CAT Episode 211 - Barry Privett (Carbon Leaf)
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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 hooked up with their frontman 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 . In our showcase segment we feature the latest on whose...
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CAT Episode 210 - Randle Chowning (Ozark Mountain Daredevils)
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founded the 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, , to form . 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, , 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 , , who's featured on our Episode 111. ...
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CAT Episode 209 - Robin Batteau (Batteau/Buskin & Batteau/Pierce Arrow)
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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 . You'll also find him in the band , 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,...
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CAT Episode 208 - Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown)
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stood among the world's greatest Blues Rock musicians. He founded and was the leader of until his passing on December 13, 2022. Throughout the years Kim released over two dozen Savoy Brown albums and several as a solo artist, too. His wife Debbie Simmonds and friend Bob Schaffner join us to talk about the release of his book, that was released in January of 2026. They touch on several of the highlights of Kim's life and career. As a special treat, digs back in our archives and shares part of our interview with Kim, conducted in 2007, when we talked about Savoy...
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CAT Episode 207 - Barry Goudreau (Boston/RTZ)
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, original member and guitarist for , whose self-titled debut album was certified 17x Platinum, went on to form several other bands including , (with his brother-in-law and former lead singer of Boston - Brad Delp) and currently fronts . Barry shares with us insights from his dynamic career and his involvement with the . Catch Part 1 of our interview with Barry on . Multi award-winning program director and the bring you the best current happenings with many of your favorite "classic" artists and bands!!
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CAT Episode 206 - Renaissance
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, an iconic trend setting band was launched in 1969, combining a fusion of rock, folk, classical and jazz genres. The bands co-founders included and Keith Relf, who launched . A couple years after forming , Jim focused back on music with The Yardbirds and vocalist carried on as the focal point of the band. Multi-award winning program director "Zoomed" with Jim and Annie to talk about their "History of Renaissance" 2025 special performances and touch on the evolution of the band. A once in a lifetime event with key figures in the band, on this very special episode...
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CAT Episode 205 - 20th Anniversary of the CAT
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20th Anniversary Show! Your multi award-winning producer and host has interviewed nearly 500 world-class musicians over the past two decades. We're celebrating by sharing interview segments and much more from three of our most listened to shows. We kick things off with a bassist who played in three highly successful bands... Heart, Firefall and Spirit - (). We'll then roll right into one of the greatest rock vocalists from the U.K. - (). You'll remember him from the big hit "How Long" by Ace and he was in the band Mike + the Mechanics and Squeeze. Paul...
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CAT Episode 204 - Don Barnes (.38 Special)
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, original member of , leads the band today on vocals and guitar. Celebrating 50 years, the band has just released their latest album - Milestone. Multi-award winning program director , hooked up with Don in September of 2025 as they released their latest studio album - the first by the band in 21 years. Don shared his insights on the current band members who've been with him for over two decades, key collaborators on the album, and shared many personal thoughts on the bands' new music. Be sure to check out Don talking about his solo album and more from .38 Special on...
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CAT Episode 203 - Nick Feldman (Wang Chung)
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was formed in London in 1980, co-founded by and . The band has released 7 studio albums with 11 singles that have landed on various music charts. Multi-award winning program director caught up with Nick backstage before their show in June of 2025 as part of the "I Want My 80's Tour" with Rick Springfield, John Waite & John Cafferty. He shared with us the story behind the bands first name - Huang Chung, remaking of several songs that ended up being hits, his time with Culture Club's in the band Promised Land and much more! Nick also shared his insights on...
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CAT Episode 202 - The Wood Brothers
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, 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 talks with the...
info_outlineRenaissance, an iconic trend setting band was launched in 1969, combining a fusion of rock, folk, classical and jazz genres. The bands co-founders included Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, who launched The Yardbirds. A couple years after forming Renaissance, Jim focused back on music with The Yardbirds and vocalist Annie Haslam carried on as the focal point of the band. Multi-award winning program director Ray White "Zoomed" with Jim and Annie to talk about their "History of Renaissance" 2025 special performances and touch on the evolution of the band. A once in a lifetime event with key figures in the band, on this very special episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.