Sittin' in with the CAT

Tim Reynolds, founder of TR3, is a Grammy nominated muti-instrumentalist who is lead guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.  Tim's work on the guitar puts him at the highest echelon with other masters in the world.  New Music Magazine's award-winning program director, Ray White talks with Tim and his fellow members of TR3 in September of 2017, after an awesome performance, about the bands' Like Some Kind of Alien Invasion album and Tim's solo project That Way plus other insights.  In our showcase segment, we have Tim with the Dave Matthews Band in the spotlight.  DMB's latest CD is titled - Away From The World.  Be sure to check out more about our shows at http://www.classicartiststoday.com   

Geoff Downes has made a major impact on the rock/pop music scene throughout the years, starting with the band he co-founded in 1977 - The Buggles.  His next stop was keyboardist for Yes, where he's played with the band for 8 years during their storied career. Geoff also co-founded the supergroup Asia, in 1981.  In this November, 2009 phone interview with award-winning host, Ray White, Geoff talks about his collaboration with John Wetton, who has since passed away, called Icon - and much more.  We'll also feature his latest project with Christopher Braide, who have just released their Skyscraper Souls album.  For more information on our show and the legacy artists we feature, visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com

Original member of Firefall, guitarist/vocalist Larry Burnett, played on the band's first five albums from the mid-1970's through 1980, and a reunion album with former band members released in 2009.  His song, Cinderella, landed on the Top 40 charts.  Today, you can find Larry playing gigs in the mid-atlantic area with his friend Don Chapman and others in the region.  Award-winning program director Ray White, caught up with Larry in July, 2017 to talk about his career with Firefall, his Guitars & Vocals CD and latest music endeavors.  In our "showcase" segment we'll feature the last project by the late legendary guitarist Ronnie Montrose, titled "10 X 10."  Finished and released recently with help from his good friends Ricky Phillips (Styx/Bad English/Baby's) and Eric Singer (Alice Cooper/Kiss) and many of his rock star buddies.  For more information on our show, visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

Micky Dolenz is the vocalist and drummer for a group that grew out of a TV show in the 1960's...The Monkees.   The show introduced a number of innovative, new-wave film techniques to series television and won two Emmy Awards in 1967.  The Monkees have sold more than 75 million records worldwide and had international hits.  Their latest CD, released in 2016, is Good Times. On this August of 2012 interview, award-winning host Ray White talks to Micky about his latest solo CD, Remember, the band and the passing of Davy Jones.  In our "showcase" segment, we'll feature Rod Stewart's latest project.  We're heading back to the 60's, with musicians who have been on the music scene for 50 years!  For additional information on our show visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

Formed in Mississippi in 1996, 3 Doors Down has released six studio albums, collectively selling well over 10 million copies.  Consistently landing on the music charts, the band produces dynamic rockin' tunes, along with powerful ballads.  On this episode, we interview lead singer Brad Arnold, talking about the bands latest album, Us and the Night, along with challenges band members have overcome in their personal lives.  Award-winning host, Ray White, takes you on a trip back to their early years too and highlights the latest from U2 in our "showcase" segment!  We bring you the best of today, from your favorite classic rock and pop bands!!  For more information, visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

Warren Haynes has carried a heavy workload throughout the years fronting his own band and Gov't Mule while playing a key role in The Allman Brothers Band.  Playing in the Dickey Betts Band, he was invited to join the Allman Brothers in 1989.  Throughout the years Warren launched his namesake band in 1993 and followed that by forming Gov't Mule, shortly thereafter.  In our April of 2013 interview with Warren, award-winning program director Ray White talks with Warren about Gov't Mule's By A Thread and Shout releases and also touches on The Allman Brothers Band, too!  Warren's latest release is Revolution Come...Revolution Go.  In our spotlight segment, we pay tribute to the leader of The Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman, who passed away on 5/27/17.  His last studio album was Southern Blood. Learn more about our great shows and musicians we feature at http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

Founding member, lead guitarist and vocalist for Genesis, Anthony Phillips, was with the band from 1967 through 1970, participating in Genesis' first two albums.  Anthony went on to a solo career recording over two dozen albums.  On our July of 2017 interview, award-winning program director Ray White, talks with Anthony about the remastered and expanded 1990 album Slow Dance, plus much more.  In our "spotlight" segment, we honor the late Walter Becker of Steely Dan. For more information on our show visit us at http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

On this episode we feature the rock supergroup - Black Country Communion.  Formed in 2009, the band is fronted by Glenn Hughes, who was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Deep Purple.  The phenomenal guitarist for the band, Joe Bonamassa, joins us on our interview that was recorded right after the bands first album - in November of 2010.  Joe shares his insights on the formation of the band, that includes members that have played with Led Zeppelin and Dream Theater.  He also talks about recordings on their first album.  Black Country Communion's new release is, BCCIV. In our "spotlight" segment, the focus is on Big Head Todd and The Monsters' latest effort.  Award-winning program director, Ray White catches you up on the latest with your favorite "classic" bands and performers!  For additional information on our show, visit www.classicartiststoday.com and our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

The Doobie Brothers have won 4 GRAMMY awards and sold over 48 million records - including 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum, and 14 gold albums.  They've tallied five Top 10 singles and 16 Top 40 hits.  The Doobies have also received the most prestigious and rare Diamond Award.  On this episode , award-winning program director Ray White interviews The Doobie Brothers drummer Ed Toth, who has been with the band since 2005.  In this July of 2017 conversation, Ed touches on his career with Vertical Horizon, how he became a "Doobie" and the role he plays with the band and their last studio album of original material  - World Gone Crazy.  Plus much more, too!  In our "showcase" segment, you'll hear from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, whose latest studio release is titled Unvarnished.  To learn more about the program visit http://www.classicartiststoday.com 

At the top of the album-oriented rock charts during the 1970's you'd find the band Kansas.  They appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the '70's and 80's.  On this June of 2010 interview, the CAT's Ray White spends times with Kansas guitarist Richard Williams, who has been with the band since their debut album was released in 1974.  Rich shares  his insights into the 35th anniversary of the band, that features the release of their live CD/DVD - There's Know Place Like Home.  Kansas' recent album is The Prelude Implicit, their first studio release in 16 years.  Our showcase band on this episode is Mike and the Mechanics, who were formed by Genesis' co-founder Mike Rutherford in 1985.  Their latest release - Let Me Fly, is their eighth studio album.