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!!

Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens, who were formed in 1980, join us on this episode. Inducted in the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2019, the band still tours and records today, since the passing of their lead singer/guitarist Pat DiNizio. Hanging out backstage with them before they hit the stage, multi-award winning program director Ray White talked with them about their favorite Smithereens albums with Pat and the decision to use guest singers since his passing. These singers include Marshall Crenshaw, Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms), John Cowsill (The Cowsills) and most recently Wesley Stace (John Wesley Harding). Jim and Dennis also share some BIG NEWS about the band in the upcoming year that you don't want to miss! Check out episodes 4, 30 & 145 for much more from The Smithereens. In our showcase segment we feature John Cowsill, who with his wife Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) have a new album out titled Long After The Fire. Join Classic Artists Today for another super show!!

Rhett Miller co-founded the Old 97's in 1992 and the band has retained all of their original members since then. Considered by many as pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, today their music has elements of Americana, Indie Rock, and Power Pop. Throughout the years they've recorded over 20 projects with 7 singles landing on the adult album alternative charts. They were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Americana Music Honors & Awards ceremony. Rhett shares with multi-award winning program director Ray White, the latest happenings with the band including insights on their American Primitive release and also touches on his solo albums including his latest - A Lifetime Of Riding By Night. In our showcase segment we feature Pete Yorn who has received two Gold records since launching his career in 1990. His upcoming album is All The Beauty. Dynamic indie rock stars are featured on this episode brought to you by your friends at Classic Artists Today.