Q: What are your feelings about returning to the road?
A: I've always felt a strong connevtion with playing live to the "Journey fans". I think I want to re-establish this "connection" both spiritually and musically with our new line-up 'Steve Augeri and Deen Castronovo' before we make the new CD to onspire and give meaning to its creative process.


Q: What is your favorite thing about being on the road?
A: The Journey "faithful" fans and the meet & greets afterwards.


Q: What is your least favorite thing?
A: Being away from my daughters Madison, Liza, my son Weston and my beautiful wife, Liz.


Q: Some of the fans are seeing Journey for the time. What can they expect to see at a Journey concert?
A: Tremandous energy & commitment, excellent musicianship, classic Journey production (lights and sound) and a spirit of true rock-n-roll.


Q: Do you have a favorite part of the show? If yes, which part?
A: When people light their lighters during "Open Arms & Faithfully".


Q: What made you decide to refurbish the Whale instead of buying a new piano?
A: The "Whale" has been my "baby" for Journey. It's my sound & my trademark. I recently bought a new Mason Hamlin for my New Age-Jazz stuff, which lives in my studio now.


Q: Was "Remember Me" written prior to the movie or was it written specifically for the movie?
A: It was written a couple of months before the July movie release. It had different lyrics (more of a love song) which we plan to return to.


Q: Are you online much?
A: I would like to be, but my music and family take up most of my time,
plus I love to read my books.


Q: Have you seen many of the Journey websites online and your thoughts on them?
A: I have seen a lot of them and I'm flattered that someone cares enough to put out so much time and energy. It's a tribute to the fans of Journey and their loyalty.


Q: The Official Journey site is planning on holding online chats. Do you think that you may pop in on occasion?
A: I hope to spend sometime on the road this fall participating in some online chats!


Q: What is a typical day at home with Jonathan Cain?
A: First there is a loving "good morning" to all my children. Then breakfast, off to school with Madison, dash to the gym, back to the studio in the afternoon and chaos with the kids followed by dinner, jammies a bedtime story and the 10:00 news, then into bed.


Q: Has having a family changed the way that you look at life, and Why?
A: I still view life the same... opportunity to grow and become closer to the Lord. I think a family puts you in the ground like an Oak tree and allows you to establish a creed and philosophy based on your own values and beliefs. Passing down to the next generation your personal KEYS to - HAPPINESS AND LOVE IN LIFE.


Q: What pets do you have now and how do the kids get along with them?
A: 2 dogs, a retriever lab mix, a shepherd and a hamster named "Zippy" and a bunny named "Pancake". They love all their furry friends.


Q: Do you have a favorite period in your life and Why?
A: This is my favorite period because I've been so blessed to experience the richness of parenthood, a loving marriage, a successful career and great friendships


Q: What were you feeling the first time that you held Madison in your arms?
A: "The closest I'll ever get to an Angel"


Q: How did you and Liz choose the names for the children?
A: We went through all the baby books but we wanted names that would be powerful and memorable for the future. "Madison" was from a trip to New York City we made together. "Weston" was the name of the hotel we stayed at on our Honeymoon and "Liza" sounded fresh to both of us.


Q: Plan on anymore children?
A: We're on hold at the present time!


Q: If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and Why?
A: San Francisco Bay Area is pretty awesome. But Tahiti is gorgeous and somewhere tropical is enchanting and inspiring musically to me.


Q: Boxer's or Brief's?
A: Briefs by day boxers to bed.


Q: What is your favorite Christmas memory?
A: Singing Christmas carols in Chicago when I was 13. We raised $500.00 for the city orphanage and ended up in the newspaper with an interview applauding our efforts.


Q: Are you currently working on any new material for a CD?
A: Yes, I have two albums. A new Higher Octave release and a Vocal solo effort with 10 new songs.


Q: Can the fans anticipate a new CD for next year?
A: I hope to finish a solo album and the Journey CD. Of course Journey will take priority.


Q: Are you working on any other projects besides Journey at this time?
A: Just some instrumental music for my next Higher Octave. I write on the road with my porta studio.


Q: At what moment did you realize that you wanted to write music and preform?
A: 4 years old. Standing in front of a Wurlitzer Jukebox.


Q: Who or What insprires you the most when writing songs? Why?
A: Everyday emotions, and standing at cross roads in your life; key moments that cause you to make decisions with your head and your heart.


Q: Who influenced you growing up?
A: Gershwin, Bach, the Beatles, the Stones, Elton John and Baseball Heros.


Q: Who influences you now?
A: My family and the Journey fans.


Q: If you could work/collaborate with any one person, who would that be?
A: It would be Will Jennings, who wrote "If I Saw You In Heaven" with Eric Clapton and the lyrics to Titanic, "My Heart Will Go On".


Q: Is it easier to come up with lyrics or melodies?
A: If the melody comes first, it can be tricky to find the right sentiment to fit. Often it can take weeks to come up with the right fit.


Q: How has your taste in music changed over the years?
A: I have new appreciation for the classical masters, Chopin, Debussey, Rachmaninoff and Greig. I'm also more into Reggae these days.


Q: What was the first song that ever wrote?
A: A song for the 8th grade school play, it was called "Madalyn", about a girl I had a crush on.


Q: What was the first song that you wrote, that you heard on the radio?
A: A song called "Song of the City". I recorded it in Nashville in '69'. I heard it in Savannah, Ga one summer.


Q: How did you feel at that moment?
A: I was proud and grateful for the experience.


Q: What type of feeling do you get today, when you hear one of your songs on the radio?
A: I'm happy my music matters to people who choose formats of so many demographics to include my songs.


Q: Do the kids recognize your songs on the radio and how do they react?
A: They get excited and say "Da Da song?" To which their mother proudly answers, "Yes, Da Da on the radio".


Q: Are any of the kids showing signs of following in Daddy's footsteps?
A: Madison (5) is doing great at ballet. She is also a great singer of popular songs and remembers complex melodies by ear. Liza (2 1/2) is a very expressive dancer, rock n roll or disco. Weston beats on my grand piano daily.


Q: If you could be anyone else for a day, who would it be and why?
A: I'd want to be a famous surgeon, saving peoples lives. I think there must be a great rush to the work they do, to have so much responsibility for excellence.


Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
A: I think we might move from our present home to another, and maybe even another state. Who knows? Journey will still be going strong as well as solo projects and my kids will be taking up most of my spare time.


Q: What plans do you have for the next year?
A: Liz and I want to travel to Italy for our 10th anniversary! (alone) I hope to finish a couple CD's, Journey at the very least!


Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: Quiet, but not shy, caring but not a worrier. A loving father, a devoted husband, a dedicated musician, a philanthropist, a lover of fine wines, food and cigars. I'm an old soul on this planet, I'm here to spread the message of music and hope; to share my gift of talents that God has given me. I'm spiritual but not fanatically so. I believe in the hereafter and forever. I'm serious and I'm commited to the things I believe in.