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Ray White Managing Director, Classic Artists Today

Ray's passion for music and the musicians, started as a youth listening to transistor radios under the covers at bedtime. The bands and performers he liked, he followed throughout their career. In 2005 he was fed up with the evolution of a majority of the music the radio stations were playing and began investigating the bands he grew up listening to in the 1960's, 70's and 80's. Radio wasn't playing any of those band's "new" songs, just the "classic" hits. Researching the industry for a year, Ray launched Classic Artists Today syndicated radio show - featuring "new" songs by "classic" artists and included interviews and classic tracks too. The show was carried by several dozen radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Featuring Rock/Pop musicians and bands, Ray and the show won several awards from New Music Weekly magazine. With the success of these shows, he launched Coool CAT syndicated radio show, 5 years later, featuring Soul/R&B/Smooth Jazz/Blues performers and bands. In 2017, Ray starting producing his show in a 30-minute podcast format. Today, you can hear his work at Sittin' In With The CAT and Sittin' In With The Coool CAT. The Legacy continues!

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Cat Episode 188 - Fito De La Parra (Canned Heat) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20241208 Anr9Dr3P7D
CAT Episode 188 – Fito de la Parra (Canned Heat)

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 durin…

Adolfo "Fito" de la …

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 alb…

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Cat Episode 187 - Barry Goudreau (Boston/Orion The Hunter) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20241130 3Aey4M6Pde
CAT Episode 187 – Barry Goudreau (Boston/Orion The Hunter)

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 re…

Barry Goudreau, was …

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.  Y…

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Cat Episode 186 - Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20241105 94Jjafjn4B
CAT Episode 186 – Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead)

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 …

A tribute to Phil Le…

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…

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Cat Episode 185 - Greg Kihn &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20241024 Djnxqjac93
CAT Episode 185 – Greg Kihn

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 l…

Greg Kihn released o…

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…

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Cat Episode 184 - Jeff Pilson (Foreigner) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20241003 Nzaennawdp
CAT Episode 184 – Jeff Pilson (Foreigner)

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 ca…

Jeff Pilson, bassist…

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 …

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Cat Episode 183 - Donny Baldwin (Jefferson Starship/Elvin Bishop) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240921 Aammzxtlkj
CAT Episode 183 – Donny Baldwin (Jefferson Starship/Elvin Bishop)

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 …

Drummer Donny Baldwi…

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 For…

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Cat Episode 182 - John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240905 Dvea0Uo228
CAT Episode 182 – John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting)

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 r…

John Ondrasik is Fiv…

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 se…

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Cat Episode 181 - 55Th Anniversary Of Woodstock (Pt.2) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240818 Iz7Sfkju21
CAT Episode 181 – 55th Anniversary of Woodstock (Pt.2)

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…

On part 2 of this sp…

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 th…

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Cat Episode 180 - 55Th Anniversary Of Woodstock &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240815 Ob4P87Sf5C
CAT Episode 180 – 55th Anniversary of Woodstock

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 Soun…

On this special edit…

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 …

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Cat Episode 179 - Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240725 46Csmqgrl9
CAT Episode 179 – Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna)

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 …

Jorma Kaukonen, guit…

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.…

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Cat Episode 178 - Joanne Shaw Taylor &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240712 Ut3W89U6Qf
CAT Episode 178 – Joanne Shaw Taylor

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 1…

Joanne Shaw Taylor i…

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…

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Cat Episode 177 - Leon Medica (Leroux) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240628 K8Exz4P1G6
CAT Episode 177 – Leon Medica (LeRoux)

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 Kirs…

Leon Medica, bassist…

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, 2024, includes our interview with him from July of 2008 which touched on LeRoux, the Louisiana …

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Cat Episode 176 - John Cafferty And The Beaver Brown Band &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240614 Wic9Nnuhhp
CAT Episode 176 – John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band

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…

John Cafferty and th…

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 music vibe.  John's recently released several singles by his band.  In our showcase segment …

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Cat Episode 175 - Franke And The Knockouts &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240530 Q5Iwyh59L0
CAT Episode 175 – Franke and the Knockouts

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 win…

Franke Previte forme…

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 (interviewed in Episode 71) of America, who has released 10 solo albums including his 2022 release …

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Cat Episode 174 - Jeff &Quot;Skunk&Quot; Baxter: Part 2 &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240516 J601Uvgn5R
CAT Episode 174 – Jeff "Skunk" Baxter: Part 2

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 Doob…

In Part 2 of our int…

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 career of Electric Light Orchestra's keyboardist Richard Tandy who passed away on May 1, 2024.  T…

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Cat Episode 173 - Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240426 0Dfo3O36Vg
CAT Episode 173 – Jaimoe (Allman Brothers Band)

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 pre…

Jai Johanny Johanson…

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, hooking up with Duane Allman and his most recent release Jaimoe's Jasssz Band's Renaissance Man…

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Cat Episode 172 - Don Dokken (Dokken) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240412 9K6Ktlnec7
CAT Episode 172 – Don Dokken (Dokken)

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 …

Don Dokken launched …

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 superstars Joe Bonamassa, longtime member of Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes, son of Led Zepplin dru…

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Cat Epiosde 171 - Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter) &Raquo; Sittin In With The Cat 20240325 61Zv9Nez0Y
CAT Epiosde 171 – Paul Nelson (Johnny Winter)

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 wa…

Paul Nelson, a guita…

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 White hung out with Paul to talk about his guitar training, several of his projects and hooking…

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