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Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Featuring a variety of songs. Sponsored by Foundation for Premature Infants Theme music provided by Peter Perkins Special Thank You to Lucy Piller/ARN Entertainment for providing the talent   A band well known for bringing back the “classic rock show,” chock-full of retro 70s-inspired style. Kaeden Keys (guitar, vocals), Ryder King (guitar, vocals), Jude Pfanstiel (bass, vocals), and Nick Schwartz (drums, vocals), are restoring a style of music that has been dwindling over the past 30 years: rock and roll. This vintage style of showmanship isn’t just for the stage, as it can be heard on their 2023 self-titled debut album The Velvet Daydream. The band partnered with experts in the art of recording, using holy grails of equipment once used on records from Foreigner, Julian Lennon and Dream Theater.  https://thevelvetdaydream.com 

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Featuring their great new album, By The Horns, in it's high octane entirety. Sponsored by Foundation for Premature Infants Theme music provided by Peter Perkins Special Thank You to Lucy Piller & Wes O'Neal for providing the talent Preacher Stone began as guitarist Marty Hill’s vision of creating a world class southern rock band in the image of Lynyrd Skynyrd.  Hill enlisted lead vocalist Ronnie Riddle.  The first song the two wrote was “Not Today” which appeared on the Fox Network’s hit series “Sons of Anarchy” which gained the band notoriety in the southern rock world and lead to the band being exposed to a worldwide audience through the Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man Cruise and the Rock Legends Cruise with ZZ Top. https://preacherstoneband.com 

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Featuring a variety of songs. Sponsored by Cathead Distillery Theme music provided by Peter Perkins Special Thank You to Tom Guerra for providing the talent   Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Andy Bassford is a guitarist known primarily for his work in the reggae idiom, although he has recorded and performed in a wide variety of other styles. Andy’s playing appears on nine Grammy Award nominated and three Grammy winning albums, as well as a platinum album with Rihanna a #1 Jazz Radio album with Monty Alexander’s Harlem-Kingston Express, and a #1 Billboard Folk Chart album with Natalie Merchant. In addition his credits include at least 200 more albums and 2500 songs over a career entering its fifth decade. In 2003, he was honored by the Jamaica Federation of Musicians for Outstanding Contributions to the Jamaican Music Industry, one of the only-non Jamaicans to receive this award. www.andybassford.com

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Karla Harris and her collaborator Tyrone Jackson to Ride the Vibe where they share six tracks from their new album MERGE. Karla Harris is known for buttery vocals, dynamic delivery and nuanced storytelling in song.  A passionate educator in addition to performing, Harris was named a 2024 recipient of Atlanta Magazine’s “Women Making a Mark” award in recognition of her jazz outreach and education programs. In April 2025, she was one of 29 individuals from across North America named a “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association. In 2017, Harris joined the Jazz Studies department of Kennesaw State University as an artist-in residence and initiated the Vocal Jazz studio there. They discuss the ideas, personnel and real-life processes that led to the making of this stunning and unique record. Recorded and produced at The Sandbox Studio South, this episode of Ride the Vibe provides a window into the creation and roots of American Jazz.   For a full video version of this episode, please visit the Youtube link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY6z5NT2IMU

Niagara Falls USA born EMI-Japan/Nippon Crown recording artist, Tim Donahue has enjoyed a multi-faceted career, releasing 10 solo albums and a major movie soundtrack with the Tokyo Philharmonic, producing countless TV commercials & documentary music in Japan and performing around the world. The nomination of Tim’s debut album to JAZZIZ Magazine’s Top 5 jazz releases set Tim on course to being the world’s premier electric harp guitarist, for which he is known today. We play his great new album ETV ONE in it's entirety as Tim intended it to be heard directly from the master recording.

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Jackson County Line to Ride the Vibe. where they share a number of their original recordings and perform two songs live, “Cages” and “Mule”, on The Sandbox Studio South soundstage. Special guests Kevin Jackson (singer, guitarist) and Jonny Daly (guitarist) share insights on songwriting, recording, performing and living in the context of their 20-year run with the band.

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artists Rian Davis and Tom LaDow to Ride the Vibe where they share a number of their original recordings, insights gleaned from their performances, and recordings, and tales of their experiences in the wineries and dineries of North Georgia. They also perform 2 of their songs live in the Sandbox Studio South!

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Otis, to Ride the Vibe, where lead singer Boone Froggett shares a number of their original recordings. He also shares insights about the inspiration, process and liner notes of their song writing process.   With Boone Froggett on guitar and vocals, John Seeley on bass, Alex Wells on guitar, and Dale Myers on drums, the members of The Otis Band are staying connected to their Kentucky roots. Growing up around traditional instruments like piano, fiddle, and guitar instilled in them an appreciation for country-rock, bluegrass, gospel, and folk music. Kentucky's rich musical heritage led them to discover the Rock and Blues heroes that continue to influence the bands original material today.

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artists from Sonic Joyride, Rick Reese, Jeannie Caryn, Tommy Wails, and Thierry Bergeron, to Ride the Vibe where they share a number of their original recordings. Rick Reese and Jeannie Caryn also share insights gleaned from their , performances, recordings, and life experiences with treasured friends. They also perform 4 of their songs live in the Sandbox Studio South. Sponsored by Cathead Distillery A heart felt thank you to my good friend Peter Perkins for the use of his great song "Better Late Than Never" for our intro/outro.  Sonic Joyride was a pioneering alternative rock ban co-founded in the 90’s by Rick Reese and Christopher Hobler. Recognized by MTV, CNN, Billboard, Guitar Magazine, and more, the band was known for its innovative live shows, powerful songwriting, and boundary- pushing performances-all before the era of streaming and social media, when every note was about live energy and connection.

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Batu Akdeniz to Ride the Vibe where he shares a number of his original recordings. He and his guitarist Che also share insights gleaned from their visit to the US, performances, recordings, and life with treasured friends. They also perform two of their songs live in the Sandbox Studio South. Sponsored by www.drinkmate.us  Special thanks to Lucy Piller www.allrightnow.com for the introduction to Batu A heart felt thank you to my good friend Peter Perkins for the use of his great song "Better Late Than Never" for our intro/outro. 

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Gwen Hughes to Ride the Vibe where she shares a number of her recordings released over the past two decades. She also shares insights gleaned from decades of performance, recording, songwriting, and life with treasured friends. She also performs one of her songs live in the Sandbox Studio South. Sponsored by www.drinkmate.us  A heart felt thank you to my good friend Peter Perkins for the use of his great song "Better Late Than Never" for our intro/outro.  Please enjoy the broadcast and visit Gwen at her web site at www.gwenhughes.com 

Host Michael Litten, welcomes the highly acclaimed recording and performing artist Billy Spanton to Ride the Vibe where he shared a number of his original recordings. Billy Spanton also share insights gleaned from his performances, recordings, and life experiences with treasured friends. And, you can vote for Billy at the following link: https://tophitmaker.org/2025/billy-spanton  Sponsored by Cathead Distillery Special thanks to Lucy Piller www.allrightnow.com for the introduction to Billy A heart felt thank you to my good friend Peter Perkins for the use of his great song "Better Late Than Never" for our intro/outro.  Keeping The Rock & Roll Spirit Alive Billy Spanton's musical journey is a testament to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll. With a career spanning decades, he has woven a rich tapestry of experiences, collaborations, and performances that have solidified his status as a true rock hero.

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Playing songs from the bands latest EP, A Piece in Our Time. Sponsored by Drinkmate Theme music provided by Peter Perkins Special Thank You to Lucy Piller/ARN Entertainment for providing the talent   Jayler was established in 2022 by college friend, James, Tyler, Ed and Ricky. They are a new up and coming young rock band that are creating their own exciting rock music harnessing the raw classic 70’s vibes that have been missing for so many years. www.jayler.co.uk

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Featuring a variety of songs. Sponsored by Drinkmate Theme music provided by Peter Perkins   Suzi Kory Bio ‘A lusciously arranged ballad reminiscent of Linda Ronstadt’s glorious country roots’ is how FYI Music News recently described Canadian country-rock artist Suzi Kory's latest ballad 'Settle of the Dust'. Considering Kory possesses the lyrical vulnerability and glistening vocals of Emmylou Harris, while maintaining the powerful delivery of Ronstadt it comes as no surprise that alongside Dolly Parton she cites these country queens as her biggest musical influences.  Born in Beirut, Kory's parents moved the family to Toronto when she was eight months old. Her mother, a devoted fan of country music would continuously play classic country, and Kory found herself singing along. By her teens, she became exposed to hard rock, most notably Guns N’ Roses.   https://www.suzikory.com/

Join Michael Litten "The Last DJ" for an in-depth conversation. Playing songs from the bands latest EP, Proverbial Storm. Sponsored by Drinkmate Theme music provided by Peter Perkins Special Thank You to O'NEILL PR for providing the talent     AK & The Red Kites Is A Modern Rock Band With A Retro Infused Vibe Bearing Big Riffs And Vast Melodic Soundscapes. The Cornerstone Of This New Exciting Venture Is Frontman/Guitarist Andrew Knightley. Andrew Muses, “I Wrote Most Of My New Music Looking Out The Window Onto The Woods And The Red Kites Are Always Circling Overhead. I Felt A Connection, That They Were Part Of My Inspiration, As They Glided Across The Sky Crying And Going About Their Business. I Wanted To Honour That Sense Of Freedom And Protection That They Have Provided Me With. AK & The Red Kites Is A Direct Reference To My Creative Process And Where I Am Now As A Person.”   https://www.akandtheredkites.com