American singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor is the "Focus Beam" artist this week! We'll hear about his over 5 decade long career in the music business and over 3 decade long career as a professor. Plus, we'll hear tunes from influences including Ray Charles, Woody Guthrie, The Kingston Trio, Ike & Tina Turner, Bobby "Blue" Bland and Dionne Warwick. Liv is the guest in "Beth's Lightning Round". Jammin' James Riley has an early Link Wray tune in Rockabilly Rewind. Plus, there's also a tune from Liv's sister Kate Taylor and his brother James Taylor closes the show with Liv's favorite song from JT's collection!