Chicago Acoustic Underground Podcast

OK, so these 3 guys, Tim. Herf, and Neal show up as the band Breakers Broken and Iand#39;m thinking peace of cake. Three guys, easy set up, and should be over in maybe an hour. Setup and sound check took an hour alone. Pedals everywhere, two keyboards, bass, guitar, drums, 2 vocals and me adjusting levels on what seemed to be a 5 piece band. It was all worth the effort. These guys totally blew me...

Matthew Haeffel came into my life on a warm spring evening when I was acting as Donna Frostand#39;s "roadie" for her performance at Phylisand#39; Musical Inn on Division in Chicago. After Donnaand#39;s show we stayed for Matthewand#39;s and the rest is history. Donna and I said at the same time, Matthew has to be on CAU.This is a very unique performer and he comes down from Milwaukee often to perf...

Jeff Brown and Christine Knodle recorded a very special show celebrating Jeffand#39;s Fatherand#39;s 60th Birthday. Needless to say, these songs come straight from heart and I a certain that you will enjoy the show. We are posting this show on September 20th which is Jerryand#39;s Birthday. The crew at CAU wishes you a Happy Birthday. Here are some pics from the show.

Lead Vocalist Serena and the boys of Section 4 were brought to us by Theresa Carter of The Local Tourist and now to you our loyal listening audience. This is a very unique group. You can go see them live (and I recomend that you do) on October 9,2008 at Reggieand#39;s Rock Club 2109 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60616. Show time 8 PM. Thanks to you the fans of the show we have grown beyond our wildest...

Deanna Devore joined us for an evening of music and, yes, a couple of shots afterwards. Deanna, Deanna, Deanna, you are absolutley amazing. What a great sound. You can join me at her performance tomorrow night at Martyrand#39;s 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 cost $6.00 and worth every penny!!!Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Scott Woods and the boys joined me for a great set of music. Aurora based singer/songwriter, Scott with Eric, and Bobby on guitar and piano, James on bass, and Eric on drums kicked some butt and we had a great time. Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Fergus Daly and his band now known as Fergus Daly and The Vireo Guild proved once again what has been proven by many other Indiana based artists that have been on the show, Original music is alive and well in Lafayette, as well as the rest of Indiana. What a great show and what a great act. If you ever get the chance, and, Chicago watch for a a live CAU show this fall featuring an all Indiana show...

Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder brought Celtic music to CAU and absolutely amazed both myself and Donna Frost. They are two of the most brilliant musicians I have ever seen or heard. You must seek out and go see these two live. It is a show not to be missed. You can find their World tour dates on their myspace page. This is a show full of Joy! Savor and enjoy....

John Michaels The Invisible Dogs joined us for an afternoon of great music and many laughs. Barbaraand#39;s voice blends so well with Johnand#39;s and they work up great harmonies on Johnand#39;s lyrics.

Pete Berwick joined Michael Vez and I on a cold February morning after driving 60 miles in from McHenry, IL and we had such a fun time. Pete came to us via our mutual friend Ronnie Lee Barnes. Pete has a few decades and a ton of great songs under his belt. Check out his myspace page and go see him live at the many venues he is playing. Also, go to his sites and buy his new CD "Just Another Day in...

Amy Dixon-Kolar Amy reminds me of my own folksinging years in the early 70and#39;s while traveling Europe. She has that sweet lyrical voice of the great woman folksingers of that era. My friend Mark Dvorak expresses it perfectly in a quote from her myspace site.

Back in March we held a mini benefit concert in the studio for the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation featuring CAU alumni Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin . The guest list included musicians from CAU and board members from Rolfe. It was a wonderful afternoon of music and I hope you enjoy the show. Please consider attending the live benefit concert this Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Green Dolphin Str...

Heartsfield Mr. Perry Jordan brought in Anton Davis, Dave Nelson, and Steve Eddington and brought back so many great memories from my formative years when I followed these guys and heard them play all over the U.S. Then they rolled out some new music and with their perfect harmonies blew us away. Check out their myspace site to see when these hard working musicians are coming your way. You must se...

Kevin Lee is an amazing Rock musician with a band that kicks ass! This show is a rare look into the soul of this man and the sources of his songs. This is a strong unplugged set that exposes the raw emotions of this very creative musician. You absolutely must see The Kevin Lee Band live! Check out his myspace page for the current listing of his dates. His band is a Monster!!! Also, his new CD "Fli...

Eric Lugosch joined me for an afternoon of World class finger-picking guitar and as you will see, I was continually blown away by his performance and I am sure you will be too.

Jeff Churchwell of Episode 27 returns in the form of the band The Hawk In October Actually youand#39;ll notice a different name during the show which had to be changed as there already was a band by their previous name.

Venice Gas House Trolley pulled in to the CAU station and Adam and the boys performed, perhap, the most creative show we have posted yet. Their blend of spoken word with a retro 50and#39;s beatnik jazz music absolutely blew us away! CAU is proud to present such a creative group. Enjoy!!

Finneus Joined me from Oswego, Illinois which is one of the places I went in my youth to drag race my 63 Chevy 409. These guys are a great bunch of musicians with some very creative and energetic sound. They ought to be the next big breakout band from Illinois. You listen and decide. See them live on August 22, 2008 at The Foundry in Aurora, IL at 10 PM and on September 20, 2008 at Orland Parkand#...

Adam Faucett and the Ordinary Bastards joined us with his new band and six new songs. Adamand#39;s first show with us was Episode 26. Adam continually blows me away with his magnificantly loud pipes and his excellent song writing skills. Check his website for the release date of his newest album titled "Show Me Magic, Show Me out" on Blue Tint Records.

The Walnuts For Later Michael, Brian, and Mel joined me for an afternoon of great music. We had a great time and a few beers as you can see in the pics from the show. You can see these prodigious musicians tonight June 28, 2008 at Seamus McGheeand#39;s in Lemont, IL and on July 25, 2008 at Chicago Street Pub in Joliet, IL.Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Disonic members Mark, Dave, and Chris joined "The Wizard", Theresa Carter and myself for a stripped down version of their power rock band. It was great to hear their songs in an unplugged format. I am sure you will enjoy this set. See them live on July 25, 2008 at The Back Bar , 1901 Beloit Ave., Janesville, WI. Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Mr. Rick Younglove followed his friend and now ours Matthew Fischer onto the CAU stage and performed his new material. I consider Rick a friend and I am, of course, biased, but Rick is one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters. This show is being posted on the event of Rickand#39;s marriage and we are so wish them the very best in life. Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Matthew Fischer from Milwaukee, Wi joined us thanks to Rick Younglove my co-host for this show. Matthew is a brilliant songwriter and I am certain that you will enjoy his songs. Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.

Ronnie Lee Barnes and The Highway Kings These guys joined "The Wizard" and I for a night of laughs and great music. Ronnie Lee Barnes originally from Big Sandy, TN and now long time Chicago based singer/songwriter and his new band played their collective asses off and we captured the magic once again. You can see this band live on June 21, 2008 at Kickerand#39;s Sports Bar in Shiller Park, IL at 9...

The Silents This Chicago based next breakout band combines late 80and#39;s synth with 70and#39;s Rock to create their own unique sound. Oh yes and by the way, they are loud!!!What a night we had. The Wizard of the Mix bitched at me for recording so many songs, but I couldnand#39;t help myself. They are just too good and I wouldnand#39;t let them leave...Hereand#39;s some pics from the show.