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.

Sittin' in with the CAT is a music podcast hosted by Ray White, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ray White hosts Sittin' in with the CAT, a music show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #214

  CAT Episode 214 - Glen Burtnik (The Orchestra/Styx)

  Jul 22, 202629 minS10

  Glen Burtnik , singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is best know for his stints with Styx in the early 1990's and early 2000's. From the Jersey Shore, his big break came when he was selected to play a lead role in the Broadway musical review - Beatlemania . As a songwriter, Glen wrote numerous songs for many artists that received a great deal of airplay. He's recorded over a half-dozen solo albums and with Styx, you'll find him on two studio releases and several live recordings. Since 2009, he's been the frontman for The Orchestra , made up of musicians that played with the Electric Light Orchestra and Electric Light Orchestra Part II. You'll also find Glen as a member of The Weeklings and he's played in several other bands and projects throughout his career, too! The CAT hits another home run with this super interview and show!!

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  Episode #212

  CAT Episode 212 - Joe Deninzon (Kansas/Stratospheerius)

  May 8, 202632 minS11

  Joe Deninzon is an electric violinist and vocalist who also plays guitar and mandolin. He's the leader of his band Stratospheerius and joined the progressive rock band Kansas in 2023. This elite musician has played on records and/or toured with icons like The Who, Bruce Springsteen and Richie Blackmore - just to name a few. Multi-award winning music director Ray White caught up with Joe during a recent break in Kansas' 2026 tour. He fills us in on his early breakout years, his latest album with Stratospheerius called Imposter! and how he was tapped by Kansas to to serve as their new violinist. In our showcase segment we feature a band that has sold over 100 million records globally- Journey . Their most recent album is Freedom and they could be wrapping up their career after the current "Final Frontier" tour. Don't miss this dynamic episode from The CAT !

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  Episode #211

  CAT Episode 211 - Barry Privett (Carbon Leaf)

  Apr 9, 202631 minS11

  Carbon Leaf recorded their first album in 1995 and haven't looked back since. Today, with over a dozen albums released as a leading independent band, they have been tapped for a handful of national awards - many for their outstanding songwriting talent. Multi-award winning program director Ray White hooked up with their frontman Barry Privett who filled us in with his insights into the bands' early years along with their latest release Time Is The Playground . Be sure to listen to much more from the band with his founding bandmates joining us on Episode 51 . In our showcase segment we feature the latest on U2 whose latest EP is Easter Lily , O.A.R. who just released the single "Where Are We Right Now" and Grammy Award winner Bruce Hornsby who just dropped his new CD titled Indigo Park . Independent and Alternative sides of the music spectrum are featured in this addition of Classic Artists Today !

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  Episode #210

  CAT Episode 210 - Randle Chowning (Ozark Mountain Daredevils)

  Mar 24, 202631 minS10

  Randle Chowning founded the Ozark Mountain Daredevils in 1971. As Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, he was with the band during their heyday from the early to mid 1970's. After leaving the band Randle teamed with fellow Daredevil bandmate, Larry Lee , to form Beyond Reach . Throughout the years he has also released numerous solo projects including many of his friends. His latest compilation is titled Sworn Testimony . Randle joins your host, Ray White , and takes you down memory lane from his Daredevil days in the 70's until now. In our showcase segment we have the spotlight on the frontman for Wet Willie , Jimmy Hall , who's featured on our Episode 111. His latest release is Ready Now . Americana at it's best, right here on the CAT !

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  Episode #209

  CAT Episode 209 - Robin Batteau (Batteau/Buskin & Batteau/Pierce Arrow)

  Feb 17, 202628 minS10

  Robin Batteau is a renowned violinist, singer/songwriter and producer. He's played with Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and Judy Collins - just to name a few. Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul, signed Robin and his brother David to a recording contract back in 1971, releasing " Batteau " on Columbia Records. Robin later hooked up with David Buskin forming the folk/rock duo of Buskin & Batteau . You'll also find him in the band Pierce Arrow , earlier in his career. A Grammy and Emmy award winner, his most listened to work was that of television and radio advertising jingles for McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet and many more companies. Robin's latest solo project dives deep into his Greek studies, giving him inspiration for the album Banned in Sparta . Several of his friends including Tom Paxton and Livingston & Kate Taylor join him. Ray White , a multi-award winning program director, captures many of Robin's career highlights in this episode. We close out this show with the legendary Dion (DiMucci) whose latest release is The Rock 'n' Roll Philosopher . Amazing musicians...are featured on Classic Artists Today !

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