Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

OK, I admit it, I do get carried away sometimes and this band did it to me again. We have booked them live several times and finally got them in to record a Podcast. These guys are crazy good. as you will hear, we had a blast recording this show. Formerly known as Johnny Perona The Faque Brothers, Davenport Ed is a Chicago based band who draws its influences from a wide variety of musical genres a...

Esh and her band came in to the studio and captivated my heart and soul. What an amazing singer backed by an equally amazing band. This show ROCKS!!!!

Ben Joseph and The Mathematics came into the studio and absolutely mesmerized me. I lost all track of time as I immersed myself in their beautiful music. After the success of his last release Shoot the Piano Player, Ben Joseph and (his band) The Mathematics have recently released their new album, SOLACE!

Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, The Staving Chain members Dooley Wilson, Todd Albright, John Roundcity, Cassie Morrin remain true to that traditional Delta Blues sound.

Dylan first joined us on Episode 231 in November 0f 2009. Here he returns in a two part Episodes 402 and 403. The first episode features Dylan on guitar and the second on piano. This brilliant performer is a joy to see live and the odds are good that you will find him coming to your town almost anywhere in the World.

Dylan first joined us on Episode 231 in November 0f 2009. Here he returns in a two part Episodes 402 and 403. The first episode features Dylan on guitar and the second on piano. This brilliant performer is a joy to see live and the odds are good that you will find him coming to your town almost anywhere in the World.

Donna Frost my dear friend from Nashville came in late last summer for some live gigs and we recorded this Podcast. We decided to save it for this visit.

Last week we brought in a friend and one of the hardest working booking agents in the Chicago music scene, Swizzle Steve. While we are decades apart in age, we seem to have very similar views, especially when it comes to politics. Steve, almost single handedly has brought back the protest song with his pointedly directed jibes at our current political scene. His songs are excellent. It was a joy t...

Danika Holmes joined us for a Podcast last summer and the files were a part of the shows gone missing, but I am pleased to say that the show is up and the timing couldn't be more perfect as Danika's new album is releasing tomorrow and you'll be able to purchase it directly from her website. It was a joy to record and meet this lovely lady and I highly recommend that you purchase her CD and go see...

Mike Hayes brought in his band 3 In Counting in January and blew us away. These guys are the real deal. What a great joy to have them in to record this excellent Podcast.

Here is another from the Lost and Found Department. My apologises to this excellent band. From Midwestern landscapes of Grand Rapids Michigan, and the vinyl collection of parents' basements, is Valentiger.

White Wolf Sonic Princess is a wonderful group based in Evanston and you can see them tonight February 17th along with The Hannah Frank Group at the beautiful and sonically rich Saint Luke's Church 939 N. Hinman, Evanston, IL. Two wonderful groups in a gourgous setting.

With lyrics that weave stories and muse over feelings many seem to take for granted, Brett Randell is a musician on a mission to connect the world. The 23-year-old New Yorker, currently living in Austin, TX, croons with a clear and powerful voice which is bringing emotion and energy to the singer/songwriter genre. His soulful, poetry-based style places emphasis on intense lyrics, catchy melodies,...

This is the Real Deal! VooDoo Pilot is what Chicago Music is all about. These guys are in it for the long run. They are a dedicated hard working band that puts it out there every time. My apologises to VooDoo Pilot for the lateness of this post. There was a problem with the hard drive and I had to get it repaired in order to retreve this data. It was well worth the effort as you will hear.

Dan Myers and Levi Britton met in Traverse City, MI before Dan was old enough to consume alcohol, and Levi had just graduated from high school. As fate would have it, they were both hired to be in the Golden Garter Review, a group created by a wonderful tourist attraction called Dill's Olde Town Saloon that would recruit musically talented college students from colleges in the Midwest to come play...

15 year old Kate Diaz won 1st place in the 2011 Berklee/Sonicbids singer-songwriter contest, received a 2011-2012 ASCAPlus songwriting award, and was also selected on SonicBids to play at 2011 LOLLAPALOOZA's Kidzapalooza and to showcase at Milwaukee's 2011 Yellow Phone Music Conference. In September, this Chicagoland teen released her second live acoustic album of original songs, Electrified.

Jen Saint Stjarna came into the studio one afternoon and transported us to a Pariesian Bistro on the Left Bank. Her songs and her performance reminded me my youth in Europe. Jen has been playing the local scene and has graced the stage at Kat Fitzgerald's Four Women Only series. I highly recommend seeing her live. She is a joy to see and listen to.

Jordan Casty joined us in the CAU Studio thanks to Leigh Evin McCullough and the Hidden Shamrock. Leigh called me and said that Jordan was going back to school for his senior year at the famous Berklee School. God, am I glad that she was so insistant.

Michael Alexander of Michael Alexander the Blue Sky Mind joined us one afternoon in August for a Podcast prior to opening the Jordan Cook at the CAU Showcase at the Bottom Lounge that night. Michael put out an excellent show for both the Podcast and the showcase that night. I am certain that you will enjoy his music.

Kellen and Me joined us for a Podcast show as well as a performance on our Bottom Lounge CAU Showcase which featured the amazing Jordan CookKellen is an excellent singer/songwriter as you will hear on this show. Whenever you see his name on the bill, go see him.

Caxton is a modern alternative rock band inspired musically by The Beatles, Brian Setzer, Blondie, Steve Wonder The band includes founding members and childhood friends Adam Surdin (guitar) and Brett McLaughlin (bass/vocals); Christina Reyes (vocals/piano), who grew up in Orange County; and Brian Pelletier (drums), also a desert native.

The Bergamot has earned instant comparisons to the likings of Adele, Dave Matthews, with a little Michael Jackson thrown into the mix. Classically trained, Nathan Hoff is a multi-faceted artist, fulfilling an impressive array of roles from songwriting to engineering. On the other hand, Jillian Speece holds down the house with her crafty songwriting and powerfully beautiful vocals that will stop yo...

The Real Jane Martin is an acoustic rock duo from Chicago, IL. Musician-songwriters Mark Burns and Allen Rein formed TRJM in 2006 and have released two studio albums: Simple Math in 2009 and North of Nowhere in 2011.These guys are such fun and so creative. I highly recommend that you go see them live whenever they are nearby.

Michael Narvaez brought Mike Reidy and the boys in to record a show, which turned into a show full of Magic, Music, and damnit all, just about the most fun we've ever had recording these past Six Years.

Matthew Morgan and the Lost Brigade