Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

Chicago Farmer was last in the CAU Studio in 2013. Last week Cody Diekhoff (Chicago Farmer) spent a glorious afternoon singing some of his latest songs. Chicago Farmer is one of the hardest working singer/songwriters I know. You can join us tomorrow night at City Winery where Chicago Farmer is headlining with special guest Althea Grace presenting the state of his amazing skills.

Mike Przygoda, multi-talented musician, arranger, producer brought his amazing band "The Przmatics" into the studio and blew me away. What an exciting band with music that will keep you listening and wanting for more. Band Members Ausberto Acevedo: bass Stella Steell: guitar, vocals Nick Gutierrez: keyboards, vocals Lindsay Williams: drums

Matthew Michael and Christina Marie

Naomi Ashley Band returned to Chicago Acoustic Underground this past June. As you will see and hear we had a great time recording 6 songs. Naomi was joined by Andon Davis on guitar, Cathie Van Wert on violin, Michael Krayniak on bass, and Paul Bivans playing drums. You are going to love these songs and Naomi's pitch perfect voice. Enjoy the show! See all 6 Naomi Ashley Band Videos

Paul Fowler is a true Renaissance Man. Owner of Blue Lotus Thai Healing Studies by day and at night singing troubadour. Paul's songwriting skill are presented here. What a fun time we had recording this Podcast. Enjoy! Check out the Videos from the Show

Curious Grace Black Rabbit is a bold, beautiful mix of instrumentation and vocal layers. The band's got Irish roots and two strong front women, so the name Grace fit like a velvet glove. The band's also steeped in psychedelic rock magic. That's where the black rabbit came in, like a trickster playing with a dark D minor chord.

A while ago these two (Elizabeth Eckert and Cheley Tackett) amazing Nashville singer/songwriters joined us for an afternoon of music and laughter. There is so much music here that we used 2 episodes to showcase their talent. I know that you are gonna love this one. First off is Elizabeth Eckert with soaring vocals and brilliant piano. It's a stunning tour du force. Enjoy and then check out Cheley...

Cheley Tackett, CAU veteran and dear friend is part 2 of this 2 Episode show. This strong powerful voice combined with absolutely brilliant songwriting skill kills this set of her original music. Pay particular attention to the lyrics of "Right Side of History". Click here to see the videos from this show

Shadowfields and The Diving Bell joined us for a dual live streaming Podcast in support of their showcase out in St. Charles' Pheasant Run Mainstage. Now, here is the mixed and mastered version of that recording session. I am certain that you are going to enjoy this brilliant night of music. Click here to see videos from the Podcast

Val Leventhal came into the CAU studio with Bill kavanaugh on Bass and Patrick Reninger Reninger playing harmonica and we had a ball recording four of Val's wonderful songs. Val has been a dear friend for close to a decade and she has always delivered a powerful performance. This was no exception! enjoy... Click here to view the videos from this show

Joining me in the studio are; Jeff Mills, Selina Doran, and Tom Goier a Trio subset of the 5 piece band "Violet Crime" This turned out to be such a joy! Their performance was brilliant. Lyrics, harmonies, and musicianship were perfect. I am certain that you are going to enjoy this Podcast.

My friend Phil Circle brought in Emmett Joseph and they shared the CAU stage together and we got to hear the fruits of their labors. Phil is the true definition of the renassiance man. He is a brilliant multi deciplined musician, teacher, producer, engineer and author. I am certain that you will enjoy this show.

Here is my Christmas/New Year's Eve gift to you. Fresh off experiencing headlining the House of Blues in Chicago, "Wilde" came into the studio at the recommendation of Michael Vez. As you will hear from the Podcast and see from the videos, this is an amazing Chicago based band. We all had a blast recording this powerful rock band. This is a band that I highly recommend you go see live. Their stage...

Chris Greene and his Quartet Joined us for their second Podcast with a new set of their inspired Jazz composistions. I love Jazz and I am certain that you will totally enjoy this session.

NickelRoseToday is the release date for their new EP "Americana" and they will be performing this Monday September 3rd at Uncommon Ground on Devon with Opener Emily Nott. Take one listen to this Podcast and I know you will want to join us to see them live. Link to Facebook Invile

TEN96These talented musicians from Illinois combined their professional experience to create TEN96. Band founder, Anthony Frank on guitar and back up vocals has performed with major entertainers throughout the country. Dennis Hirschauer on lead vocals returned to Illinois after touring the European circuit. Mike Ray on drums plays with such and intensity and style that Anthony knew he was the righ...

Tautologic came in a couple of weeks ago and we recorded this Podcast to promote their Live performan=ce this coming Sunday. Tautologic will play a free all-ages public indoor concert of songs from its critically-acclaimed second album and classic audience favorite covers. Come join us atSkokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, Illinois 60077.

Steve Silver, California bred and now Evanston native joined us and performed some of his songs. My favorite was "Train Town". It reminded me of my Dad and I builing a model train setup in the basement long ago.

Dylan LloydI am so happy to have Dyan back in the CAU studio. This is his 3rd show. His first was in 2009 and his second was in 2011. Dylan is an incredible wordsmith, brilliant performer, and an all around nice guy. Please enjoy this performance. I know you will. Check out all the videos from this Podcast here.

Matthew came in one afternoon if February and we recorded this Podcast of his brilliant songs and skilled musicianship. He hails from the Milwaukee area and finds his way to Chicago on a regular basis. You know I will never steer you wrong, go see this man live, he is amazing.

Julianne Q and the Band write a new definition of classic. Fronted by the powerful vocals and creative mind of Julianne Quaas, the now four-piece evolution is carving its own path into Chicago's music scene. Julianne Q's debut album (released 2017) has received international attention this year, and displays a 60s-70s tinged blues-rock flavor akin to Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, and Amy Winehouse....

A Flor De Piel, led by Renato and Marisol Ceron and Family came in to CAU in February and we proceeded to have a joyous night of beautiful music. I am certain that, no matter what your first language is you will feel and expierence the joy that is ever present in Spanish music. Enjoy.

Peter Joly and Jon Williams joined us for an afternoon of fun conversation and performances of Peter's wonderful songs. Peter's group which includes Jon has played all over Chicago and Berwyn, IL and if you haven't seen them live, I highly recommend that you go see them on wednesday April 25th at Simon's 5210 N. Clark and on May 31st at the Sidebar, Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, IL

Zion Rodman is a versatile musician who spends his free time singing and playing the guitar, bass, piano, and drums. He grew up in Cape Cod, MA, where he played around the cape since the age of 15 and eventually received a BA in music from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. He grew a fan base in New England and by 2017, Zion was performing at historic venues like Club Passim, Caffe Lena, a...

Sarah Eide came in last Fall and performed a solo Podcast which was an intimate demonstration of her skills as a pianist and a brilliant singer/songwriter. She was last in in 2015 with a band and you can check that out at this link. Starting in early May she will be touring New England with the amazing Zion Rodman