CAT Episode 186 - Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead)
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A tribute to , founding member and bassist/vocalist for the , 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 disbanded, Phil continued his career in the band's offshoots; The Other Ones,...
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CAT Episode 185 - Greg Kihn
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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. passed away on August 13, 2024, after a long illness. Multi-award winning program director 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)
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, bassist and keyboardist for , 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 was a member of numerous rock bands including and . Multi-award winning program director 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...
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CAT Episode 183 - Donny Baldwin (Jefferson Starship/Elvin Bishop)
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Drummer was a mainstay in the back in 1973. In 1982, he started his days with . 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 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 whose latest album is Forever and also the other "" band, that...
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CAT Episode 182 - John Ondrasik (Five For Fighting)
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is , 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 , 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...
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CAT Episode 181 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock (Pt.2)
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On part 2 of this special edition, featuring the 55th anniversary of , we're joined once again, with the drummer of a band that performed at the iconic festival - of . Also the mastermind who produced the sound for 500,000 people at the event - , "The Father of Festival Sound," joined by IES' . You'll also hear the sounds of the Woodstock Festival by , , , and . 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...
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CAT Episode 180 - 55th Anniversary of Woodstock
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On this special edition, we celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the that took place August 15, 16 & 17, 1969 in Bethel, NY. Joining us is the "Father of Festival Sound," to talk about the behind-the-scenes activities providing the sound system for this momentous occasion with , 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 , who played at Woodstock, . Within this Part 1 of our celebration, you'll also hear the sounds of the festival featuring ,...
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CAT Episode 179 - Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna)
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, guitarist/singer/songwriter, recorded with Janis Joplin in 1964. In 1965, he joined . You'll find him on every album that they released. In 1969, Jorma went on to form with , 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 March of 2009 interview, from our archives. Jourma shares his insights on...
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CAT Episode 178 - Joanne Shaw Taylor
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is a dynamic singer/guitarist/songwriter who has blazed a trail to the top of the Blues Rock genre. Discovered by 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 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. , multi-award winning program director and show host, caught up with Joanne in February of 2024 before her extensive U.S. tour...
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CAT Episode 177 - Leon Medica (LeRoux)
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, bassist and producer of , 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 . This tribute to Leon, who passed away on June 9, 2024, includes our interview with him from July of 2008 which touched on , the Louisiana rock sound and...
info_outlineA 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!!