the latest from the two bands that have toured with Foreigner during the Summer of 2024 on the "Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour": Styx - whose latest album is Crash of the Crown and John Waite, who recently released the single Anything.  The "classic" bands are still alive and well on The CAT!

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 showcase segment we feature Rock and Roll Hall Of Famers Bon Jovi whose latest album is Forever and also the other "Starship" band, that features Mickey Thomas, whose recent release is Greatest Hits Relaunched.  Be sure to listen to our other related Episodes - 27 and 136, where we have Mickey Thomas and David Freiberg joining us on Sittin' In With The CAT!!

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 singles, support for charities, exciting upcoming plans and much more.  In our showcase segment we feature three of the hottest alternative music bands in the country today, who all have brand new projects ready for release.  Snow Patrol, whose upcoming album is titled The Forest Is The Path and multi-Grammy nominee The Fray who are releasing a new EP - The Fray Is Back.  We close out this episode with one of the top bands in the world today...Coldplay, who will be releasing their new album in October of 2024 called Moon Music.  Alternative Rock rules on this episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.

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 & Tears.  The most iconic music festival of the 20th Century (and also for a quarter of this century)!  Be sure to listen to Part 1 on Episode 180 and our 50th Woodstock Anniversary show on Episode 68!! Brought to you by your authority on the latest (and greatest) in rock 'n' roll - Classic Artists Today!!!

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 Canned Heat, who played at Woodstock, Adolfo "Fito" de la Para.  Within this Part 1 of our celebration, you'll also hear the sounds of the festival featuring Canned Heat, Joe Cocker and Melanie.  The CAT's Ray White brings you an inside look at the concert of a lifetime, revisited, and brought to you by your authority on the latest (and greatest) in rock and roll... Classic Artists Today!  Also revisit our 50th Woodstock Anniversary celebration with Santana's Greg Rollie, Mountain's Leslie West and the iconic Johnny Winter joining us on Episode 68!!

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 Airplane.  In this episode we feature Ray White's March of 2009 interview, from our archives.  Jourma shares his insights on some of his old band members, the latest with Hot Tuna, his River Of Time CD along with his feelings about the Americana music genre.  In our showcase segment we focus on former member of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell.  His latest album, with his band The Dirty Knobs, is Vagabonds, Virgins and Misfits.  The heart of Americana music is featured on this episode of the CAT!!

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 White, multi-award winning program director and show host, caught up with Joanne in February of 2024 before her extensive U.S. tour to talk about her star connections and latest album - Heavy Soul.  In our "showcase segment" we feature the iconic band from the U.K. - The Rolling Stones whose latest album is Hackney Diamonds and continue our British Invasion themed show with Dire Straits' frontman Mark Knopfler who just released One Deep River.  Rock royalty and young blood on this episode from Classic Artists Today!