Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

CURRENT LINE-UPMICHEAL SCZCECH - BASSSHAUN MCCLEOD- GUITAR, VOCALSANDREW DELNEKY- GUITAR, PERCUSSION, LEAD VOCALSKEVIN CHIN- LEAD GUITARETHAN WESTCOTT- DRUMS, VOCALS

Stuart Chaseman Chicago based singer/songwriter, troubadour, Gypsy minstrel, and political pundent, and humorist came into the studio with his producer/Guitarist Phillip Amerson. We had a lot of laughs and Stuart with Phillip played tunes from Stuart's "Songbook of my Life" It was a fun evening and we had a blast. Enjoy Stuart's personalized lyrics and music. Be sure to pick up his latest album "N...

Shelley Miller came into the studio on a chilly afternoon and warmed our hearts with her soulful bluesy songs that have infectious lyrics and joyful finger picking style. Shelley is another example of the quality that come out of Chicago's very own Old Town School of Folk Music. Kick back and enjoy this wonderful performance, go see her live, and for God sakes buy her CDs. Be sure to catch Shelley...

Kaiserkeller Band joined us for a rockin' good show thanks to Ashley Wolf. These guys Anthony, Rhythm Guitar, Joel, Drums, Isaias, Lead Guitar and Vocals, and Dan, Bass and Vocals, come from a garage somewhere on the Southside of Chicago and are a Monster Band that forces you to your feet and makes you do strange dances!!!! Well, OK, maybe the Tequila shots had something to do with it.

Brandon joined Ashley Wolf, CAU Director of Booking Services and myself on a snowy first day of Spring for an afternoon of his wonderful songs and a ton of laughs. If you are in the Detroit area in November be sure to join Brandon for his CD Release show. Friday, November 12 at 8:00pm - November 13 at 1:00amThe Magic Bag 22920 Woodward Ave. Ferndale, MI

Saturday June (aka Steve Kessler) has been rocking Chicago for 20 years. A founding member of premier Chicago bands like Ooze Magazine and the punk band, the Pace (Chicago Magazine called them "among the best", Saturday has shared the stage with luminaries like Hound Dog taylor, Kevon Smith (Parliament) and played for a band called Chariot which also featured a fellow by the name of Eddie Vedder....

The Andreas Kapsalis Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo | A guitar duo that not only celebrate the tradition of guitar performance of the old and the current rapport but also as composers they are a part of a movement in the states which aims to build the new repertoire for the next generation of guitar players.

Stellar Road has had a number of incarnations since brothers Jack and Mike Daly and good friend, Justin Griffin, began playing guitar and writing songs together eight years ago. It was not long before the trio developed into the nucleus of one of the most popular bands in Chicago. \n

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Yoakum's style, described as "Patty Griffin joined forces with the Sundays" (Coffehouse Tour, Heather Corcoran) is well suited to intimate venues and listening rooms. IMG Music Promotions says, "Yoakum's vocals transcend genre while pulling the listener in with uncommon tones and flavors. Lyrically refreshing, she hooks the listener with thoughts and ideas not often found in today's mainstream mus...

Though influenced by a range of music (Brit Pop, Kon Tiki?) "Kajanjan's" music is truly an American creation. The singer-songwriter, Dan Price, along with band mates, Ben White (cello/banjo), Paul Gulyas and Donnie Biggins (of the Shams Band) all grew up in Oak Park, IL. Now based in Chicago they are a talented group of musicians who are passionate about music. Kajanjan live is a melodious folk ex...

Starina Catchatoorian is an absolutely amazing Woman with a powerful yet soulful voice and lyrics about Love and Hate, Joy and Sadness, in other words all about the human condition. This show was a blast to record and Starina along with her drummer Howie K rocked the house for myself, Hannah Frank, and Leigh Evin McCullough

Project Fenix, aka Murdock HowardMurdock joined us after a journey up from St. Louis. Murdock is a natural wandering gypsy singer/songwriter in the great traditions of the dust bowl musicians like Woody Guthrie. Murdock, I apologize for the tardiness of this posting, however you are now being heard by four times the amount of people that were lilstening last summer thanks in great part to Episode...

Jane Thatcher came to Chicago from her home in the beautiful State of Utah. After completing graduate studies in Social Work, Jane decided to explore her creative side and explore the World of Music. Thank God she did! She is a brilliant performer with a vocal range that is amazing and her lyrics will reach your very soul. CAU is proud to be recording Jane's first album with 13 of her original son...

Lisa Matthews is a wonderful performer from out Naperville way and I owe her one Giant apology. This show was recorded in 2008 and somehow got lost in the shuffle of life. The show is excellent and Tommy the guitarist playing with her is wonderful and fits perfectly with her music.

Janelle joined me for an afternoon of songs and inspiration. This Northwestern graduate can belt out a tune with the best of them and then pull at your heart strings with a beautiful ballad. She is a joy to listen to. Go see her live, I recommend it...

Travis and the boys came in and rocked my socks off. They are what today's Chicago music is all about. As you will hear, we had a blast. Go see this band live!!!

Jeff Brown joined me for a Rocking good time with Sarah Potenza and the Tall Boys. What a powerful voice and a great band. Sarah The Tall Boys are of their way to an East Coast Tour. Check the myspace page and if they are coming to your area, be sure to catch This amazing Chicago Band.

Christopher Leavitt joined us for an afternoon of his unique style of songwriting. Now from Austin, Texas, came in to record this show while in Town.

Hasan Salameh joined us for an afternoon last summer. He is a wonderful performer and I love his lyrics,but I cannot find him on the web. I couldn't find his myspace account and a search of Facebook yeilded nothing. I love his music and I hope he sees this and gets back in touch. If you know him, please have him get in touch.

The Paul McKinney Group came in last year and cranked out an excellent show which was then lost, but I found the show, and here it is. These guys rock!!!

Joe Goodkin, founder/songwriter of Paper Arrows came back into the studio to turn me on to the new songs that are a part of Paper Arrow's new album. Joe's poetic verses turned into songs are such a joy to listen to. This solo performance is a wonderful way to hear the new songs prior to their recorded version by the band. As you will hear on the show, I am a big fan of this man's musical skills. S...

Phil Circle joined Michael Vez and myself to record his final show as a Chicagoian as he and his lovely lady Megan are moving to Austin Texas. Phil and I have known each other for a few years now, but it seems like we have known each other for all our lives. Phil is a brilliant singer/songwriter that has been on stage here in Chicago for over a decade. He will be sorely missed and get ready Austin...

We had an audience for Heather's show including Christine Knodle, Greg Combs, Jeff Brown, Petros, and myself. As you will hear, we had a great time. This is Heather's second time on the show. She can be found on Episode 80 from a couple of years ago. I am sure you will agree with me that this Singer/Songwriter/Poet is a true treasure. Whenever you see that she is playing, go see and enjoy her perf...

Angi Ma joined Christine Knodle and I last year for an afternoon of joyful music. Angi, from Seattle, graduate of Lake Forest College, and self proclaimed "small little girl" is actually a giant woman of great talent as you will hear during this show. Angi sounds like a cabaret singer, a Forties torch singer, and then and inspired Seventies singer/songwriter. This creative Woman is quite simply me...